Orleans township, Michigan
Orleans township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Orleans township is a geographic entity located in Ionia County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,758. The land area covers 35.17 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,758 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 44.8 yrs | ±5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,021 | ±114 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,220 | ±135 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,021 | ±114 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 199 | ±83 |
| Median Home Value | $175,700 | ±$44,672 |
| Median Gross Rent | $821 | ±$139 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $62,978 | ±$10,906 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,316 | ±$7,191 |
| Poverty Rate | 16% | ±6.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 428 | ±186 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.3% | ±1.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,307 | ±185 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 82.2% | ±6.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF ORLEANS
GUS Population: 2,723 (2024)
ID: 208372
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Township | Official Local Government |
3077 PALMER RD, PO BOX 49, ORLEANS MI 48865-9623
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GUS Population: 66,250 (2024)
ID: 166590
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: INT COUNTY ADMIN
100 W MAIN ST, IONIA MI 48846-1651
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | IONIA, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | GREENVILLE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BELDING, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | BELDING, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | IONIA, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-01 | LOWELL, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | CARSON CITY, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | CARSON CITY, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CARSON CITY, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-08 | CARSON CITY, MI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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School of Missionary Aviation Technology
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College | 9.8 mi away | 84 E. Sprague Rd., Ionia, MI, 48846 |
6165274160
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ALVAH N. BELDING MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 4.9 mi away | 302 EAST MAIN STREET, BELDING, MI, 48809 |
(616) 794-1450
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Montcalm Community College
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College | 12.3 mi away | 2800 College Dr., Sidney, MI, 48885-9723 |
9893282111
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IONIA COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 7.4 mi away | 126 EAST MAIN STREET, IONIA, MI, 48846 |
(616) 527-3680
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Dorsey College-Grand Rapids
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College Vocational | 23.4 mi away | 2620 Horizon Drive SE, Suite 200, Grand Rapids, MI, 49546-1338 |
248588966011307
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FLAT RIVER COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 9.1 mi away | 200 WEST JUDD STREET, GREENVILLE, MI, 48838 |
(616) 754-6359
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Kuyper College
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College | 23.4 mi away | 3333 East Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49525-9781 |
6162223000
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SARANAC PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.8 mi away | 61 BRIDGE STREET, SARANAC, MI, 48881 |
(616) 642-9146
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Cornerstone University
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College | 24.2 mi away | 1001 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49525-5897 |
6169495300
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LYONS TOWNSHIP DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 11.5 mi away | 240 EAST BRIDGE STREET, LYONS, MI, 48851 |
(989) 855-3414
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at IONIA 2SSW, MI US, located 9.0 miles from Orleans township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.9° | 15.6° | 22.3° | 2.20" | 15.5" |
| February | 31.6° | 16.3° | 24.0° | 1.71" | 11.9" |
| March | 42.3° | 24.3° | 33.3° | 2.23" | 7.0" |
| April | 55.6° | 34.7° | 45.2° | 3.28" | 1.6" |
| May | 67.9° | 46.8° | 57.4° | 3.97" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.3° | 56.7° | 67.0° | 3.88" | 0.0" |
| July | 80.9° | 60.3° | 70.6° | 3.37" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.9° | 58.7° | 68.8° | 3.69" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.0° | 50.5° | 61.3° | 3.03" | 0.0" |
| October | 59.2° | 39.7° | 49.4° | 3.55" | 0.5" |
| November | 45.5° | 30.4° | 37.9° | 2.79" | 3.6" |
| December | 33.9° | 22.0° | 28.0° | 2.22" | 14.1" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belding city | City | 5.2 mi | — |
| Ionia city | City | 7.5 mi | — |
| Palo CDP | CDP | 7.9 mi | — |
| Greenville city | City | 9.3 mi | — |
| Sheridan village | Village | 9.6 mi | — |
| Saranac village | Village | 11.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2606761160. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.