Owosso charter township, Michigan
Owosso charter township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Owosso charter township is a geographic entity located in Shiawassee County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,786. The land area covers 31.66 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 4,786 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 45.8 yrs | ±4.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,912 | ±161 | 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 | 2,052 | ±173 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,912 | ±161 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 140 | ±123 |
| Median Home Value | $180,900 | ±$28,281 |
| Median Gross Rent | $973 | ±$80 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,818 | ±$13,395 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,444 | ±$6,013 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.6% | ±8.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 642 | ±412 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% | ±2.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,203 | ±300 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.6% | ±10.4% |
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 OWOSSO
GUS Population: 4,794 (2024)
ID: 128546
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR
410 S DELANEY RD, OWOSSO MI 48867-9114
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GUS Population: 67,982 (2024)
ID: 166612
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
201 N SHIAWASSEE ST, CORUNNA MI 48817-1496
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | ASHLEY, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ASHLEY, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | ASHLEY, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | BATH, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BATH, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | BATH, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-01 | DURAND, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | CHESANING, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | LANSING, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | OWOSSO, 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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Baker College
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College | 3.5 mi away | 1020 S Washington St, Owosso, MI, 48867-8956 |
8554877888
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SHIAWASSEE DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 3.1 mi away | 502 WEST MAIN STREET, OWOSSO, MI, 48867 |
(989) 725-5134
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Protege Academy
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College Vocational | 21.9 mi away | 4960 Northwind Dr., East Lansing, MI, 48823-8660 |
5173243388
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CORUNNA - CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 6.3 mi away | 210 EAST CORUNNA AVENUE, CORUNNA, MI, 48817 |
(989) 743-4800
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Douglas J Aveda Institute
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College | 22.0 mi away | 331 East Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI, 48823 |
5173499343
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OVID PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.7 mi away | 206 NORTH MAIN STREET, OVID, MI, 48866 |
(989) 834-5800
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Michigan State University
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College | 22.0 mi away | East Lansing, MI, 48824-1046 |
5173551855
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LAINGSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.4 mi away | 255 EAST GRAND RIVER ROAD, LAINGSBURG, MI, 48848 |
(517) 651-6282
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Lansing Community College
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College | 24.0 mi away | 610 N Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI, 48933 |
5174831957
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ELSIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.7 mi away | 145 WEST MAIN STREET, ELSIE, MI, 48831 |
(989) 862-4633
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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 OWOSSO WWTP, MI US, located 3.2 miles from Owosso charter township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.3° | 15.7° | 23.0° | 2.10" | 12.4" |
| February | 33.1° | 16.3° | 24.7° | 1.82" | 8.9" |
| March | 43.3° | 23.8° | 33.6° | 1.98" | 4.0" |
| April | 56.5° | 34.5° | 45.5° | 3.62" | 0.8" |
| May | 68.7° | 46.2° | 57.4° | 4.15" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.1° | 56.0° | 67.0° | 3.50" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.9° | 59.7° | 70.8° | 3.55" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.0° | 58.5° | 69.3° | 3.33" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.5° | 51.0° | 62.3° | 2.75" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.6° | 40.0° | 50.3° | 3.23" | 0.2" |
| November | 47.0° | 30.7° | 38.8° | 2.41" | 2.1" |
| December | 35.5° | 22.5° | 29.0° | 2.03" | 9.9" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owosso city | City | 3.2 mi | — |
| Middletown CDP | CDP | 4.9 mi | — |
| Corunna city | City | 6.3 mi | — |
| Henderson CDP | CDP | 6.5 mi | — |
| Ovid city | City | 6.9 mi | — |
| Lake Victoria CDP | CDP | 9.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2615561960. • 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.