Perry township, Michigan
Perry township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Perry township is a geographic entity located in Shiawassee County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,167. The land area covers 31.54 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 4,167 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.2 yrs | ±5.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,572 | ±110 | 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 | 1,592 | ±110 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,572 | ±110 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 20 | ±19 |
| Median Home Value | $196,300 | ±$42,810 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,213 | ±$182 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $76,579 | ±$6,837 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,895 | ±$3,533 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.8% | ±4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 407 | ±164 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1% | ±2.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,871 | ±209 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.2% | ±4.3% |
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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GUS Population: 4,185 (2024)
ID: 106587
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TREASURER
2770 ELLSWORTH RD, PERRY MI 48872-8537
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education School Nearby | UG | HOWELL, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | MASON, 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-04 | OKEMOS, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-01 | DURAND, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | OWOSSO, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | BYRON, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BYRON, 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 | 12.8 mi away | 1020 S Washington St, Owosso, MI, 48867-8956 |
8554877888
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BENTLEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY OF PERRY
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Library | 2.3 mi away | 135 SOUTH MAIN STREET, PERRY, MI, 48872 |
(517) 625-3166
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Protege Academy
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College Vocational | 14.4 mi away | 4960 Northwind Dr., East Lansing, MI, 48823-8660 |
5173243388
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PERRY TOWNSHIP - MORRICE LIBRARY
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Library | 2.7 mi away | 300 MAIN STREET, MORRICE, MI, 48857 |
(517) 625-7911
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Michigan State University
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College | 15.3 mi away | East Lansing, MI, 48824-1046 |
5173551855
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WILLIAMSTON BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 8.2 mi away | 3845 VANNETER RD #1, WILLIAMSTON, MI, 48895 |
(517) 655-1191
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Douglas J Aveda Institute
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College | 15.5 mi away | 331 East Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI, 48823 |
5173499343
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SHIAWASSEE TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 8.2 mi away | 3719 GRAND RIVER RD., BANCROFT, MI, 48414 |
(989) 634-5689
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Lansing Community College
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College | 18.9 mi away | 610 N Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI, 48933 |
5174831957
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WEBBERVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 9.3 mi away | 115 SOUTH MAIN STREET, WEBBERVILLE, MI, 48892 |
(517) 521-3643
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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 DURAND WWTP, MI US, located 13.4 miles from Perry township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.7° | 15.2° | 22.9° | 2.16" | — |
| February | 33.8° | 14.7° | 24.3° | 1.53" | — |
| March | 43.8° | 23.5° | 33.7° | 1.96" | — |
| April | 56.7° | 34.4° | 45.6° | 3.25" | — |
| May | 69.1° | 46.5° | 57.8° | 4.09" | — |
| June | 79.0° | 56.7° | 67.9° | 3.85" | — |
| July | 83.3° | 60.6° | 72.0° | 3.20" | — |
| August | 81.1° | 58.4° | 69.8° | 3.22" | — |
| September | 74.5° | 49.7° | 62.1° | 2.95" | — |
| October | 61.0° | 39.1° | 50.1° | 3.08" | — |
| November | 47.3° | 29.5° | 38.4° | 2.29" | — |
| December | 36.0° | 21.1° | 28.6° | 1.88" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrice village | Village | 2.5 mi | — |
| Perry city | City | 2.7 mi | — |
| Shaftsburg CDP | CDP | 5.7 mi | — |
| Bancroft village | Village | 8.2 mi | — |
| Williamston city | City | 9.4 mi | — |
| Webberville village | Village | 9.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2615563720. • 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.