Port Sheldon township, Michigan
Port Sheldon township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Port Sheldon township is a geographic entity located in Ottawa County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 5,480. The land area covers 22.30 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 5,480 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43.9 yrs | ±8.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,858 | ±171 | 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 | 2,259 | ±203 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,858 | ±171 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 401 | ±162 |
| Median Home Value | $389,400 | ±$31,131 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,551 | ±$789 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $107,400 | ±$24,916 |
| Per Capita Income | $63,719 | ±$17,921 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.6% | ±1.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 135 | ±85 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% | ±2.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,578 | ±256 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96.4% | ±3.3% |
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: 5,394 (2024)
ID: 208418
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR
16201 PORT SHELDON ST, WEST OLIVE MI 49460-9563
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GUS Population: 306,235 (2024)
ID: 208280
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
414 WASHINGTON AVE, GRAND HAVEN MI 49417-1577
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | ZEELAND, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-KG | ALLENDALE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-12 | ALLENDALE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | ALLENDALE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | HUDSONVILLE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | HAMILTON, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | HOLLAND, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | HOLLAND, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | HOLLAND, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | COOPERSVILLE, 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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The Salon Professional Academy of Holland
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College Vocational | 7.1 mi away | 2975 West Shore Drive, Holland, MI, 49424-7521 |
6163777400
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NORTH SIDE BRANCH
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Library | 6.1 mi away | 155 RILEY STREET, HOLLAND, MI, 49424 |
(616) 738-4360
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Hope College
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College | 8.8 mi away | President's Office, 141 East 12th Street, Holland, MI, 49423-9000 |
6163957000
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HERRICK DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 8.7 mi away | 300 SOUTH RIVER AVENUE, HOLLAND, MI, 49423 |
(616) 355-3100
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Western Theological Seminary
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College | 8.8 mi away | 101 E 13th St, Holland, MI, 49423-3622 |
6163928555
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HOWARD MILLER LIBRARY
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Library | 10.5 mi away | 14 SOUTH CHURCH STREET, ZEELAND, MI, 49464 |
(616) 772-0874
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French Academy of Cosmetology
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College Vocational | 12.1 mi away | 111 W Exchange St Ste A, Spring Lake, MI, 49456 |
6168447070
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LOUTIT DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 11.5 mi away | 407 COLUMBUS AVENUE, GRAND HAVEN, MI, 49417 |
(616) 850-6900
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Grand Valley State University
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College | 15.4 mi away | 1 Campus Dr, Allendale, MI, 49401-9403 |
6163312020
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SPRING LAKE DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 12.1 mi away | 123 EAST EXCHANGE STREET, SPRING LAKE, MI, 49456 |
(616) 846-5770
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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 HOLLAND WTP, MI US, located 7.1 miles from Port Sheldon township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.8° | 19.9° | 24.4° | 2.73" | — |
| February | 31.4° | 21.5° | 26.5° | 1.97" | — |
| March | 41.6° | 27.9° | 34.8° | 1.87" | — |
| April | 53.6° | 37.4° | 45.5° | 3.26" | — |
| May | 65.6° | 48.3° | 56.9° | 4.07" | — |
| June | 74.4° | 57.8° | 66.1° | 4.23" | — |
| July | 78.9° | 62.5° | 70.7° | 3.24" | — |
| August | 76.7° | 60.9° | 68.8° | 3.75" | — |
| September | 70.9° | 53.8° | 62.4° | 3.26" | — |
| October | 57.8° | 43.3° | 50.6° | 4.43" | — |
| November | 44.7° | 34.1° | 39.4° | 3.06" | — |
| December | 33.8° | 26.0° | 29.9° | 2.37" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood CDP | CDP | 7.6 mi | — |
| Holland city | City | 10.1 mi | — |
| Zeeland city | City | 10.3 mi | — |
| Grand Haven city | City | 10.8 mi | — |
| Spring Lake village | Village | 12.0 mi | — |
| Ferrysburg city | City | 13.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2613965940. • 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.