Porter township, Michigan
Porter township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Porter township is a geographic entity located in Cass County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,946. The land area covers 51.52 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 3,946 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 49.5 yrs | ±4.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,751 | ±101 | 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 | 2,188 | ±143 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,751 | ±101 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 437 | ±130 |
| Median Home Value | $300,800 | ±$43,191 |
| Median Gross Rent | $834 | ±$53 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $79,681 | ±$9,086 |
| Per Capita Income | $53,207 | ±$10,926 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.7% | ±5.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 415 | ±198 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.7% | ±4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,783 | ±195 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.8% | ±5.4% |
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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GUS Population: 3,929 (2024)
ID: 106457
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP CLERK
P.O. BOX 517, 69373 BALDWIN PRAIRIE ROAD, UNION MI 49130-0387
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GUS Population: 51,550 (2024)
ID: 166582
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATOR CONTROLLER
120 N BROADWAY ST, STE 209, CASSOPOLIS MI 49031-1364
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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 | THREE RIVERS, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Elkhart, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Mishawaka, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Bristol, IN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK-12 | CASSOPOLIS, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | CASSOPOLIS, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CASSOPOLIS, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | CASSOPOLIS, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | WHITE PIGEON, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Elkhart, IN |
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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Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary
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College | 13.7 mi away | 3003 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46517-1999 |
5742953726
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MASON-UNION BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 4.8 mi away | 17049 U.S. HIGHWAY 12 EAST, EDWARDSBURG, MI, 49112 |
(269) 357-7821
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Southwestern Michigan College
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College | 16.5 mi away | 58900 Cherry Grove Rd, Dowagiac, MI, 49047-9793 |
2697821000
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BRISTOL-WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.0 mi away | 505 WEST VISTULA STREET, BRISTOL, IN, 46507 |
(574) 848-7458
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Glen Oaks Community College
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College | 17.7 mi away | 62249 Shimmel Rd, Centreville, MI, 49032-9719 |
26946799450
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CONSTANTINE TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 8.2 mi away | 165 CANARIS STREET, CONSTANTINE, MI, 49042 |
(269) 435-7957
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Goshen College
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College | 17.8 mi away | 1700 S Main St, Goshen, IN, 46526-4794 |
5745357000
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WHITE PIGEON TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 9.6 mi away | 102 NORTH KALAMAZOO STREET, WHITE PIGEON, MI, 49099 |
(269) 483-7409
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Ross Medical Education Center-Granger
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College Vocational | 19.3 mi away | 445 E. University Drive, Granger, IN, 46530-4479 |
5742730304
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OSOLO BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 9.7 mi away | 3429 EAST BRISTOL STREET, ELKHART, IN, 46514 |
(574) 264-7234
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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 THREE RIVERS, MI US, located 12.2 miles from Porter township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.2° | 16.7° | 23.9° | 2.85" | 15.0" |
| February | 34.4° | 17.8° | 26.1° | 2.06" | 9.7" |
| March | 45.0° | 25.9° | 35.4° | 2.30" | 3.7" |
| April | 57.8° | 36.2° | 47.0° | 3.35" | 0.6" |
| May | 69.4° | 47.6° | 58.5° | 4.40" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.6° | 57.2° | 67.9° | 4.10" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.3° | 60.5° | 71.4° | 3.99" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.2° | 58.9° | 69.6° | 3.95" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.1° | 51.0° | 62.6° | 3.58" | 0.0" |
| October | 61.2° | 40.2° | 50.7° | 3.69" | 0.0" |
| November | 47.4° | 30.9° | 39.1° | 3.04" | 2.9" |
| December | 36.1° | 22.8° | 29.4° | 2.35" | 9.3" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol town | Town | 7.6 mi | — |
| Vistula CDP | CDP | 7.7 mi | — |
| Constantine village | Village | 8.4 mi | — |
| Vandalia village | Village | 8.4 mi | — |
| Simonton Lake CDP | CDP | 8.8 mi | — |
| White Pigeon village | Village | 9.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2602765720. • 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.