Posen township, Michigan
Posen township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Posen township is a geographic entity located in Presque Isle County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 818. The land area covers 35.14 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 818 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 44 yrs | ±12.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 387 | ±75 | 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 | 484 | ±76 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 387 | ±75 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 97 | ±33 |
| Median Home Value | $121,900 | ±$28,981 |
| Median Gross Rent | $601 | ±$250 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,719 | ±$15,857 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,007 | ±$4,323 |
| Poverty Rate | 21.1% | ±10.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 176 | ±92 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% | ±7.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 369 | ±97 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 80.1% | ±4.9% |
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 POSEN
GUS Population: 823 (2024)
ID: 106575
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR
PO BOX 212, POSEN MI 49776-0212
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GUS Population: 13,230 (2024)
ID: 128259
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
PO BOX 110, ROGERS CITY MI 49779-0110
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Nearby | 07-12 | ALPENA, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-12 | ALPENA, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | ALPENA, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | ALPENA, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | HILLMAN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | HILLMAN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | ALPENA, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | ALPENA, MI | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK-12 | ALPENA, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | POSEN, MI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 7 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Alpena Community College
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College | 16.8 mi away | 665 Johnson St, Alpena, MI, 49707 |
9893569021
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POSEN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 1.1 mi away | 6987 TURTLE STREET, POSEN, MI, 49776 |
(989) 734-2477
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GRAND LAKE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 11.1 mi away | 18132 LAKE ESAU HIGHWAY, PRESQUE ISLE, MI, 49777 |
(989) 734-2477
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PRESQUE ISLE DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 13.1 mi away | 181 EAST ERIE STREET, ROGERS CITY, MI, 49779 |
(989) 734-2477
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HILLMAN-WRIGHT MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 16.4 mi away | 121 WEST SECOND STREET, HILLMAN, MI, 49746 |
(989) 742-4021
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ALPENA COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 18.2 mi away | 211 NORTH FIRST AVENUE, ALPENA, MI, 49707 |
(989) 356-6188
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MILLERSBURG BRANCH
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Library | 18.8 mi away | 5563 MAIN STREET, MILLERSBURG, MI, 49759 |
(989) 734-2477
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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 ROGERS CITY, MI US, located 13.0 miles from Posen township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.9° | 14.2° | 21.1° | 2.17" | 23.7" |
| February | 29.9° | 13.2° | 21.5° | 1.53" | 17.8" |
| March | 38.3° | 19.8° | 29.1° | 1.65" | 11.2" |
| April | 50.4° | 30.4° | 40.4° | 2.61" | 4.6" |
| May | 64.4° | 41.1° | 52.7° | 2.89" | 0.2" |
| June | 74.5° | 51.9° | 63.2° | 3.44" | 0.0" |
| July | 79.7° | 57.9° | 68.8° | 3.07" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.6° | 57.1° | 67.8° | 3.41" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.0° | 49.7° | 60.4° | 3.05" | 0.0" |
| October | 56.8° | 39.4° | 48.1° | 3.27" | 0.4" |
| November | 44.1° | 30.1° | 37.1° | 2.33" | 6.7" |
| December | 33.5° | 21.0° | 27.3° | 2.31" | 20.2" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Posen village | Village | 0.9 mi | — |
| Presque Isle Harbor CDP | CDP | 11.0 mi | — |
| Rogers City city | City | 12.8 mi | — |
| Hillman village | Village | 16.1 mi | — |
| Alpena city | City | 17.2 mi | — |
| Millersburg village | Village | 18.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2614166020. • 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.