Rich township, Michigan
Rich township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Rich township is a geographic entity located in Lapeer County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,502. The land area covers 34.98 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,502 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 40.2 yrs | ±6.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 588 | ±86 | 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 | 665 | ±80 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 588 | ±86 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 77 | ±41 |
| Median Home Value | $279,200 | ±$53,599 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,682 | ±$477 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $66,000 | ±$24,025 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,073 | ±$3,268 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.5% | ±2.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 106 | ±48 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% | ±4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 808 | ±156 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 81.1% | ±15.3% |
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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TOWNSHIP OF RICH
GUS Population: 1,502 (2024)
ID: 208385
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR
8740 SQUAW LAKE RD, SILVERWOOD MI 48760-9522
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GUS Population: 89,168 (2024)
ID: 106281
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CFO
255 CLAY ST, LAPEER MI 48446-2298
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | FLINT, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | LAPEER, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 07-12 | CARO, MI | |
| Special Education School Nearby | UG | CARO, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CARO, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | CARO, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | VASSAR, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | VASSAR, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | COLUMBIAVILLE, MI | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK | MILLINGTON, 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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Ross Medical Education Center-Davison
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College Vocational | 21.0 mi away | 815 South State Street, Davison, MI, 48423-1751 |
8106581424
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WATERTOWN TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 4.4 mi away | 9405 FOSTER STREET, FOSTORIA, MI, 48435 |
(989) 795-2794
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MAYVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.9 mi away | 6090 FULTON STREET, MAYVILLE, MI, 48744 |
(989) 843-6522
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NORTH BRANCH TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 5.7 mi away | 3714 HURON ROAD, NORTH BRANCH, MI, 48461 |
(810) 688-2282
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CLIFFORD BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 6.3 mi away | 9530 MAIN STREET, CLIFFORD, MI, 48272 |
(989) 761-7393
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OTTER LAKE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 9.5 mi away | 6361 DETROIT STREET, OTTER LAKE, MI, 48464 |
(810) 793-6300
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COLUMBIAVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 10.2 mi away | 4718 FIRST STREET, COLUMBIAVILLE, MI, 48421 |
(810) 793-6100
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JACQUELIN E. OPPERMAN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 10.6 mi away | 5790 STATE STREET, KINGSTON, MI, 48741 |
(989) 683-2500
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MARLETTE DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 11.3 mi away | 3116 MAIN STREET, MARLETTE, MI, 48453 |
(989) 635-2838
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MILLINGTON ARBELA DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 11.7 mi away | 8530 DEPOT STREET, MILLINGTON, MI, 48746 |
(989) 871-2003
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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 CARO WWTP, MI US, located 15.0 miles from Rich township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.4° | 14.6° | 22.0° | 2.18" | 13.1" |
| February | 31.5° | 14.8° | 23.1° | 1.63" | 8.0" |
| March | 41.7° | 23.1° | 32.4° | 1.92" | 5.5" |
| April | 55.3° | 33.5° | 44.4° | 3.59" | 1.0" |
| May | 68.0° | 44.8° | 56.4° | 3.69" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.1° | 54.6° | 66.3° | 3.58" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.9° | 59.6° | 70.7° | 3.48" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.9° | 57.4° | 68.6° | 3.32" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.9° | 50.1° | 61.5° | 3.21" | 0.0" |
| October | 59.8° | 39.6° | 49.7° | 3.11" | 0.0" |
| November | 46.1° | 30.5° | 38.3° | 2.47" | 2.3" |
| December | 34.6° | 22.1° | 28.3° | 2.12" | 11.7" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fostoria CDP | CDP | 3.8 mi | — |
| Mayville village | Village | 4.9 mi | — |
| North Branch village | Village | 6.2 mi | — |
| Clifford village | Village | 6.3 mi | — |
| Barnes Lake CDP | CDP | 6.6 mi | — |
| Millers Lake CDP | CDP | 6.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2608768160. • 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.