Salem township, Michigan
Salem township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Salem township is a geographic entity located in Allegan County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 5,269. The land area covers 35.70 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 5,269 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 40.4 yrs | ±4.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,974 | ±184 | 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 | 2,228 | ±164 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,974 | ±184 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 254 | ±115 |
| Median Home Value | $307,500 | ±$29,752 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $89,034 | ±$20,232 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,660 | ±$6,145 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.9% | ±1.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 152 | ±93 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.4% | ±0.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,635 | ±364 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.1% | ±11.5% |
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: 5,183 (2024)
ID: 166848
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
PO BOX 49, BURNIPS MI 49314-0049
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GUS Population: 122,429 (2024)
ID: 204649
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
3283 122ND AVE, ALLEGAN MI 49010-9511
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-06 | HUDSONVILLE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | ZEELAND, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | ALLEGAN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ALLEGAN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | ALLEGAN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | HUDSONVILLE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | HUDSONVILLE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | HUDSONVILLE, 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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Hope College
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College | 13.5 mi away | President's Office, 141 East 12th Street, Holland, MI, 49423-9000 |
6163957000
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SALEM TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 0.6 mi away | 3007 142ND AVENUE, BURNIPS, MI, 49314 |
(616) 896-8170
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Western Theological Seminary
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College | 13.6 mi away | 101 E 13th St, Holland, MI, 49423-3622 |
6163928555
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DORR TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 6.6 mi away | 1804 SUNSET DRIVE, DORR, MI, 49323 |
(616) 681-9678
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The Salon Professional Academy of Holland
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College Vocational | 14.1 mi away | 2975 West Shore Drive, Holland, MI, 49424-7521 |
6163777400
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PATMOS LIBRARY
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Library | 7.4 mi away | 2445 RILEY STREET, JAMESTOWN, MI, 49427 |
(616) 896-9798
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Grace Christian University
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College | 16.0 mi away | 1011 Aldon SW, Wyoming, MI, 49509 |
6165382330
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HOPKINS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.0 mi away | 118 EAST MAIN STREET, HOPKINS, MI, 49328 |
(269) 793-7516
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Ross Medical Education Center-Kentwood
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College Vocational | 16.8 mi away | 4528 Breton S.E., Kentwood, MI, 49508-5271 |
6166983075
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BYRON TOWNSHIP BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 9.4 mi away | 8191 BYRON CENTER AVENUE SW, BYRON CENTER, MI, 49315 |
(616) 784-2007
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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 TULIP CITY AP, MI US, located 12.6 miles from Salem township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.8° | 19.9° | 25.9° | 1.87" | — |
| February | 34.3° | 20.5° | 27.4° | 1.77" | — |
| March | 44.4° | 27.6° | 36.0° | 2.07" | — |
| April | 56.8° | 37.4° | 47.1° | 3.50" | — |
| May | 68.6° | 47.9° | 58.3° | 3.76" | — |
| June | 78.1° | 57.7° | 67.9° | 3.45" | — |
| July | 81.7° | 61.6° | 71.6° | 2.80" | — |
| August | 80.2° | 59.9° | 70.0° | 3.06" | — |
| September | 73.5° | 52.4° | 62.9° | 2.95" | — |
| October | 60.8° | 42.6° | 51.7° | 4.22" | — |
| November | 47.6° | 33.8° | 40.7° | 3.20" | — |
| December | 36.9° | 26.2° | 31.5° | 2.11" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorr CDP | CDP | 6.9 mi | — |
| Hopkins village | Village | 7.9 mi | — |
| Byron Center CDP | CDP | 8.8 mi | — |
| Hudsonville city | City | 9.8 mi | — |
| Zeeland city | City | 10.5 mi | — |
| Wayland city | City | 11.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2600571100. • 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.