Sumpter township, Michigan
Sumpter township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Sumpter township is a geographic entity located in Wayne County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 11,384. The land area covers 37.36 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 11,384 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 40.6 yrs | ±1.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,741 | ±248 | 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 | 3,998 | ±270 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,741 | ±248 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 257 | ±108 |
| Median Home Value | $270,700 | ±$13,539 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,188 | ±$112 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $76,081 | ±$4,941 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,823 | ±$5,458 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.7% | ±5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,325 | ±522 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% | ±2.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 4,832 | ±418 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91% | ±8.5% |
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: 11,269 (2024)
ID: 167339
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
23480 SUMPTER RD, BELLEVILLE MI 48111-9679
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GUS Population: 1,771,063 (2024)
ID: 166615
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
COLEMAN A. YOUNG MUNICIPAL CENTER, 2 WOODWARD AVENUE, ROOMS 201 & 207, DETROIT MI 48226
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | YPSILANTI, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | YPSILANTI, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | MELVINDALE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | CANTON, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | WESTLAND, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | WESTLAND, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | KG-12 | CARLETON, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CARLETON, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | WESTLAND, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | WESTLAND, 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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Universal Technical Institute-Canton
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College | 10.6 mi away | 2955 S Haggerty, Canton, MI, 48188 |
7344232100
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SUMPTER MEDIA CENTER
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Library | 0.6 mi away | 23465 SUMPTER ROAD, BELLEVILLE, MI, 48111 |
(734) 699-3291
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Dorsey College-Wayne
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College Vocational | 11.2 mi away | 35005 Michigan Avenue, Wayne, MI, 48184 |
7345951540
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BELLEVILLE AREA DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 5.2 mi away | 167 FOURTH STREET, BELLEVILLE, MI, 48111 |
(734) 699-3291
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Eastern Michigan University
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College | 11.4 mi away | 900 Oakwood St., Ypsilanti, MI, 48197 |
7344871849
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CARLETON BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 6.6 mi away | 1444 KENT STREET, CARLETON, MI, 48117 |
(734) 654-2180
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Ross Medical Education Center-Taylor
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College Vocational | 12.0 mi away | 22311 Eureka Road, Taylor, MI, 48180-6016 |
7343748260
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ROMULUS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.5 mi away | 11121 WAYNE ROAD, ROMULUS, MI, 48174 |
(734) 942-7589
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Dorsey College-Woodhaven
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College Vocational | 12.7 mi away | 19810 West Road, Woodhaven, MI, 48183-3319 |
5862963225
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NAVIGATOR BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 9.0 mi away | 5577 WHITTAKER ROAD, YPSILANTI, MI, 48197 |
(734) 482-4110
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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 CARLETON 2W, MI US, located 5.2 miles from Sumpter township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.8° | 16.8° | 24.8° | 2.18" | — |
| February | 35.6° | 17.6° | 26.6° | 1.92" | — |
| March | 45.7° | 26.9° | 36.3° | 2.53" | — |
| April | 58.6° | 37.3° | 47.9° | 3.19" | — |
| May | 70.1° | 48.4° | 59.3° | 3.91" | — |
| June | 79.5° | 58.4° | 69.0° | 3.42" | — |
| July | 83.5° | 61.8° | 72.7° | 3.25" | — |
| August | 81.4° | 60.3° | 70.9° | 3.43" | — |
| September | 74.9° | 52.7° | 63.8° | 3.38" | — |
| October | 62.4° | 42.1° | 52.3° | 2.93" | — |
| November | 48.9° | 31.7° | 40.3° | 2.53" | — |
| December | 37.7° | 23.5° | 30.6° | 2.28" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belleville city | City | 4.5 mi | — |
| Carleton village | Village | 6.7 mi | — |
| Romulus city | City | 8.0 mi | — |
| Maybee village | Village | 8.6 mi | — |
| Flat Rock city | City | 10.5 mi | — |
| Wayne city | City | 10.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2616377360. • 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.