Townsend township, Ohio
Townsend township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Townsend township is a geographic entity located in Huron County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,542. The land area covers 25.75 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,542 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 48.5 yrs | ±20.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 564 | ±144 | 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 | 564 | ±144 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 564 | ±144 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±13 |
| Median Home Value | $210,500 | ±$56,804 |
| Median Gross Rent | $963 | ±$871 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $72,424 | ±$16,877 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,295 | ±$8,011 |
| Poverty Rate | 4% | ±4.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 49 | ±60 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±1.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 695 | ±220 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87.4% | ±7% |
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 TOWNSEND
GUS Population: 1,540 (2024)
ID: 209125
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: FISCAL OFFICER
5360 W COLLINS RD, COLLINS OH 44826-9736
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GUS Population: 58,168 (2024)
ID: 132373
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK
180 MILAN AVE, STE 7, NORWALK OH 44857-1195
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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 | Amherst, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Sandusky, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | Milan, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Milan, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-08 | Berlin Heights, OH | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 10-12 | Milan, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Oberlin, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Oberlin, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Oberlin, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Sandusky, OH |
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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Elite School of Cosmetology
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College | 5.8 mi away | 175 Benedict Avenue, Norwalk, OH, 44857-2714 |
4196682333
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WAKEMAN COMMUNITY BRANCH
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Library | 5.1 mi away | 33 PLEASANT ST, WAKEMAN, OH, 44889 |
(440) 839-2976
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EHOVE Career Center
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College Vocational | 8.8 mi away | 316 W Mason Rd, Milan, OH, 44846 |
4194994663280
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NORWALK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.2 mi away | 46 W. MAIN ST., NORWALK, OH, 44857 |
(419) 668-6063
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Bowling Green State University-Firelands
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College | 11.2 mi away | One University Drive, Huron, OH, 44839-9791 |
4193725526
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MILAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.3 mi away | 19 E. CHURCH ST., MILAN, OH, 44846 |
(419) 499-4117
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Ohio Business College-Sandusky
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College | 14.3 mi away | 5202 Timber Commons Drive, Sandusky, OH, 44870-5871 |
41962783452210
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MILAN-BERLIN LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 6.3 mi away | 19 E. CHURCH ST., MILAN, OH, 44846 |
(419) 499-4117
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Lorain County Joint Vocational School District
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College Vocational | 14.8 mi away | 15181 St Rte 58 S, Oberlin, OH, 44074 |
440774105122322
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HURON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.2 mi away | 333 WILLIAMS ST., HURON, OH, 44839 |
(419) 433-5009
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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 NORWALK WWTP, OH US, located 6.2 miles from Townsend township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.4° | 19.0° | 26.2° | 2.68" | 9.7" |
| February | 36.2° | 20.4° | 28.3° | 2.31" | 8.2" |
| March | 45.5° | 27.9° | 36.7° | 2.90" | 5.1" |
| April | 58.7° | 38.1° | 48.4° | 3.95" | 1.6" |
| May | 70.2° | 49.9° | 60.1° | 3.91" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.3° | 59.8° | 69.5° | 4.31" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.0° | 63.6° | 73.3° | 4.19" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.3° | 61.6° | 71.4° | 3.54" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.5° | 54.5° | 65.0° | 3.55" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.3° | 43.3° | 53.3° | 3.34" | 0.0" |
| November | 49.7° | 33.7° | 41.7° | 2.83" | 1.5" |
| December | 38.5° | 25.1° | 31.8° | 2.57" | 6.6" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collins CDP | CDP | 1.0 mi | — |
| Berlin Heights village | Village | 4.9 mi | — |
| Wakeman village | Village | 5.0 mi | — |
| Norwalk city | City | 5.7 mi | — |
| Milan village | Village | 5.9 mi | — |
| Birmingham CDP | CDP | 8.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3907777158. • 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.