Wakeman township, Ohio
Wakeman township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Wakeman township is a geographic entity located in Huron County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,806. The land area covers 25.74 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,806 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38.6 yrs | ±7.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 971 | ±105 | 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 | 1,107 | ±132 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 971 | ±105 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 136 | ±103 |
| Median Home Value | $234,900 | ±$22,929 |
| Median Gross Rent | $818 | ±$175 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $81,875 | ±$17,512 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,221 | ±$5,753 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.1% | ±9.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 307 | ±256 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% | ±2.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,209 | ±189 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91% | ±4.2% |
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 WAKEMAN
GUS Population: 2,790 (2024)
ID: 132657
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: FISCAL OFFICER
4913 COUNTY LINE 2, WAKEMAN OH 44889
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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 | PK-05 | Lorain, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Amherst, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Elyria, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Sullivan, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Sullivan, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-12 | Sullivan, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Lorain, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Lorain, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Lorain, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | Milan, 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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Lorain County Joint Vocational School District
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College Vocational | 8.8 mi away | 15181 St Rte 58 S, Oberlin, OH, 44074 |
440774105122322
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WAKEMAN COMMUNITY BRANCH
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Library | 1.1 mi away | 33 PLEASANT ST, WAKEMAN, OH, 44889 |
(440) 839-2976
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Oberlin College
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College | 9.2 mi away | 70 N Professor St, Oberlin, OH, 44074 |
4407758411
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OBERLIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.1 mi away | 65 S. MAIN ST., OBERLIN, OH, 44074 |
(440) 775-4790
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Elite School of Cosmetology
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College | 11.8 mi away | 175 Benedict Avenue, Norwalk, OH, 44857-2714 |
4196682333
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HERRICK MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.1 mi away | 101 WILLARD MEMORIAL SQUARE, WELLINGTON, OH, 44090 |
(440) 647-2120
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EHOVE Career Center
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College Vocational | 14.2 mi away | 316 W Mason Rd, Milan, OH, 44846 |
4194994663280
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NEW LONDON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.2 mi away | 67 S. MAIN ST., NEW LONDON, OH, 44851 |
(419) 929-3981
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Bowling Green State University-Firelands
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College | 15.2 mi away | One University Drive, Huron, OH, 44839-9791 |
4193725526
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MILAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.1 mi away | 19 E. CHURCH ST., MILAN, OH, 44846 |
(419) 499-4117
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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 OBERLIN, OH US, located 8.8 miles from Wakeman township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.8° | 18.0° | 25.9° | 2.88" | 14.4" |
| February | 36.9° | 19.5° | 28.2° | 2.41" | 12.4" |
| March | 45.9° | 28.1° | 37.0° | 2.92" | 8.4" |
| April | 59.3° | 37.9° | 48.6° | 3.68" | 1.9" |
| May | 70.9° | 48.7° | 59.8° | 3.83" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.6° | 58.1° | 68.8° | 4.06" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.1° | 62.2° | 72.7° | 3.87" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.3° | 59.9° | 70.6° | 3.59" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.3° | 52.4° | 63.9° | 3.70" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.1° | 41.9° | 52.5° | 3.38" | 0.0" |
| November | 49.6° | 32.6° | 41.1° | 2.96" | 1.4" |
| December | 38.7° | 24.4° | 31.5° | 2.69" | 8.5" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakeman village | Village | 1.2 mi | — |
| Kipton village | Village | 4.3 mi | — |
| Collins CDP | CDP | 5.0 mi | — |
| Birmingham CDP | CDP | 5.9 mi | — |
| Berlin Heights village | Village | 7.6 mi | — |
| Oberlin city | City | 8.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3907780472. • 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.