Wales township, Michigan
Wales township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Wales township is a geographic entity located in St. Clair County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,195. The land area covers 37.37 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 3,195 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.1 yrs | ±5.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,142 | ±78 | 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 | 1,227 | ±96 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,142 | ±78 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 85 | ±51 |
| Median Home Value | $273,700 | ±$27,182 |
| Median Gross Rent | $869 | ±$295 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $90,417 | ±$18,332 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,157 | ±$5,896 |
| Poverty Rate | 12% | ±8.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 384 | ±260 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.5% | ±4.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,559 | ±181 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.2% | ±3.2% |
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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GUS Population: 3,175 (2024)
ID: 208427
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: WALES TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR
1372 WALES CENTER RD, GOODELLS MI 48027-3103
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GUS Population: 160,308 (2024)
ID: 208281
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
200 GRAND RIVER AVE, STURE 203, PORT HURON MI 48060
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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 | ARMADA, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ARMADA, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | ARMADA, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | KENOCKEE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | PORT HURON, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | CAPAC, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | CAPAC, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | CAPAC, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | PORT HURON, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | PORT HURON, 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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Paul Mitchell the School-Great Lakes
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College Vocational | 12.1 mi away | 2950 Lapeer Road, Port Huron, MI, 48060 |
8109878118
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MEMPHIS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.1 mi away | 34830 POTTER STREET, MEMPHIS, MI, 48041 |
(810) 392-2980
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Ross Medical Education Center-Port Huron
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College Vocational | 13.4 mi away | 2887 Krafft Road, Suite 700, Port Huron, MI, 48060-1530 |
8109820454
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G. LYNN CAMPBELL TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 8.8 mi away | 1955 NORTH ALLEN ROAD, KIMBALL, MI, 48074 |
(810) 982-9171
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St Clair County Community College
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College | 13.6 mi away | 323 Erie Street, Port Huron, MI, 48061-5015 |
8109843881
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LOIS WAGNER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 10.0 mi away | 35200 DIVISION ROAD, RICHMOND, MI, 48062 |
(586) 727-2665
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Lakewood School of Therapeutic Massage
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College Vocational | 13.7 mi away | 1102 6th St, Port Huron, MI, 48060 |
8109873959
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MARYSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.3 mi away | 1175 DELAWARE AVENUE, MARYSVILLE, MI, 48040 |
(810) 364-9493
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Ross Medical Education Center-New Baltimore
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College Vocational | 18.7 mi away | 51133 Birch Street, Ste 100, New Baltimore, MI, 48047-1581 |
5867163837
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ARMADA FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.9 mi away | 73930 CHURCH STREET, ARMADA, MI, 48005 |
(586) 784-5921
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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 RICHMOND 4 NNW, MI US, located 6.9 miles from Wales township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.1° | 16.2° | 23.2° | 2.37" | 10.8" |
| February | 32.8° | 16.1° | 24.4° | 1.92" | 13.3" |
| March | 42.1° | 24.9° | 33.5° | 2.09" | 6.1" |
| April | 56.2° | 35.5° | 45.8° | 3.19" | 2.6" |
| May | 68.5° | 47.4° | 57.9° | 3.81" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.4° | 57.6° | 68.0° | 3.56" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.0° | 62.1° | 72.5° | 3.94" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.0° | 59.4° | 69.7° | 3.27" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.1° | 51.9° | 62.5° | 3.46" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.3° | 41.1° | 50.7° | 2.95" | 0.0" |
| November | 46.5° | 31.7° | 39.1° | 2.97" | 3.5" |
| December | 35.4° | 23.1° | 29.3° | 2.37" | 10.3" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmett village | Village | 4.9 mi | — |
| Memphis city | City | 5.1 mi | — |
| Ruby CDP | CDP | 7.4 mi | — |
| Richmond city | City | 9.7 mi | — |
| Marysville city | City | 11.1 mi | — |
| Armada village | Village | 11.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2614782900. • 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.