Township · Michigan
Deerfield Township, Lapeer County, Michigan
Deerfield Township, Lapeer County, township, in Lapeer County, Michigan. Deerfield Township, Lapeer County had 5,802 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,764 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,761 (±28). GEOID 2608721160.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,802
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,764 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,761 ±28
Median household income
$72,241
±$9,713 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$184,600
±$29,184 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$1,299
±$990 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Deerfield Township, Lapeer County and what county is it in?
Deerfield Township, Lapeer County is a township in Lapeer County, Michigan. It covers 35.6 square miles of land, 162 residents per square mile in 2020.
2 places lie inside Deerfield Township (Lapeer County): Barnes Lake (CDP, 768 in 2020) and Millers Lake (CDP, 311 in 2020).
Deerfield Township, Lapeer County is in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 6 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Deerfield Township, Lapeer County is the same area as Census Tract 3320 of Lapeer County: the tract's figures are Deerfield Township, Lapeer County's own.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Deerfield Township, Lapeer County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 5,802 people lived in Deerfield Township, Lapeer County on July 1, 2025, up 0.7% since 2020, in line with Michigan (+0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 5,764 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,761 (±28).
| Measure | Deerfield Township, Lapeer County | Lapeer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,761±28 | 88,837 | +66 |
| Households | 2,082±175 | 34,836 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.76±0.23 | 2.50 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,419±187 | 37,147 | no clear change |
Deerfield Township, Lapeer County's population since 2000
From 5,736 in 2000 to 5,802 in 2025: up 1.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Deerfield Township, Lapeer County as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Deerfield Township, Lapeer County?
The median resident of Deerfield Township, Lapeer County is 39.4 years old; 25.7% are under 18 and 13.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.7%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.6%.
| Measure | Deerfield Township, Lapeer County | Lapeer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.4±6.3 | 44.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.7%±4.5 pts | 19.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.1%±3.4 pts | 20.2% | – |
| Male | 48.3%±4.6 pts | 51.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.6%±2.2 pts | 5.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.7%±3.4 pts | 89.7% | −4.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6%±2.3 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.6%±2.4 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.9%±2.6 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.2%±2.8 pts | 7.6% | – |
| With a disability | 18.4%±5.1 pts | 15.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.2%±3.6 pts | 4.8% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.2%±4.5 pts | 92.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.4%±6.0 pts | 20.4% | +8.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.4%±1.7 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.5%±3.4 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1%±1.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Deerfield Township, Lapeer County earn?
Half of Deerfield Township, Lapeer County's 2,082 households earn less than $72,241 a year (±$9,713), against $77,306 in Lapeer County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $76,809 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Deerfield Township, Lapeer County | Lapeer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,241±$9,713 | $77,306 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $84,498±$8,939 | $96,678 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,566±$3,764 | $39,062 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.9%±4.3 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.5%±10.2 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.2%±4.9 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 89.8%±6.6 pts | 94.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.2%±7.5 pts | 88.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Deerfield Township, Lapeer County?
Owners occupy 90.1% of Deerfield Township, Lapeer County's occupied homes and renters 9.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $184,600 by its owner (±$29,184).
| Measure | Deerfield Township, Lapeer County | Lapeer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $184,600±$29,184 | $239,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,299±$990 | $988 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 0.0%±13.9 pts | 41.6% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,404±$113 | $1,512 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 90.1%±4.7 pts | 86.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 9.9%±4.7 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Housing units | 2,419±187 | 37,147 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±1.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±13.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 88.4%±5.4 pts | 82.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.2%±5.0 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0%±1.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.1%±2.1 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 10.4%±5.5 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.7%±4.3 pts | 4.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Deerfield Township, Lapeer County work and get to work?
76.1% of Deerfield Township, Lapeer County's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 42.3 minutes.
| Measure | Deerfield Township, Lapeer County | Lapeer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.7%±4.9 pts | 59.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.0%±1.8 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 76.1%±10.6 pts | 79.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.0%±7.7 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 8.4%±7.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.0%±3.4 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 42.3 min±6.0 | 34.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Deerfield Township, Lapeer County?
1 census tract lies mostly in Deerfield Township, Lapeer County (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3320Lapeer County | 5,761 | $72,241 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Deerfield Township, Lapeer County) · Census block assignment files
How does Deerfield Township, Lapeer County compare with other places in Michigan?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Deerfield Township, Lapeer County is the 2,049th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 193rd-most populous of 1,240 in Michigan.
Deerfield Township, Lapeer County ranks 660th of 1,354 places in Michigan with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 193rd | 1,240 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 608th | 1,281 |
| Residents per square mile | 643rd | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 660th | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 975th | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 803rd | 1,354 |
| Poverty rate | 733rd | 1,213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 735th | 1,350 |
| Median age | 987th | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 461st | 1,356 |
| Travel time to work | 7th | 1,356 |
Deerfield Township, Lapeer County's figures with every place in Michigan (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Deerfield Township, Lapeer County?
25 of the 57 figures for Deerfield Township, Lapeer County on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Deerfield Township, Lapeer County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.