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Mayfield Township, Lapeer County, Michigan
Mayfield Township, Lapeer County, township, in Lapeer County, Michigan. Mayfield Township, Lapeer County had 8,070 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 7,988 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 8,002 (±44). GEOID 2608752500.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,070
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,988 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,002 ±44
Median household income
$68,774
±$6,610 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$188,100
±$19,104 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$964
±$79 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Mayfield Township, Lapeer County and what county is it in?
Mayfield Township, Lapeer County is a township in Lapeer County, Michigan. It covers 33.8 square miles of land, 236 residents per square mile in 2020.
Mayfield Township, Lapeer County is in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 6 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Mayfield Township, Lapeer County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 8,070 people lived in Mayfield Township, Lapeer County on July 1, 2025, up 1.1% since 2020, faster than Michigan (+0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 7,988 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 8,002 (±44).
| Measure | Mayfield Township, Lapeer County | Lapeer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,002±44 | 88,837 | +93 |
| Households | 3,089±214 | 34,836 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.53±0.17 | 2.50 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,102±213 | 37,147 | −281 |
Mayfield Township, Lapeer County's population since 2000
From 7,659 in 2000 to 8,070 in 2025: up 5.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Mayfield 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 Mayfield Township, Lapeer County?
The median resident of Mayfield Township, Lapeer County is 40.8 years old; 19.6% are under 18 and 23.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 96.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 2.3%. 1.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Mayfield Township, Lapeer County | Lapeer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.8±4.6 | 44.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.6%±2.7 pts | 19.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.1%±3.9 pts | 20.2% | – |
| Male | 49.7%±3.0 pts | 51.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.3%±1.5 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 96.1%±1.6 pts | 89.7% | +3.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.6 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.1%±0.6 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.7%±1.4 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.5%±2.5 pts | 7.6% | – |
| With a disability | 16.9%±4.4 pts | 15.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.5%±2.8 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.8%±1.9 pts | 92.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.3%±4.6 pts | 20.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.4%±2.1 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.6%±5.3 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8%±0.9 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 Mayfield Township, Lapeer County earn?
Half of Mayfield Township, Lapeer County's 3,089 households earn less than $68,774 a year (±$6,610), against $77,306 in Lapeer County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $65,818 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Mayfield Township, Lapeer County | Lapeer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,774±$6,610 | $77,306 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $78,008±$6,342 | $96,678 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,758±$3,611 | $39,062 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.7%±3.6 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.2%±3.0 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.2%±5.3 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.7%±1.2 pts | 94.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.9%±3.8 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 Mayfield Township, Lapeer County?
Owners occupy 88.2% of Mayfield Township, Lapeer County's occupied homes and renters 11.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $188,100 by its owner (±$19,104). The median renter pays $964 a month including utilities, and 51.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Mayfield Township, Lapeer County | Lapeer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $188,100±$19,104 | $239,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $964±$79 | $988 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 51.1%±22.5 pts | 41.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,342±$108 | $1,512 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 88.2%±4.4 pts | 86.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 11.8%±4.4 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Housing units | 3,102±213 | 37,147 | −281 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±7.9 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.8%±5.4 pts | 82.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 15.0%±4.8 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3%±1.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.0%±3.2 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.8%±3.8 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.1%±3.0 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 many new homes is Mayfield Township, Lapeer County building?
Mayfield Township, Lapeer County last reported building permits to the Census Bureau for 2020.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Mayfield Township, Lapeer County work and get to work?
78.6% of Mayfield Township, Lapeer County's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 26.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.4%.
| Measure | Mayfield Township, Lapeer County | Lapeer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.2%±4.1 pts | 59.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4%±1.9 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.6%±6.2 pts | 79.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 16.8%±6.2 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.4%±2.4 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.4 min±3.4 | 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 Mayfield Township, Lapeer County?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Mayfield Township, Lapeer County (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $66,338 (Tract 3335) to $85,375 (Tract 3340).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3335Lapeer County | 5,783 | $66,338 |
| Tract 3340Lapeer County | 2,464 | $85,375 |
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 Mayfield Township, Lapeer County) · Census block assignment files
How does Mayfield Township, Lapeer County compare with other places in Michigan?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Mayfield Township, Lapeer County is the 1,540th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 135th-most populous of 1,240 in Michigan.
Mayfield Township, Lapeer County ranks 758th 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 | 135th | 1,240 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 531st | 1,281 |
| Residents per square mile | 570th | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 758th | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 956th | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 778th | 1,354 |
| Median gross rent | 623rd | 1,212 |
| Poverty rate | 835th | 1,213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 950th | 1,350 |
| Median age | 890th | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 574th | 1,356 |
| Travel time to work | 571st | 1,356 |
Mayfield 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 Mayfield Township, Lapeer County?
15 of the 57 figures for Mayfield 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
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