Gilead, Michigan
Gilead: Township in Branch County, Michigan
About
Gilead is a township located in the county of Branch in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 661 and a population density of 12 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 652 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Gilead
| Population : | 652 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Branch County |
| Area : | 55.5 km2 |
| Altitude : | 955 feet / 291 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Detroit |
| Local time : | 02:21:07 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 12 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.38% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Gilead is located at 41°48'3"N 85°9'20"W (41.8008800, -85.1555300).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Gilead decreased by 1.38% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 661 | - | census |
| 2011 | 660 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 658 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 655 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 656 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 655 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 653 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 651 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 654 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 654 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 652 | -0.31% | estimation process |
Schools in Gilead
College & universities near Gilead, MI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 152567 | Trine University | Angola (IN) | 46703-1764 |
| 169974 | Glen Oaks Community College | Centreville (MI) | 49032-9719 |
| 168555 | Hillsdale Beauty College | Hillsdale (MI) | 49242 |
| 170286 | Hillsdale College | Hillsdale (MI) | 49242 |
| 456515 | Ross Medical Education Center-Battle Creek | Battle Creek (MI) | 49015 |
Stations (13)
Amtrak & bus stations near Gilead, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WTI | Waterloo | Lincoln and Center Street | RAIL |
| BTL | Battle Creek Transportation Center | 104 Capital Ave. S.W. | RAIL |
| ALI | Albion station | 300 North Eaton St. | RAIL |
| BYN | Bryan | Page and Lynn Street | RAIL |
| KAL | Kalamazoo Transportation Center | 459 North Burdick St. | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Gilead , Maine city in Maine, United States with a population of 204 people.
- Gilead , Nebraska village in the United States with a population of 37 people.
Other cities in Branch County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Branch County , MI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ray | 4,059 | Unincorporated community in Indiana and Michigan, USA |
| Algansee | 1,963 | Township in Branch County, Michigan |
| Girard | 1,765 | Township in Branch County, Michigan |
| Quincy | 1,617 | Village in Branch County in the U. |
| Union City | 1,564 | Village in Michigan, United States |
| Kinderhook | 1,501 | Township in Branch County, Michigan |
| Butler | 1,454 | Township in Branch County, Michigan |
| Bethel | 1,423 | Township in Branch County, Michigan |
| Bronson | 1,334 | Town in Levy County, Florida |
| Batavia | 1,326 | Unincorporated community in Batavia Township, Branch County, Michigan |
| Matteson | 1,196 | Township in Branch County, Michigan |
| California | 1,030 | Township in Branch County, Michigan |
| Coldwater | 785 | City in Michigan, United States of America |
| Sherwood | 306 | Village in Branch County, Michigan |
