Girard, Michigan
Girard: township in Branch County, Michigan
About
Girard is a township located in the county of Branch in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,780 and a population density of 19 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,765 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Girard
| Population | 1,765 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Michigan (United States) |
| County | Branch County |
| Area | 93.7 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.0295,-85.0014 |
| Altitude | 958 feet / 292 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Detroit |
| Local time | 19:12:00 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 19 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.85% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 72℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Girard is located at 42°1'46"N 85°0'5"W (42.0294900, -85.0013600).
Girard map
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 72. North wind around 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Girard decreased by 0.85% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,780 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,777 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,769 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,760 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,767 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,763 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,756 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,754 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,762 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,761 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,765 | 0.23% | estimation process |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Girard, MI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 456515 | Ross Medical Education Center-Battle Creek | Battle Creek (MI) | 49015 |
Nearby Transit Stations (14)
Rail and bus stations connected to Girard, MI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALI | Albion station | 300 North Eaton St. | RAIL |
| BTL | Battle Creek Transportation Center | 104 Capital Ave. S.W. | RAIL |
| JXN | Jackson station | 501 E. Michigan Ave. | RAIL |
| KAL | Kalamazoo Transportation Center | 459 North Burdick St. | RAIL |
| WTI | Waterloo | Lincoln and Center Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Girard.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Tekonsha Post Office | Tekonsha (MI) | 49092 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Girard, Ohio town in Ohio with a population of 9,159 people.
- Girard, Pennsylvania borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania with a population of 2,897 people.
- Girard, Kansas city in Kansas, United States with a population of 2,656 people.
- Girard, Illinois city in Illinois with a population of 1,981 people.
- Girard, Minnesota township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota with a population of 732 people.
- Girard, Georgia city in Burke County, Georgia, United States with a population of 150 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 |
| 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 |
| Gilead | 652 | Township in Branch County, Michigan |
| Sherwood | 306 | Village in Branch County, Michigan |
Distance to Other Cities
Girard distances to largest Michigan cities