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A town of 680.
32% of residents are 65 or older in Haynes Township, above both the Michigan town median (19%) and the median of U.S. towns (18%). Among 702 Michigan towns, just 2 have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Haynes Township. The biggest park or preserve is Huron National Forest, at 1,670 acres. Haynes Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
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The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 1869.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Explore the history →Who provides power, water and the rest in Haynes Township, and how to reach them.
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Ordered by what stands out in Haynes Township.
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 91% of U.S. communities. Since 1985, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Haynes Township.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
At 56.1 years, Haynes Township’s median age is against 42.5 years in Michigan’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. 12% of residents are under 18 in Haynes Township. Haynes Township has grown 3.5% since 2020, to 680 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
| Haynes Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56.1 years | 42.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 12% | 21% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 30% | 26% | 29% |
50% women, 50% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±4.3 points. Across Michigan, 50.4% of residents are women.
| Haynes Township | MI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 6.8% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 5.5% | 10.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.7% | 9.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 12.2% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 5.1% | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.1% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 18.1% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 16.9% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 15.4% | 7.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.5% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 27.2% | 28% | 26% |
| Some college | 26.1% | 21.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 12.1% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.7% | 19.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 11.4% | 12.7% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 700, single groups can be off by several points
Most working residents leave Haynes Township for work: only 1% work in town. Haynes Township’s median household income is $54,000. The top destinations are Alpena (11%), Alpena Township (8%) and Harrisville Township (8%).
| Haynes Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
Haynes Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Haynes Township is 78°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
| Haynes Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 9.6% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.3 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Huron National Forest | — | 1,670 |
| 2. Sturgeon Point State Park | 0.1 mi | 75 |
| 3. Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary | — | 14 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
45% of Haynes Township adults have high blood pressure. Haynes Township beats the Michigan average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10. 15% of Haynes Township adults have diabetes.
| Haynes Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 36% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 17% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 12% | 12% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 84% | 80% | 79% |
| What stands out | Haynes Township | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8.9% | 11.9% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.7% | 8.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10.8% | 7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Haynes Township; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Haynes Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
Where Haynes Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2021
Civil township in Michigan, United States
Haynes Township is a civil township of Alcona County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 653 at the 2020 census.
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Haynes Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.