Akron Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Akron Township, Michigan
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Akron Township Hall
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 Akron Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Tuscola |
| Area | |
| • Total | 56.9 sq mi (147.4 km2) |
| • Land | 52.9 sq mi (137.0 km2) |
| • Water | 4.0 sq mi (10.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) |
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| • Total | 1,379 |
| • Density | 24.236/sq mi (9.355/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-00720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1625807 |
Akron Township is a local government area, or civil township, in Tuscola County, Michigan. It's a part of the United States. In 2020, about 1,379 people lived here.
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What is Akron Township Like?
Akron Township is a place where people live and work. It's located in the state of Michigan. The township has a total area of about 56.9 square miles (147.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but about 4.0 square miles (10.4 square kilometers) is water.
Communities in Akron Township
Akron Township is home to several communities. Some of these are "unincorporated communities." This means they are not officially organized as a city or village, but they are still places where people live.
- The village of Akron is partly in the southern part of the township. It shares a border with Fairgrove Township. The Akron post office serves this area.
- Bay Park is an unincorporated community right on the edge of the township. It's located near Saginaw Bay. This area was first planned out as a neighborhood in 1885.
- Wisner is another unincorporated community. It sits on the border between Akron Township and Wisner Township.
- Thomas is an unincorporated community in the northern part of the township. It's also located on the shores of Saginaw Bay. This area was developed in different stages, starting in 1942.
How Big is Akron Township?
Akron Township covers a large area. It includes most of what are called "survey townships" 14 and 15 north of range 8 east. These are old ways of dividing land.
A small part of these areas, like Section 1 of T14N and Section 36 of T15N, are part of Columbia Township. These sections are around the village of Unionville.
The part of the township on the shores of Saginaw Bay is called Survey Township 15N. It has many full and partial sections of land, with some areas under water.
Who Lives in Akron Township?
In 2000, there were 1,589 people living in Akron Township. There were 602 households, which means groups of people living together. Most of these were families.
The people living in the township were from different backgrounds. Most residents were White. There were also smaller numbers of African American, Native American, and Asian people. Some residents identified as being from two or more races. About 4.59% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average household had about 2.58 people. The average family had about 3.01 people.
Age Groups in the Township
The population of Akron Township includes people of all ages:
- About 25.9% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 6.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 23.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 14.8% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the township was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were about 103.2 males.
See Also
In Spanish: Municipio de Akron (Míchigan) para niños
