Albert Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Albert Township, Michigan
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 Albert Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Albert Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Michigan |
| County | Montmorency |
| Area | |
| • Total | 70.4 sq mi (182 km2) |
| • Land | 65.7 sq mi (170 km2) |
| • Water | 4.7 sq mi (12 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,257 ft (383 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,453 |
| • Density | 37.4/sq mi (14.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| FIPS code | 26-119-00940 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1625812 |
Albert Township is a type of local government area called a civil township. It is located in Montmorency County in the state of Michigan, United States. In 2020, about 2,453 people lived in Albert Township.
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Geography of Albert Township
Albert Township is in the southwestern part of Montmorency County. It shares its southern border with Oscoda County. To the west, it borders Otsego County. Its very southwest corner touches Crawford County.
Lewiston Community
The town of Lewiston is found in the southwest area of the township. Lewiston is an unincorporated community. This means it is a populated place that is not part of an official city or village. The Lewiston post office serves most of Albert Township.
Land and Water Areas
Albert Township covers a total area of about 70.4 square miles (182.3 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 65.7 square miles (170.2 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 4.7 square miles (12.2 square kilometers) is water. This means about 6.7% of the township is covered by water.
Lakes in the Township
Several lakes are located within Albert Township. The most well-known are East and West Twin Lake, which are in the southwest. You can also find Big Wolf Lake in the south and Avery Lake in the northeast.
Communities in Albert Township
Albert Township is home to Lewiston. Lewiston is a census-designated place. This is a special area created by the U.S. Census Bureau for collecting population data. It is not an official town or city, but it is a recognized community.
Population Information
In the year 2000, there were 2,695 people living in Albert Township. These people lived in 1,229 households. About 822 of these households were families. The population density was about 41 people per square mile.
Age Groups
The people in Albert Township are spread across different age groups.
- About 19% of the population was under 18 years old.
- Around 5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 20% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- The largest group, about 28.5%, was between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 27.8% of the people were 65 years old or older.
The average age in the township was 50 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Albert (Míchigan) para niños
