Albee Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Albee Township, Michigan
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Location within Saginaw County
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 Albee Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Albee Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Saginaw |
| Established | 1863 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.2 sq mi (93.6 km2) |
| • Land | 36.1 sq mi (93.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,046 |
| • Density | 56.52/sq mi (21.859/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-00920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1625811 |
Albee Township is a civil township located in Saginaw County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. It was officially created in 1863. According to the 2020 Census, about 2,046 people live there.
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Exploring Albee Township's Communities
Albee Township is home to several smaller communities, each with its own history. These places often started as small settlements or had special features like a post office.
Albee Community History
The community known as Albee was first settled way back in 1855. It's one of the oldest parts of the township.
Alicia: An Unincorporated Area
Alicia is an unincorporated community within the township. This means it's a recognized place but doesn't have its own separate local government. A post office served Alicia from 1904 until 1947.
Carbon and Its Coal Mines
The community of Carbon once had a post office that operated from 1899 to 1903. This area was important because it had coal mines, which were a big part of its history.
McDonough Corners: A Historic Spot
McDonough Corners (sometimes called Mc Donagh) is another location in the township. It also had a post office, named McDonough, which was open from 1892 to 1903.
Luce: A Western Border Community
Luce is an unincorporated community found on the western edge of Albee Township. It sits right on the border with St. Charles Township. A post office was active in Luce from 1890 until 1914.
Geography of Albee Township
Albee Township covers a total area of about 36.2 square miles (93.6 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 36.1 square miles (93.5 square kilometers), is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.1 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water. A stream called Misteguay Creek flows through the township, heading north.
Who Lives in Albee Township?
Understanding the people who live in Albee Township helps us learn more about the community.
Population Numbers
In the year 2000, there were 2,338 people living in Albee Township. This means there were about 64.8 people per square mile. By 2020, the population had changed to 2,046 people.
Homes and Families
In 2000, there were 796 households in the township. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most households, about 66.5%, were married couples living together. About 38.6% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.91 people.
Age Groups in the Township
The population in Albee Township includes people of all ages. In 2000:
- About 28.9% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 30.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 9.0% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the township was 35 years.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Albee (Míchigan) para niños
