Aloha Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Aloha Township, Michigan
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Aloha Township Hall and fire department
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Location within Cheboygan County
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 Aloha Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Aloha Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Cheboygan |
| Established | 1907 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.38 sq mi (83.86 km2) |
| • Land | 29.50 sq mi (76.40 km2) |
| • Water | 2.88 sq mi (7.46 km2) |
| Elevation | 636 ft (194 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 937 |
| • Density | 31.8/sq mi (12.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49721 (Cheboygan)
49749 (Indian River) |
| Area code(s) | 231 |
| FIPS code | 26-01720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1625831 |
Aloha Township is a special kind of local government area. It is located in Cheboygan County, in the state of Michigan. In 2020, about 937 people lived in Aloha Township.
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What is Aloha Township Like?
Aloha Township is home to a small community also called Aloha. This community sits on the eastern shore of Mullett Lake. You can find it along M-212, a road that branches off M-33. It's about 8 miles (13 km) south of Cheboygan.
History of Aloha Community
The community of Aloha started around a sawmill owned by James B. Patterson. There was also a general store run by F. Hout. It used to be a stop on the Detroit and Mackinac Railway. Today, that old railway path is part of the North Eastern State Trail.
The name "Aloha" was chosen by the mill owner, Mr. Patterson. He had visited Hawaii and liked the name. A post office opened in Aloha on December 17, 1903. Lillian Hout was the first postmaster. The post office closed many years later, on October 12, 1942.
Nature and Land in Aloha Township
Aloha Township covers a total area of about 32.38 square miles (83.86 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 29.50 square miles (76.40 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 2.88 square miles (7.46 square kilometers), is water. This means about 8.89% of the township is covered by water.
Who Lives in Aloha Township?
In 2000, there were 1,041 people living in Aloha Township. Most of the people were White (95.29%). A smaller number were Native American (2.50%) or Asian (0.38%). Some people were from two or more races (1.73%). About 0.38% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
There were 423 households in the township. A household is a group of people living together. Most households (70.0%) were married couples. About 27.0% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The people in Aloha Township are of different ages. About 23.8% were under 18 years old. About 18.6% were 65 years or older. The average age in the township was 45 years old.
