Bagley Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Bagley Township, Michigan
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Bagley Township Hall
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Location within Otsego County
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 Bagley Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Bagley Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Otsego |
| Established | 1882 |
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| • Total | 30.68 sq mi (79.46 km2) |
| • Land | 28.10 sq mi (72.78 km2) |
| • Water | 2.58 sq mi (6.68 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,306 ft (398 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,867 |
| • Density | 191.23/sq mi (73.836/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49735 (Gaylord)
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-04780 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1625873 |
Bagley Township is a special kind of local government area called a civil township in Otsego County, Michigan, in the United States. It was established in 1882. In 2020, about 5,867 people lived here.
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Communities in Bagley Township
Bagley Township is home to several smaller communities. These are often called "unincorporated communities" because they are not officially separate cities or towns, but they are still places where people live and gather.
Discover Arbutus Beach
Arbutus Beach is one of these communities. It's located on the edge of Otsego Lake. This area started as a small vacation spot. Its name comes from being on the lake's shore and from the many Arbutus plants that grow in the nearby woods.
Exploring Eyedylwild Beach
Eyedylwild Beach is another unincorporated community. You can find it on the eastern shores of Otsego Lake.
Learning About Oak Grove
Oak Grove is a community located within the township, along the northeast coast of Otsego Lake. It was settled by Oris Farrar and was named for the many oak trees that grew in the area.
Visiting Pearll City
Pearll City is an unincorporated community found at the northern end of Otsego Lake.
The Historic Community of Salling
Salling (sometimes called Sallings) was a community that began as a train station. It was established in 1887 on the Michigan Central Railroad line.
Geography of Bagley Township
Bagley Township covers a total area of about 30.68 square miles (79.46 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 28.10 square miles (72.78 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 2.58 square miles (6.68 square kilometers), is water. This means that about 8.41% of the township's total area is covered by water.
People of Bagley Township
In 2000, there were 5,838 people living in Bagley Township. These people lived in 2,189 households, and 1,613 of these were families.
Households and Families
Many households in the township had children under 18 living with them. Most households were made up of married couples. Some households had a female head without a husband present. A smaller number of households were individuals living alone, including some who were 65 years old or older. On average, there were about 2.66 people in each household and 3.08 people in each family.
Age Groups
The population of Bagley Township included people of all ages. About 28.8% were under 18 years old. About 7.0% were between 18 and 24 years old. The largest group, 30.4%, was between 25 and 44 years old. About 23.1% were between 45 and 64 years old, and 10.6% were 65 years or older. The average age in the township was 36 years.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Bagley Township was $44,205. For families, the average income was $50,727. The average income per person in the township was $21,116.
