Boardman Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Boardman Township, Michigan
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Boardman Township Hall
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Location within Kalkaska County (red) and the administered community of S. Boardman (pink)
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 Boardman Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Boardman Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kalkaska |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.23 sq mi (93.8 km2) |
| • Land | 36.05 sq mi (93.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.18 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,010 ft (308 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,479 |
| • Density | 42.4/sq mi (16.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49633 (Fife Lake)
49680 (South Boardman) |
| Area code(s) | 231 |
| FIPS code | 26-09440 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1625958 |
Boardman Township is a special kind of local government area called a civil township. It is located in Kalkaska County, in the state of Michigan, USA. In 2020, about 1,479 people lived here.
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Communities in Boardman Township
Boardman Township is home to a few smaller communities. These are places where people live but are not officially separate towns or cities.
Crofton: A Historic Spot
- Crofton is one of these communities. It's about three miles northeast of South Boardman. This area was started by Peter Duthie, David E. and Anna Meek, and John S. and Sarah Harper. They named it after E. Crofton Fox, who owned the land before them. Crofton even had its own post office a long time ago, from 1875 to 1884, and again from 1886 to 1909. It was also a stop on the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad.
Houseman: A Small Community
- Houseman is another small community in the township. It's a quiet place where people live.
South Boardman: The Main Hub
- South Boardman is the biggest community in the township. It's located near the center of Boardman Township.
Boardman Township's Geography
Boardman Township covers an area of about 36.23 square miles. Most of this area, about 36.05 square miles, is land. A small part, about 0.18 square miles, is water.
Major Roads in the Township
US Highway 131 is an important road that cuts diagonally through the township. It runs from the northeast to the southwest.
Population of Boardman Township
In 2020, the township had a population of 1,479 people. This means it's a relatively small community.
How Many People Live Here?
Back in 2000, there were 1,373 people living in Boardman Township. These people lived in 484 households, with many of them being families.
Who Lives in Boardman Township?
The population of the township includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 30% of the people were under 18 years old. Many adults were between 25 and 44 years old. There were also people aged 65 and older living in the township. The average age was about 34 years old.
