Brady Township, Saginaw County, Michigan facts for kids
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Brady Township, Michigan
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Location within Saginaw County (red) and the administered village of Oakley (pink)
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 Brady Township, Saginaw County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Brady Township, Saginaw County, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Saginaw |
| Organized | 1856 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.8 sq mi (95.2 km2) |
| • Land | 36.7 sq mi (95.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,142 |
| • Density | 58.21/sq mi (22.500/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-09940 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1625968 |
Brady Township is a community located in Saginaw County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. It's a type of local government area, like a small town or village. In 2020, about 2,142 people lived here.
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History of Brady Township
Brady Township has a history that goes back to the mid-1800s.
Early Beginnings
The very first school in what is now Brady Township opened its doors in 1855. This was an important step for the community. The township itself was officially organized in 1856.
Communities in Brady Township
Brady Township is home to at least one small community.
Brady Center
Brady Center is a small, unincorporated community within the township. This means it's a recognized place, but it doesn't have its own separate local government. You can find Brady Center where Peet Road and Hemlock Road meet.
Geography of Brady Township
Brady Township is located in Michigan and has a certain size and shape.
Land and Water Area
The township covers a total area of about 36.8 square miles (95.2 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. There's only a very small amount of water, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers).
People of Brady Township
Here's a look at the people who live in Brady Township, based on information from the year 2000.
Population and Homes
In 2000, there were 2,344 people living in Brady Township. These people lived in 862 different homes, and 655 of these were families. The population density was about 63.8 people per square mile.
Who Lives Here?
Most people in Brady Township are White. There are also smaller groups of African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander residents. Some people identify with more than one race. About 2.56% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
Many homes in Brady Township have children under 18 living there, about 37.2% of them. Most homes (61.7%) were married couples living together. About 19.5% of homes were individuals living alone.
The people in Brady Township are of different ages:
- About 27.6% were under 18 years old.
- About 8.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 29.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 23.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 11.2% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the township was 36 years.
