Kawkawlin Township, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kawkawlin Township, Michigan
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Location within Bay County
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 Kawkawlin Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Kawkawlin Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Bay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 41.5 sq mi (107.4 km2) |
| • Land | 32.4 sq mi (83.9 km2) |
| • Water | 9.0 sq mi (23.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 600 ft (183 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,419 |
| • Density | 106.57/sq mi (41.145/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-42360 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626552 |
Kawkawlin Township is a special kind of local government area called a civil township in Bay County, Michigan. It's located in the United States. In 2020, about 4,419 people lived here. Kawkawlin Township is also part of the larger Bay City area.
Cool Communities in Kawkawlin Township
Kawkawlin Township has four smaller areas inside it that aren't officially separate towns. These are called unincorporated communities. They are:
- Brissette Beach is a lovely spot near the Saginaw Bay shoreline and Tobico Marshes. It's about 587 feet (179 meters) above sea level.
- Linwood is a community right on the edge of the township, next to Fraser Township.
- Linwood Beach is another community found near Cottage Grove Road and Linwood Beach Road, also close to the Saginaw Bay shoreline. It's about 584 feet (178 meters) high.
- Three Churches Corner is located off Interstate 75 where Fraser and Beaver roads meet. This area is about 607 feet (185 meters) above sea level.
It's interesting to know that the community named Kawkawlin isn't actually inside Kawkawlin Township! It's just south of the Kawkawlin River and the township's border, in Monitor Township.
Where is Kawkawlin Township?
Kawkawlin Township covers a total area of about 107.4 square kilometers (41.5 square miles). Most of this area, about 83.9 square kilometers (32.4 square miles), is land. The rest, about 23.4 square kilometers (9.0 square miles), is water. This means about 21.81% of the township is covered by water!
Who Lives in Kawkawlin Township?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 5,104 | — | |
| 2010 | 4,848 | −5.0% | |
| 2020 | 4,419 | −8.8% | |
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Let's look at how the population has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 5,104 people living in Kawkawlin Township. By 2010, the number went down a bit to 4,848. And in the most recent count in 2020, the population was 4,419.
In 2000, there were 1,910 households, which are like homes where people live. Many of these were families, with 1,457 families living together. About 32.5% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Most households, about 63.6%, were married couples living together.
The people in the township come from different backgrounds. In 2000, most residents were White, but there were also people who identified as African American, Native American, Asian, and from other backgrounds. About 2.29% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The population also includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 24.3% of the people were under 18 years old. About 13.6% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the township was 39 years.
