Caledonia Township, Shiawassee County, Michigan facts for kids
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Caledonia Township, Michigan
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Charter township
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| Caledonia Charter Township | |
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Location within Shiawassee County (red) and the administered community of Middletown (pink)
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 Caledonia Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Shiawassee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 31.39 sq mi (81.3 km2) |
| • Land | 31.12 sq mi (80.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.27 sq mi (0.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,360 |
| • Density | 138.90/sq mi (53.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-12520 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626021 |
Caledonia Charter Township is a special kind of local government area called a charter township. It is located in Shiawassee County in the state of Michigan, United States. In 2020, about 4,360 people lived there.
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Places in Caledonia Township
Caledonia Township is home to a few smaller communities:
- Kerby is a small, unnamed community within the township. It was named after an early settler, Samuel W. Kerby.
- Middletown is another community in the township. It is located between the towns of Corunna and Owosso.
Geography of the Township
Caledonia Township covers an area of about 31.39 square miles (81.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 31.12 square miles (80.6 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.27 square miles (0.7 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives Here?
In 2000, there were 4,427 people living in Caledonia Township. These people lived in 1,712 homes. Most of the people (about 97%) were White. There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 1.65% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 32% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (about 63%) were married couples living together. The average age of people in the township was 40 years old. About 24% of the population was under 18, and 13% was 65 or older.
The township is led by a person called a Supervisor. Joseph W. DeCaire has been the Caledonia Charter Township Supervisor since November 2006.
Getting Around
Main Roads
Several state highways pass through or near Caledonia Township, making it easy to travel:
M-21
M-52 (This road runs just outside the western edge of the township.)
M-71
Local Airport
The Owosso Community Airport is located nearby, providing air travel options for the area.
