Delaware Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Delaware Township, Michigan
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 Delaware Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Delaware Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Sanilac |
| Area | |
| • Total | 46.6 sq mi (120.6 km2) |
| • Land | 46.6 sq mi (120.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 784 |
| • Density | 16.8/sq mi (6.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | |
| FIPS code | 26-21380 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626173 |
Delaware Township is a community located in Sanilac County, in the state of Michigan, United States. It is a place where people live and work. In 2020, about 784 people lived in Delaware Township.
History of Delaware Township
Delaware Township was officially created in 1858. This means it became an organized area with its own local government.
- Forestville is a small village located within the township. It sits right on the shore of Lake Huron. The M-25 highway runs through it. Forestville has its own ZIP code, 48434, which provides mail service to a small part of the township near the village.
- Charleston was another old settlement in the township. It was first settled around 1864 and was originally called "Cato." A post office opened there in December 1872. Sadly, in September 1881, a huge fire known as the Thumb Fire destroyed all 21 buildings in Charleston. The community was rebuilt after the fire. Today, Charleston is mostly just a crossroads, not a large settlement.
The township also receives mail service from nearby communities:
- The city of Harbor Beach is to the north. Its ZIP code, 48441, serves a small area in the northern part of Delaware Township.
- Minden City is to the west. Its ZIP code, 48456, serves most of the northern part of the township.
- Palms is a community to the west. Its ZIP code, 48465, serves most of the southern part of the township.
Geography of Delaware Township
Delaware Township covers a total area of about 46.6 square miles (120.6 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with very little water. The township is located in a part of Michigan known for its beautiful natural areas.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 930 | — | |
| 2010 | 856 | −8.0% | |
| 2020 | 784 | −8.4% | |
According to the 2020 census, 784 people lived in Delaware Township.
In 2000, there were 930 people living in the township. There were 359 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Most of the people living in the township were White. A small number of people were of other races or of Hispanic or Latino background.
The population included people of all ages. About 26.6% of the people were under 18 years old. About 18.5% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in the township was 40 years.
