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Chesaning Township, Michigan
Location within Saginaw County (red) and the administered village of Chesaning (pink)
Location within Saginaw County (red) and the administered village of Chesaning (pink)
Chesaning Township, Michigan is located in Michigan
Chesaning Township, Michigan
Chesaning Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Chesaning Township, Michigan is located in the United States
Chesaning Township, Michigan
Chesaning Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Michigan
County Saginaw
Established 1847
Area
 • Total 34.7 sq mi (89.8 km2)
 • Land 34.7 sq mi (89.8 km2)
 • Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
636 ft (194 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 4,748
 • Density 136.83/sq mi (52.87/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
48616 (Chesaning)
48649 (Oakley)
Area code(s) 989
FIPS code 26-15160
GNIS feature ID 1626069

Chesaning Township is a community located in Saginaw County, in the state of Michigan, United States. It's a type of local government area, like a small town or district. In 2020, about 4,748 people lived here. The township was officially started in 1847.

Exploring Chesaning Township

Chesaning Township is a part of Saginaw County in the state of Michigan. It's known as a civil township, which is a local government area. Think of it like a small county or district that helps manage local services.

When Was Chesaning Township Established?

Chesaning Township was officially formed in the year 1847. This means it has a long history, being a settled area for over 170 years!

Who Leads Chesaning Township?

The township has leaders who help run things. The main leader is called the Supervisor, and their name is Robert Corrin. There's also a Clerk, Frances Kukulis, who handles important records and paperwork.

Communities Within the Township

Chesaning Township is home to a few different communities.

The Village of Chesaning

The village of Chesaning is located right inside the township. It's like a smaller town within the larger township area. Many people live and work in this village.

What is Parshallburg?

There's also a tiny place called Parshallburg. It's an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own separate local government. It's found at Ditch and Niver Roads within the township.

Geography of Chesaning Township

Chesaning Township covers an area of about 34.7 square miles (or 89.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders. The township is located at an elevation of about 636 feet (194 meters) above sea level.

People of Chesaning Township

Let's learn about the people who live in Chesaning Township.

How Many People Live Here?

According to the 2020 Census, there were 4,748 people living in Chesaning Township. In 2000, there were 4,861 people. This shows a slight change in population over time.

Who Makes Up the Community?

In 2000, most people in the township were White (about 97%). A small number of people were from other backgrounds, including African American, Native American, and Asian. About 4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Families and Households

There were about 1,905 households in the township in 2000. Many of these were married couples living together. About 32% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.5 people.

Age Groups in the Township

The people in Chesaning Township come in all ages. In 2000:

  • About 24.5% of the population was under 18 years old.
  • About 7.9% were young adults aged 18 to 24.
  • The largest group, about 27.3%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
  • About 15.5% of the population was 65 years or older.

The average age of people in the township was 39 years old.

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