Coe Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Coe Township, Michigan
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Coe Township Hall in Shepherd
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Location within Isabella County (red) and the administered village of Shepherd (pink)
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 Coe Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Coe Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Isabella |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.2 sq mi (93.8 km2) |
| • Land | 36.2 sq mi (93.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,032 |
| • Density | 83.76/sq mi (32.324/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48883
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-16880 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626105 |
Coe Township is a community located in Isabella County, Michigan, in the United States. It is a type of local government area. In 2020, about 3,032 people lived here.
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Exploring Coe Township Communities
Coe Township is home to a village and an unincorporated community. These places have their own unique history and features.
Shepherd Village
The village of Shepherd is located inside Coe Township. The post office in Shepherd, with the ZIP code 48883, also serves all of Coe Township. This means that mail for the entire township goes through Shepherd.
Coe Unincorporated Community
Coe is another community within the township. It is not an official village or city, but it is a recognized place. The first person to claim land here was Perry H. Estee in 1854. Later that same year, the first families, including James Woolsey, Daniel Brickley, and John Steward, settled in the area.
The township itself was officially formed in 1855. It was named after George A. Coe, who was the Lieutenant Governor of Michigan at the time. A post office operated in Coe from 1891 to 1904.
Geography of Coe Township
Coe Township covers a total area of about 36.2 square miles (which is about 93.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the township's borders.
Coe Township Population Facts
The population of Coe Township was 3,032 people in 2020. Let's look at some details about the people who live here.
Population Changes Over Time
In the year 2000, there were 2,993 people living in Coe Township. The population density was about 82.6 people per square mile. This means that, on average, about 83 people lived in every square mile of the township.
Age Groups in the Township
The population in Coe Township includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 26.8% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 9.6% were between 18 and 24 years old. The largest group, 28.2%, was between 25 and 44 years old. People aged 45 to 64 made up 23.6% of the population. Finally, 11.7% of the residents were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in the township was 37 years.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Coe (Míchigan) para niños
