Crystal Township, Montcalm County, Michigan facts for kids
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Crystal Township, Michigan
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 Crystal Township, Montcalm County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Crystal Township, Montcalm County, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Montcalm |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.8 sq mi (93 km2) |
| • Land | 34.0 sq mi (88 km2) |
| • Water | 1.8 sq mi (5 km2) |
| Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) |
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| • Total | 2,619 |
| • Density | 77.0/sq mi (29.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | |
| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-117-19080 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626144 |
Crystal Township is a special kind of local government area called a civil township. It is found in Montcalm County in the U.S. state of Michigan. In 2020, about 2,619 people called Crystal Township home.
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Discover Communities in Crystal Township
Crystal is a small community located in the northwest part of the township. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own separate local government like a city or village. The Crystal post office, with ZIP code 48818, serves this area and parts of nearby Ferris Township.
Explore the Geography of Crystal Township
Crystal Township is located in the southeastern part of Montcalm County. It shares its eastern border with Gratiot County. The township covers about 35.8 square miles in total. Most of this area, about 34.0 square miles, is land. The remaining 1.8 square miles, or about 5%, is water.
Waterways and Lakes in the Township
The main waterway in Crystal Township is Fish Creek. This creek flows from the west to the southeast and eventually joins the Maple River. The Maple River is part of the larger Grand River system, which flows into Lake Michigan.
In the northeast corner of the township, Carpenter Creek flows into the Pine River. This river system eventually drains into Saginaw Bay on Lake Huron. The northern part of Crystal Township is also home to several lakes, including Crystal Lake, Mud Lake, and Duck Lake.
Understanding Crystal Township's Population
The population of Crystal Township has changed over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived here according to past censuses:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 222 | — | |
| 1870 | 746 | 236.0% | |
| 1880 | 1,295 | 73.6% | |
| 1890 | 1,344 | 3.8% | |
| 1900 | 1,445 | 7.5% | |
| 1910 | 1,475 | 2.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,283 | −13.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,234 | −3.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,374 | 11.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,359 | −1.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,557 | 14.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,781 | 14.4% | |
| 1980 | 2,224 | 24.9% | |
| 1990 | 2,541 | 14.3% | |
| 2000 | 2,824 | 11.1% | |
| 2010 | 2,689 | −4.8% | |
| 2020 | 2,619 | −2.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 2,824 people living in the township. There were 1,097 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 30% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.56 people.
The population included people of different age groups. About 25.8% were under 18 years old. About 13.4% were 65 years or older. The median age, which is the middle age of all the people, was 38 years old.
Fun Places to Visit in Crystal Township
Crystal Township offers some interesting places to visit and things to do:
- Crystal Motor Speedway: A place where you can watch exciting motor races.
- Rainbow Gardens Roller Rink: A roller skating rink that has been open since 1948.
- Crystal Lake Association: An organization that has been involved with Crystal Lake since 1932.
- Crystal Congregational Church: A local church in the community.
- Crystal Box Office Theater: A movie theater that opened in 1947.
