Dayton Township, Tuscola County, Michigan facts for kids
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Dayton Township, Michigan
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 Dayton Township, Tuscola County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Tuscola |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.1 sq mi (93.6 km2) |
| • Land | 35.8 sq mi (92.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km2) |
| Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,920 |
| • Density | 53.19/sq mi (20.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 26-19980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626163 |
Dayton Township is a type of local government area called a civil township. It is located in Tuscola County, within the state of Michigan in the United States. In 2020, about 1,920 people lived here.
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History of Dayton Township
Dayton Township was officially created in the year 1857. It was given its name to honor William L. Dayton.
Communities in Dayton Township
There are no big cities or towns that are officially separate governments within Dayton Township. Instead, there are smaller areas known as unincorporated communities. This means they are part of the township's government.
East Dayton
- East Dayton is one of these communities. It sits right on the border between Dayton Township and Wells Township. You can find it at a place called Hurds Corner and along M-46, which is also known as Sanilac Road 43°24′39″N 83°17′07″W / 43.41083°N 83.28528°W. This community was first settled in 1856.
Silverwood
- Silverwood is another unincorporated community. It is in the northeast part of the township 43°19′24″N 83°14′53″W / 43.32333°N 83.24806°W. Silverwood is located where Marlette, Clifford, and Silverwood roads meet. It is also on the edge of Rich Township in Lapeer County.
Geography and Rivers
The land in Dayton Township is shaped by two important rivers. The southern part of the township has small streams and creeks that flow into the Flint River. The northern part has streams that lead to the Cass River.
The United States Census Bureau says that the township covers a total area of about 36.2 square miles (94 km2). Most of this area, about 35.8 square miles (93 km2), is land. A smaller part, about 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2), is water.
Population and People
In the year 2000, there were 1,869 people living in Dayton Township. These people lived in 679 households, and 530 of these were families.
Household Information
- About 33.6% of the households had children under 18 living with them.
- Many households, 67.0%, were married couples living together.
- Some households, 18.6%, were made up of just one person.
- About 7.5% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
- On average, there were about 2.73 people in each household.
Age Distribution
The people in the township were of different ages:
- About 27.1% were under 18 years old.
- About 7.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 25.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 13.1% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the township was 38 years.
