Grant Township, Clare County, Michigan facts for kids
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Grant Township, Michigan
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Location within Clare County
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 Grant Township, Clare County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Grant Township, Clare County, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Clare |
| Established | 1896 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33.25 sq mi (86.1 km2) |
| • Land | 32.76 sq mi (84.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.49 sq mi (1.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 925 ft (282 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,360 |
| • Density | 102.6/sq mi (39.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-34220 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626377 |
Grant Township is a community in Clare County, Michigan. It's a type of local government area called a civil township. In 2020, about 3,360 people lived here.
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Communities in Grant Township
Grant Township is home to a few smaller areas. One of these is a place called Dover.
Dover: A Historic Spot
Dover is an unincorporated community in the northeast part of the township. This means it's a recognized place, but it doesn't have its own separate local government.
One of the first settlers in Clare County, William Crawford, moved to Dover with his family in 1866. A post office served the community from 1882 until 1905.
Geography and Location
Grant Township is located in the state of Michigan. It covers a total area of about 33.25 square miles (86.1 square kilometers).
Land and Water
Most of the township is land, about 32.76 square miles (84.8 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.49 square miles (1.3 square kilometers), is water. This water makes up about 1.5% of the township's total area.
Main Roads and Highways
Several important roads run through Grant Township, making it easy to travel to other places.
- US 10 enters the township from the west.
- US 127 runs from south to north through the middle of the township.
- There are also special business routes for US 10 and US 127 that connect to the nearby city of Clare.
- M-115 passes through the southwestern part of the township.
People of Grant Township
The township is home to many families and individuals. Here's a look at the people who live in Grant Township, based on information from the year 2000.
Population and Homes
In 2000, there were 3,034 people living in Grant Township. These people lived in 1,151 households. A household can be a family, a single person, or a group of unrelated people living together. Most households (874) were families.
The population density was about 91 people per square mile. This means that, on average, there were 91 people living in each square mile of the township.
Diversity in the Township
The people living in Grant Township come from different backgrounds.
- About 97% of the people were White.
- Smaller percentages were African American, Native American, or Asian.
- Some people identified with two or more races.
- About 0.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups
The population of Grant Township includes people of all ages.
- About 26% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 7.7% were young adults aged 18 to 24.
- About 26% were adults aged 25 to 44.
- Another 26% were aged 45 to 64.
- About 14% of the population was 65 years old or older.
The average age in the township was 39 years.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Grant Township was about $35,245 per year. For families, the average income was around $41,607 per year.
The average income per person in the township was about $17,597. A small number of families (about 8%) and individuals (about 11%) lived below the poverty line. This included some children under 18 and some seniors over 65.
Education in Grant Township
Students in Grant Township attend schools in two different public school districts.
- Most of the township is part of the Clare Public Schools district.
- The western part of the township is served by Farwell Area Schools, which is located in the village of Farwell.
