Echo Township, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Echo Township, Michigan
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Location within Antrim County
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 Echo Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Echo Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Antrim |
| Organized | March 20, 1875 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.4 sq mi (91.6 km2) |
| • Land | 34.9 sq mi (90.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 961 ft (293 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 952 |
| • Density | 26.918/sq mi (10.393/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49622 (Central Lake)
49727 (East Jordan) |
| Area code(s) | 231 |
| FIPS code | 26-24640 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626213 |
Echo Township is a local government area called a civil township. It is located in Antrim County, which is part of the U.S. state of Michigan. In 2020, the township had a population of 952 people.
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Exploring Echo Township's Communities
What is Pleasant Valley?
Within Echo Township, you'll find a small, unofficial community called Pleasant Valley. It's not a separate town, but rather a specific area within the township.
Echo Township's Natural Landscape
How Big is Echo Township?
Echo Township covers an area of about 91.6 square kilometers (about 35.4 square miles). Most of this area, around 90.3 square kilometers (34.9 square miles), is land. The rest, about 1.3 square kilometers (0.5 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Echo Township?
Population and Age Groups
Based on the 2000 census, there were 928 people living in Echo Township. The population was spread out across different age groups:
- About 26.1% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 7.0% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 26.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 27.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 12.5% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the township was 38 years.
