Elba Township, Gratiot County, Michigan facts for kids
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Elba Township, Michigan
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Elba Township Offices in Ashley
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 Elba Township, Gratiot County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Elba Township, Gratiot County, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Gratiot |
| Established | 1856 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.1 sq mi (91.0 km2) |
| • Land | 35.1 sq mi (91.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,293 |
| • Density | 36.84/sq mi (14.209/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 26-25120 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626221 |
Elba Township is a special kind of local government area called a civil township in Gratiot County, Michigan. It's a part of the U.S. state of Michigan. In 2020, about 1,293 people lived here.
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Exploring Elba Township
Elba Township is home to a few interesting places. These are communities where people live and work together.
Communities in Elba Township
- The village of Ashley is located in the northeast part of the township. It's a small village within the larger township area.
- Bannister is another community found in the southeast corner of the township. It's an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own separate local government like a village or city. Bannister is right by the Maple River. It even had its own post office starting way back in 1883!
History of Elba Township
Elba Township has a long history. It was officially created in the year 1856. This means it has been a recognized area for over 160 years!
Geography of Elba Township
Elba Township covers a total area of about 35.1 square miles (which is about 91 square kilometers). All of this area is land; there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders. A part of the Maple River State Game Area is also located inside the township. This area is often used for outdoor activities like hunting and wildlife watching.
Who Lives in Elba Township?
In 2020, the population of Elba Township was 1,293 people. This number helps us understand how many people call this township home.
Population Details
In 2000, there were 1,394 people living in the township. About a quarter of the people (24.8%) were under 18 years old. The median age was 37 years, meaning half the people were younger than 37 and half were older.
