Ellington Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Ellington Township, Michigan
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 Ellington Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Tuscola |
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| • Total | 35.7 sq mi (92.5 km2) |
| • Land | 35.7 sq mi (92.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
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| • Total | 1,325 |
| • Density | 37.11/sq mi (14.324/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 26-25380 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626228 |
Ellington Township is a community located in Tuscola County, which is in the state of Michigan in the United States. It's like a small local government area. In 2020, about 1,325 people lived in Ellington Township.
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History of Ellington Township
Ellington Township was officially created a long time ago, in the year 1855. This means it has been a recognized community for over 160 years!
Communities in Ellington Township
Within Ellington Township, there are a couple of smaller areas that people call "communities." These are places where groups of homes and businesses are located.
- Ellington is one of these communities. It's not a separate town with its own government, but it's a recognized place within the township. You can find it where Dutcher Road and M-81/E Caro Road meet. There used to be a post office here many years ago, from 1862 to 1905.
- Elmwood is another community. It sits right on the edge of Ellington Township, sharing a border with Elmwood Township. It's located near Elmwood Road and M-81/E Caro Road.
Geography of Ellington Township
Ellington Township covers a total area of about 35.7 square miles (which is about 92.5 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. There is very little water within the township's borders.
Population and People
The number of people living in Ellington Township changes over time. In the year 2000, there were 1,304 people living here. These people lived in 480 different homes. Most of the people living in the township were White.
Many homes in Ellington Township had families living in them. About 37% of the homes had children under 18 years old. Most families were married couples living together.
The people in the township were of different ages. About 26% were under 18 years old. About 28% were between 25 and 44 years old. Another 28% were between 45 and 64 years old. About 9% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in the township was 37 years old.
