Elmer Township, Sanilac County, Michigan facts for kids
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Elmer Township, Michigan
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 Elmer Township, Sanilac County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Elmer Township, Sanilac County, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Sanilac |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.3 sq mi (94.0 km2) |
| • Land | 36.3 sq mi (94.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
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| • Total | 724 |
| • Density | 19.9/sq mi (7.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | |
| Area code(s) | 810 |
| FIPS code | 26-25540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626232 |
Elmer Township is a small community located in Sanilac County, Michigan, in the United States. It is a type of local government area called a civil township. In 2020, about 724 people lived there.
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Communities in Elmer Township
Several smaller communities are part of or near Elmer Township.
Elmer
- Elmer is a small community that does not have its own city government. It is located where two main roads, M-19 and M-46, meet. This spot is along the northern edge of the township, next to Moore Township.
- The first European settler, Walter Hyslop, arrived here in January 1866. The community was named after the township, which was officially set up in 1870. It used to have a post office from 1876 to 1906.
- Coordinates: 43°25′11″N 82°55′45″W / 43.41972°N 82.92917°W
Juhl
- Juhl was a historical settlement within the township. It was started in 1882 by Jens C. Juhl, who came from Denmark.
- Many families from Denmark moved to Juhl, making it a Danish community. At one point, about 100 Danish families lived there. Like Elmer, Juhl also had a post office from 1889 to 1906.
- Coordinates: 43°21′35″N 82°56′47″W / 43.35972°N 82.94639°W
Nearby Cities and Services
- Marlette is a city located southwest of Elmer Township. The Marlette ZIP code (48453) covers the southern and western parts of the township.
- Sandusky is a city to the northeast. The Sandusky ZIP code (48471) serves the northern and eastern areas of Elmer Township.
- Snover is another community located north of the township. The Snover ZIP code (48472) covers the northwest corner of Elmer Township.
Geography of Elmer Township
Elmer Township covers a total area of about 36.3 square miles (which is about 94.0 square kilometers). All of this area is land; there are no large bodies of water within the township.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 790 | — | |
| 2010 | 806 | 2.0% | |
| 2020 | 724 | −10.2% | |
The population of Elmer Township changes over time.
- In 2000, there were 790 people living in the township.
- By 2010, the population grew slightly to 806 people.
- In 2020, the population was recorded as 724 people.
How People Live
In 2000, there were 282 households in Elmer Township. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most of these households (228) were families.
Many households (39%) had children under 18 living with them. Most families (71.6%) were married couples. About 17% of all households were made up of just one person.
Age Groups
The population of Elmer Township includes people of all ages.
- About 27.6% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 7.2% were young adults aged 18 to 24.
- The largest group, about 30.3%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 20.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 14.8% of the population was 65 years old or older.
- The average age of people in the township was 38 years.
