Fairhaven Township, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fairhaven Township, Michigan
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Location within Huron County
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 Fairhaven Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Fairhaven Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Huron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 58.0 sq mi (150.3 km2) |
| • Land | 21.1 sq mi (54.6 km2) |
| • Water | 36.9 sq mi (95.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,081 |
| • Density | 18.638/sq mi (7.192/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48720, 48759
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-27120 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626266 |
Fairhaven Township is a community in Huron County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. It's a type of local government area called a civil township. In 2020, about 1,081 people lived in Fairhaven Township.
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Exploring Fairhaven's Communities
Fairhaven Township is home to several smaller communities. These are often called "unincorporated communities." This means they are not officially separate towns or cities. Instead, they are part of the larger township.
Bay Port: A Lakeside Spot
- Bay Port is a community located right on the shore of Wild Fowl Bay. This bay opens into the larger Saginaw Bay of Lake Huron. You can find Bay Port along M-25, a state highway. The ZIP code for Bay Port is 48720.
Kilmanagh: In the Southeast
- Kilmanagh is another community. Part of it is in the southeast corner of Fairhaven Township.
Rose Island: Bayfront Living
- Rose Island is a community located right on Saginaw Bay. It's found near the intersection of Rose Island and Haist roads.
Valley Island: Another Bay View
- Valley Island is also a community along Saginaw Bay. It's located where Schuch and Valley Island roads meet.
Weale: Near the Railroad
- Weale is a community in the Township. It's situated on Saginaw Bay, close to Weale and Kuhl roads, and near the railroad tracks.
Fairhaven's Geography and Nature
Fairhaven Township covers a total area of about 58 square miles (150 square kilometers). A big part of this area is water!
Land and Water Areas
About 21.1 square miles (54.6 square kilometers) of the township is land. The rest, about 37.0 square miles (95.7 square kilometers), is water. This means more than half of Fairhaven Township is covered by water, mostly from Saginaw Bay.
Islands and Wildlife
Fairhaven Township also includes several islands in Saginaw Bay. These islands are not lived on by people. Most of them are part of the Wildfowl Bay State Wildlife Area. This area helps protect different kinds of birds and other animals. Some of these islands include Defoe Island, Duck Island, Heisterman Island, Lone Tree Island, North Island, Maisou Island, Middle Grounds Island, and Pitchers Reef.
Fairhaven's Population and People
Understanding the population helps us learn about the people who live in Fairhaven Township.
Population Numbers
In 2000, there were 1,259 people living in the township. By 2020, the population was 1,081.
Households and Families
In 2000, there were 537 households in Fairhaven Township. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 353 were families. About 29.6% of households had children under 18 living with them.
Age Groups in the Township
The people in Fairhaven Township are of different ages. In 2000:
- About 23.7% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 28.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 16.0% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in the township was 40 years old.
