Filer Charter Township, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Filer Charter Township, Michigan
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 Filer Charter Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Filer Charter Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Manistee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.14 sq mi (41.8 km2) |
| • Land | 15.75 sq mi (40.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.39 sq mi (1.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,318 |
| • Density | 147.1/sq mi (56.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 26-101-28040 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626282 |
Filer Charter Township is a special kind of local government area in Manistee County, Michigan. It's like a small town or district. In 2020, about 2,318 people lived here. It's a quiet place in the United States, known for its natural beauty.
Exploring Filer City
Filer Charter Township includes a small area called Filer City. This is an unincorporated community, which means it's not a separate town with its own government. It's part of the township. Filer City also has a post office.
You can find Filer City just south of the city of Manistee. It sits on the south shore of Manistee Lake. The Filer City post office first opened a long time ago, on March 10, 1868. It closed for a short time but reopened on July 13, 1883.
Where is Filer Charter Township Located?
Filer Charter Township is in the southwestern part of Manistee County. To its south, you'll find Mason County. To the west, it touches the big Lake Michigan. The city of Manistee is just north of the township. To the east, you'll find Stronach Township.
The township covers a total area of about 16.1 square miles (41.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 15.75 square miles (40.8 square kilometers). A smaller part, about 0.39 square miles (1.0 square kilometer), is water.
Who Lives in Filer Charter Township?
Based on information from the year 2000, there were 2,208 people living in Filer Charter Township. These people lived in 886 households, and 676 of these were families.
Most of the people living in the township were White (about 96.78%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. Some people identified as being from two or more races. About 1.68% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
The population included people of all ages. About 22.8% were under 18 years old. Around 19.4% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the township was 44 years.
