Forest Township, Cheboygan County, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Forest Township, Michigan
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Forest Township Hall and Forest–Waverly Fire Department in the community of Tower
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Location within Cheboygan County (red) and the administered CDP of Tower (pink)
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 Forest Township, Cheboygan County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Forest Township, Cheboygan County, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Cheboygan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 69.5 sq mi (180.1 km2) |
| • Land | 68.6 sq mi (177.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 977 |
| • Density | 14.050/sq mi (5.425/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49765, 49792
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| Area code(s) | 231 |
| FIPS code | 26-29400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626293 |
Forest Township is a community located in Cheboygan County, in the state of Michigan. It is a type of local government area called a civil township. In 2020, about 977 people lived here.
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Exploring Communities in Forest Township
Forest Township is home to a small community.
Discovering Tower, Michigan
- Tower is a small, unincorporated community within the township. This means it's not a separate city or town, but a place where people live. Tower is located near the Upper Black River. It sits along two important roads, M-33 and M-68.
Understanding Forest Township's Geography
Forest Township is in the southeastern part of Cheboygan County.
Where is Forest Township Located?
To the east, Forest Township shares a border with Presque Isle County. To the south, it borders Montmorency County.
Land and Water Areas
The township covers a total area of about 180.1 square kilometers (about 69.5 square miles). Most of this area, about 177.6 square kilometers (68.6 square miles), is land. The rest, about 2.4 square kilometers (0.9 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Forest Township?
The people who live in Forest Township make up its community.
Population Facts
In 2000, there were 1,080 people living in the township. There were 431 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 318 of these households were families.
How Old Are the Residents?
The population of Forest Township includes people of all ages.
- About 23.7% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 7.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 24.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 28.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 16.6% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the township was 42 years.
