Frost Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Frost Township, Michigan
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Frost Township Hall
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Location within Clare County
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 Frost Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Frost Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Clare |
| Established | 1877 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.52 sq mi (92.0 km2) |
| • Land | 34.95 sq mi (90.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.57 sq mi (1.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,142 ft (348 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,038 |
| • Density | 29.7/sq mi (11.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48625 (Harrison)
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-30900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626323 |
Frost Township is a small community located in Clare County, in the state of Michigan, United States. It is a type of local government area called a civil township. In 2020, about 1,038 people lived here. Frost Township was officially started in 1877.
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Places in Frost Township
Frost Township has a few smaller communities within its borders. These are called "unincorporated communities" because they don't have their own separate local government.
Cooperton Community
Cooperton is one of these communities. You can find it along Old US Highway 27 in the northern part of the township.
Long Lake Heights Community
Long Lake Heights is another community. It's located on the northern shores of Long Lake. This area even had its own small post office from 1899 to 1912.
Piney Woods Community
Piney Woods is an unincorporated community found along the southern edge of the township. Most of this community actually extends into Hayes Township next door.
Geography and Highways
Frost Township covers a total area of about 35.52 square miles (92.0 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 34.95 square miles (90.5 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.57 square miles (1.5 square kilometers), is water.
Main Roads in Frost Township
The main highway that runs through the middle of Frost Township is US 127. It goes from south to north, connecting the township to other areas.
People and Population
Let's look at who lives in Frost Township. In 2020, the population was 1,038 people.
Population Details
Back in 2000, there were 1,159 people living in the township. Most of the people were White (96.38%). There were also smaller numbers of African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander residents. About 1.47% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
In 2000, there were 495 households in Frost Township. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 53.9% of these households were married couples living together. Some households (21.6%) had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.33 people.
Age Groups in the Township
The population in Frost Township is spread across different age groups. In 2000:
- About 21.6% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 19.5% were 65 years old or older.
The median age, which is the middle age of all the people, was 45 years old. This means half the people were younger than 45 and half were older.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in the township was about $27,243 per year. For families, the average income was around $32,768. The average income per person in the township was $16,387. About 16.9% of all people in the township lived below the poverty line. This included 23.5% of those under 18 and 10.3% of those 65 or older.
Education
All the students in Frost Township attend schools that are part of the Harrison Community Schools district. These schools are located to the south in Harrison.
