Fulton Township, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fulton Township, Michigan
|
|
|---|---|
|
Township
|
|
 Fulton Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Fulton Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Gratiot |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.8 sq mi (92.6 km2) |
| • Land | 35.2 sq mi (91.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.6 sq mi (1.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 2,484 |
| • Density | 69.39/sq mi (26.825/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 26-31080 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626326 |
Fulton Township is a special kind of local government area called a civil township. It is located in Gratiot County in the state of Michigan, United States. In 2020, about 2,484 people lived here.
Contents
Exploring Fulton Township's Communities
Fulton Township is home to a few interesting communities. These are places where people live and work.
Perrinton Village
The village of Perrinton is found right inside Fulton Township. It's a small, organized community.
Middleton: An Unincorporated Area
Middleton is an unincorporated community within the township. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own separate local government like a village or city. It's about one mile west of Perrinton. You can find it near Fulton High School on M-57. The special mail code for Middleton is 48856.
Pompeii: On the Township Border
Pompeii is another unincorporated community in Fulton Township. It is located about four miles east of Perrinton. This community sits right on the edge of Fulton Township, next to Washington Township.
Geography and Natural Areas
Fulton Township covers a total area of about 35.8 square miles (92.6 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 35.2 square miles (91.2 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.6 square miles (1.4 square kilometers), is water.
The township also includes parts of the Maple River State Game Area. This is a special place managed by the state. It helps protect wildlife and offers outdoor activities like hunting and fishing.
Who Lives in Fulton Township?
In the year 2000, there were 2,413 people living in Fulton Township. These people lived in 884 different homes, and 670 of these were families.
Population Details
The population was spread out across different age groups. About 26.4% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 12.9% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in the township was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were about 98.6 males.
