Garden Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Garden Township, Michigan
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Location within Delta County (red) and the administered village of Garden (pink)
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 Garden Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Garden Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Delta |
| Area | |
| • Total | 184.4 sq mi (477.6 km2) |
| • Land | 159.9 sq mi (414.2 km2) |
| • Water | 24.5 sq mi (63.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 610 ft (186 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 772 |
| • Density | 4.187/sq mi (1.6164/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49817, 49835, 49854, 49878, 49895
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| Area code(s) | 906 |
| FIPS code | 26-31400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626333 |
Garden Township is a community located in Delta County, which is part of the state of Michigan in the United States. It is a type of local government area called a civil township.
In 2020, about 772 people lived here. This was a small increase from 750 people in 2010. Garden Township is also known for having the first wind farm in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, which started in 2012. This wind farm helps create clean energy.
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Communities in Garden Township
Garden Township is home to a few different communities.
Garden Village
The Village of Garden is a small town located right within the township. It's a central spot for the area.
Garden Corners
Garden Corners is an unincorporated community. This means it's a recognized place, but it doesn't have its own local government like a village or city. It's found on the northeast side of the Big Bay de Noc. You can find it along U.S. Highway 2, which is about 16 kilometers (10 miles) west of Manistique. Garden Corners is also where M-183 begins, connecting it to Garden Village and Fayette further south.
Isabella
Isabella is another unincorporated community in the township. It is located about 6 kilometers (4 miles) west of Garden Corners, also along U.S. Highway 2.
Geography and Natural Features
Garden Township is located on the northern part of the Garden Peninsula. This peninsula has water on both sides. To the west, you'll find the Big Bay de Noc, which opens up into Green Bay. To the east, the township borders Lake Michigan.
The township also stretches northward for about 16 kilometers (10 miles). It forms the entire eastern border between Delta County and Schoolcraft County.
The total area of Garden Township is about 477.6 square kilometers (184.4 square miles). Most of this area, about 414.2 square kilometers (159.9 square miles), is land. The rest, about 63.4 square kilometers (24.5 square miles), is water. This means that about 13% of the township's total area is covered by water.
Climate
The weather in Garden Township changes with the seasons. Here are some details about the climate in different parts of the township.
Wolf Lake Area Climate
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69
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84
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96
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121
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81
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105
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157
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130
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92
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Ansels Point Area Climate
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113
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Population Information
In the year 2000, there were 817 people living in Garden Township. These people lived in 348 households, and 249 of these were families.
Age and Gender
The population was spread out across different age groups. About 22.2% of the people were under 18 years old. About 18.8% were 65 years or older. The average age in the township was 46 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 106.8 males.
Household Income
In 2000, the average income for a household in the township was $37,083 per year. For families, the average income was $40,313. About 9.1% of all people in the township lived below the poverty line. This included 9.9% of those under 18 and 9.7% of those 65 or older.
