Garfield Township, Clare County, Michigan facts for kids
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Garfield Township, Michigan
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Garfield Township Hall in Lake
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Location within Clare County
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 Garfield Township, Clare County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Garfield Township, Clare County, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Clare |
| Established | 1897 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.77 sq mi (92.64 km2) |
| • Land | 33.39 sq mi (86.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.92 sq mi (2.38 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,063 ft (324 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,807 |
| • Density | 54.1/sq mi (20.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-31560 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626336 |
Garfield Township is a community located in Clare County, Michigan, in the United States. It is a type of local government area called a civil township. In 2020, about 1,807 people lived there.
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Exploring Garfield Township
What is Lake, Michigan?
Lake is a small community found within Garfield Township. It is not a separate city but an unincorporated community. Lake is located close to U.S. Route 10. The ZIP code for Lake (48632) covers most of Garfield Township and even parts of other nearby areas.
Geography and Landscape
Garfield Township covers a total area of about 35.77 square miles (92.64 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 33.39 square miles (86.48 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 2.38 square miles (6.16 square kilometers), is water. This means about 6.65% of the township is covered by water.
Main Roads in the Township
- U.S. Route 10 (also known as W. Ludington Drive) goes from west to east right through the middle of the township.
- Michigan Highway 115 (W. Cadillac Drive) briefly passes through the very northeast corner of the township.
Who Lives in Garfield Township?
In 2000, there were 1,968 people living in Garfield Township. The population density was about 58.9 people per square mile. There were 852 households, which are groups of people living together in one home.
Population Breakdown by Age
The people living in the township were spread out across different age groups:
- About 21.4% were under 18 years old.
- About 6.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 24.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 27.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 20.1% were 65 years of age or older.
The average age of people in the township was 43 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 99 males.
Education in the Area
All students living in Garfield Township attend schools that are part of the Farwell Area Schools district. These schools are located to the east in the village of Farwell.
