Frankenmuth Township, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Frankenmuth Township, Michigan
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Frankemuth City & Township Government Center
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Location within Saginaw County
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 Frankenmuth Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Frankenmuth Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Saginaw |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.7 sq mi (84.6 km2) |
| • Land | 32.5 sq mi (84.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,895 |
| • Density | 57.95/sq mi (22.400/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48734, 48787 (Frankenmuth)
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-30220 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626304 |
Frankenmuth Township is a community located in Saginaw County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. In 2020, about 1,895 people lived here. The nearby city of Frankenmuth is within the same general area. However, the township and the city are managed separately.
Places in Frankenmuth Township
- Gera is a small, unincorporated community within the township. It is located on S. Gera Road (M-83). You can find it where the road crosses the Huron and Eastern Railway. Gera used to have its own post office. It was open from 1894 to 1954. This community was first called Frankenmuth Station.
About the Land and Water
Frankenmuth Township covers a total area of about 32.7 square miles (84.6 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 32.5 square miles (84.2 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.2 square miles (0.4 square kilometers), is water.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 2,049 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,959 | −4.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,895 | −3.3% | |
In 2000, there were 2,049 people living in Frankenmuth Township. These people lived in 728 households. Most of these households, 607, were families.
The population density was about 63 people per square mile. There were 746 housing units in total.
Many households, about 35.6%, had children under 18 living with them. Most households, 77.3%, were married couples. About 15% of all households were individuals living alone. About 8.2% of households had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average household had about 2.79 people. The average family had about 3.09 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 27% of the people were under 18 years old. About 13.8% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the township was 41 years.
