Grand Island Township, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Grand Island Township, Michigan
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Location within Alger County
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 Grand Island Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Grand Island Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Michigan |
| County |  Alger |
| Established | 1905 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 49.1 sq mi (127.1 km2) |
| • Land | 22.5 sq mi (58.2 km2) |
| • Water | 26.6 sq mi (68.9 km2) |
| Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 35 |
| • Density | 2.09/sq mi (0.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49862 (Munising)
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| Area code(s) | 906 |
| FIPS code | 26-33380 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626371 |
Grand Island Township is a special area in Alger County, Michigan. It's located right by the beautiful Lake Superior.
This township includes Grand Island, which is a fun place called the Grand Island National Recreation Area. Most people who live in the township actually live on a small part of the mainland. This area is near M-28, just north of the city of Munising.
In 2020, only 35 people lived in Grand Island Township. This makes it one of the least populated places in Michigan!
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Exploring Grand Island's Geography
Grand Island Township covers a total area of about 127.1 square kilometers (49.1 square miles). A big part of this area is water, about 68.9 square kilometers (26.6 square miles). The land area is about 58.2 square kilometers (22.5 square miles).
Mainland Communities
- Williams Landing is a small, unincorporated community. It's located on the mainland part of the township. You can find it where Center Road meets Murray Bay.
Understanding the Climate
The weather in Grand Island Township changes a lot with the seasons. Summers are usually warm or hot, and sometimes humid. Winters are cold, and can be very cold! This type of weather is called a humid continental climate.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 40 | — | |
| 1970 | 32 | −20.0% | |
| 1980 | 23 | −28.1% | |
| 1990 | 21 | −8.7% | |
| 2000 | 45 | 114.3% | |
| 2010 | 47 | 4.4% | |
| Source: Census Bureau. Census 1960- 2000, 2010. | |||
In the year 2000, there were 45 people living in Grand Island Township. These people lived in 18 different homes. Most of the people were White (95.56%). A small number were Native American or Asian.
The population changed a bit over the years. In 2010, there were 47 people. By 2020, the population was 35 people.
Who Lives Here?
In 2000, about 22.2% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (61.1%) were married couples living together. The average home had about 2.5 people.
The people living in the township were of different ages. About 24.4% were under 18. About 24.4% were 65 years old or older. The average age was 46 years.
