Greenwood Township, Clare County, Michigan facts for kids
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Greenwood Township, Michigan
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Location within Clare County
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 Greenwood Township, Clare County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Greenwood Township, Clare County, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Clare |
| Established | 1884 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.50 sq mi (91.94 km2) |
| • Land | 35.20 sq mi (91.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.30 sq mi (0.52 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,165 ft (355 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,108 |
| • Density | 31.4/sq mi (12.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48625 (Harrison)
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-35120 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626402 |
Greenwood Township is a community located in Clare County, in the state of Michigan, USA. It is known as a civil township, which is a local government area that helps manage services for the people living there. In 2020, about 1,108 people lived in Greenwood Township.
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Exploring Greenwood Township's Location
Greenwood Township covers an area of about 35.5 square miles (91.9 square kilometers). Most of this area, around 35.2 square miles (91.17 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.2 square miles (0.52 square kilometers), is water.
Main Roads in the Township
- The main road that goes through the middle of Greenwood Township is M-61. It runs from east to west.
Who Lives in Greenwood Township?
Based on information from the year 2000, there were 1,059 people living in Greenwood Township. These people lived in 438 households, and 328 of these were families.
Community Makeup
Most of the people in the township were White, making up about 98.39% of the population. A small number of residents were Native American or from other backgrounds. About 0.47% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in the Township
The population of Greenwood Township includes people of all ages.
- About 21.2% of the people were under 18 years old.
- Around 6.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 22.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- The largest group, 32.1%, was between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 17.8% of the residents were 65 years old or older.
The average age in the township was 45 years.
Learning and Schools
All students living in Greenwood Township attend schools that are part of the Harrison Community Schools district. These schools are located to the east, in the city of Harrison.
