Port Austin Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Port Austin Township, Michigan
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Location within Huron County (red) and the administered village of Port Austin (pink)
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 Port Austin Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Port Austin Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Huron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.7 sq mi (43.2 km2) |
| • Land | 16.4 sq mi (42.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 630 ft (192 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,384 |
| • Density | 82.87/sq mi (32.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48467
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-65700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626928 |
Port Austin Township is a special place located in Huron County, which is part of the state of Michigan in the United States. It's a type of local government area, often called a civil township. In 2020, about 1,384 people lived here, making it a cozy community.
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Exploring Port Austin Township
Port Austin Township is home to a couple of interesting communities.
Main Village: Port Austin
- The Village of Port Austin is found at the western edge of the township. It's located where two main roads, M-25 and M-53, meet. This village is a central spot for the area.
Historic Spot: Grindstone City
- Grindstone City is another community, but it's an unincorporated community. This means it's a recognized place but doesn't have its own separate local government like a village or city. It's located on the eastern side of the township and was first established way back in 1834.
What's the Area Like?
Port Austin Township covers a total area of about 16.7 square miles (43.2 square kilometers).
Most of this area, about 16.4 square miles (42.5 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.3 square miles (0.7 square kilometers), is water. This small amount of water makes up about 1.56% of the township's total area.
Who Lives Here?
Based on information from the year 2000, there were 1,591 people living in Port Austin Township. These people lived in 760 different homes.
The population included people of all ages. About 16.7% of the residents were under 18 years old. Around 27.7% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people living in the township was 52 years.
