Highland Township, Osceola County, Michigan facts for kids
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Highland Township
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 Highland Township, Osceola County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Highland Township, Osceola County, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Osceola |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37.4 sq mi (96.8 km2) |
| • Land | 37.3 sq mi (96.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.4 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 630 ft (192 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,148 |
| • Density | 30.70/sq mi (11.860/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
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| Area code(s) | 231 |
| FIPS code | 26-38660 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626479 |
Highland Township is a quiet community located in Osceola County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is a type of local government area called a civil township. In 2020, about 1,148 people lived here.
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Communities in Highland Township
Highland Township does not have any large cities or villages within its borders. Instead, it is made up of several smaller, named areas. These are called "unincorporated communities." This means they do not have their own separate local government like a city would.
Main Unincorporated Areas
- Highland: This area is centered around the meeting point of 23 Mile Road and 90th Avenue.
- Ina: You can find Ina where 21 Mile Road and 100th Avenue cross. It used to have a post office from 1899 to 1907.
- Pisgah Heights: This community is located on 70th Avenue, between 19 Mile and 20 Mile roads. It is near an old railroad path.
Nearby Villages and Services
Even though these villages are not inside Highland Township, they provide services to its residents.
- The village of Le Roy is to the southwest. Its ZIP code, 49655, also serves the southwest part of Highland Township.
- The village of Marion is to the east. Its ZIP code, 49665, covers the eastern half of the township.
- The village of Tustin is to the west. Its ZIP code, 49688, serves the western part of the township.
Geography of Highland Township
Highland Township covers a total area of about 37.4 square miles (96.8 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 37.3 square miles (96.7 square kilometers), is land. Only a very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
The census helps us understand the people who live in Highland Township.
Population Numbers
In 2020, the population of Highland Township was 1,148 people. Looking back at the 2000 census, there were 1,207 people living here. This shows a slight change in the number of residents over time.
Community Makeup
In 2000, most of the people living in Highland Township were White (about 98.59%). A small percentage were African American (0.66%) or Native American (0.17%). About 1.49% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 444 households in 2000. About 36.9% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (64.6%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.72 people.
Age Groups
The population in 2000 was spread across different age groups:
- About 29.7% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 7.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 29.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 21.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 12.3% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the township was 35 years.
