Hope Township, Midland County, Michigan facts for kids
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Hope Township, Michigan
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Location within Midland County and the state of Michigan
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 Hope Township, Midland County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Hope Township, Midland County, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Midland |
| Established | 1871 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 23.35 sq mi (60.5 km2) |
| • Land | 23.02 sq mi (59.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.33 sq mi (0.9 km2) |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,373 |
| • Density | 59.6/sq mi (23.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
48628 (Hope)
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-111-39160 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626489 |
Hope Township is a small community located in Midland County, in the state of Michigan, United States. It is known as a civil township, which is a type of local government area. In 2020, about 1,373 people lived here.
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Communities in Hope Township
Hope Township has a main community also called Hope. It is an unincorporated community, meaning it does not have its own separate city government. Hope is where the local post office is located. You can find it where N Hope Road and E Hull Road meet. The ZIP code for the entire township is 48628.
Early Settlers and History
The first people to settle in this area were Orrin Maltby and Joseph Rooker. They arrived in 1856. Hope Township held its very first official meeting in 1871. A post office was also set up in May of that same year.
Geography of Hope Township
Hope Township is in the northern part of Midland County. It shares its northern border with Gladwin County. The township covers a total area of about 23.4 square miles (60.6 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 23.0 square miles (59.6 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 0.3 square miles (0.8 square kilometers) is water.
Rivers and Lakes
The Tittabawassee River flows through the northwest corner of Hope Township. This river used to form a lake called Wixom Lake. However, a dam that held back the water failed in 2020. This event changed the landscape of the area.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 455 | — | |
| 1890 | 655 | 44.0% | |
| 1900 | 752 | 14.8% | |
| 1910 | 751 | −0.1% | |
| 1920 | 659 | −12.3% | |
| 1930 | 607 | −7.9% | |
| 1940 | 674 | 11.0% | |
| 1950 | 582 | −13.6% | |
| 1960 | 754 | 29.6% | |
| 1970 | 945 | 25.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,249 | 32.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,220 | −2.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,286 | 5.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,361 | 5.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,373 | 0.9% | |
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The number of people living in Hope Township has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1880, there were 455 residents. The population grew steadily for a while, reaching 752 people by 1900. After that, the numbers went up and down for several decades.
By 1960, the population started to grow more consistently. It reached 1,249 people in 1980. In 2000, there were 1,286 people living in the township. The most recent count in 2020 showed a population of 1,373. This shows a steady increase in residents over the past few decades.
How People Live
In 2000, there were 508 households in Hope Township. A household is a group of people living together. Most households, about 68.3%, were married couples living together. About 27.6% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The average household had about 2.53 people. The average family had about 2.88 people.
Age Groups in the Township
The population of Hope Township includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 23.0% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 5.6% were young adults aged 18 to 24. The largest group, 28.2%, was between 25 and 44 years old. People aged 45 to 64 made up 29.5% of the population. Finally, 13.7% of the residents were 65 years old or older. The average age in the township was 41 years.
Notable People
- Sara Lee was a winner of WWE Tough Enough (Season 6). She is from Hope Township.
