Horton Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Horton Township, Michigan
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Horton Township Hall
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Location within Ogemaw County
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 Horton Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Horton Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Ogemaw |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.75 sq mi (92.59 km2) |
| • Land | 35.46 sq mi (91.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2) |
| Elevation | 850 ft (259 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 902 |
| • Density | 25.231/sq mi (9.742/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-39320 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626491 |
Horton Township is a small community located in Ogemaw County, in the state of Michigan, United States. It's a "civil township," which is a type of local government area. In 2020, about 902 people lived here.
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What is Horton Township Like?
Horton Township is a place with a mix of land and water. Most of its area is land, about 35.46 square miles (91.84 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.29 square miles (0.75 square kilometers), is water.
Communities in Horton Township
Greenwood: A Historic Spot
- Greenwood is a small, undeveloped area in the southeast part of Horton Township. It's located at coordinates 44°10′34″N 84°09′24″W.
Long ago, from 1870 to 1895, Greenwood was a busy place. Around 2,000 men worked there seasonally in nearly 50 lumber camps. They cut down trees for wood.
A post office opened in Greenwood in January 1873. By 1878, it was a stop on the Mackinaw division of the Michigan Central Railroad. This train line helped move the lumber and people. The post office eventually closed in February 1901.
Who Lives in Horton Township?
In 2000, there were 997 people living in Horton Township. The population density was about 28 people per square mile. Most of the people living there were White (98.19%). A small number were from other racial backgrounds, including African American, Native American, and Asian. About 1.71% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
Families and Households
There were 398 households in the township. About 32.9% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (58.3%) were married couples living together.
The average household had about 2.51 people. For families, the average size was about 2.96 people.
Age Groups
The people in Horton Township were spread across different age groups:
- About 26.2% were under 18 years old.
- About 5.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 12.9% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the township was 39 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Horton (Míchigan) para niños
