Worth Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Worth Township, Michigan
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 Worth Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Worth Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Sanilac |
| Area | |
| • Total | 38.8 sq mi (100.4 km2) |
| • Land | 38.7 sq mi (100.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,455 |
| • Density | 89.0/sq mi (34.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | |
| FIPS code | 26-88760 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1627291 |
Worth Township is a local government area in Sanilac County, Michigan, in the United States. It's like a small town or district within the county. In 2020, about 3,455 people lived here.
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Communities in Worth Township
Worth Township is home to several communities, including some lovely resort areas along the shores of Lake Huron.
Historic Amadore
- Amadore is a historic spot in the township. It was named after an early settler, Amadore Fuller. This area once had a post office that operated for many years, starting in 1868. It was also a stop on a branch of the Pere Marquette Railroad and was sometimes called "Galbraith's Corners."
Lakeside Resort Communities
Along the beautiful shores of Lake Huron, you'll find several smaller communities that are popular for vacations:
- Birch Beach is a community that was first known as "Stevens' Landing." It had a post office way back in 1856. Later, it was renamed Birch Beach, and a post office under that name opened in 1927.
- Blue Water Beach is another community in the township, located right by the lake.
- Great Lakes Beach is also a community within the township, offering lakeside views.
- Huronia Heights was started in 1882 as a private resort by Marcus Young. It also had its own post office for a time, from 1886 to 1901.
- Lexington Heights is another community in Worth Township, close to the lake.
Geography of Worth Township
Worth Township covers a total area of about 38.8 square miles (100.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit (0.04 square miles or 0.1 square kilometers) being water.
Population and People
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| 2000 | 4,021 | — | |
| 2010 | 3,894 | −3.2% | |
| 2020 | 3,455 | −11.3% | |
In 2000, there were 4,021 people living in Worth Township. The population density was about 103.8 people per square mile. Most of the people living here were White (97.56%). A small percentage were Hispanic or Latino (2.06%).
Households and Families
There were 1,619 households in 2000. About 29.2% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (59.7%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.48 people.
Age Groups
The population in Worth Township has a mix of age groups. In 2000:
- About 24.4% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 16.9% were 65 years old or older.
- The average age of people in the township was 40 years.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Worth Township was $37,129 per year. For families, the average income was $41,600. About 12.2% of all people, and 8.8% of families, were living below the poverty line. This included 18.8% of children under 18.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Worth (Míchigan) para niños
