Ingersoll Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Ingersoll Township, Michigan
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Location within Midland County and the state of Michigan
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 Ingersoll Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Ingersoll Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Midland |
| Established | 1855 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.59 sq mi (94.8 km2) |
| • Land | 36.46 sq mi (94.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,775 |
| • Density | 76.1/sq mi (29.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-111-40620 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626514 |
Ingersoll Township is a community located in Midland County, Michigan, in the United States. It is a type of local government area known as a civil township. According to the 2020 census, about 2,775 people live here.
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Exploring Ingersoll Township's Location
Ingersoll Township is found in the southeastern part of Midland County. It shares its northern border with the city of Midland, which is the main city of the county. To the east and south, the township is next to Saginaw County.
The township covers about 36.6 square miles (about 94.8 square kilometers) in total. A small part of this area, about 0.1 square miles (0.3 square kilometers), is water. The Tittabawassee River, an important waterway, flows through the northeastern corner of the township.
Discovering Local Communities
Ingersoll Township is home to a couple of smaller communities. These are called "unincorporated communities." This means they do not have their own separate local government like a city or a village.
Laporte: A Historic Spot
Laporte is one of these communities. It is located about 8 miles (13 km) south-southeast of downtown Midland. This area first had a post office in January 1874. It was originally named Lee's Corner after a local landowner. The post office was renamed Laporte in April 1895. It closed in January 1910.
Poseyville: A Small Community
Poseyville is another small unincorporated community. It is about 5 miles (8 km) south of downtown Midland. A post office opened here in July 1898 and operated until January 1907.
The city of Midland, which borders the township to the north, has taken over a small area of land in the northeast corner of the township.
Understanding the Population
The population of Ingersoll Township has changed over the years. Here is a look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 111 | — | |
| 1870 | 402 | 262.2% | |
| 1880 | 738 | 83.6% | |
| 1890 | 1,180 | 59.9% | |
| 1900 | 1,304 | 10.5% | |
| 1910 | 1,218 | −6.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,191 | −2.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,161 | −2.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,551 | 33.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,589 | 2.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,937 | 21.9% | |
| 1970 | 2,285 | 18.0% | |
| 1980 | 3,011 | 31.8% | |
| 1990 | 2,788 | −7.4% | |
| 2000 | 3,018 | 8.2% | |
| 2010 | 2,751 | −8.8% | |
| 2020 | 2,775 | 0.9% | |
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As of the census in 2000, there were 3,018 people living in the township. The population density was about 82.9 people per square mile (32.0 people per square kilometer). There were 1,067 households in the township.
The population was spread out by age. About 26.1% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 15.9% were 65 years of age or older. The average age of people in the township was 38 years.
