Richland Township, Saginaw County, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Richland Township, Michigan
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Location within Saginaw County (red) and the administered community of Hemlock (pink)
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 Richland Township, Saginaw County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Richland Township, Saginaw County, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Saginaw |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37.1 sq mi (96.0 km2) |
| • Land | 37.1 sq mi (96.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,955 |
| • Density | 106.60/sq mi (41.198/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-68340 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626974 |
Richland Township is a community located in Saginaw County, Michigan. It is known as a civil township, which is a type of local government area. In 2020, about 3,955 people lived here. This number was a bit lower than the 4,144 residents counted in 2010.
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Communities in Richland Township
Richland Township is home to a few smaller communities. These are places where people live and work within the township.
Hemlock: The Main Hub
- Hemlock is a small community right in the middle of the township. It's where the main township offices are located. This means it's an important place for local government. Hemlock is also a census-designated place, which is a special area defined by the U.S. Census Bureau for collecting population data.
Iva: A Historic Spot
- Iva is another small community in Richland Township. It's found near Dice and Iva Road. A long time ago, Iva even had its own post office! It was open from 1894 to 1904.
Geography of Richland Township
Richland Township covers an area of about 37.1 square miles (which is about 96 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the township's borders. The land here is mostly flat, which is typical for this part of Michigan.
Population and People
Let's look at who lives in Richland Township. In 2000, there were 4,281 people living here. Most of the people living in the township were White (about 98.22%). A small percentage of the population was Hispanic or Latino (about 1.96%).
Age Groups in the Township
The people in Richland Township come from all age groups:
- About 27.8% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 29.1% were adults between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 11.7% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the township was 36 years.
