Lafayette Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Lafayette Township, Michigan
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 Lafayette Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Lafayette Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Gratiot |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.0 sq mi (93.3 km2) |
| • Land | 36.0 sq mi (93.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 516 |
| • Density | 14.33/sq mi (5.531/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 26-44080 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626568 |
| Website | https://www.lafayettetwp.com |
Lafayette Township is a local government area in Gratiot County, Michigan. It is part of the United States. In 2020, about 516 people lived here. Townships are like smaller communities within a county. They help manage local services.
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Exploring Communities in Lafayette Township
Lafayette Township is home to several smaller communities. These are often called unincorporated communities. This means they don't have their own separate local government. Instead, they are part of the township's government.
Meet the Communities
- Edgewood is one of these communities. It is located along the Bad River.
- Galloway is another community. It sits right on the border between Lafayette Township and Lakefield Township. This other township is in Saginaw County.
- Langport is also an unincorporated community within the township.
- Rathbone is another small community found in Lafayette Township.
Understanding Lafayette Township's Geography
Lafayette Township is located in the state of Michigan. It covers a specific area of land.
How Big is Lafayette Township?
The total area of Lafayette Township is about 36 square miles (which is about 93.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers that are part of its official area.
Who Lives in Lafayette Township?
Learning about the people who live in a place is called demographics. It helps us understand a community better.
Population and Households
In 2000, there were 656 people living in Lafayette Township. These people lived in 239 different homes, called households. About 184 of these households were families. The population density was about 18 people per square mile. This means the area is not very crowded.
Age Groups in the Township
The people living in Lafayette Township are of all ages. In 2000, about 27% of the people were under 18 years old. This means there were many children and teenagers. About 14% of the population was 65 years old or older. The average age of people in the township was 36 years.
