Lakefield Township, Saginaw County, Michigan facts for kids
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Lakefield Township, Michigan
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Location within Saginaw County
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 Lakefield Township, Saginaw County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Lakefield Township, Saginaw County, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Saginaw |
| Area | |
| • Total | 24.1 sq mi (62.4 km2) |
| • Land | 24.1 sq mi (62.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 894 |
| • Density | 37.10/sq mi (14.327/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-44560 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626583 |
Lakefield Township is a small community located in Saginaw County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. It's a type of local government area called a civil township. In 2020, about 894 people lived here, making it a quiet place that's part of the larger Michigan landscape.
Places in Lakefield Township
Lakefield Township has a couple of interesting spots within its borders:
- Galloway is a small, unnamed community. It sits right on the border between Lakefield Township in Saginaw County and Lafayette Township in a different county called Gratiot County.
- Lakefield is another small community found within the township. You can find it where Lakefield Road and Merrill Road meet. This community even had its own post office for a while, operating from July 15, 1892, until September 14, 1903.
Where is Lakefield Township?
Lakefield Township covers an area of about 24.1 square miles (which is about 62.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers entirely within the township's borders. It's a flat area, typical of many parts of Michigan. The highest point in the township is about 669 feet (204 meters) above sea level.
People of Lakefield Township
The population of Lakefield Township was 894 people according to the 2020 Census. This number helps us understand how many people call this township home.
In the year 2000, there were 1,030 people living in the township. Most of the people living here were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds, including African American, Native American, and Asian. About 4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The township had 357 households in 2000. Many of these were married couples living together. About 38% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had almost three people.
The age of people in the township varied. About 27% of the population was under 18 years old. Around 28% were young adults between 25 and 44. About 10% of the residents were 65 years old or older. The average age in the township was 37 years.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Lakefield Township was $44,500 per year. For families, the average income was a bit higher, at $49,306. A small number of families and individuals lived below the poverty line.
