Larkin Charter Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Larkin Township, Michigan
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Charter township
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| Larkin Charter Township | |
Location within Midland County and the state of Michigan
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 Larkin Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Midland |
| Established | 1879 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.06 sq mi (83.0 km2) |
| • Land | 32.00 sq mi (82.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,331 |
| • Density | 166.6/sq mi (64.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
48642 (Midland)
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-111-46160 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626592 |
Larkin Charter Township is a special kind of local government area called a charter township. It is located in Midland County in the state of Michigan, United States. In 2020, about 5,331 people lived there.
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Where is Larkin Township?
Larkin Township is in the eastern part of Midland County. To its south is the city of Midland, which is the main city of the county. To the east, it shares a border with Bay County.
The township covers a total area of about 32 square miles (83 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 32 square miles (82.8 square kilometers). A very small part, about 0.06 square miles (0.16 square kilometers), is water.
Rivers and Waterways
Water flows through Larkin Township in different directions. On the west side, Sturgeon Creek flows south. This creek eventually joins the Tittabawassee River, which is part of the larger Saginaw River system. On the east side, smaller streams flow into the Kawkawlin River. The Kawkawlin River then flows east into Lake Huron.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 210 | — | |
| 1890 | 877 | 317.6% | |
| 1900 | 702 | −20.0% | |
| 1910 | 777 | 10.7% | |
| 1920 | 808 | 4.0% | |
| 1930 | 845 | 4.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,068 | 26.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,451 | 35.9% | |
| 1960 | 2,032 | 40.0% | |
| 1970 | 2,509 | 23.5% | |
| 1980 | 3,303 | 31.6% | |
| 1990 | 3,588 | 8.6% | |
| 2000 | 4,514 | 25.8% | |
| 2010 | 5,136 | 13.8% | |
| 2020 | 5,331 | 3.8% | |
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The number of people living in Larkin Township has grown a lot over the years. In 1880, only 210 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 5,331 people.
Families and Households
In 2000, there were 1,502 households in the township. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 1,288 were families. Many households, about 45.7%, had children under 18 living with them. Most families, 79.1%, were married couples living together.
The average household had 3 people, and the average family had about 3.27 people.
Age Groups
The people in Larkin Township are of different ages. In 2000:
- About 31.6% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 30.5% was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 25.1% was between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 7.0% was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the township was 37 years.
