Lincoln Township, Osceola County, Michigan facts for kids
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Lincoln Township, Michigan
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 Lincoln Township, Osceola County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Lincoln Township, Osceola County, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Osceola |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.5 sq mi (91.8 km2) |
| • Land | 35.1 sq mi (90.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,099 ft (335 m) |
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| • Total | 1,462 |
| • Density | 41.18/sq mi (15.926/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 26-47720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626625 |
Lincoln Township is a small community located in Osceola County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is a type of local government area called a civil township. In 2020, about 1,462 people lived in Lincoln Township.
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Communities in Lincoln Township
Lincoln Township is home to a couple of small communities. These are known as unincorporated communities. This means they are not officially separate towns or cities. Instead, they are part of the larger township.
Ashton Community
- Ashton is one of these communities. It was started in 1868. Long ago, it was a stop on the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad. This railroad helped people and goods travel across the area.
Orono Community
- Orono is another unincorporated community. It is located about three miles north of Reed City. Orono was founded a bit later, in 1875. It was also a stop on the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad, just like Ashton.
Geography of Lincoln Township
Lincoln Township covers a total area of about 35.5 square miles (91.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. About 35.1 square miles (90.9 square kilometers) is land. The rest is water. There is about 0.4 square miles (1.0 square kilometer) of water, which makes up a small part of the township's total area.
Population and People
The number of people living in Lincoln Township changes over time. According to the 2020 census, there were 1,462 people living here.
Population Details from 2000
The census from 2000 showed that 1,629 people lived in the township. There were 590 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of these were families.
The people living in Lincoln Township were spread out by age.
- About 28.7% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 7.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 24.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 9.9% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the township was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were about 93.9 males.
