Little Traverse Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Little Traverse Township
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Location within Emmet County (red) and an administered portion of the Conway community (pink)
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 Little Traverse Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Little Traverse Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Emmet |
| Established | 1855 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20.36 sq mi (52.7 km2) |
| • Land | 17.96 sq mi (46.5 km2) |
| • Water | 2.40 sq mi (6.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,657 |
| • Density | 130.50/sq mi (50.387/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 231 |
| FIPS code | 26-48080 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626631 |
Little Traverse Township is a type of local government area called a civil township. It is located in Emmet County, in the state of Michigan, United States. In 2020, about 2,657 people lived here.
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About Little Traverse Township
Little Traverse Township was officially started in 1855. It is led by a Supervisor, who is like the main leader, and a Clerk, who helps with records and official tasks.
Where is Little Traverse Township?
The township is in the northern part of Michigan. It covers about 20.36 square miles (52.73 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but about 2.40 square miles (6.22 square kilometers) is water. This means there are lakes or rivers within the township, adding to its natural beauty. The highest point in the township is about 735 feet (224 meters) above sea level.
Communities in the Township
There are a couple of smaller communities located within Little Traverse Township:
- Conway is a community found on the west side of Crooked Lake. It is located along U.S. Highway 31. This community even has its own special post office.
- Wequetonsing is another community in the township. It is just east of Harbor Springs along M-119.
People Who Live Here
In 2000, there were 2,426 people living in Little Traverse Township. Most of the people living here were White (about 96.5%). There were also people of Native American, Asian, and other backgrounds. About 1.85% of the population was Native American.
The people living in the township were of different ages. About 25.6% were under 18 years old. About 13.2% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in the township was 40 years old.
