Maple Grove Township, Saginaw County, Michigan facts for kids
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Maple Grove Township, Michigan
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Location within Saginaw County
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 Maple Grove Township, Saginaw County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Maple Grove Township, Saginaw County, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Saginaw |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.7 sq mi (95.0 km2) |
| • Land | 35.6 sq mi (92.3 km2) |
| • Water | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,676 |
| • Density | 72.92/sq mi (28.168/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-51060 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626676 |
Maple Grove Township is a special type of local government area called a civil township. It's located in Saginaw County, which is part of the U.S. state of Michigan. In 2020, about 2,676 people lived here.
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Exploring Maple Grove Township
Maple Grove Township is home to a few interesting places and features.
Communities within the Township
- Layton Corners is a small, unincorporated community found in the township. It's located where M-57/Peet Road meets Lincoln Road. This spot even had its own post office a long time ago, from 1878 to 1907.
Geography and Natural Features
Maple Grove Township covers an area of about 36.7 square miles (95.0 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 35.6 square miles (92.3 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 1.0 square mile (2.7 square kilometers), is water. A creek called Misteguay Creek flows through the eastern part of the township, heading north.
Population and People
Based on information from the year 2000, there were 2,640 people living in Maple Grove Township. These people lived in 946 different homes, and 761 of these were families.
Who Lives in Maple Grove Township?
The people living in the township came from different backgrounds:
- Most residents, about 97.54%, were White.
- About 0.87% were African American.
- About 0.23% were Native American.
- About 0.08% were Asian.
- About 0.68% were from other backgrounds.
- About 0.61% identified with two or more backgrounds.
- About 1.48% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino origin.
Household and Family Life
In 2000, about 33.9% of homes in the township had children under 18 living there. Most homes, about 71.7%, were married couples living together. About 15.3% of all homes were made up of single individuals.
Age Groups in the Township
The population in the township was spread across different age groups:
- About 24.7% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 8.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 27.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 28.0% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 11.2% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the township was 38 years.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average yearly income for a household in the township was $56,111. For families, the average income was $61,296. The average income per person in the township was $24,506. A small number of families (4.4%) and individuals (6.7%) lived below the poverty line.
