Marion Township, Saginaw County, Michigan facts for kids
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Marion Township, Michigan
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Location within Saginaw County
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 Marion Township, Saginaw County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Marion Township, Saginaw County, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Saginaw |
| Area | |
| • Total | 24.6 sq mi (63.8 km2) |
| • Land | 24.6 sq mi (63.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 759 |
| • Density | 30.85/sq mi (11.897/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-51700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626691 |
Marion Township is a special kind of local government area called a civil township in Saginaw County, Michigan. It's located in the U.S. state of Michigan. In 2020, about 759 people lived here.
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What is Marion Township?
Marion Township is a part of Saginaw County. It's like a small town or community that has its own local government. This government helps manage things like roads and local services for the people who live there.
Where is Marion Township Located?
Marion Township is in the central part of Michigan. It's part of Saginaw County, which is known for its farming and natural areas. The township covers about 24.6 square miles (63.8 square kilometers) of land. There are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
Who Lives in Marion Township?
According to a study done in 2000, there were 925 people living in Marion Township. These people lived in 324 homes. Most homes were families, with many having children under 18. The average age of people living here was 33 years old.
How Many People Live There?
The number of people living in Marion Township has changed over time.
- In 2000, there were 925 people.
- By 2020, the population was 759 people.
This means fewer people live in the township now compared to 20 years ago.
What are the Jobs and Money Like?
In 2000, the average yearly income for a family in Marion Township was about $40,446. This is how much money families earned on average. Some families and people in the township lived below the poverty line. This means they had a harder time affording basic needs.
Communities Within Marion Township
Marion Township includes a few smaller areas that are not officially separate towns. These are called unincorporated communities.
- Fordney is one of these communities. It's located where Chapin and Schroeder Roads meet. It used to have its own post office for a few years around 1900.
- Marion Springs is another community. You can find it at Marion and Merrill Road. It also had a post office for a while in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
