Milton Township, Antrim County, Michigan facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Milton Township, Michigan
Civil township
Location within Antrim County
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Country	United States
State	Michigan
County	Antrim
Area
• Total	43.7 sq mi (113.1 km2)
• Land	25.6 sq mi (66.2 km2)
• Water	18.1 sq mi (46.9 km2)
Elevation	633 ft (193 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	2,355
• Density	53.93/sq mi (20.822/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)	49648 (Kewadin) 49676 (Rapid City)
Area code(s)	231
FIPS code	26-54440
GNIS feature ID	1626747

Milton Township is a special kind of local government area called a civil township in Antrim County, which is part of the U.S. state of Michigan. In 2020, about 2,355 people lived here. It's a great place to learn about how local communities are organized!

What Communities Are in Milton Township?

Milton Township is home to a few interesting places. These include historical spots and areas important to local tribes.

Elgin: A Historic Post Office

• Elgin was once the name of a post office right here in Milton Township. It operated for a short time, from 1875 until 1881. This shows how communities grow and change over time.

Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians

• A small part of Milton Township is home to the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. This is a federally recognized Native American tribe. They have a rich history and culture in this area.

Kewadin: A Local Hub

• Kewadin is a community within the township that doesn't have its own city government. It's located at 44°55′43″N 85°22′23″W / 44.92861°N 85.37306°W / 44.92861; -85.37306 (Kewdin, Michigan).
• The Kewadin post office, which uses ZIP code 49648, helps deliver mail to many homes in Milton Township. It also serves parts of Torch Lake Township. The Kewadin post office first opened its doors on June 4, 1883.

Where is Milton Township Located?

Milton Township is found in northern Michigan. It has a mix of land and water, making it a beautiful place.

Land and Water Area

• The total area of Milton Township is about 113.1 square kilometers (or 43.7 square miles).
• A large part of this area is land, measuring about 66.2 square kilometers (or 25.6 square miles).
• The rest, about 46.9 square kilometers (or 18.1 square miles), is water. This means that over 41% of the township is covered by water!

Who Lives in Milton Township?

Learning about the people who live in a place helps us understand its community. Here's a look at the population of Milton Township.

Population and Households

• In 2000, there were 2,072 people living in the township. These people lived in 850 different homes, called households.
• Out of these households, 651 were families.
• The average household had about 2.42 people, and the average family had about 2.77 people.

Age Groups in the Township

• The population of Milton Township includes people of all ages.
• About 21.9% of the people were under 18 years old.
• About 20.5% were 65 years old or older.
• The median age, which is the middle age of all the people, was 46 years. This means half the people were younger than 46 and half were older.

How People Live and Work

• The median income for a household in the township was $44,890. This is the middle income for all households.
• For families, the median income was $50,568.
• The average income per person in the township was $26,817.
• A small number of families (about 3.2%) and individuals (about 5.0%) lived below the poverty line. This includes about 4.9% of those under 18 and 1.5% of those 65 or older.