Mussey Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Mussey Township, Michigan
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Location within St. Clair County (red) and the administered village of Capac (pink)
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 Mussey Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | St. Clair |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.0 sq mi (93.2 km2) |
| • Land | 36.0 sq mi (93.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,234 |
| • Density | 117.61/sq mi (45.429/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48014
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| Area code(s) | 810 |
| FIPS code | 26-56380 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626786 |
Mussey Township is a special kind of local government area called a civil township. It is located in St. Clair County in the state of Michigan, United States.
In 2020, about 4,234 people lived in Mussey Township. The small village of Capac is also found within the township.
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How Mussey Township Got Its Name
Mussey Township was officially created in 1855. It was named after a person named Dexter Mussey.
Dexter Mussey was an important leader in Michigan. He was a member of the Michigan House of Representatives. This is where laws are made for the state. He even became the Speaker of the House, which is a very important job.
Geography of Mussey Township
Mussey Township covers a total area of about 36 square miles (93.2 square kilometers). This entire area is land.
There are no large lakes or rivers within the township's borders. It is mostly made up of land.
People of Mussey Township
Let's look at who lives in Mussey Township. In 2000, there were 3,740 people living here. These people lived in 1,284 homes, and 1,005 of these homes were families.
Who Lives Here?
About 42.3% of the homes had kids under 18 years old living there. Most homes (64.0%) were married couples living together. Some homes (9.2%) had a female head of the house without a husband.
About 18.6% of all homes had just one person living there. And 8.3% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, about 2.91 people lived in each home. Families usually had about 3.33 people.
Age Groups in Mussey Township
The people in Mussey Township are of different ages.
- About 31.5% were under 18 years old.
- About 8.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 30.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 20.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 8.6% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the township was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were about 103.5 males.
Income in Mussey Township
In 2000, the average yearly income for a home in Mussey Township was $46,618. For families, the average income was $51,855.
Men generally earned more, with an average income of $42,500. Women had an average income of $26,068. The average income per person in the township was $18,568.
