Newark Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Newark Township, Michigan
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 Newark Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Newark Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Gratiot |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.4 sq mi (89.1 km2) |
| • Land | 34.4 sq mi (89.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,112 |
| • Density | 32.33/sq mi (12.480/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 26-57040 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626794 |
Newark Township is a small area in Gratiot County, Michigan. It's a type of local government area called a civil township. In 2020, about 1,112 people lived here. It's a quiet place in the United States where people live and work.
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Places in Newark Township
Newark Township is home to a few different communities. These are areas where people live, but they might have different rules or histories.
Ithaca City
The city of Ithaca is located right at the northeast corner of Newark Township. Even though it's next to the township, Ithaca has its own separate government. This means it makes its own rules and decisions, apart from Newark Township.
Newark Community
There's also a community within the township simply called Newark. This is an unincorporated community, which means it's not a separate city or town with its own government. Instead, it's part of the township's administration. Newark used to have its own post office a long time ago. It was open from 1857 to 1860, and then again from 1863 to 1902.
Geography of Newark Township
Newark Township covers a total area of about 34.4 square miles (which is about 89.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the township's borders. It's a landlocked area, perfect for farming or quiet living.
People of Newark Township
Understanding the people who live in Newark Township helps us learn about the community. The numbers below come from a study done in 2000.
Population and Homes
In 2000, there were 1,149 people living in Newark Township. These people lived in 399 different homes, and 314 of those were families. On average, about 33 people lived in every square mile of the township.
Community Makeup
Most people in the township were White. A smaller number of people were African American or Asian. Some residents identified with other races or with two or more races. About 5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups
The population of Newark Township includes people of all ages.
- About 29% of the people were under 18 years old.
- Around 9% were young adults, aged 18 to 24.
- About 26% were adults between 25 and 44 years old.
- Roughly 23% were older adults, aged 45 to 64.
- About 13% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the township was 36 years old. This shows a good mix of younger families and older residents living in the area.
