Iosco Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Iosco Township, Michigan
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Iosco Township Hall
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Location within Livingston County
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 Iosco Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Iosco Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Livingston |
| Established | 1838 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.4 sq mi (91.8 km2) |
| • Land | 35.2 sq mi (91.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 928 ft (283 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,870 |
| • Density | 109.19/sq mi (42.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 517 |
| FIPS code | 26-40900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626523 |
Iosco Township is a local government area in Livingston County, which is part of the U.S. state of Michigan. It was established way back in 1838. In 2020, about 3,870 people lived here. This was a small increase from the 3,801 people counted in 2010.
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What is Iosco Township?
Iosco Township is a type of local government area called a civil township. Think of it like a smaller section within a county. These townships help manage local services and keep things running smoothly for the people who live there.
Local Government Leaders
The township has leaders who help run things. The main leader is the Supervisor, currently Peter Miller. There is also a Clerk, Dan Delmerico, who handles important records and paperwork.
Places in Iosco Township
Iosco Township has a few smaller areas within it.
Parkers Corners
- Parkers Corners is a small, unincorporated community inside the township. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own separate local government. You can find it where West Iosco Road and Bradley Road meet.
Geography and Nature
Iosco Township is located in the western part of Livingston County. It shares a border with Ingham County to its west.
Land and Water
The township covers a total area of about 91.8 square kilometers (or about 35.4 square miles). Most of this area, 91.1 square kilometers (35.2 square miles), is land. A smaller part, about 0.6 square kilometers (0.2 square miles), is water.
Rivers and Lakes
Water from Iosco Township flows into the Red Cedar River. This river then joins the Grand River, which eventually leads to Lake Michigan. So, the water here is part of a much larger system that connects to one of the Great Lakes!
People of Iosco Township
The people living in Iosco Township make up its community. Let's look at some facts about them.
Population Details
In 2000, there were 3,039 people living in the township. These people lived in 921 households, with most of them (796) being families. The population has grown since then, reaching 3,870 people in 2020.
Age Groups
The people in Iosco Township are of all ages.
- About 32.6% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 7.4% were young adults, aged 18 to 24.
- The largest group, 32.9%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 22.0% were aged 45 to 64.
- And 5.0% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in the township was 33 years old.
Households and Families
Many households in Iosco Township are families.
- About 47.9% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households (79.0%) were married couples living together.
- The average household had about 3.19 people, and the average family had about 3.40 people.
Income and Well-being
In 2000, the average income for a household in the township was about $63,808 per year. For families, the average income was about $65,156. A small number of families (3.2%) and individuals (6.6%) were living below the poverty line, meaning they had lower incomes.
