Hayes Township, Clare County, Michigan facts for kids
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Hayes Township, Michigan
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Hayes Township Hall
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Location within Clare County
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 Hayes Township, Clare County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Hayes Township, Clare County, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Clare |
| Established | 1877 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.17 sq mi (83.32 km2) |
| • Land | 31.28 sq mi (81.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.89 sq mi (2.31 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,152 ft (351 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,642 |
| • Density | 148.4/sq mi (57.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48625 (Harrison)
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-37340 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626454 |
Hayes Township is a community located in Clare County, Michigan, in the United States. It is a type of local government area called a civil township. In 2020, about 4,642 people lived there.
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Exploring Hayes Township's Communities
Hayes Township is home to several smaller communities. These are places where people live but are not officially separate towns or cities.
- Airport Forest is a community found just east of the Clare County Airport.
- Allendale is a community located southeast of the city of Harrison.
- Ash Acres is a community just north of Harrison.
- Piney Woods is a community near the northern edge of the township.
Hayes Township's Geography and Lakes
Hayes Township covers a total area of about 32.17 square miles (83.32 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 31.28 square miles (81.01 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.89 square miles (2.31 square kilometers), is water.
The township has many beautiful lakes. These include parts of Budd Lake and Little Long Lake. Other lakes in the area are Arnold Lake, Caner Lakes, Cranberry Lake, Deer Lake, McWatty Lake, Sutherland Lake, and Townline Lake.
Main Roads in Hayes Township
Several important roads run through Hayes Township, making it easy to travel around.
US 127 is a major highway that goes from south to north right through the middle of the township.
Bus. US 127 is a special route that helps drivers get to businesses and places within the city of Harrison. It's like a local detour off the main US 127.
M-61 is another state highway that runs from east to west through the southern part of the township.
People and Population in Hayes Township
In 2000, there were 4,916 people living in Hayes Township. This means about 156 people lived in each square mile. Most people in the township were White (97.36%). A smaller number of people were Native American (0.79%), African American (0.12%), or Asian (0.18%). Some people were also from other backgrounds or had mixed heritage. About 1.40% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
The average age of people in the township in 2000 was 39 years old. About 25.5% of the population was under 18 years old. About 16.3% of the people were 65 years or older.
Education in Hayes Township
Students living in Hayes Township attend schools that are part of the Harrison Community Schools district. These schools are located in the nearby city of Harrison.
