Pittsford Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Pittsford Township, Michigan
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Pittsford Township Hall
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Location within Hillsdale County
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 Pittsford Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Pittsford Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Hillsdale |
| Established | 1852 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.59 sq mi (92.18 km2) |
| • Land | 35.42 sq mi (91.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,014 ft (309 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,577 |
| • Density | 44.5/sq mi (17.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 517 |
| FIPS code | 26-64620 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626910 |
Pittsford Township is a special kind of local government area called a civil township in Hillsdale County, Michigan. It's located in the state of Michigan in the United States. In 2020, about 1,577 people lived here.
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Places in Pittsford Township
Pittsford Township has a few smaller places within it:
- Locust Corners is a small, undeveloped area inside the township.
- Pittsford is another small community. It's also a "census-designated place," which means the government counts its population separately. Pittsford is right on the edge of Jefferson Township.
About the Land and Roads
How Big is Pittsford Township?
The U.S. Census Bureau says Pittsford Township covers about 35.59 square miles (about 92.18 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a small part (about 0.17 square miles or 0.44 square kilometers) being water.
Main Roads in the Township
- U.S. Route 127 runs along most of the eastern side of the township. It forms the border with Lenawee County.
- Michigan Highway 34 (also known as Hudson Road) goes from east to west right through the middle of the township.
Who Lives Here?
Population and Diversity
In 2000, there were about 1,600 people living in Pittsford Township. Most people were White. There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. Some people identified as being from two or more races. About 1.44% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
There were 574 households in the township. Many of these (70%) were married couples living together. About 36.4% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.75 people.
Age Groups
The people in Pittsford Township were spread across different age groups:
- About 26.6% were under 18 years old.
- About 8.1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 23.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 13.6% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in the township was 38 years.
Learning and Schools
Pittsford Township is served by two different public school districts:
- The western part of the township goes to Pittsford Area Schools.
- The eastern part of the township goes to Hudson Area Schools, which is located in Hudson.
Famous People From Here
- Hugh M. Cole was a historian and an army officer. He was known for his work studying history.
