Porter Township, Midland County, Michigan facts for kids
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Porter Township, Michigan
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Location within Midland County and the state of Michigan
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 Porter Township, Midland County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Porter Township, Midland County, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Midland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.9 sq mi (93 km2) |
| • Land | 35.7 sq mi (92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,270 |
| • Density | 35.6/sq mi (13.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-111-65740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626930 |
Porter Township is a small community located in Midland County, Michigan. It's a type of local government area called a civil township. In 2020, about 1,270 people lived here.
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Exploring Porter Township's Location
Porter Township is found in the southern part of Midland County. To its south, you'll find Gratiot County.
The total area of the township is about 35.9 square miles (93 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 35.7 square miles (92.5 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.2 square miles (0.5 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Porter Township?
The population of Porter Township has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 82 | — | |
| 1880 | 302 | 268.3% | |
| 1890 | 504 | 66.9% | |
| 1900 | 779 | 54.6% | |
| 1910 | 657 | −15.7% | |
| 1920 | 711 | 8.2% | |
| 1930 | 660 | −7.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,054 | 59.7% | |
| 1950 | 854 | −19.0% | |
| 1960 | 857 | 0.4% | |
| 1970 | 899 | 4.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,113 | 23.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,140 | 2.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,270 | 11.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,277 | 0.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,270 | −0.5% | |
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A Look at the Community (2000 Census)
In 2000, there were 1,270 people living in Porter Township. These people lived in 460 different homes, and 361 of these were families. On average, about 35.5 people lived in each square mile.
Most people in the township were White (97.40%). A smaller number of people were from other backgrounds, including African American, Native American, and Asian. About 1.57% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (39.1%) had children under 18 living there. Most households (69.3%) were married couples living together. About 18% of all homes were individuals living alone.
Age Groups in the Township
The population in Porter Township includes people of all ages. In 2000:
- About 28.4% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 30.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 10.1% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the township was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were about 106 males.
