Wheatland Township, Mecosta County, Michigan facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Wheatland Township, Michigan
Township
Wheatland Township, Mecosta County, Michigan Location in Michigan Show map of Michigan Wheatland Township, Mecosta County, Michigan Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Country	United States
State	Michigan
County	Mecosta
Area
• Total	35.7 sq mi (92 km2)
• Land	35.5 sq mi (92 km2)
• Water	0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2)
Elevation	1,024 ft (312 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,396
• Density	39.3/sq mi (15.2/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes	49340 (Remus) 49310 (Blanchard) 49332 (Mecosta)
FIPS code	26-107-86560
GNIS feature ID	1627256

Wheatland Township is a community located in Mecosta County, Michigan. It's a type of local area in the United States. In 2020, about 1,396 people lived here.

Exploring Wheatland Township's Communities

Wheatland Township is home to a few smaller areas. One important place is Remus.

Remus: A Historical Community

• Remus is a community that doesn't have its own separate local government. It's found near the center of Wheatland Township.
• This area was first called Bingen. It was located about 3 miles (4.8 km) west of where it is now. There was a sawmill and other buildings there.
• In 1869, the community moved to its current spot. This move happened so it could be closer to the Detroit, Lansing and Northern Railroad line.
• A post office was opened in Bingen on July 20, 1877. Christian W. Wernette was the first person in charge of the mail.
• The post office name changed to Remus on March 15, 1880. It was named after William John Remus, who owned land and helped map the area.
• The ZIP code for Remus is 49340. This ZIP code covers most of Wheatland Township. It also includes parts of other nearby townships. These include Sheridan Township to the north and Millbrook Township to the south. It also covers parts of Sherman Township, Broomfield Township, and Fremont Township in Isabella County to the east.

Understanding Wheatland Township's Geography

This section tells us about the land and water in Wheatland Township.

Where is Wheatland Township Located?

• Wheatland Township is in the eastern part of Mecosta County. Its eastern border is next to Isabella County.
• The United States Census Bureau collects information about areas. They say the township covers a total area of 35.7 square miles (92.5 km²).
• Most of this area is land, about 35.5 square miles (91.9 km²).
• A smaller part is water, about 0.2 square miles (0.5 km²). This means about 0.56% of the township is water.

Who Lives in Wheatland Township?

This section shares details about the people living in Wheatland Township.

Population and Households

• In 2000, there were 1,474 people living in the township.
• There were 566 households, which are groups of people living together.
• About 395 of these households were families.
• The population density was about 41.5 people per square mile (16.0/km²).
• There were 654 housing units available. On average, there were 18.4 housing units per square mile (7.1/km²).

Age Distribution in the Township

• The population in the township is spread out across different age groups.
• About 28.4% of the people were under 18 years old.
• About 7.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
• Around 24.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
• About 25.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
• And 13.6% of the people were 65 years old or older.
• The median age, which is the middle age of all the people, was 38 years.