Ridgeway Township, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ridgeway Township, Michigan
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Township Hall and Fire Department in Britton
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Location within Lenawee County (red) and the administered village of Britton (pink)
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 Ridgeway Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Ridgeway Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Lenawee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 28.7 sq mi (74.3 km2) |
| • Land | 28.7 sq mi (74.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,535 |
| • Density | 53.48/sq mi (20.659/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 517 |
| FIPS code | 26-68540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626979 |
Ridgeway Township is a civil township located in Lenawee County, within the U.S. state of Michigan. It's a community where people live and work. According to the 2020 census, about 1,535 people live here. There is also a small, unnamed community called Ridgeway located inside the township.
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Where is Ridgeway Township?
Ridgeway Township covers an area of about 28.7 square miles (74.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a very small amount of water, like tiny streams or ponds.
Who Lives in Ridgeway Township?
In the year 2000, there were 1,580 people living in Ridgeway Township. These people lived in 576 different homes. Many of these homes were families, including married couples.
Community Life
The township is home to people of all ages. About 28.5% of the population was under 18 years old. The average age of people living in the township was 36 years. This means there's a mix of younger people, adults, and older residents.
How People Live
Most people in Ridgeway Township are part of families. The average household had about 2.74 people. Families often had about 3.14 people living together.
Gallery
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Britton Elevator Inc., N. Main St., Britton
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Britton Post office, E. Chicago Blvd., Britton
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Britton High School, College Ave., Britton
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Congregational Christian Church, E. Chicago Blvd., Britton
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Grace United Methodist Church, E. Chicago Blvd.
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Britton Public Library, S. Main St., Britton
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Farm on E. Monroe Rd.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Ridgeway (Míchigan) para niños
