Riga Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Riga Township, Michigan
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Riga Township Municipal Building
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Location within Lenawee County
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 Riga Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Riga Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Michigan | |
| County | Lenawee | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 40.9 sq mi (105.9 km2) | |
| • Land | 40.9 sq mi (105.9 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) | |
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,286 | |
| • Density | 31.44/sq mi (12.144/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code(s) | ||
| Area code(s) | 517 | |
| FIPS code | 26-68580 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626980 | |
Riga Township is a special type of local government area called a civil township. It is located in Lenawee County in the state of Michigan, United States. In 2020, about 1,286 people lived here. You can also find a small community called Riga within the township.
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Where is Riga Township Located?
Riga Township is in Lenawee County, Michigan. It covers a total area of about 40.9 square miles (105.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the township's borders.
Who Lives in Riga Township?
In 2000, there were 1,439 people living in Riga Township. Most people lived in families, with many having children under 18. The population was a mix of different ages, from young kids to older adults.
Population Details
About 27% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 14% were 65 years or older. The average age of people living in the township was 39 years old.
How People Live and Work
The average income for a household in Riga Township was about $50,368 in 2000. For families, the average income was a bit higher, around $57,614. A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Riga (Míchigan) para niños
