Rose Township, Ogemaw County, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rose Township, Michigan
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Rose Township Hall in Lupton
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Location within Ogemaw County (red) and an administered portion of the Lupton CDP (pink)
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 Rose Township, Ogemaw County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Rose Township, Ogemaw County, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Ogemaw |
| Area | |
| • Total | 53.11 sq mi (137.55 km2) |
| • Land | 52.86 sq mi (136.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,201 ft (366 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,241 |
| • Density | 23.367/sq mi (9.022/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-69600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1627005 |
Rose Township is a special kind of local government area called a civil township in Ogemaw County, which is part of the U.S. state of Michigan. In 2020, about 1,241 people lived here.
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Exploring Rose Township
Rose Township is a quiet place with a small population. It's known for its natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere. Many people enjoy the outdoors here.
Communities in Rose Township
- Lupton is a small community found in the southeastern part of Rose Township. It's not an official city but a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a specific area that the government counts for population. Most of Lupton is in Rose Township, but a tiny bit stretches into Cumming Township nearby.
Where is Rose Township?
Rose Township is located in the state of Michigan. The U.S. Census Bureau helps us understand its size. The township covers a total area of about 53.11 square miles (137.55 square kilometers).
Most of this area, about 52.86 square miles (136.91 square kilometers), is land. The rest, a small part of about 0.25 square miles (0.65 square kilometers), is water. This means there are probably some small lakes, rivers, or streams within the township.
People of Rose Township
In 2020, the population of Rose Township was 1,241 people. This number helps us understand how many people call this township home.
How Many People Live Here?
Back in 2000, there were 1,409 people living in Rose Township. They lived in 558 households, which are like homes or families. About 402 of these households were families.
Who Lives in Rose Township?
The people in Rose Township come from different backgrounds. Most of the residents are White. There are also smaller numbers of people from other racial backgrounds, including Native American and Asian individuals. Some residents identify as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (about 27.6%) had children under 18 living with them in 2000. Most households (61.8%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.51 people, and the average family had about 2.97 people.
Age Groups in the Township
The population in Rose Township includes people of all ages. In 2000:
- About 24.3% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 6.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 22.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 30.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 16.2% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the township was 42 years old. This means it's a community with a mix of younger and older residents.
