Rust Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Rust Township, Michigan
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 Rust Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Rust Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Michigan |
| County | Montmorency |
| Area | |
| • Total | 71.9 sq mi (186 km2) |
| • Land | 68.5 sq mi (177 km2) |
| • Water | 3.4 sq mi (9 km2) |
| Elevation | 784 ft (239 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 519 |
| • Density | 7.6/sq mi (2.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| FIPS code | 26-119-70380 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1627017 |
Rust Township is a small community located in Montmorency County, in the state of Michigan, United States. A "township" is a type of local government area. It helps manage things like roads and local services.
In 2020, about 519 people lived in Rust Township. It's a quiet place with a small population.
Where is Rust Township Located?
Rust Township is in the southeastern part of Montmorency County. It shares borders with other counties. To its east is Alpena County. To the south is Oscoda County. Its southeast corner touches Alcona County.
A main road, M-32, goes through the northern part of the township. This road can take you west to Atlanta. Atlanta is the "county seat," which means it's where the main government offices for Montmorency County are. M-32 also goes northeast to Hillman.
How Big is Rust Township?
Rust Township covers a total area of about 71.9 square miles (186 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 68.5 square miles (177 square kilometers). The rest, about 3.4 square miles (8.8 square kilometers), is water.
The township is part of the Thunder Bay River's "watershed." A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a single river or lake. The Thunder Bay River itself flows through the northwestern part of Rust Township. You can also find Fletcher Pond and Turtle Lake along the township's eastern border.
Who Lives in Rust Township?
In 2000, there were 549 people living in Rust Township. The population density was about 8 people per square mile. This means there aren't many people living close together.
Most of the people in the township were White. A small number were Native American or from two or more races. About 0.55% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 218 households in the township. A "household" means all the people living in one home. Many households were married couples living together. Some had children under 18. The average household had about 2.5 people.
The people living in Rust Township were of different ages. About 21.5% were under 18 years old. About 23% were 65 years or older. The average age was 44 years old.
The median income for a household in 2000 was $30,870. This is the middle income level for all households. About 12.2% of the population lived below the poverty line. This includes some children and some older adults.
