Woodhull Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Woodhull Township, Michigan
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Location within Shiawassee County
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 Woodhull Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Woodhull Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Shiawassee |
| Established | 1838 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 27.39 sq mi (70.9 km2) |
| • Land | 25.52 sq mi (66.1 km2) |
| • Water | 1.87 sq mi (4.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 883 ft (269 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,687 |
| • Density | 134.61/sq mi (51.974/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 517 |
| FIPS code | 26-88400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1627288 |
Woodhull Township is a civil township located in Shiawassee County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. It's a type of local government area, similar to a small town or rural community. In 2020, about 3,687 people lived here.
Woodhull Township was officially created in 1838.
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Local Communities in Woodhull Township
Woodhull Township is home to a few smaller areas where people live. These are often called communities or settlements.
Shaftsburg: A Historic Community
- Shaftsburg is one of these communities. It used to be called Woodhull. You can find it just west of the city of Perry, near Shaftsburg and Beard roads. Shaftsburg has its own ZIP Code, which is 48882.
Understanding Woodhull's Geography
Geography is all about the land and water that make up a place. Woodhull Township has a mix of both.
Land and Water Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, Woodhull Township covers a total area of about 27.4 square miles (71 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 27.1 square miles (70 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.3 square miles (0.78 square kilometers), is water. This means only a small part of the township is covered by water.
Who Lives in Woodhull Township?
Learning about demographics helps us understand the people who live in a community. This includes things like how many people there are and their average age.
Population and Households
In the year 2000, there were 3,850 people living in Woodhull Township. These people lived in 1,390 households. A household can be a family or a group of people living together. Most households, about 1,124, were families.
Age of Residents
The people in Woodhull Township come in all ages. In 2000:
- About 26.9% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 29.8% of people were between 25 and 44 years old.
- The median age, which is the middle age of all the people, was 38 years old. This means half the people were younger than 38 and half were older.
Major Roads and Highways
Highways are important for travel and connecting communities.
Interstate 69
- The major highway that passes through or near Woodhull Township is I-69. This is a large road that helps people travel across Michigan and to other states.
