Sherman Township, Isabella County, Michigan facts for kids
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Sherman Township, Michigan
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Location within Isabella County (red) and portions of the village of Lake Isabella and community of Weidman (pink)
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 Sherman Township, Isabella County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Sherman Township, Isabella County, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Isabella |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.6 sq mi (92.2 km2) |
| • Land | 34.8 sq mi (90.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,127 |
| • Density | 87.84/sq mi (33.915/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48632 (Lake), 48893, 49340
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-73200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1627073 |
Sherman Township is a type of local government area called a civil township. It is located in Isabella County in the state of Michigan, United States. In 2020, about 3,127 people lived here.
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What Communities Are in Sherman Township?
Sherman Township is home to a few smaller communities. The village of Lake Isabella is partly within the township. The city of Mt. Pleasant is a few miles away.
Exploring the Communities
- Drew was once a train station on the Pere Marquette Railroad. It had a post office from 1899 to 1904.
- Sherman City is a small community that is not officially organized as a city or village. It sits on the Chippewa River. Part of it is also in Coldwater Township. Its elevation is 963 feet above sea level.
- Weidman is another unincorporated community. It is also a census-designated place, meaning it's a special area for collecting census data. Weidman is on the eastern edge of Sherman Township. Part of it is also in Nottawa Township.
- The village of Lake Isabella is on the southern border of the township. It is partly in Sherman Township and partly in Broomfield Township.
How Big is Sherman Township?
Sherman Township covers a total area of 35.6 square miles (92.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 34.8 square miles (90.1 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.8 square miles (2.0 square kilometers), is water. This means about 2.22% of the township is covered by water.
Who Lives in Sherman Township?
The census helps us understand the people living in Sherman Township. In 2000, there were 2,616 people living here. They lived in 1,025 households, with 759 of these being families.
Population Details
The population density was about 75 people per square mile. There were 1,374 housing units, which are homes or apartments. The average density of homes was about 39 per square mile.
Diversity in the Township
Most residents, about 96.06%, identified as White. Other groups included 0.42% African American and 1.03% Native American. About 0.19% were Asian. Some people were from other races (0.50%) or from two or more races (1.80%). About 1.61% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Household and Family Life
About 30.1% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households, 60.8%, were married couples living together. About 9.0% had a female head of household with no husband present. Around 25.9% were not families.
Living Alone
About 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals living alone. Of these, 7.3% were people aged 65 or older living by themselves. The average household had 2.54 people, and the average family had 2.91 people.
Age Groups
The population was made up of different age groups. About 25.2% were under 18 years old. Around 7.1% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, 27.8%, was between 25 and 44. About 26.0% were between 45 and 64, and 14.0% were 65 or older. The average age was 38 years.
Income and Economy
The average income for a household in the township was $36,371. For families, the average income was $40,750. Men had an average income of $32,386, while women had an average of $23,542. The per capita income for everyone in the township was $18,296. About 7.1% of families and 10.7% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 12.2% of those under 18 and 7.5% of those aged 65 or older.
