Sidney Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Sidney Township, Michigan
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 Sidney Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Sidney Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Montcalm |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.0 sq mi (91 km2) |
| • Land | 33.9 sq mi (88 km2) |
| • Water | 1.1 sq mi (3 km2) |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,538 |
| • Density | 74.8/sq mi (28.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | |
| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-117-73840 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1627081 |
Sidney Township is a special kind of local government area called a civil township in Montcalm County, Michigan. It's located in the United States. In 2020, about 2,538 people lived here.
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Geography of Sidney Township
Sidney Township is in the southwestern part of Montcalm County. The city of Stanton, which is the main city of the county, is just northeast of the township. A small part of the village of Sheridan is also in the southeast corner of the township.
Roads and Rivers
State highway M-66 runs along the eastern edge of the township. This road connects Stanton and Sheridan.
The township has a total area of 35.0 square miles (91 km2). Most of this area, 33.9 square miles (88 km2), is land. The rest, 1.1 square miles (2.8 km2), is water, like rivers and streams.
Water flows through Sidney Township in different directions. In the western and southern parts, water from Dickerson Creek flows into the Flat River. This river then joins the Grand River. In the northern and eastern parts, water flows into Fish Creek. Fish Creek then goes into the Maple River, which also joins the Grand River.
Local Communities
Several communities are part of or near Sidney Township.
Sidney Community
Sidney is a small, unincorporated community right in the middle of the township. An unincorporated community means it's a recognized place but doesn't have its own local government like a city or village. You can find it at the crossing of Derby and Sidney roads 43°15′00″N 85°07′59″W / 43.25000°N 85.13306°W.
The first person to settle here permanently was Phineas Swift in 1854. A post office opened in 1862, with Joshua V. Noah as the first postmaster. The community and the township were named after Sidney, Ohio, where some of the first settlers came from. The Sidney post office uses the ZIP code 48885. It serves the central part of the township and some areas to the west.
Sheridan Village
The village of Sheridan is located at the southeast corner of Sidney Township. Some of its land is actually inside the township. The Sheridan post office has the ZIP code 48884. It serves the southern part of Sidney Township.
Stanton City
The city of Stanton is at the northeast corner of the township. Some land that used to be part of the township is now part of Stanton. The Stanton post office uses the ZIP code 48888. It serves the northern part of Sidney Township.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 172 | — | |
| 1870 | 611 | 255.2% | |
| 1880 | 2,224 | 264.0% | |
| 1890 | 1,514 | −31.9% | |
| 1900 | 1,378 | −9.0% | |
| 1910 | 1,414 | 2.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,248 | −11.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,031 | −17.4% | |
| 1940 | 985 | −4.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,118 | 13.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,284 | 14.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,504 | 17.1% | |
| 1980 | 2,053 | 36.5% | |
| 1990 | 2,375 | 15.7% | |
| 2000 | 2,563 | 7.9% | |
| 2010 | 2,574 | 0.4% | |
| 2020 | 2,538 | −1.4% | |
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The census helps us understand how many people live in an area and what they are like. In 2000, there were 2,563 people living in Sidney Township. There were 966 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 738 of these households were families.
The population density was about 75.2 inhabitants per square mile (29.0/km2) people per square mile. This tells us how crowded an area is. There were also 1,115 housing units, like houses or apartments.
Age and Gender
The population in Sidney Township is made up of people of all ages:
- About 26.4% were under 18 years old.
- About 7.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 29.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 24.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 12.1% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in the township was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were about 100.2 males.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Sidney (Míchigan) para niños
