Speaker Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Speaker Township, Michigan
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 Speaker Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Speaker Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Sanilac |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.6 sq mi (89.6 km2) |
| • Land | 34.6 sq mi (89.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) |
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| • Total | 1,343 |
| • Density | 38.82/sq mi (14.989/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 26-75500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1627104 |
Speaker Township is a small community located in Sanilac County, Michigan, in the United States. It is a type of local government area called a civil township. In 2020, about 1,343 people lived there.
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Where is Speaker Township?
Speaker Township is found in the state of Michigan. It is part of Sanilac County. The township covers a total area of about 34.6 square miles (89.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
Who Lives in Speaker Township?
Population and Homes
In 2000, there were 1,408 people living in Speaker Township. These people lived in 501 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 390 were families.
The population density was about 40.7 people per square mile. This means that for every square mile of land, there were about 40 or 41 people. There were also 546 housing units, like houses or apartments.
People and Ages
The people in Speaker Township come from different backgrounds. Most of the residents were White. A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people identified as being from two or more races. About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The population included people of all ages. About 29% of the people were under 18 years old. About 12% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in the township was 35 years.
How People Earn Money
In 2000, the average income for a household in Speaker Township was $41,250 per year. For families, the average income was a bit higher, at $50,625 per year. Men generally earned more than women. The average income per person in the township was $17,583.
A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line. This included about 5% of families and 6.5% of all people. About 5% of those under 18 and 11% of those 65 or older were below the poverty line.
