Springdale Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Springdale Township, Michigan
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 Springdale Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Springdale Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Manistee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.6 sq mi (92 km2) |
| • Land | 35.4 sq mi (92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 768 ft (234 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 849 |
| • Density | 24.0/sq mi (9.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| FIPS code | 26-101-75680 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1627107 |
Springdale Township is a type of local government area called a civil township. It is located in Manistee County in the state of Michigan, United States. In 2020, about 849 people lived here.
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Geography of Springdale Township
Springdale Township is found in the northern part of Manistee County. To its north, it shares a border with Benzie County.
Land and Water Areas
The township covers a total area of about 35.6 square miles (92.2 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 35.4 square miles (91.7 square kilometers), is land. The remaining small part, about 0.2 square miles (0.5 square kilometers), is water. This means about 0.56% of the township is water.
The Betsie River
The Betsie River flows through the northern part of Springdale Township. This river starts in the east and flows towards the west. It eventually empties into Lake Michigan, which is one of the Great Lakes.
Communities in Springdale Township
Springdale Township has had small settlements over time.
Bec Scies Settlement
One historical settlement in Springdale Township was named Bec Scies. It was established in 1881.
People of Springdale Township
Learning about the people who live in a place helps us understand its community.
Population and Homes
According to information from the year 2000, there were 730 people living in Springdale Township. These people lived in 324 different homes, and 215 of these were families. On average, there were about 20.5 people per square mile. There were also 567 housing units, which means places where people could live.
Who Lives Here?
The people living in Springdale Township come from different backgrounds. In 2000, most residents were White. A smaller number were Native American, or from other races. Some people also identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in the Township
The population in Springdale Township includes people of all ages.
- About 21.6% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 6.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 24.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 29.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 17.3% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the township was 43 years.
