Standish Township, Michigan facts for kids
Standish Township is a special area in Arenac County, located in the state of Michigan, United States. It's like a small local government area. In 2020, about 1,701 people lived here. The city of Standish is right next to the township, but it has its own separate government.
"Pine River, Michigan" redirects here. For the township in Gratiot County, see Pine River Township, Michigan.
Quick facts for kids
Standish Township, Michigan
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The Saganing River viewed upstream from the west side of Sturman Road
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Location within Arenac County
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 Standish Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Standish Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Arenac |
| Area | |
| • Total | 30.5 sq mi (79.0 km2) |
| • Land | 27.6 sq mi (71.6 km2) |
| • Water | 2.9 sq mi (7.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 607 ft (185 m) |
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| • Total | 1,701 |
| • Density | 55.77/sq mi (21.532/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48650, 48658
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-76140 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1627119 |
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Communities in Standish Township
Standish Township is home to a few smaller communities. These places are not officially separate cities or towns.
Pine River Community
- Pine River is a community located in the northeast part of the township.
- It is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) east of the city of Standish.
Whites Beach Community
- Whites Beach is another community in the southeast part of the township.
- It is located right along the shore of Lake Huron.
- This area is next to land that belongs to the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Nation. This land is called Off-reservation trust land.
Geography of Standish Township
Standish Township covers a total area of about 79.0 square kilometers (30.5 square miles).
Land and Water Areas
- Most of the township is land, about 71.6 square kilometers (27.6 square miles).
- The rest, about 7.4 square kilometers (2.9 square miles), is water.
- This means that about 9.41% of the township's total area is covered by water.
Population and People
In 2000, there were 2,026 people living in Standish Township. Let's look at some facts about the people who live here.
How Many People Live Here?
- There were 802 households in the township.
- A household is a group of people living together in one home.
- About 575 of these households were families.
Age Groups in the Township
- About 24.6% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 12.7% of the people were 65 years old or older.
- The average age of people in the township was 39 years old.
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