Union Township, Branch County, Michigan facts for kids
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Union Township, Michigan
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Location within Branch County (red) and the administered village of Union City (pink)
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 Union Township, Branch County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Union Township, Branch County, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Branch |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.0 sq mi (93.3 km2) |
| • Land | 35.4 sq mi (91.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,942 |
| • Density | 81.67/sq mi (31.533/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 26-81280 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1627184 |
Union Township is a special kind of local government area called a civil township in Branch County, Michigan. In 2020, about 2,942 people lived here.
The village of Union City is the main town in the township. It is the only place here that has its own local government. Most of Union Township is farmland. There is also a small, unofficial community called Hodunk. It is located where Hog Creek and the Coldwater River meet.
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Exploring Union Township's Geography
This section tells you about the land and rivers in Union Township.
Where is Union Township Located?
A main road called M-60 goes through the northwest part of the township. The St. Joseph River flows through Union City and the township, just south of M-60.
Rivers and Waterways
All the water in the township eventually flows into the St. Joseph River. The biggest river that joins the St. Joseph River in Union City is the Coldwater River.
How Big is Union Township?
The township covers a total area of about 93.3 square kilometers (about 36 square miles). Most of this area, 91.8 square kilometers (about 35.4 square miles), is land. The rest, about 1.4 square kilometers (about 0.5 square miles), is water.
People Living in Union Township
This part shares information about the people who live in Union Township.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 3,121 | — | |
| 2010 | 2,868 | −8.1% | |
| 2020 | 2,942 | 2.6% | |
Population and Homes
In 2000, there were 3,121 people living in Union Township. They lived in 1,184 homes, and 837 of these were families. The population changed a bit over the years. In 2010, there were 2,868 people, and by 2020, the population grew slightly to 2,942 people.
Most people in the township are White (about 96.5%). A small number of people are African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people also identify with two or more races. About 0.9% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
About 34% of the homes had children under 18 living there. More than half of the homes (56.2%) were married couples living together. About 10% of homes had a female head of household without a husband.
The people in the township are of different ages. About 28% are under 18 years old. About 8% are between 18 and 24. The largest group, about 28%, is between 25 and 44 years old. The median age, which is the middle age of all the people, was 36 years old.
