Wells Township, Tuscola County, Michigan facts for kids
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Wells Township, Michigan
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 Wells Township, Tuscola County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Tuscola |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.4 sq mi (91.7 km2) |
| • Land | 35.4 sq mi (91.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
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| • Total | 1,590 |
| • Density | 44.92/sq mi (17.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 26-85280 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1627243 |
Wells Township is a small community located in Tuscola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is a type of local government area known as a civil township. In 2020, about 1,590 people lived in Wells Township. It is a quiet area known for its natural beauty.
Exploring Wells Township's Communities
Wells Township does not have any big cities or towns within its borders. Instead, it has smaller, unincorporated communities. These are places where people live, but they do not have their own separate local government like a city would.
- Dayton (also called Daytona Branch) is one of these communities. You can find it where Hurds Corner and James Roads meet.
- East Dayton is another community. It sits right on the edge of Wells Township and a neighboring area called Dayton Township. This community is located near M-46/Sanilac Road and Hurds Corner Road.
A large part of the land in Wells Township is part of the Deford State Game Preserve. This is a special area set aside for wildlife and nature. The land here is also drained by small streams that flow into the Cass River.
Geography of Wells Township
Wells Township covers a total area of 35.4 square miles (about 91.7 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. There is very little water within the township's boundaries.
Population and People
In 2000, there were 1,946 people living in Wells Township. These people lived in 621 households, with 485 of them being families. The population density was about 54.9 people for every square mile.
Many households in Wells Township had children under 18 living with them. About 64% of households were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.79 people.
The people in Wells Township are of different ages. In 2000:
- About 24.6% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 7.9% was between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 32.1% was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 25.5% was between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 9.9% was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the township was 38 years.
