Wheatland Township, Sanilac County, Michigan facts for kids
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Wheatland Township, Michigan
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 Wheatland Township, Sanilac County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Wheatland Township, Sanilac County, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Sanilac |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.4 sq mi (94.3 km2) |
| • Land | 36.4 sq mi (94.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 416 |
| • Density | 11.4/sq mi (4.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 26-86580 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1627257 |
Wheatland Township is a small community located in Sanilac County, in the state of Michigan, United States. It is a type of local government area called a civil township. In 2020, about 416 people lived here.
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Exploring Wheatland Township
Wheatland Township is a quiet place with a rich history. It is known for its peaceful rural setting.
Communities in Wheatland Township
- Chevingston was a small community within Wheatland Township. It started because of a sawmill built by Charles Reinelt. Chevingston even had its own post office from 1893 to 1906.
Geography and Land Area
Wheatland Township covers about 36.4 square miles (94.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 36.4 square miles (94.2 square kilometers). There is also a very small amount of water, about 0.1 square mile (0.1 square kilometers).
People of Wheatland Township
The number of people living in Wheatland Township has changed over the years.
Population Changes Over Time
Here's how the population has looked in recent years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 530 | — | |
| 2010 | 488 | −7.9% | |
| 2020 | 416 | −14.8% | |
Who Lives in Wheatland Township?
In 2000, there were 530 people living in the township. These people lived in 187 households, and 144 of those were families. The population density was about 14.6 people per square mile.
Most people in Wheatland Township were White (about 97.92%). A small number were Native American (0.94%) or from other backgrounds. About 1.51% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Households
Out of the 187 households, about 35.8% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (65.8%) were married couples living together. About 18.2% of households were individuals living alone. The average household had 2.83 people.
Age Groups in the Township
The population in Wheatland Township includes people of all ages:
- About 30.9% were under 18 years old.
- About 7.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 27.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 20.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 13.6% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in the township was 34 years.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Wheatland Township was $33,750. For families, the average income was $35,833. The average income per person in the township was $13,919.
A small number of families (4.4%) and individuals (4.3%) lived below the poverty line. This included 2.2% of those under 18 and 12.7% of those 65 or older.
