Williams Township, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Williams Township, Michigan
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Charter township
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| Williams Charter Township | |
Location within Bay County
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 Williams Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Bay |
| Established | 1858 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33.6 sq mi (87.0 km2) |
| • Land | 33.5 sq mi (86.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,058 |
| • Density | 133.9/sq mi (51.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-87380 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1627273 |
Williams Charter Township is a special kind of local government area called a charter township in Bay County, Michigan. It's located in the U.S. state of Michigan. In 2020, about 5,058 people lived here. Williams Township is also part of the larger Bay City area.
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Exploring Williams Township Communities
Williams Township is home to two smaller, unincorporated communities. These are places that don't have their own separate local government.
Fisherville
Fisherville is one of these communities. You can find it where 11 Mile Road and Midland Road meet. It sits at an elevation of about 640 feet (195 meters) above sea level.
North Williams
The other community is called North Williams. This area is located where Garfield Road and Wheeler Road cross paths.
A Look Back at Williams Township History
Williams Township has a history that includes several post offices. These offices were important for sending and receiving mail long ago.
Early Post Offices in the Township
The first Williams Post Office opened on August 26, 1868. It was in the area we now call North Williams. This office served the community until April 10, 1874.
Later, on March 20, 1891, the North Williams Post Office opened. It was a bit east of the current North Williams area, at Garfield and Wheeler roads. Another post office, called Colden, started on April 22, 1891. It was near the border with Midland County.
Changes and Closures Over Time
The Laredo Post Office opened in what is now Fisherville on August 19, 1892. It closed for a short time in 1898 but reopened in 1899. The North Williams Post Office closed permanently on May 15, 1903. The Laredo Post Office closed again on April 30, 1906. Finally, the Colden Post Office stopped operating on January 15, 1907.
Understanding Williams Township Geography
Williams Township covers a specific area of land and water in Michigan.
Land and Water Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of about 33.6 square miles (87.0 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 33.5 square miles (86.9 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
Williams Township Population and People
The number of people living in Williams Township has changed over the years. This section looks at who lives here.
Population Growth Over Years
The population of Williams Township has grown steadily.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 4,492 | — | |
| 2010 | 4,772 | 6.2% | |
| 2020 | 5,058 | 6.0% | |
In 2000, there were 4,492 people living in the township. By 2020, this number had increased to 5,058 people.
Who Lives in Williams Township
In 2000, there were 1,623 households in the township. A household is a group of people living together. Most of these households, 68.4%, were married couples living together. About 37.4% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The people living in Williams Township come from different backgrounds. Most residents were White. A small percentage were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some residents identified with two or more races. About 1.91% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in the Township
The population in Williams Township includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 27.4% of the population was under 18 years old. About 30.6% were between 25 and 44 years old. People aged 65 or older made up about 11.2% of the population. The average age in the township was 37 years.
