Wilson Township, Alpena County, Michigan facts for kids
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Wilson Township, Michigan
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Location within Alpena County
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 Wilson Township, Alpena County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Wilson Township, Alpena County, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Alpena |
| Area | |
| • Total | 79.80 sq mi (206.7 km2) |
| • Land | 79.27 sq mi (205.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.53 sq mi (1.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,972 |
| • Density | 24.712/sq mi (9.5413/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-87680 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1627277 |
Wilson Township is a special kind of local government area called a civil township in Alpena County, which is part of the U.S. state of Michigan. Think of a township as a smaller division within a county, helping to manage local services. In 2020, about 1,972 people lived here.
What is Wilson Township?
Wilson Township is located in the northeastern part of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. It's a rural area, meaning it has more open spaces and fewer large cities. The township is governed by local officials who help make decisions for the community.
Where is Wilson Township Located?
Wilson Township is found in Alpena County. The city of Alpena, which is a larger city, is just a few miles east of the township's northeast corner. Part of the Alpena County Regional Airport is also located within Wilson Township.
Communities in Wilson Township
Wilson Township does not have any big cities or towns within its borders. However, it does have a few smaller communities:
Dafoe: A Historic Sawmill Town
Dafoe was once a small community built around a sawmill. A sawmill is a place where logs are cut into lumber. It also had a train station on the Detroit & Mackinaw Railroad, which helped transport the lumber.
Herron: A Community with a Past
Herron is another small community in the township. It was started in 1920 by a person named Fred Herron, and the community was named after him. A post office was opened in Herron in the same year. The ZIP Code 49744 serves most of western Wilson Township, including Herron. This ZIP Code also covers small parts of nearby Green Township and Ossineke Township.
In 1952, there was an incident at a gold mine exploration site in Herron.
Geography of Wilson Township
Wilson Township covers a total area of about 79.80 square miles (206.7 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 79.27 square miles (205.3 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 0.53 square miles (1.4 square kilometers) is water, which makes up a small part of the township's total area.
Who Lives in Wilson Township?
Based on information from the year 2000, there were 2,074 people living in Wilson Township. These people lived in 768 households, and 602 of these were families.
Population Details
The population density was about 26.1 people per square mile (10.1 people per square kilometer). There were also 933 housing units, which are places where people live.
Most of the people living in the township were White (98.94%). A small number were African American (0.29%), Native American (0.39%), or from other backgrounds. About 0.43% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of all the households, about 35.2% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (68.8%) were married couples living together. About 18.0% of households were made up of people living alone, and 8.2% of these were people aged 65 or older. The average household had about 2.69 people, and the average family had about 3.05 people.
Age Groups in the Township
The population in Wilson Township was spread across different age groups:
- 26.2% were under 18 years old.
- 7.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 27.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 24.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 13.7% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the township was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were about 106 males.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Wilson Township was $37,198 per year. For families, the average income was $41,719 per year. On average, males earned about $35,208, while females earned about $21,310. The per capita income (income per person) for the township was $16,758.
About 5.4% of all people in the township, and 4.1% of families, lived below the poverty line. This included 4.1% of those under 18 and 4.1% of those aged 65 or older.
