Wilson Township, Charlevoix County, Michigan facts for kids
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Wilson Township, Michigan
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Wilson Township Hall
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Location within Charlevoix County
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 Wilson Township, Charlevoix County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Wilson Township, Charlevoix County, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Charlevoix |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.42 sq mi (89.15 km2) |
| • Land | 34.05 sq mi (88.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2) |
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,858 |
| • Density | 53.980/sq mi (20.841/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 231 |
| FIPS code | 26-87700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1627278 |
Wilson Township is a special type of local government area called a civil township. It is located in Charlevoix County in the state of Michigan. In 2020, about 1,858 people lived here.
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Communities in Wilson Township
Wilson Township is home to different areas. One interesting place from the past is:
What was Afton?
- Afton was once a small community within the township. It even had its own post office for a short time. This post office was open from February 28, 1891, until October 30, 1893.
Exploring Wilson Township's Geography
Wilson Township covers a total area of about 34.42 square miles (89.15 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 34.05 square miles (88.19 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.37 square miles (0.96 square kilometers), is water.
Main Roads in Wilson Township
Several important roads help people travel through Wilson Township:
- M-75 briefly passes through the very northeastern part of the township.
- M-32 also runs for a short distance through the southwestern corner.
- C-48, also known as East Jordan–Boyne City Road, crosses the middle of the township from west to east.
- C-73 is another county highway. It runs along the eastern side of the township and has different local names.
Who Lives in Wilson Township?
In 2020, the population of Wilson Township was 1,858 people. This means that about 54 people live in every square mile of land.
How Many Households Are There?
Back in 2000, there were 762 households in the township. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 550 were families.
What About Age Groups?
The people in Wilson Township are of all ages. In 2000, about 29.4% of the population was under 18 years old. About 8.8% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age of people living in the township was 36 years.
Education in Wilson Township
Students in Wilson Township attend schools in two different public school districts.
Which School Districts Serve the Township?
- If you live in the southwestern part of the township, you would likely go to East Jordan Public Schools. These schools are located in the nearby city of East Jordan.
- If you live in the northeastern part of the township, you would probably attend Boyne City Public Schools. These schools are found in the city of Boyne City.
