Winterfield Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Winterfield Township, Michigan
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Winterfield Township Hall
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Location within Clare County
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 Winterfield Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Winterfield Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Clare |
| Established | 1871 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.61 sq mi (94.82 km2) |
| • Land | 36.05 sq mi (93.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.56 sq mi (1.45 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,076 ft (328 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 460 |
| • Density | 12.8/sq mi (4.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49665 (Marion)
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-87980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1627282 |
Winterfield Township is a small community located in Clare County, in the state of Michigan, USA. It's known as a civil township, which is a type of local government area. In 2020, about 460 people lived here, making it a quiet and peaceful place.
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Exploring Winterfield Township's Location
Winterfield Township covers an area of about 36.61 square miles. Most of this area, around 36.05 square miles, is land. The rest, about 0.56 square miles, is water.
Rivers and Waterways
Two important rivers flow through the township. The Muskegon River winds through the southeastern part of the area. The Clam River also flows into the township from the north. It eventually joins the Muskegon River.
Who Lives in Winterfield Township?
In 2000, there were 483 people living in Winterfield Township. This means there were about 13 people per square mile.
Community Makeup
Most of the people living in the township were White (about 95.86%). A smaller number were Native American (1.04%) or from other backgrounds. About 1.04% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in the Township
The population in Winterfield Township includes people of all ages.
- About 26.7% of residents were under 18 years old.
- Around 7.7% were between 18 and 24.
- About 21.7% were between 25 and 44.
- Roughly 27.7% were between 45 and 64.
- About 16.1% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in the township was 40 years.
Learning and Schools
Students in Winterfield Township attend schools in different public school districts.
Local School Districts
- Most of the township is served by Marion Public Schools. These schools are located to the west in the village of Marion.
- The southeastern part of the township is served by Harrison Community Schools. These schools are found in the city of Harrison.
- A small northern section of the township is served by McBain Rural Agricultural Schools. This district is located in the city of McBain.
