Woodbridge Township, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Woodbridge Township, Michigan
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Woodbridge Township Hall in Frontier
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Location within Hillsdale County
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 Woodbridge Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Woodbridge Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Hillsdale |
| Established | 1840 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 30.08 sq mi (77.91 km2) |
| • Land | 30.05 sq mi (77.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,010 ft (308 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,421 |
| • Density | 47.3/sq mi (18.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 517 |
| FIPS code | 26-88300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1627286 |
Woodbridge Township is a community located in Hillsdale County, in the state of Michigan. It is known as a civil township, which is a type of local government area. In 2020, about 1,421 people lived here.
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Communities in Woodbridge Township
Woodbridge Township has a few smaller communities within its borders.
Austin Community
- Austin is a small, unnamed community in the southern part of the township. It is right on the edge of Amboy Township. This area was first settled by a family named White, and it was also known as Whitetown.
Frontier Community
- Frontier is another unnamed community located within Woodbridge Township.
History of Woodbridge Township
Woodbridge Township has a long history, dating back to the 1800s.
How the Township Started
Woodbridge Township was officially created in 1840. It was formed from the southern part of a larger area called Fayette Township. At first, Woodbridge Township stretched all the way south to the border with Ohio. However, in 1850, Amboy Township was created from the very southern part of Woodbridge Township.
The Oldest Township Hall
The Woodbridge Township Hall, located in the community of Frontier, is a very old and important building. It was built in 1855. The township board decided to spend $250 to build it and $10 to buy the land. The building was finished in 1856 and has had some additions over the years. In 1975, the Michigan Townships Association confirmed that Woodbridge Township Hall is the oldest township hall in Michigan that is still being used today!
Geography of Woodbridge Township
Woodbridge Township covers a certain amount of land and water.
Land and Water Area
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of about 30.08 square miles (77.91 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 30.05 square miles (77.83 square kilometers). Only a very small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.08 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
Let's look at who lives in Woodbridge Township.
Population in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 1,337 people living in Woodbridge Township. These people lived in 415 households, and 337 of these were families. The population density was about 44.5 people per square mile.
Households and Families
- Many households (44.6%) had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households (70.6%) were married couples living together.
- About 15.4% of all households were people living alone.
- The average household had about 3.21 people, and the average family had about 3.57 people.
Age Groups
The people in the township were spread out across different age groups:
- 35.6% were under 18 years old.
- 9.2% were between 18 and 24.
- 27.0% were between 25 and 44.
- 18.5% were between 45 and 64.
- 9.7% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Woodbridge Township was 30 years.
Education in Woodbridge Township
Students in Woodbridge Township attend schools from two different public school districts.
School Districts Serving the Township
- Most of the township is served by Camden-Frontier Schools. These schools are located in Amboy Township.
- The northwest part of Woodbridge Township is served by Reading Community Schools. These schools are located in Reading.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Woodbridge (Míchigan) para niños
