Girard Township, Michigan
Girard Township is a civil township in Branch County, Michigan, United States. The population was 1,770 at the 2020 census. The township covers 36.2 square miles in total, with 35.1 square miles of land and 1.1 square miles of water. It lies at an elevation of about 958 feet.
A small area in the south near Interstate 69 has been annexed by the city of Coldwater, though it is not connected to the rest of the city. An area on the east side of Morrison Lake in the Coldwater River is considered part of the Coldwater urban area but remains unincorporated. There are no other incorporated municipalities in the township. The unincorporated community of Girard, founded in 1829, is located within the township.
Geography: Hog Creek, a tributary of the Coldwater River, drains much of the southwest part of the township. Tekonsha Creek drains the northeast, flowing toward the St. Joseph River near Tekonsha. The total area is 36.2 square miles, with about 3 percent water.
Demographics: In 2000, there were 1,916 people, 705 households, and 528 families. The population was predominantly White. The median household income was about $43,000, and the per capita income was about $21,000. A small percentage of residents were below the poverty line.
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