Bainbridge Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Bainbridge Township, Michigan
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Location within Berrien County
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 Bainbridge Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Bainbridge Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien |
| Settled | 1833 |
| Established | 1837 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.4 sq mi (91.6 km2) |
| • Land | 34.9 sq mi (90.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,682 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49022, 49038, 49098, 49111
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| Area code(s) | 269 |
| FIPS code | 26-04840 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1625874 |
Bainbridge Township is a community located in Berrien County, Michigan. It is a type of local government area called a civil township. In 2020, about 2,682 people lived there. The township was officially started in 1837. Its name comes from Bainbridge, New York.
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Places in Bainbridge Township
Within Bainbridge Township, you can find smaller, unincorporated communities. These are places that don't have their own separate local government. Two of these communities are Spinks Corners and Millburg.
Geography of Bainbridge Township
Bainbridge Township covers a total area of about 91.6 square kilometers (about 35.4 square miles). Most of this area, 90.4 square kilometers (34.9 square miles), is land. The remaining 1.2 square kilometers (0.5 square miles) is water, like lakes or rivers.
Where is Bainbridge Township located?
The township is in the northeastern part of Berrien County. It shares borders with several other townships:
- To the west is Benton Charter Township.
- To the northwest is Hagar Township.
- To the north are Coloma Charter Township and Watervliet Charter Township.
- To the east, in Van Buren County, is Keeler Township.
- To the south is Pipestone Township.
- To the southwest is Sodus Township.
Roads and Highways
Two important roads pass through or near Bainbridge Township. M-140 runs north and south through the area. Also, Interstate 94, a major highway, touches the northwestern corner of the township.
People of Bainbridge Township
Based on information from the year 2000, there were 3,132 people living in Bainbridge Township. These people lived in 1,142 households, and 832 of these were families.
Population Details
The population was spread out across different age groups:
- About 24.4% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 13.6% were 65 years old or older.
- The average age of people in the township was 39 years.
Income and Households
In 2000, the average income for a household in the township was $38,750. For families, the average income was $46,250. About 12.5% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 16.9% of those under 18 years old.
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