Bedford Charter Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Bedford Charter Township, Michigan
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Charter township
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Location of Bedford Charter Township in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Calhoun |
| Area | |
| • Total | 29.7 sq mi (76.9 km2) |
| • Land | 29.1 sq mi (75.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
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| • Total | 9,198 |
| • Density | 309.79/sq mi (119.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
49020
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| Area code(s) | 269 |
| FIPS code | 26-06720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1625905 |
Bedford Charter Township is a special kind of township in the northwest part of Calhoun County, in the state of Michigan. It's part of the larger Battle Creek, Michigan area.
In 2020, about 9,198 people lived here. Most of Bedford Charter Township is north of the Kalamazoo River and the city of Battle Creek. A few smaller parts of the township are south of the river.
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History of Bedford Township
When Was Bedford Township Formed?
Bedford Township was first set up in the year 1839. This means it has been a community for a very long time!
How Many People Lived Here in the Past?
By 1910, the township had grown to a population of 2,076 people. It has continued to grow and change over the years.
Communities in Bedford Township
What Are the Main Areas in Bedford?
Many parts of Bedford Charter Township are considered part of the Battle Creek urban area. This means the township's economy is closely connected to the city. The township became a "charter township" to help protect its own areas from being taken over by the city.
Level Park-Oak Park Community
Level Park-Oak Park is a specific area where many people live. It's located along M-89, just north of the Kalamazoo River. This area includes two smaller communities called Level Park and Oak Park. They are right next to each other along the highway.
Bedford Unincorporated Community
The community of Bedford is an area that isn't officially a city or town. It's located on M-37, close to the center of the township. This area is also a focus for local development.
Morgan Corners and Orchard Park
Morgan Corners and Orchard Park are two other settlements. They are found along the eastern border of the township, next to Pennfield Charter Township. Most of Orchard Park has become part of Battle Creek.
Geography of Bedford Township
How Big is Bedford Township?
Bedford Charter Township covers a total area of about 76.9 square kilometers (about 29.7 square miles). Most of this area is land.
Land and Water Areas
About 75.4 square kilometers (29.1 square miles) of the township is land. The rest, about 1.6 square kilometers (0.6 square miles), is water. This means about 2% of the township's total area is water.
Population of Bedford Township
How Has the Population Changed?
The number of people living in Bedford Charter Township has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census years:
- 1960: 10,486 people
- 1970: 10,817 people
- 1980: 10,157 people
- 1990: 9,810 people
- 2000: 9,517 people
- 2010: 9,357 people
- 2020: 9,198 people
Who Lives in Bedford Township?
In 2000, there were 9,517 people living in the township. There were 3,667 households, which are groups of people living together. About 2,651 of these were families.
The average household had about 2.52 people. The average family had about 2.94 people.
Age Groups in the Township
The population in 2000 included people of all ages:
- About 24.1% were under 18 years old.
- About 7.0% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 26.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 27.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 14.5% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the township was 40 years.
Notable People from Bedford Township
Famous Individuals from Bedford
- Eudora Stone Bumstead (1860–1892) was a poet and hymnwriter who came from this area.
