Shorewood–Tower Hills–Harbert, Michigan facts for kids
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Shorewood–Tower Hills–Harbert,
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Lake Michigan from the community of Harbert
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Location within Berrien County
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 Shorewood–Tower Hills–Harbert, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Shorewood–Tower Hills–Harbert, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien |
| Township | Chikaming |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.56 sq mi (11.81 km2) |
| • Land | 4.53 sq mi (11.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,249 |
| • Density | 275.96/sq mi (106.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49115, 49116, 49125, 49128
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| Area code(s) | 269 |
| FIPS code | 26-73730 |
Shorewood–Tower Hills–Harbert is a special area in Michigan. It is made up of several small communities. These communities are located in Chikaming Township in Berrien County. In 2020, about 1,249 people lived here.
This area is mostly within Chikaming Township. Some parts of these communities also reach into Lake Township. All of them are very close to Lake Michigan. They are either on the sandy dunes or just east of them. Most of the area is west of Interstate 94. However, a small part goes east of the highway, up to the community of Sawyer. This township is a popular place for people to visit and relax.
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Exploring the Communities of Shorewood–Tower Hills–Harbert
This area includes several unique communities. Each one has its own special features. Let's take a closer look at them.
Bethany Beach: A Lakeside Retreat
- Bethany Beach is a Christian community. It was started by Swedish families. Many people here have summer cottages. It is known for being a family-friendly place. You can enjoy the lakefront here. The community is named after a place in the Bible called Bethany.
Birchwood: A Quiet Spot
- Birchwood is another community in the area. It is a smaller, quieter place.
Harbert: Home of a Famous Poet
- Harbert is a community with its own ZIP code. A famous poet named Carl Sandburg once lived here.
Hazelhurst: A Nature Lover's Camp
- Hazelhurst is a private community. It was started by the Prairie Club in 1908. This club helps people enjoy nature and protect it. The camp has 94 cottages. It covers about 60 acres (24 hectares). It also has over 600 feet (180 meters) of shoreline along Lake Michigan.
Sawyer: A Village Named After a Resident
- Sawyer is a village with its own ZIP code. It is about 654 feet (199 meters) above sea level. The village is named after Silas Sawyer, who was one of the first people to live there.
Shorewood Hills: A Beautiful Beach Community
- Shorewood Hills started in the early 1920s. It was first called Bethany Hills Country Club. It was a summer community for Swedish families, like Bethany Beach. Now, some people live here all year. But it is still mostly a place for second homes. It is a beach community along Lake Michigan. The area has beautiful forests. You can find different types of trees here. In spring, you might see many trillium flowers. Deer Creek also flows through a valley here and into the lake.
Tower Hill Shorelands: A Small Duneland Spot
- Tower Hill Shorelands is a small community. It is located between Shorewood Hills and Warren Dunes State Park. It is a lakefront area with sand dunes.
Geography and Location
This special area covers about 11.8 square kilometers (4.56 square miles). Most of this area, about 11.7 square kilometers (4.53 square miles), is land. A small part, about 0.1 square kilometers (0.03 square miles), is water. This water is mainly from Lake Michigan.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,619 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,344 | −17.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,249 | −7.1% | |
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The population of Shorewood–Tower Hills–Harbert has changed over the years.
- In 2000, there were 1,619 people living here.
- By 2010, the population was 1,344.
- In 2020, the population was 1,249 people.
In 2000, there were 725 households. About 23.3% of these households had children under 18. The average household had 2.23 people. The average family had 2.73 people.
The age of the people living here varies.
- About 21.1% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 24.3% of the population was 65 years or older.
The average age in 2000 was 46 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert para niños
