Blendon Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Blendon Township, Michigan
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Aerial view of the community of Borculo
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Location within Ottawa County
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 Blendon Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Blendon Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Ottawa |
| Established | 1854 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.37 sq mi (94.20 km2) |
| • Land | 36.36 sq mi (94.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,081 |
| • Density | 194.7/sq mi (75.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 616 |
| FIPS code | 26-08940 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1625946 |
Blendon Township is a community located in Ottawa County, Michigan. It's a type of local government area called a civil township. In 2020, about 7,081 people lived here.
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A Look Back: Blendon Township's History
Blendon Township was officially started in 1854. It got its name from the Blendon Lumber Company. This company owned a lot of the land in the area when the township was formed.
Communities in Blendon Township
There are no big cities or towns with their own governments inside Blendon Township. Instead, there are smaller, unincorporated communities. These include Blendon, North Blendon, Borculo, and Bauer.
- Bauer was established in 1880.
- Borculo was started in 1867 by Jackus Klamderman. He named it after his hometown, Borculo in the Netherlands. Many of the first people to settle here were from the Netherlands.
Where is Blendon Township?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Blendon Township covers about 36.5 square miles (94.5 square kilometers) of land. There is almost no water area.
Nearby Townships and Cities
Blendon Township is surrounded by several other townships:
- To the west is Olive Township.
- To the northwest is Robinson Township.
- To the north is Allendale Charter Township.
- To the east is Georgetown Township.
- To the southeast is Jamestown Charter Township.
- To the south is Zeeland Charter Township.
- To the southwest is Holland Charter Township.
No major highways go right through Blendon Township. However, Interstate 196 passes just south of it. The city of Hudsonville is close by to the southeast. Zeeland and Holland are a short distance to the southwest. Grand Rapids is about 15 miles (24 km) to the east. Grand Haven is about 20 miles (32 km) to the northwest.
People of Blendon Township
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 5,721 | — | |
| 2010 | 5,772 | 0.9% | |
| 2020 | 7,081 | 22.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 5,721 people living in Blendon Township. By 2020, the population had grown to 7,081 people.
Population Details
In 2000, about 48% of households had children under 18 living there. Most households, around 80%, were married couples living together. The average household had about 3.28 people.
The population was spread out by age:
- About 33% were under 18 years old.
- About 12% were between 18 and 24.
- About 29% were between 25 and 44.
- About 20% were between 45 and 64.
- About 6% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in the township was 31 years.
Notable People from Blendon Township
- John J. Pruis (from Borculo, MI) was an American academic. He is best known for being the president of Ball State University.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Blendon (Míchigan) para niños
