Brooks Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Brooks Township, Michigan
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 Brooks Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Brooks Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Newaygo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.1 sq mi (88.2 km2) |
| • Land | 31.8 sq mi (82.2 km2) |
| • Water | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,705 |
| • Density | 108.65/sq mi (42.007/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 26-11060 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1625989 |
Brooks Township is a local government area called a civil township. It is located in Newaygo County in the state of Michigan, United States. In 2020, about 3,705 people lived here.
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Exploring Brooks Township
Brooks Township is a place with its own history and features. It's part of the larger state of Michigan, known for its Great Lakes and beautiful scenery.
A Look at Brooks Community
- The area known as Brooks was first settled in 1860.
- It even had its own post office for a while, from 1881 to 1890.
Where is Brooks Township?
Brooks Township covers a total area of about 34 square miles (88 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, which is about 31.8 square miles (82.2 square kilometers). The rest, about 2.3 square miles (6.0 square kilometers), is water. This means there are lakes, rivers, or streams within the township.
Who Lives in Brooks Township?
In 2020, the population of Brooks Township was 3,705 people. This number helps us understand how many people call this township home.
Population Details
- In 2000, there were 3,671 people living in the township.
- About 27% of the people were under 18 years old.
- Around 14% of the population was 65 years old or older.
- The average age of people living in Brooks Township was 39 years old.
Diversity in Brooks Township
The people living in Brooks Township come from different backgrounds. In 2000, most residents were White. There were also smaller numbers of people who identified as African American, Native American, Asian, or Pacific Islander. Some residents also identified as being from two or more races. About 3.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Brooks para niños
