Byron Township, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Byron Township, Michigan
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| Motto(s):
"A Community on the Move"
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Location within Kent County and the administered CDPs of Byron Center (1) and portion of Cutlerville (2) (pink)
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 Byron Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Byron Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kent |
| Established | 1836 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.17 sq mi (93.68 km2) |
| • Land | 36.10 sq mi (93.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2) |
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 26,927 |
| • Density | 744.46/sq mi (287.436/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 616 |
| FIPS code | 26-081-12240 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626016 |
Byron Township is a busy area in Kent County, Michigan. It's a type of local government area called a civil township. In 2020, about 26,927 people lived here. This was a big jump from 20,317 people in 2010!
Byron Township is part of the larger Grand Rapids metropolitan area. It's located just southwest of the city of Grand Rapids.
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About Byron Township
Byron Township is a growing community. It offers a mix of residential areas and local businesses. The township works to provide services for its residents.
Township Communities
Byron Township is home to several smaller communities. Each has its own unique history and feel.
- Byron Center is the main community. It's in the center of the township. Many people in the township use the Byron Center 49315 ZIP Code.
- Carlisle (also known as West Carlisle) is mostly a historical community. It was once a station on the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad. A post office called "West Carlisle" was open here from 1884 to 1910.
- Corinth is a community in the southeast part of the township. It sits right on the border with Gaines Township.
- Cutlerville is a community in the northeast. Part of it also extends into Gaines Township.
- North Byron is a community near the northern edge of the township. It started as a settlement called "Scudderville." It was named after Henry W. Scudder, a local landowner.
- North Dorr is a small community. It's on the border between Byron Township and Dorr Township to the south.
- Ross is another historical community in the southeast. It began as a train depot called "Ross Station" in 1871.
History of the Township
Byron Township was officially created in 1836. This means it has a long history in Michigan. Over the years, it has grown from a small settlement into the thriving area it is today.
Where is Byron Township?
Byron Township covers an area of about 36.17 square miles (93.68 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.07 square miles (0.18 square kilometers), is water.
Getting Around
Two important highways help people travel through Byron Township:
US 131 runs north and south. It is located near the eastern side of the township.
M-6 runs west and east. It is near the northern edge of the township. These two highways connect at an interchange.
People in Byron Township
In 2020, Byron Township had a population of 26,933 people. The community is diverse. About 81.1% of residents were White. About 4.2% were Black or African American. Around 2.7% were Asian. Also, 6.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Local Businesses
Byron Township is home to some important businesses. For example, SpartanNash has its main office here. SpartanNash is a large company that distributes groceries and runs retail stores.
Schools in Byron Township
Students in Byron Township attend different public schools. This depends on where they live.
- Most of the township is served by Byron Center Public Schools.
- A small part in the northeast, near Cutlerville, goes to Kentwood Public Schools.
- A very small section in the north is served by Grandville Public Schools.
- Another small part on the southern edge goes to Wayland Union Schools.
