Charleston Township, Kalamazoo County, Michigan facts for kids
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Charleston Township, Michigan
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Location within Kalamazoo County and an administered portion of the village of Augusta
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 Charleston Township, Kalamazoo County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Charleston Township, Kalamazoo County, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kalamazoo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.6 sq mi (92.1 km2) |
| • Land | 34.8 sq mi (90.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,904 |
| • Density | 53.54/sq mi (20.673/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 26-077-14720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626059 |
Charleston Township is a small area of land in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, in the United States. It's called a "civil township" because it's a type of local government area.
In 2020, about 1,904 people lived here. This was a little less than the 1,975 people counted in 2010.
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Geography of Charleston Township
Charleston Township is located on the eastern side of Kalamazoo County. To its east, you'll find the city of Battle Creek. To the west is the smaller city of Galesburg.
The village of Climax is right along the southern edge of the township. Part of the village of Augusta is also in the northern area.
How Big is Charleston Township?
The total area of the township is about 35.6 square miles (92.1 km2). Most of this, 34.8 square miles (90.1 km2), is land. The rest, about 0.77 square miles (2.0 km2), is water.
The Kalamazoo River flows through the northwestern part of the township. It runs between Augusta and Galesburg.
Roads and Travel
Interstate 94, a major highway, goes right through the middle of Charleston Township. This highway connects Battle Creek in the east with Kalamazoo in the west. There is one exit from Interstate 94 that serves the township.
History of Charleston Township
The first people to settle in a part of Charleston Township arrived in 1833. They were Robert Burdick and three of his married sons. They had moved from Otsego County, New York. This area became known as "Burdick Settlement."
People of Charleston Township
In 2000, there were 1,813 people living in Charleston Township. There were 679 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Most of these households, 533, were families.
Population Details
The population was spread out across different age groups:
- About 25% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 5.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 28.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 12.8% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the township was 40 years.
See also
- In Spanish: Municipio de Charleston (Míchigan) para niños
