Chester Township, Eaton County, Michigan facts for kids
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Chester Township, Michigan
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 Chester Township, Eaton County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Eaton |
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| • Type | Township Board |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.1 sq mi (93.6 km2) |
| • Land | 36.1 sq mi (93.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 912 ft (278 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,769 |
| • Density | 49.00/sq mi (18.900/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern |
| FIPS code | 26-15260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626071 |
Chester Township is a special kind of local government area called a civil township. It is located in Eaton County, which is part of the U.S. state of Michigan. In 2020, about 1,769 people lived here.
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A Look Back: Chester Township's History
Chester Township was officially created in the year 1839. This means it has been a recognized community for a long time!
Exploring Communities in Chester Township
Chester Township is home to a few smaller communities. Each has its own unique spot within the township.
- Chester is a small, unofficial community. You can find it in the southern part of the township. Its coordinates are 42°36′21″N 84°54′53″W / 42.60583°N 84.91472°W.
- Gresham is another unofficial community. It's located closer to the center of the township. Gresham was started in 1883. It's near M-50 (also known as Clinton Trail). You can find it near the intersection of Gresham Highway and Mulliken Road. Its coordinates are 42°38′27″N 84°53′42″W / 42.64083°N 84.89500°W.
- Needmore is an unofficial community in the northeast corner. It sits right on the border with Roxand Township. Needmore is near the intersection of Needmore Highway and Wheaton Road. Its coordinates are 42°41′00″N 84°51′22″W / 42.68333°N 84.85611°W.
- Stalls Corner is a small community. It is located about 5 miles (8 km) northwest of the city of Charlotte.
Geography: The Land and Rivers
Chester Township covers a total area of about 36.1 square miles (93.6 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. There is very little water, less than 0.03% of the total area.
Most of the township's land is part of the Thornapple River's drainage basin. This means that rain and water from this area eventually flow into the Thornapple River. The Thornapple River itself flows through the northern part of the township. A smaller river, the Little Thornapple River, also joins the main Thornapple River within the township.
Who Lives Here: Population Facts
In 2000, there were 1,778 people living in Chester Township. These people lived in 648 households, with many of them being families. The population density was about 49 people per square mile. This means that, on average, there were 49 people living in every square mile of the township.
Many households (about 34%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (about 71.6%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.74 people. The average family had about 3.09 people.
The population included people of all ages. About 26.5% of the people were under 18 years old. About 11.9% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in the township was 39 years old.
