Chikaming Township, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chikaming Township, Michigan
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Lake Michigan from the beach at Harbert
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Location within Berrien County (red) and the administered communities of Shorewood–Tower Hills–Harbert (pink)
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 Chikaming Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Chikaming Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Michigan | |
| County | Berrien | |
| Established | 1856 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 22.1 sq mi (57.3 km2) | |
| • Land | 21.9 sq mi (56.8 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) | |
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,778 | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code(s) |
49115, 49116, 49125, 49128, 49129
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| Area code(s) | 269 | |
| FIPS code | 26-15480 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626076 | |
Chikaming Township is a special area in Berrien County, Michigan. It's called a civil township, which is a type of local government area. In 2020, about 2,778 people lived here.
Chikaming Township is located in the western part of Berrien County. Lake Michigan is to its northwest. Other nearby townships include Lake Township to the north, Weesaw Township to the east, Three Oaks Township to the south, and New Buffalo Township to the southwest.
A Look at Its Past
Chikaming Township was officially created in 1856. The name "Chikaming" comes from an old Algonquin language. It means "lake," which is a perfect name since the township is right next to Lake Michigan!
Towns and Villages Here
Several smaller communities are part of Chikaming Township. These include Sawyer, Harbert, and Lakeside. Part of Union Pier is also located within Chikaming Township. There's also an area called Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert that the U.S. Census Bureau uses for counting people.
Nature and Location
Chikaming Township covers about 57.3 square kilometers (about 22 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
A major highway, Interstate 94, runs through the township. It goes parallel to the beautiful Lake Michigan shoreline.
You can find Warren Woods State Park within the township. This park is a great place to explore nature. The Galien River also flows through the township, moving from the northeast to the southwest.
Who Lives Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 3,678 | — | |
| 2010 | 3,100 | −15.7% | |
| 2020 | 2,778 | −10.4% | |
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In 2020, the population of Chikaming Township was 2,778 people. Back in 2000, there were 3,678 people living here.
The people living in Chikaming Township come from different backgrounds. Most residents are White, with smaller numbers of African American, Native American, and Asian people. A small percentage of the population is also Hispanic or Latino.
The township has a mix of age groups. Many people are adults between 45 and 64 years old, and a good number are 65 or older. About 19.8% of the population is under 18 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Chikaming para niños
