Covert Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Covert Township, Michigan
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 Covert Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Covert Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Van Buren |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.0 sq mi (90.6 km2) |
| • Land | 35.0 sq mi (90.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,510 |
| • Density | 71.71/sq mi (27.70/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern |
| ZIP code |
49043
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| Area code(s) | 269 |
| FIPS code | 26-18560 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626138 |
Covert Township is a special kind of local government area called a civil township. It is located in Van Buren County in the state of Michigan, United States. In 2020, about 2,510 people lived there.
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About Covert Township
Where is Covert Township?
Covert Township is a land area of about 35 square miles (90.6 square kilometers). The US Census Bureau says that all of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside its borders.
A Look at Covert's Past
Early Beginnings
Covert Township was once part of a larger area called Lafayette. Later, it became part of South Haven in 1837. In 1855, it was organized as its own area called Deerfield. Finally, in 1877, its name was officially changed to Covert.
A Place of Unity
From its very beginning in the 1860s, Covert, Michigan, was a special place. It was known for bringing people of different races together. Black and white students attended the same schools starting in the 1860s. This was quite unusual for the time.
People of color were also elected to important positions in the local government from 1868 onwards. This showed that the community valued everyone. The cemetery in Covert is also a symbol of this unity. It is the final resting place for both black and white soldiers who fought in the Civil War.
Who Lives in Covert?
In the year 2000, there were 3,141 people living in Covert Township. These people lived in 1,118 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most of these households (763) were families.
The people living in Covert Township come from many different backgrounds. In 2000, about half of the residents were White, and more than a third were African American. There were also people who identified as Native American, Asian, or from two or more races. A good number of residents were also of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
The average age of people in Covert Township in 2000 was 35 years old. About 31.8% of the population was under 18 years old. This means there were many children and teenagers living in the township.
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A 1906 cadastral map of Covert Township, showing property lines and names of rural landowners
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Covert (Míchigan) para niños
