Delton, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Delton, Michigan
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 Delton, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Barry |
| Township | Barry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.55 sq mi (6.61 km2) |
| • Land | 2.21 sq mi (5.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.34 sq mi (0.87 km2) |
| Elevation | 947 ft (289 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 854 |
| • Density | 385.55/sq mi (148.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
49046
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| Area code(s) | Area code 269 |
| FIPS code | 26-21560 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0624538 |
Delton is a small community located in Michigan, a state in the United States. It's known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the government for counting people. However, it is not an officially incorporated town. Delton is part of Barry Township in Barry County. In 2020, about 854 people lived there.
Where is Delton Located?
Delton is found in the southwestern part of Barry County. To its north is Hope Township. A small part of Delton also stretches into Prairieville Township to the west. Nearby areas include Cloverdale and Cedar Creek.
Travel and Highways
A main road, state highway M-43, goes right through the center of Delton. If you travel northeast on M-43, you'll reach Hastings in about 14 miles (23 km). If you head southwest, you'll get to downtown Kalamazoo in about 19 miles (31 km).
Land and Water
The United States Census Bureau says that the Delton CDP covers a total area of about 2.55 square miles (6.61 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.21 square miles (5.74 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.34 square miles (0.87 square kilometers), is water. The eastern part of Crooked Lake is located within the western side of Delton.
Who Lives in Delton?
This section tells us about the number of people living in Delton.
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| 2020 | 854 | — | |
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According to the 2020 census, the population of Delton was 854 people. This number helps us understand how many residents call Delton home.
See also
In Spanish: Delton (Míchigan) para niños
