Douglass Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Douglass Township, Michigan
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 Douglass Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Douglass Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Montcalm |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.6 sq mi (92 km2) |
| • Land | 34.7 sq mi (90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.9 sq mi (2 km2) |
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
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| • Total | 2,239 |
| • Density | 64.5/sq mi (24.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| FIPS code | 26-117-22760 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626187 |
Douglass Township is a special kind of local government area. It is located in Montcalm County, which is part of the U.S. state of Michigan. In 2020, about 2,239 people lived here.
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Exploring Douglass Township
Douglass Township is a place where people live and work together. It's like a small community with its own local government.
What is a Township?
A civil township is a type of local government in some parts of the United States. It helps manage local services for the people living there. This can include things like roads and local rules.
Small Communities in the Township
- Entrican is a small, quiet place within Douglass Township. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own separate town government. Entrican is located right by the Flat River.
Geography of Douglass Township
Douglass Township is found in the middle-north part of Montcalm County. The city of Stanton is right next to its southeast side. Stanton is also the main city for the county.
Land and Water
The township covers about 35.6 square miles (92.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 34.7 square miles (89.9 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.9 square miles (2.3 square kilometers), is water.
Lakes and Rivers
You can find two lakes in the southwest part of the township: Clifford Lake and Dickerson Lake. The Flat River flows through the township. It eventually joins the larger Grand River.
People of Douglass Township
The number of people living in Douglass Township has changed over many years. In 1870, there were 215 people. By 2020, the population had grown to 2,239.
Population Growth Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 215 | — | |
| 1880 | 1,000 | 365.1% | |
| 1890 | 968 | −3.2% | |
| 1900 | 1,104 | 14.0% | |
| 1910 | 1,132 | 2.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,042 | −8.0% | |
| 1930 | 831 | −20.2% | |
| 1940 | 801 | −3.6% | |
| 1950 | 806 | 0.6% | |
| 1960 | 884 | 9.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,118 | 26.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,787 | 59.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,944 | 8.8% | |
| 2000 | 2,377 | 22.3% | |
| 2010 | 2,180 | −8.3% | |
| 2020 | 2,239 | 2.7% | |
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The population has gone up and down over the years. It saw a big jump between 1970 and 1980. This shows how communities can grow and change over time.
Who Lives Here?
In 2000, there were 2,377 people living in the township. Many families live here, with about 34.5% of households having children under 18. The average household had about 2.66 people.
The median age in the township was 37 years old. This means half the people were younger than 37, and half were older. About 26.9% of the population was under 18 years old.
