Fillmore Township, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fillmore Township, Michigan
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Fillmore Township in 2023
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 Fillmore Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Allegan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 28.4 sq mi (73.5 km2) |
| • Land | 28.3 sq mi (73.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
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| • Total | 2,778 |
| • Density | 98/sq mi (37.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 26-28120 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626283 |
Fillmore Township is a cool place in Allegan County, Michigan. It's like a small town area. In 2020, about 2,778 people lived here. Fillmore Township was created way back in 1849. It used to be part of another area called Manlius Township. The city of Holland is right next to Fillmore Township, on its northwest side.
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Exploring Fillmore's Communities
Fillmore Township is home to a couple of interesting small communities. These places have their own unique history and local spots.
Graafschap: A Piece of Dutch History
Graafschap is a small community that stretches into both Fillmore Township and Laketown Township. Early settlers from the Netherlands gave it its name. Graafschap is a Dutch word that means "county."
This community has some special places. The Graafschap Christian Reformed Church was built in 1862. The Graafschap Fire Department is also here. They even host a fun pancake breakfast every Fourth of July!
East Saugatuck: Local Charm
East Saugatuck is another small community in the township. It has its own East Saugatuck Christian Reformed Church. There's also the East Saugatuck Community Park, a great spot for outdoor activities.
Understanding Fillmore's Geography
Fillmore Township covers a total area of about 73.5 square kilometers (about 28.4 square miles). Most of this area, 73.4 square kilometers (28.3 square miles), is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.1 square kilometers (0.04 square miles), is water. This means it's mostly land-based, with very little water within its borders.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Fillmore Township has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different census years:
- 1960: 1,877 people
- 1970: 2,126 people
- 1980: 2,307 people
- 1990: 2,710 people
- 2000: 2,756 people
- 2010: 2,681 people
- 2020: 2,778 people
As of the year 2000, there were 2,756 people living in the township. There were 937 households, which are groups of people living together. About 725 of these were families.
Many households (40.7%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (69.7%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.91 people. The average family had about 3.36 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 30.9% were under 18 years old. About 8.1% were 65 years or older. The average age in the township was 34 years old.
