Fruitland Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Fruitland Township, Michigan
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 Fruitland Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Fruitland Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Muskegon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 38.2 sq mi (99 km2) |
| • Land | 36.3 sq mi (94 km2) |
| • Water | 2.0 sq mi (5 km2) |
| Elevation | 630 ft (192 m) |
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| • Total | 5,793 |
| • Density | 159.8/sq mi (61.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| FIPS code | 26-121-30980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626324 |
Fruitland Township is a community located in Muskegon County, Michigan, in the United States. It is a type of local government area called a civil township. In 2020, about 5,793 people lived here.
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Exploring Fruitland Township's Location
Fruitland Township is found in the northwest part of Muskegon County. It has some amazing natural borders. To the west, it touches the huge Lake Michigan. To the north, you'll find White Lake, which is connected to Lake Michigan, and the city of Whitehall.
The U.S. Census Bureau tells us that the township covers about 38.2 square miles (99 square kilometers) in total. Most of this area, about 36.3 square miles (94 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 2.0 square miles (5.2 square kilometers), is water.
Waterways of Fruitland Township
The middle of the township has a stream called Duck Creek. This creek forms a small lake called Duck Lake, which then flows into Lake Michigan. The northern part of the township's water flows into White Lake. The southern part drains towards Muskegon Lake, which is another inlet of Lake Michigan.
Who Lives in Fruitland Township?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 228 | — | |
| 1880 | 494 | 116.7% | |
| 1890 | 580 | 17.4% | |
| 1900 | 844 | 45.5% | |
| 1910 | 783 | −7.2% | |
| 1920 | 612 | −21.8% | |
| 1930 | 689 | 12.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,040 | 50.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,548 | 48.8% | |
| 1960 | 2,574 | 66.3% | |
| 1970 | 3,200 | 24.3% | |
| 1980 | 4,168 | 30.3% | |
| 1990 | 4,391 | 5.4% | |
| 2000 | 5,235 | 19.2% | |
| 2010 | 5,543 | 5.9% | |
| 2020 | 5,793 | 4.5% | |
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Based on the census from 2000, there were 5,235 people living in Fruitland Township. These people lived in 1,859 households, and 1,492 of these were families. The township had about 143 people per square mile (55 people per square kilometer). There were also 2,247 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Diversity in the Community
Most people in the township, about 97%, identified as White. A smaller number of residents identified as African American, Native American, or Asian. About 1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of all the households, nearly 40% had children under 18 living there. Most households, about 70%, were married couples living together. About 16% of households were made up of single individuals. The average household had about 2.8 people, and the average family had about 3.1 people.
Age Groups in Fruitland Township
The population was spread across different age groups. About 29% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 28% were between 25 and 44 years old. Another 27% were between 45 and 64 years old. About 10% of the population was 65 years old or older. The average age in the township was 38 years.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in the township was about $53,977 per year. For families, the average income was around $60,021. The average income per person in the township was about $23,216. A small number of families, about 2%, and a small number of people, about 3%, lived below the poverty line. This included some children under 18 and some seniors over 65.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Fruitland (Míchigan) para niños
