Ganges Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Ganges Township, Michigan
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 Ganges Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Allegan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.7 sq mi (84.7 km2) |
| • Land | 32.0 sq mi (83.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,574 |
| • Density | 79/sq mi (30.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 26-31360 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626332 |
Ganges Township is a special kind of local area, like a small town or district, located in Allegan County in the state of Michigan, United States. In 2020, about 2,574 people lived here.
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Exploring Ganges Township's Communities
Ganges Township does not have any official towns or villages within its borders. Instead, it has several "unincorporated communities." These are places where people live close together, but they don't have their own local government separate from the township.
Here are some of these communities:
- Belknap: This small area is found in the southern part of the township. You can find it around 66th Street and 116th Avenue.
- Ganges: Located in the northwest part of the township. It's near where 122nd Avenue meets Blue Star Highway. This spot is also close to a major highway, Interstate 196/US 31.
- Glenn: You'll find Glenn in the southwest part of the township. It's at the meeting point of 114th Avenue and A-2 (which is also Blue Star Highway). Glenn even has its own post office! This community is sometimes called "Pancake Town." This fun nickname comes from a story in 1937 when travelers got stuck in a snowstorm. They could only eat pancakes at a local restaurant!
- Grange Corners: This community is located in the northern part of the township. It's found at 66th Street and 122nd Avenue.
- Pier Cove: This area is right in the northwestern corner of the township. It's located near Lake Shore Drive and 123rd Avenue.
- Plummerville: Another community in the northwestern part of the township. It's also located near Lake Shore Drive, specifically at 121st Avenue.
- Shorecrest: This community is in the southwestern corner of the township. You can find it off Adams Road, which is also Blue Star Highway.
A Glimpse into Ganges Township's Past
Ganges Township was officially created in the year 1847. For a short time, between 1894 and 1901, there was a post office here named Esther.
Understanding Ganges Township's Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Ganges Township covers a total area of about 84.7 square kilometers (about 32.7 square miles). Most of this area, about 83.0 square kilometers (32.0 square miles), is land. The rest, about 1.7 square kilometers (0.7 square miles), is water. This means that about 1.95% of the township's total area is covered by water.
Population and People in Ganges Township
The number of people living in Ganges Township has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 1,672 | — | |
| 1970 | 2,061 | 23.3% | |
| 1980 | 2,009 | −2.5% | |
| 1990 | 2,124 | 5.7% | |
| 2000 | 2,524 | 18.8% | |
| 2010 | 2,530 | 0.2% | |
| 2020 | 2,574 | 1.7% | |
| Source: Census Bureau. Census 1960- 2000, 2010. | |||
In 2000, there were 2,524 people living in the township. These people lived in 982 households, and 676 of these were families.
About 28.1% of the households had children under 18 years old living with them. Around 57.7% of households were married couples. About 23.0% of all households were made up of people living alone.
The average age of people in Ganges Township in 2000 was 40 years old. About 24.9% of the population was under 18 years old. Also, about 14.7% of the people were 65 years old or older.
