Hanover Township, Jackson County, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hanover Township, Michigan
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Location within Jackson County (red) and the administered village of Hanover (pink)
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 Hanover Township, Jackson County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Hanover Township, Jackson County, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Jackson |
| Established | 1836 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.78 sq mi (92.7 km2) |
| • Land | 34.84 sq mi (90.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.94 sq mi (2.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,089 ft (332 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,662 |
| • Density | 102.348/sq mi (39.517/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 517 |
| FIPS code | 26-36400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626431 |
Hanover Township is a special kind of local government area called a civil township. It is located in Jackson County in the state of Michigan, United States. In 2020, about 3,662 people lived here.
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Exploring Hanover Township's Communities
Hanover Township is home to a few different communities. Each one has its own unique feel!
Hanover Village: A Central Spot
- Hanover is a small village right inside the township. It's like the main town within the larger township area.
Farwell Lake: Water and Nature
- Farwell Lake is both a beautiful lake and a community around it. It's found in the southeast part of the township. A river called the Kalamazoo River actually starts near Farwell Lake!
Horton: A Quiet Community
- Horton is another community in the northeast part of the township. It's a quiet place where people live, but it's not an official village or city.
Geography: Where Hanover Township Is Located
Hanover Township covers a total area of about 35.78 square miles (92.67 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 34.84 square miles (90.23 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.94 square miles (2.43 square kilometers), is water.
The township is located in the southwest part of Jackson County. To its south, it shares a border with Hillsdale County.
People of Hanover Township: A Quick Look
Let's learn a little about the people who live in Hanover Township!
Population and Homes
In 2020, there were 3,662 people living in Hanover Township. Back in 2000, there were 3,792 people and 1,374 households. A household means all the people living in one home.
Most households were families, with many being married couples. Some households had children under 18 living with them. The average number of people in a household was about 2.75.
Age Groups in the Township
The people in Hanover Township are of all different ages. In 2000, about 27.3% of the population was under 18 years old. About 10.1% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in the township was 38 years old.
