Haslett, Michigan facts for kids
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Haslett, Michigan
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Haslett High School
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 Haslett, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Haslett, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Ingham |
| Townships | Meridian and Williamstown |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.29 sq mi (42.18 km2) |
| • Land | 15.39 sq mi (39.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.90 sq mi (2.32 km2) |
| Elevation | 850 ft (260 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 19,670 |
| • Density | 1,277.94/sq mi (493.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 517 |
| FIPS code | 26-37100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393043 |
Haslett is a community in Ingham County, in the state of Michigan, USA. It's called a census-designated place (CDP) because it's a special area used for counting people in the census. Most of Haslett is in Meridian Charter Township. A smaller part is in Williamstown Township.
In 2020, about 19,670 people lived in Haslett. The community has its own school district. It also has its own post office with the ZIP code 48840.
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The History of Haslett, Michigan
Haslett gets its name from James and Sarah Haslett. They started a special camp called Nemoka Spiritualist Camp. This camp was on the shore of Pine Lake, which is now known as Lake Lansing.
In the late 1800s, many people who believed in spiritualism came to Haslett Park. They gathered for meetings, readings, and lectures during the summer. Mr. Haslett hoped his camp would become a major center for the spiritualist movement.
However, Mr. Haslett passed away in 1891. The spiritualist movement also started to become less popular. Because of this, his wife sold the land in 1898 to the Haslett Park Association.
From Spiritual Camp to Amusement Park Fun
The new owners changed the land into a fun summer spot. They added a wooden roller coaster and other carnival rides. This became known as the Lake Lansing Amusement Park.
A railroad was already there, and then a trolley line was added. This allowed people to travel easily from Lansing, the state capital, to the new amusement park.
Today, Haslett continues this tradition of fun and recreation. It is home to Lake Lansing Parks North and South. It also has part of the Inter-Urban Pathway and many other small parks.
Haslett's Connection to Texas
Did you know there's a town in Texas named after Haslett, Michigan? It's called Haslet, Texas, but it's spelled with only one 't'. A railroad worker from Michigan moved to Texas in the late 1800s and named the new town.
Where is Haslett Located?
Haslett covers about 16.27 square miles (42.18 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, and about 0.90 square miles (2.32 square kilometers) is water.
Haslett is in the northern part of Ingham County. To the west, it borders the city of East Lansing. To the south, it borders the community of Okemos. North of Haslett are Clinton County and Shiawassee County.
A main road, Business Loop I-69 (East Saginaw Street), goes through the northwest part of Haslett. This road connects to Interstate 69 and leads into Lansing.
Lake Lansing: A Community Gem
Haslett is best known for being the home of Lake Lansing. This lake is quite large, covering about 461 acres (1.86 square kilometers). It has two public parks where people can go to the beach, fish, or launch boats.
The Michigan State University Sailing Club and the Lansing Sailing Club are both located on Lake Lansing. From 1934 to 1974, an amusement park operated near the lake. It had a wooden roller coaster where Lake Lansing Park South is now.
In 2007, Business Week magazine said Haslett was one of the "Best Places to Raise Your Kids." It was ranked 42nd on their list.
Who Lives in Haslett?
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| 2020 | 19,670 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 11,283 people living in Haslett. They lived in 5,132 households. About 28.4% of these households had children under 18 living there.
The average age of people in Haslett in 2000 was 38 years old. About 23.3% of the population was under 18.
The average income for a household in Haslett was $50,679. For families, the average income was $69,806.
Schools in Haslett
Most students in Haslett attend Haslett Public Schools. However, some parts of Haslett are in other school districts. These include Okemos Public Schools, East Lansing Public Schools, and Williamston Community Schools.
Students in these areas might attend high schools like Okemos High School or East Lansing High School.
See also
In Spanish: Haslett para niños
