Holt, Michigan facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Holt, Michigan
Census-designated place (CDP) & unincorporated community
Holt welcome sign along Cedar Street
Location within Ingham County
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Country	United States
State	Michigan
County	Ingham
Township	Delhi
Established	1860
Area
• Total	15.86 sq mi (41.07 km2)
• Land	15.66 sq mi (40.56 km2)
• Water	0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2)
Elevation	892 ft (272 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	25,625
• Density	1,636.33/sq mi (631.80/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)	48842 48911 (Lansing)
Area code(s)	517
FIPS code	26-38780
GNIS feature ID	2393053

Holt is a community in Michigan, USA. It's not a city, but a special kind of area called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a place the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own city government. Holt is located in Ingham County, within a larger area called Delhi Charter Township.

In 2020, about 25,625 people lived in Holt. This was a big jump from 2000, when the population was around 11,315.

Geography of Holt

Holt covers an area of about 15.87 square miles (41.07 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.

Location and Nearby Cities

Holt is located south of Lansing. It's situated between two major roads: US-127 and M-99, just south of I-96.

Other nearby towns include Mason, which is about 6 miles (10 km) to the southeast. The village of Dimondale is about 6 miles (10 km) to the west.

Holt's Glacial Esker

Holt is home to a very old natural feature called a glacial esker. An esker is a long, winding ridge of sand and gravel. It was formed by rivers that flowed under a melting glacier many thousands of years ago.

Holt's esker is the longest in Michigan, stretching for about 20 miles (32 km). You can trace it from south Lansing, through Holt, and even past Mason.

History of Holt

The first people to settle permanently in Delhi Township arrived in 1837. Their names were John Norris and Fred Luther. By 1850, there were 402 settlers living in the township.

How Holt Got Its Name

By 1857, the area known as Delhi Center (which is now Holt) had a post office, a hotel, and other businesses. In 1860, the post office at Delhi Center was renamed "Holt." This was done to avoid confusion with another place called Delhi Mills in Washtenaw County.

The name "Holt" was chosen in honor of Joseph Holt. He was the U.S. Postmaster General at that time.

North Holt: Five Corners

The northern part of Holt was once a separate area. It was known by two names: "Five Corners" or "North Holt." Over time, it became part of the larger Holt community.

Population Information

In 2000, Holt had a population of 11,315 people. There were 4,502 households, and 3,101 families living in the area. The population density was about 2,623 people per square mile.

Age and Gender in Holt

The population of Holt is made up of people of all ages. In 2000, about 28.6% of the people were under 18 years old. About 8.5% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Holt was 34 years.

For every 100 females, there were about 91 males. This means there were slightly more females than males in the community.

Education in Holt

The local school district for Holt is called Holt Public Schools. This district operates several schools, including Holt High School, where many students in the area attend.

Notable People from Holt

Many interesting people have connections to Holt. Here are a few:

• Lingg Brewer: A Michigan state legislator.
• Harry A. DeMaso: Another Michigan state legislator.
• Tim Fedewa: A professional NASCAR driver.
• Jim C. Hines: A well-known fantasy writer.
• Tina Rosenberg: An author who won a Pulitzer Prize.
• Alfie Turcotte: A player in the NHL (National Hockey League).

See also

In Spanish: Holt (Míchigan) para niños