Irving Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Irving Township, Michigan
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The Thornapple River just downstream from Irving Dam in the township
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 Irving Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Barry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.1 sq mi (93.5 km2) |
| • Land | 35.8 sq mi (92.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km2) |
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,734 |
| • Density | 103.43/sq mi (39.936/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 26-41120 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626530 |
Irving Township is a community located in Barry County, Michigan. It is a type of local government area called a civil township. In 2020, about 3,734 people lived there.
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History of Irving Township
Irving Township was created a long time ago, in the year 1839.
Geography and Rivers
Irving Township covers about 93.5 square kilometers (about 36 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
The Thornapple River flows through the southwest part of the township. This river is a branch of the larger Grand River. There is also a dam on the Thornapple River in a small area called Irving. This dam helps control the river's flow.
People and Population
Population Numbers
In 2000, there were 2,682 people living in Irving Township. By 2020, the population had grown to 3,734 people.
Households and Families
In 2000, there were 901 households in the township. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 746 were families. Many households, about 42.8%, had children under 18 living with them. Most families, 72%, were married couples living together.
Age Groups
The people in Irving Township are spread across different age groups. In 2000:
- About 31.4% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 6.9% was between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 33.7% was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 21.3% was between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 6.7% was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the township was 34 years.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Irving Township was about $50,532 per year. For families, the average income was slightly higher, around $52,358 per year.
