Kochville Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Kochville Township, Michigan
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Location within Saginaw County
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 Kochville Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Kochville Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Saginaw |
| Organized | 1856 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18.80 sq mi (48.69 km2) |
| • Land | 18.57 sq mi (48.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2) |
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,911 |
| • Density | 261.22/sq mi (100.863/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48604 (Saginaw)
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-43800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626565 |
Kochville Township is a community in Saginaw County, Michigan. It is a type of local government area called a "general law township." In 2020, about 4,911 people lived here. Kochville Township is also home to Saginaw Valley State University, a well-known college.
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About Kochville Township
Kochville Township is located in the U.S. state of Michigan. A "township" is a local government area. It helps manage local services for the people living there. The township was officially started in 1856.
Local Government Leaders
The township has leaders who help run things. The main leader is called the Supervisor, currently Alan Malesky. There is also a Clerk, Kevin Machata, who handles official records.
Where is Kochville Township?
Kochville Township covers about 18.8 square miles (48.7 square kilometers) of land. It is located in the North American Eastern Time Zone. The elevation of the township is about 604 feet (184 meters) above sea level.
Communities in Kochville
There are a few smaller communities within Kochville Township.
Kochville Community History
- Kochville is a small community within the township. It is not a separate city or town. This area was settled by Frederick Charles Koch in 1849. The township was named after him when it was formed in 1856. For a short time, it had a post office called "Phillips." This was named after the first postmaster, David Phillips. Later, the post office was renamed Kochville.
Lawndale Community
- Lawndale is another community. It sits right on the border between Kochville Township and Saginaw Township.
People of Kochville Township
The township is home to a diverse group of people.
Population Details
In 2000, there were 3,241 people living in Kochville Township. The population density was about 172 people per square mile. By 2020, the population had grown to 4,911 people.
Diversity in Kochville
In 2000, most residents were White (88.43%). There were also African American (6.39%), Asian (2.07%), and Native American (0.22%) residents. Some people identified with two or more races (1.51%). About 3.42% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups
The median age in the township in 2000 was 24 years old. This is quite young, partly because of the university.
- About 15.9% of the people were under 18 years old.
- A large group, 36.3%, were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 8.5% of the population was 65 years or older.
