LaGrange Township, Michigan facts for kids
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LaGrange Township, Michigan
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Location within Cass County (red) and an administered portion of the village of Cassopolis (pink)
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 LaGrange Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
LaGrange Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Michigan | |
| County | Cass | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 34.6 sq mi (89.7 km2) | |
| • Land | 33.2 sq mi (85.9 km2) | |
| • Water | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km2) | |
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,787 | |
| • Density | 109.35/sq mi (42.219/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code(s) |
49031, 49057
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| Area code(s) | 269 | |
| FIPS code | 26-44140 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626569 | |
LaGrange Township is a special type of local government area called a civil township. It is located in Cass County, in the state of Michigan. In 2020, about 3,787 people lived here.
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Where is LaGrange Township?
LaGrange Township is in the northwest part of Cass County. The city of Dowagiac is to its northwest. The village of Cassopolis is also part of the township. Cassopolis is important because it is the "county seat." This means it is where the main government offices for Cass County are located.
The community of LaGrange is right in the middle of the township. It sits at the west end of LaGrange Lake.
Land and Water Area
LaGrange Township covers a total area of about 89.7 square kilometers (34.6 square miles). Most of this area, about 85.9 square kilometers (33.2 square miles), is land. The rest, about 3.8 square kilometers (1.5 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in LaGrange Township?
The number of people living in LaGrange Township has grown over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 3,340 | — | |
| 2010 | 3,500 | 4.8% | |
| 2020 | 3,787 | 8.2% | |
In 2000, there were 3,340 people living here. By 2020, the population had grown to 3,787.
Many different kinds of people live in LaGrange Township. In 2000, about 26% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age of people living in the township was 37 years.
Most households in 2000 were families. About 31% of households had children under 18 living with them.
Learning in LaGrange Township
Students in LaGrange Township attend different schools. Most of the township is part of the Cassopolis Public Schools district. Other areas are part of the Dowagiac Union Schools district.
