Tallmadge Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Tallmadge Charter Township, Michigan
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Charter township
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 Tallmadge Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Ottawa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33.0 sq mi (85.5 km2) |
| • Land | 32.4 sq mi (84.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,802 |
| • Density | 266.7/sq mi (102.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | |
| FIPS code | 26-77980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1627150 |
| Website | http://www.tallmadge.com/ |
Tallmadge Charter Township is a special kind of local government area called a charter township. It is located in Ottawa County, which is part of the state of Michigan in the United States. In 2020, about 8,802 people lived here.
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Exploring Tallmadge Township's Communities
Tallmadge Township is home to several smaller communities. Each has its own story and unique features.
Lamont: A Village with History
Lamont is a small village found on the north side of the Grand River. It was started way back in 1833 by two people named Harry and Zine Steele. For many years, it was known as Steele's Landing. This name came from the fact that boats would land there on the river.
In 1851, the Steeles planned out the village and called it "Middleville." This was because it was located right in the middle of two bigger cities: Grand Rapids and Grand Haven. However, the post office there kept the name Steele's Landing.
The name changed again in 1855. A man named Lamont Chubb from Grand Rapids offered to give the village a road scraper. In return, the community agreed to take his name! So, on July 2, 1856, the post office officially became Lamont. Today, Lamont has its own ZIP code, 49430, which is used for P.O. Box services.
Other Nearby Communities
- Grand Valley is another community located just east of the Grand River, along M-45.
- The main community of Tallmadge is an unincorporated area. This means it's not a separate city or village, but a central part of the township.
- The city of Coopersville is to the northwest of Tallmadge Township. Its ZIP code, 49404, covers some areas in the northwest part of the township.
- Marne is a village that sits along the northern border of Tallmadge Township. Its ZIP code, 49435, also serves parts of central Tallmadge Township.
- To the east, you'll find the city of Walker. The Walker/Grand Rapids ZIP code, 49544, is used for the eastern parts of Tallmadge Township.
Tallmadge Township's Geography
Tallmadge Township covers a total area of about 33.0 square miles (85.5 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 32.4 square miles (84.0 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.6 square miles (1.5 square kilometers), is water, making up about 1.76% of the total area.
Who Lives in Tallmadge Township?
Let's look at the people who call Tallmadge Township home. In the year 2000, there were 6,881 people living in the township. These people lived in 2,283 households, and 1,869 of these were families.
Population Details
The population density was about 212 people per square mile. This means that, on average, there were 212 people living in every square mile of land.
Most of the people living in the township were White (97.83%). There were also smaller percentages of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 0.92% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of all the households, 40.4% had children under 18 living with them. A large number, 74.0%, were married couples living together. About 5.3% of households had a female head with no husband present.
The average household had about 2.97 people. For families, the average size was slightly larger, with 3.32 people.
Age Groups
The population in Tallmadge Township was spread across different age groups:
- About 29.6% of the people were under 18 years old.
- 8.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 28.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 24.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 9.2% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of someone living in the township was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were about 103.8 males.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in the township was $59,205 per year. For families, the average income was $65,086. Men generally earned more, with an average income of $45,847, compared to $29,434 for women.
The per capita income for the township was $23,957. This is the average income per person. A small percentage of families (3.4%) and individuals (5.0%) lived below the poverty line. This included 6.2% of those under 18 and 4.8% of those aged 65 or older.
