Leavitt Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Leavitt Township, Michigan
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 Leavitt Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Leavitt Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oceana |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.9 sq mi (93.0 km2) |
| • Land | 35.3 sq mi (91.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
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| • Total | 911 |
| • Density | 25.38/sq mi (9.796/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 26-46560 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626596 |
Leavitt Township is a small community located in Oceana County, Michigan. It is a place where many people work in farming. In 2020, about 911 people lived here. The only village you'll find within Leavitt Township is Walkerville.
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Where is Leavitt Township?
Leavitt Township is part of Oceana County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It covers a total area of about 35.9 square miles (93 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 35.3 square miles (91.3 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.6 square miles (1.6 square kilometers), is water.
Local Communities
Bird Community History
- Bird is a small, unincorporated community within Leavitt Township. This means it's not an official town or city, but a group of homes and businesses.
- European Americans first settled here in 1866.
- Bird even had its own post office from 1872 until 1890.
Who Lives in Leavitt Township?
Population Overview
In 2000, there were 845 people living in Leavitt Township. These people lived in 309 households, with 232 of them being families. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 911 people.
Diversity in the Community
The people living in Leavitt Township come from different backgrounds. In 2000, most residents were White. A smaller number of people were African American, Native American, or from other racial groups. About 11.72% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in the Township
The population in Leavitt Township includes people of all ages.
- About 30.3% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 8.8% were young adults aged 18 to 24.
- The largest group, 28.5%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 21.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- And 11.2% were 65 years or older.
The average age in the township was 35 years old.
Leavitt Township's Past
How the Township Got Its Name
Leavitt Township was once part of a larger area called Elbridge Township. It became its own separate township and was named after Hazen Leavitt. He was the very first settler to arrive in this area in 1864. Hazen Leavitt's family had a long history in America, tracing back to Thomas Leavitt, an early English settler in New Hampshire.
Early Settlers and Farming Life
After Hazen Leavitt arrived, other settlers soon followed. In 1865, David Lampson and John Henning moved to the area, likely with their families. Over time, Leavitt Township became well-known for its farms. By the 21st century, it was especially famous for growing asparagus crops. This farming work has also brought many Hispanic workers to the area.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Leavitt para niños
