Lee Township, Allegan County, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lee Township, Michigan
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 Lee Township, Allegan County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Allegan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.1 sq mi (93.5 km2) |
| • Land | 35.2 sq mi (91.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,805 |
| • Density | 105.40/sq mi (40.695/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 26-46600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626598 |
Lee Township is a special kind of local government area called a civil township. It's located in Allegan County, which is part of the U.S. state of Michigan. In 2020, about 3,805 people lived here.
Lee Township is mostly a countryside area. Many people live near its beautiful lakes. A small part of the Allegan State Game Area is also found within the township. This is a place where wildlife lives and people can enjoy nature.
A train line owned by CSX Transportation runs through the township. It goes from north to south. Amtrak passenger trains also use this line, but they don't stop in Lee Township. There are no big highways that go through the area.
Places in Lee Township
Even though there are no official villages, Lee Township has several small communities. These are often called unincorporated communities. Here are some of them:
- Bakersville is on the northeast side of Lower Scott Lake. It sits about 659 feet (201 meters) above sea level.
- Lacota is a community shared with two other townships. These are Geneva Township in Van Buren County and Casco Township.
- Lee is located on 56th Street. You can find it between 105 Avenue and 104 Avenue. Its elevation is around 650 feet (198 meters).
- Pullman is another community in the area.
- Sherman Park is on the northwest side of Lower Scott Lake. It's a bit higher up, at about 666 feet (203 meters) above sea level.
Land and Water Areas
The United States Census Bureau helps us understand the size of places. Lee Township covers a total area of about 93.5 square kilometers (36.1 square miles).
Most of this area is land, about 91.1 square kilometers (35.2 square miles). The rest is water, which makes up about 2.4 square kilometers (0.9 square miles). This means about 2.56% of the township is covered by water.
Population Over Time
The number of people living in Lee Township has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shifted:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 1,327 | — | |
| 1970 | 1,934 | 45.7% | |
| 1980 | 2,249 | 16.3% | |
| 1990 | 2,672 | 18.8% | |
| 2000 | 4,114 | 54.0% | |
| 2010 | 4,015 | −2.4% | |
| 2020 | 3,805 | −5.2% | |
| Source: Census Bureau. Census 1960- 2000, 2010. | |||
In the year 2000, there were 4,114 people living in Lee Township. These people lived in 1,313 households. A household is like a home where people live together.
About 43% of these households had children under 18 years old living with them. The average household had about 3 people. The average family had almost 3.5 people.
The people in Lee Township come from different backgrounds. In 2000, most residents were White. There were also groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. A significant number of people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The median age in the township in 2000 was 28 years old. This means half the people were younger than 28, and half were older. About 34.7% of the population was under 18 years old.
