Lilley Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Lilley Township, Michigan
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 Lilley Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Lilley Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Newaygo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.6 sq mi (92.1 km2) |
| • Land | 34.5 sq mi (89.3 km2) |
| • Water | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 876 ft (267 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 835 |
| • Density | 23.46/sq mi (9.066/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 26-47440 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626615 |
Lilley Township is a special kind of local government area called a civil township. It is located in Newaygo County, which is part of the U.S. state of Michigan. In 2020, about 835 people lived here.
Two small places, called Bitely and Lilley, are also found within the township. These are known as unincorporated communities, meaning they don't have their own separate local government.
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Exploring Lilley Township's Geography
Lilley Township covers a total area of about 35.6 square miles (92.1 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 34.5 square miles (89.3 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 1.1 square miles (2.8 square kilometers), is water. This means there are lakes, rivers, or streams within the township's borders.
Understanding the People of Lilley Township
Let's learn about the people who live in Lilley Township. A census is like a big count of everyone living in an area.
How Many People Live Here?
In the year 2000, the census showed that 788 people lived in Lilley Township. These people lived in 342 different homes, called households. About 228 of these households were families.
Who Makes Up the Community?
Most people in Lilley Township were White. A smaller number of people were African American or Native American. There were also people from Asian backgrounds and those who identified with two or more races. A small percentage of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Households
About 24 out of every 100 households had children under 18 living there. More than half of the households were married couples living together. Some households had a female head without a husband. About a third of the households were not families, meaning they might be individuals living alone or roommates.
The average number of people in a household was about 2.3. For families, the average size was a bit larger, around 2.76 people.
Age Groups in the Township
The population of Lilley Township includes people of all ages.
- About 22% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 5% were young adults, aged 18 to 24.
- About 23% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 30% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 19% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the township was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were about 103.6 males.
