Milton Township, Cass County, Michigan facts for kids
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Milton Township, Michigan
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Location within Cass County
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 Milton Township, Cass County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Milton Township, Cass County, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Michigan | |
| County | Cass | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 21.3 sq mi (55.2 km2) | |
| • Land | 21.1 sq mi (54.7 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km2) | |
| Elevation | 843 ft (257 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,128 | |
| • Density | 146.77/sq mi (56.67/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code(s) |
49120
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| Area code(s) | 269 | |
| FIPS code | 26-54460 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626748 | |
Milton Township is a type of local government area called a civil township. It is located in Cass County in the U.S. state of Michigan. In 2020, about 3,128 people lived in Milton Township.
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Exploring Milton Township's Past
Milton Township does not have any big cities or towns within its borders. However, it was once home to a couple of interesting places!
Former Communities and Post Offices
- Dover was a post office that operated in the township for a few years, from 1836 to 1841.
- Peter Truitt settled in the area in 1831. He opened a place called the "White Oak Tavern." This tavern was a stop on the old Chicago Road, which is now US 12. It was named after a huge oak tree nearby.
- Later, another post office called Truitt's opened in 1897. It was located near a train station. This post office closed in 1901.
Milton Township's Location and Landscape
Milton Township is found in the southwest corner of Cass County. It shares its western border with Berrien County. To the south, it borders the state of Indiana.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The city of Niles, Michigan, is about 5 miles (8 km) to the northwest. South Bend, Indiana, is about 10 miles (16 km) to the south. The community of Granger, Indiana, is right next to the township's southern edge.
Land and Water Areas
Milton Township covers a total area of about 21.3 square miles (55.2 km²). Most of this area, about 21.1 square miles (54.7 km²), is land. A small part, about 0.2 square miles (0.6 km²), is water.
Population of Milton Township
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 2,646 | — | |
| 2010 | 3,878 | 46.6% | |
| 2020 | 3,128 | −19.3% | |
The population of Milton Township has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 2,646 people living there. By 2010, the population grew to 3,878. In the most recent 2020 census, the population was 3,128.
How People Live in Milton Township
In 2000, there were 940 households in the township. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most households, about 73.8%, were married couples living together.
Age Groups in the Township
The population of Milton Township includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 26.1% of the people were under 18 years old. About 10.7% of the population was 65 years old or older. The average age in the township was 40 years.
