Overisel Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Overisel Township, Michigan
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Overisel Township in 2023
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 Overisel Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Allegan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.7 sq mi (92.5 km2) |
| • Land | 35.6 sq mi (92.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,113 |
| • Density | 87.9/sq mi (33.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 26-61820 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626872 |
Overisel Township is a small area in Allegan County, in the state of Michigan, United States. In 2020, about 3,113 people lived here.
The name Overisel comes from a Dutch province called Overijssel. A famous mathematician named George David Birkhoff was born in Overisel. He is known for his work in something called the ergodic theorem.
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Exploring Overisel's Communities
Overisel Township is home to a few interesting communities, each with its own story.
Bentheim: A Historic Settlement
- Bentheim is a community with Dutch and German roots. It was settled in the mid-1800s. You can find Bentheim near the Rabbit River, on the far eastern side of the Township.
Drenthe: A Journey from Baltimore
- Drenthe is another Dutch community. The first person to settle here was Jan Hulst in 1847. His family traveled all the way from Baltimore, which took six weeks by ox-cart!
Overisel Village: A Close-Knit Place
- Overisel itself is a very close-knit community located in the far western part of Overisel Township. It was settled in 1848 by just 12 Dutch families. Today, the village has two churches, a feed mill, and many family-owned farms.
Geography of Overisel Township
Overisel Township covers a total area of about 92.5 square kilometers (about 35.7 square miles). Most of this area, about 92.3 square kilometers (35.6 square miles), is land. Only a small part, about 0.2 square kilometers (0.077 square miles), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 1,688 | — | |
| 1970 | 1,881 | 11.4% | |
| 1980 | 2,248 | 19.5% | |
| 1990 | 2,324 | 3.4% | |
| 2000 | 2,613 | 12.4% | |
| 2010 | 2,911 | 11.4% | |
| 2020 | 3,113 | 6.9% | |
| Source: Census Bureau. Census 1960- 2000, 2010. | |||
In 2020, the population of Overisel Township was 3,113 people. This means there were about 33.94 people living in each square kilometer.
In 2000, there were 2,594 people living in the township. About 42.7% of the households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.98 people.
The population was spread out by age:
- About 30.9% were under 18 years old.
- About 30.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- The median age in the township was 34 years.
