Peacock Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Peacock Township, Michigan
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Location within Lake County
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 Peacock Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Peacock Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Lake |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.8 sq mi (92.7 km2) |
| • Land | 34.8 sq mi (90.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,007 ft (307 m) |
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| • Total | 398 |
| • Density | 11.117/sq mi (4.293/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49644
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| Area code(s) | 231 |
| FIPS code | 26-63120 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626887 |
Peacock Township is a small community located in Lake County, in the state of Michigan, United States. It's a type of local government area called a civil township. In 2020, about 398 people lived here.
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Where is Peacock Township?
Peacock Township is located in Michigan. It covers an area of about 35.8 square miles (92.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 34.8 square miles (90.2 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.9 square miles (2.4 square kilometers), is water.
Local Communities in Peacock Township
Peacock Township has a couple of small communities within its borders:
- Peacock is a small, unofficial community. It's located in the northwest part of the township. The main town hall building is found here.
- Wolf Lake is another unofficial community. It sits along the 44th parallel, which is an imaginary line of latitude around the Earth. This community is east of a lake that shares the same name, Wolf Lake.
A Look Back: History of Peacock Township
The area known as Peacock was once a train station. It was part of the Chicago and West Michigan Railroad, which later became the Pere Marquette Railway. This station was about 15 miles north of a town called Baldwin.
The name "Peacock" came from David J. Peacock. He was the very first postmaster, starting on April 15, 1897. A post office was a place where people could send and receive mail. The Peacock post office closed down in 1943.
Who Lives in Peacock Township?
According to a count done in 2000, there were 445 people living in Peacock Township. These people lived in 220 households, and 144 of those were families.
Most of the people living in the township were White. A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some residents identified as being from other races or a mix of races. About 3.82% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average household had about 2 people, and the average family had about 2.4 people. The population included people of all ages. About 10.8% were under 18 years old. Many residents were older, with 27.4% being 65 years or older. The average age in the township was 54 years old.
