Robinson Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Robinson Township, Michigan
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Location within Ottawa County
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 Robinson Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Robinson Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Ottawa |
| Established | 1856 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 39.53 sq mi (102.38 km2) |
| • Land | 38.47 sq mi (99.64 km2) |
| • Water | 1.06 sq mi (2.75 km2) |
| Elevation | 620 ft (189 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,382 |
| • Density | 165.9/sq mi (64.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 616 |
| FIPS code | 26-69000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626988 |
Robinson Township is a community located in Ottawa County, Michigan, in the United States. It's a type of local government area called a civil township. In 2020, about 6,382 people lived here. The township was officially started in 1856.
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Communities in Robinson Township
Robinson Township does not have any big cities or towns within its borders that are officially "incorporated." However, there are a few smaller communities and areas that are part of the township.
- Robinson is a small, unincorporated community right in the middle of the township. An unincorporated community is a place where people live together but it doesn't have its own separate local government like a city or town.
- The city of Grand Haven is located to the west of Robinson Township. Many people in the township use the Grand Haven ZIP code, which is 49417.
- West Olive is another community to the south. Some areas in the southern part of Robinson Township use the West Olive ZIP code, 49460.
Geography and Land
Robinson Township covers a total area of about 39.5 square miles (102.38 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 38.6 square miles (99.64 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.8 square miles (2.75 square kilometers), is water. This means a small part of the township's area is made up of lakes, rivers, or other water bodies.
People of Robinson Township
In 2000, there were 5,588 people living in Robinson Township. These people lived in 1,805 households, and 1,505 of these were families.
Who Lives Here?
Many different people live in Robinson Township. About 93.63% of the people were White, and smaller groups included African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 6.14% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Ages
Many households in the township had children under 18 living with them, about 44.9%. Most families, 75.0%, were married couples living together. The average household had about 3 people, and the average family had about 3.29 people.
The population in 2000 was spread out across different age groups:
- About 31.0% were under 18 years old.
- About 7.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 36.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 20.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 5.4% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the township was 33 years.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Robinson Township was about $57,110 per year. For families, the average income was slightly higher, around $59,067. A very small number of families, about 1.5%, and 4.2% of the total population, lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Robinson (Míchigan) para niños
