Wakeshma Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Wakeshma Township, Michigan
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Location within Kalamazoo County
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 Wakeshma Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Wakeshma Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kalamazoo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.0 sq mi (93.3 km2) |
| • Land | 36.0 sq mi (93.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 906 ft (276 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,341 |
| • Density | 37.23/sq mi (14.373/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 26-077-82840 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1627206 |
Wakeshma Township is a small area in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, in the United States. A "civil township" is a type of local government area. In 2020, about 1,341 people lived here. This was a small increase from 1,301 people in 2010.
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Communities in Wakeshma Township
Wakeshma Township has one main community called Fulton. It is an area where people live close together, but it's not a separate city or town. Fulton is located near the center of the township.
Fulton's Zip Code and Native American Ties
The ZIP code for the Fulton area is 49052. This zip code covers parts of Wakeshma Township and nearby areas. Fulton is also important because it is home to the headquarters of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi. This is a federally recognized Native American group. They have a special area of land, called a reservation, nearby. The Band also owns a gaming casino in Battle Creek, Michigan, which is about 25 miles (40 km) away.
Geography of Wakeshma Township
Wakeshma Township covers about 93.3 square kilometers (about 36 square miles) of land. There is no large body of water within the township. Two small streams, Little Portage Creek and Bear Creek, flow through the area.
Neighboring Areas
Wakeshma Township shares its borders with several other townships. In Kalamazoo County, it is next to Brady (to the west), Pavilion (to the northwest), and Climax (to the north).
To the northeast and east, it borders Leroy and Athens in Calhoun County. To the southeast, it borders Sherwood in Branch County. Finally, to the south and southwest, it borders Leonidas and Mendon in St. Joseph County.
Who Lives in Wakeshma Township?
In 2000, there were 1,414 people living in Wakeshma Township. Most people lived in families, with many married couples. About 40% of households had children under 18 living with them.
Population Details
The population of Wakeshma Township is spread across different age groups. About 28.8% of the people were under 18 years old. About 10.3% were 65 years or older. The average age in the township was 36 years old.
Most people living in the township were White (97.60%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 0.64% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Wakeshma Township was about $52,328 per year. For families, the average income was slightly higher at $53,264. The average income per person was $20,051. A small percentage of families and individuals lived below the poverty line.
