Algoma Township is a civil township of Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 12,055 at the 2020 census, which is a large increase from 9,932 at the 2010 census.
The township is part of the Grand Rapids metropolitan area and is located about north of the city of Grand Rapids.
History
Algoma was originally settled in 1843. The township was established in 1849.
In 1856, C. C. Comstock of Grand Rapids founded a mill in the township around which developed the community of Gougeburg.
A village by the name of Burchville was established in 1868. It had a post office until 1879. In 1869, the village of Edgerton was established. It had its own post office until 1937.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (2.29%) is water.
White Pine Trail State Park passes through the eastern portion of the township. The Rogue River runs through the southern portion of the township.
Major highways
- runs south–north through the eastern portion of the township.
- enters briefly at the eastern edge of the township and has its western terminus at U.S. Route 131.
Education
Algoma Township is served by three public school districts. The northwestern portion of the township is served by Sparta Area Schools. The southeastern portion of the township is served by Rockford Public Schools, while a smaller northeastern portion is served by Cedar Springs Public Schools.
Demographics
As of the census