Oakfield Township is a civil township of Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 6,107 at the 2020 census.

It is part of the Grand Rapids metropolitan area and is located about northeast of the city of Grand Rapids.

History

The area was first settled as early as 1838 by William Davis and soon named Oakfield Township when it was established in 1849.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (7.14%) is water.

Major highways

  • is runs west–east through the center of the township.

Demographics

At the 2000 census,

Notable people

  • Bryan Posthumus, Michigan state representative

References

  • Oakfield Township official website