Algoma Township is a civil township of Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 7,596.HistoryAlgoma 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.GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.3sqmi, of which, 34.9sqmi of it is land and 0.4sqmi of it (1.13%) is water.Most of the township is served by 49341 (Rockford), western portions are served by 49345 (Sparta), northeastern portions are served by 49319 (Cedar Springs).Most children under 18 attend Rockford Public Schools, western portions are served by Sparta Area Schools, northern portions are served by Cedar Springs Public Schools.DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, there were 7,596 people, 2,588 households, and 2,158 families residing in the township. The population density was 217.9 per square mile (84.1/km²). There were 2,692 housing units at an average density of 77.2 per square mile (29.8/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 97.54% White, 0.22% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.45% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.72% from other races, and 0.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.67% of the population.
