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Niles Township, MI

Niles Charter Township is a charter township of Berrien County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 14,417 at the 2020 census. 

On June 5, 2006, the township board voted unanimously to approve a resolution for Niles Township to become Niles Charter Township. 

The city of Niles lies mostly within the boundaries of the township but is administratively autonomous. There are no other incorporated municipalities in the township. Much of the township is considered to be part of either the Niles urban area or the South Bend, Indiana, urban area.

Bertrand is an unincorporated community in the southern part of the township at 41°46′27″N 86°15′45″W on the St. Joseph River approximately 4 miles (6 km) south of Niles. Joseph Bertrand, a French Canadian, had a trading post here by 1812. He had married the daughter of a Potawatomi chief and through her had acquired land. After the Potawatomi ceded their lands to the federal government with the 1833 Treaty of Chicago, Daniel G. Garnsey obtained the permission of U.S. President Andrew Jackson and the consent of Mrs. Bertrand to locate a village on her land. Alonzo Bennett platted the village of Bertrand in 1833 and became its first postmaster on June 9, 1834. The town was a stop on the Detroit-Chicago road. In 1844, the Sisters of the Holy Cross founded their first convent in the United States here. The town gradually declined after it was bypassed by railroads. The post office closed on April 15, 1901.

The township is irregularly shaped, with a southern appendage consisting of a small portion of land lying between the St. Joseph River on the west Cass County on the east, and the Indiana state line to the south. Bertrand Township lies to the west and south, Buchanan Township to the west, and Berrien Township to the north. Neighboring townships in Cass County are Pokagon Township to the northeast, Howard Township to the east, and Milton Township to the southeast. To the south in St. Joseph County, Indiana, is Clay Township, and German Township is to the southwest. According to the United States Census Bureau, Niles Charter Township has a total area of 38.4 square miles (99.4 km2), of which 37.3 square miles (96.6 km2) is land and 1.1 square miles (2.8 km2), or 2.79%, is water.

Niles Township places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Snap Fitness offers 24/7 access to modern equipment and customized training programs. SLR Pilates hosts yoga and Pilates classes, emphasizing core strength, flexibility, and mindfulness. Complete Chiropractic focuses on spinal health, pain relief, and overall wellness through a range of chiropractic services. Planet Fitness promotes a judgment-free environment with an extensive array of exercise equipment and group fitness classes. Fit Stop 24 features state-of-the-art equipment, personal training, and diverse group fitness classes in a supportive environment. Alternative Wellness Center provides acupuncture, Reiki, and nutritional counseling for comprehensive wellness. Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals offer comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Elevate 24 SLR offers comprehensive fitness services including group classes and personal training.  

The top sites in Niles Township, MI are Fort St. Joseph Museum, Madeline Bertrand County Park, and Fernwood Botanical Garden.

Population: 14,417 (2020). ZIP Codes: 49107, 49120. Area codes: 269. Elevation: 745 ft (227 m). Area: 38.4 sq mi (99.4 km2).

FAQs

What are the demographics of Niles Township, MI?

With 14,262 people, Niles township is the 147th most populated city in the state of Michigan out of 1,520 cities. The largest Niles township racial/ethnic groups are White (84.1%) followed by Hispanic (6.1%) and Black (4.8%). In 2022, the median household income of Niles township households was $61,233. Niles township households made slightly more than Rogers households ($61,204) and Brady township households ($61,149). However, 7.5% of Niles township families live in poverty.

What county is Niles Township, MI?

Niles Charter Township is a charter township of Berrien County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 14,417 at the 2020 census. On June 5, 2006, the township board voted unanimously to approve a resolution for Niles Township to become Niles Charter Township.

Is Niles Township, MI a good place to live?

Niles Township is in Berrien County. Living in Niles Township offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Niles Township there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Niles Township and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Niles Township are above average.

Sources

Wikipedia

Niles Township

Niche

Michigan Demographics

Fort St. Joseph Museum

Madeline Bertrand County Park

Fernwood Botanical Garden

Snap Fitness

SLR Pilates

Complete Chiropractic

Planet Fitness

Fit Stop 24

Alternative Wellness Center

Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals

Elevate 24 SLR

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