However, both have an identity as communities, although the areas defined by the CDPs may not precisely correspond to local use of the terms.

The CDPs can include nearby areas that locals might not consider as part of the community with the same name.

A separate act on the same day organized the government of Kalamazoo County.

[6] The government of the township provides a number of services to its residents including its police department, fire stations, building and inspection services, and a planning and zoning board.

[7] As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 21,675 people, 9,349 households, and 5,338 families residing in the township.

30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.