Forklift and hi-lo rental in Georgetown Township, MI
Georgetown Township is a charter township in Ottawa County. The 2020 Census counted 54,091 residents, ranking 31st by population among the 1,985 places we track in Michigan. The Census Bureau's estimate for July 1, 2024 is 55,552.
Requests from Georgetown Township, MI and 40 nearby communities, including Holland Township, Holland, Allendale, Allendale Township, Park Township and Grand Haven Township, are grouped on this page. Send yours with the form and we get back to you with availability and pricing.
Georgetown Township at a glance
- Population, 2020 Census
- 54,091
- Population estimate, July 1, 2024
- 55,552
- County
- Ottawa County
- Ottawa County population, 2020 Census
- 296,200
- Rank by population among 1,985 Michigan places
- 31st
- Nearby communities grouped here
- 40
- Nearest other hub (Wyoming)
- 7.1 mi
Distances are straight-line miles between Census internal points, calculated by us. Road distances are longer.
Source: 2020 Census Redistricting Data (P.L. 94-171); Vintage 2024 Population Estimates; County Business Patterns 2023. Data fetched:
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Size and growth of Georgetown Township
Georgetown Township covers 33.2 square miles of land, about 1,631 residents per square mile in 2020, and the 2020 Census counted 19,878 housing units there. That density ranks 31st among the 32 Michigan hubs on this site.
Between the April 2020 census and the July 2024 estimate, the population grew by 1,461 people (2.7%), the 2nd fastest change among those hubs.
Where homes and businesses are spread out, include your street address or ZIP code so we can plan the drive for delivery and pickup.
Counting Georgetown Township itself, 16 Census places have their center point within 10 miles of Georgetown Township's, with 340,553 residents between them in 2020.
What Ottawa County's business mix suggests for your request
County Business Patterns counted 6,865 business establishments in Ottawa County in 2023. Of those, 601 were in manufacturing (the 5th highest count among Michigan's 83 counties), 1,044 in construction (5th), 353 in wholesale trade, and 178 in transportation and warehousing.
For a plant or warehouse, start with the sit-down counterbalance guide, or the reach truck where racking is tall and aisles are narrow.
For building sites, compare a rough terrain forklift with a telehandler based on how far out the load has to go.
These counts describe the county's business mix. They do not show machine availability, which we confirm when we get back to you.
Georgetown Township and the next closest hubs
The nearest other location we cover is Wyoming, about 7.1 mi away in a straight line. After that come Grand Rapids (10 mi) and Kentwood (13 mi). If your site sits between two of these, put the closest town or your ZIP code in the form so we know exactly where the job is.
Safety rules that apply in Michigan
Michigan runs an OSHA-approved State Plan, and MIOSHA's Part 21 covers powered industrial trucks. It requires training, testing, and a written operator permit issued by the employer. Read the operator training guide before the machine arrives in Georgetown Township.
Communities grouped with Georgetown Township
- Holland Township13 mi
- Holland16 mi
- Allendale7.3 mi
- Allendale Township7.6 mi
- Park Township18 mi
- Grand Haven Township19 mi
- Jenison0.9 mi
- Spring Lake Township22 mi
- Fruitport Township23 mi
- Zeeland Township8.6 mi
- Grand Haven22 mi
- Jamestown Township6.9 mi
- Tallmadge Township5.7 mi
- Hudsonville3.0 mi
- Blendon Township6.3 mi
- Robinson Township14 mi
- Laketown Township21 mi
- Zeeland11 mi
- Port Sheldon Township17 mi
- Salem Township13 mi
- Olive Township12 mi
- Coopersville12 mi
- Crockery Township17 mi
- Heath Township19 mi
and 16 more
Closest communities to Georgetown Township
- Jenison0.9 mi
- Hudsonville3.0 mi
- Grandville4.7 mi
- Tallmadge Township5.7 mi
- Blendon Township6.3 mi
- Jamestown Township6.9 mi
- Wyoming7.1 mi
- Allendale7.3 mi
- Allendale Township7.6 mi
- Walker7.7 mi
Other locations
- Wyoming7.1 mi
- Grand Rapids10 mi
- Kentwood13 mi
- Kalamazoo46 mi
- Battle Creek52 mi
Equipment guides for Georgetown Township renters
Sit-down counterbalanceThe everyday dock and warehouse forklift.
Reach truckFor narrow aisles and high racking.
Pallet jacksShort moves on smooth floors.
Rough terrainBuilt for job sites, gravel, and mud.
TelehandlerReach out and up with a telescoping boom.
Fuel typesHow fuel choice affects indoor work.- Operator trainingPermits, testing, and refresher rules.
- Rental lengthDay, week, month, or longer.
- DeliveryAccess, timing, and inspection at drop-off.
- InsuranceCoverage and damage terms to clarify.
Frequently asked questions
Can I send a request for a site near Georgetown Township but outside the city?
Yes. This page groups requests from 40 nearby communities, such as Holland Township, Holland and Allendale. Enter your town or ZIP code in the form so we see exactly where the job is.
How far is Georgetown Township from Wyoming?
About 7.1 mi in a straight line between the Census Bureau's internal points for each place. Driving distance is longer.
What should a request for Georgetown Township include?
Your street address or ZIP code, the machine type, lift capacity and height, your dates, and whether you need delivery. We use those details to quote your job in Georgetown Township.
Sources
- 2020 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) · U.S. Census Bureau
- Vintage 2024 Population Estimates, cities and towns · U.S. Census Bureau
- County Business Patterns 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau
- MIOSHA General Industry Safety Standard Part 21, Powered Industrial Trucks (R 408.12101 to R 408.12193) · State of Michigan (LARA, Administrative Code)
- State Plans · OSHA
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