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Sweetwater Township, Michigan

Sweetwater Township is a civil township of Lake County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 258 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Branch is an unincorporated community on US 10 on the boundary between Mason County and Lake County at 43.94583°N, -86.03917°W. The community shares its name with Branch Township in Mason County, but is also within Sweetwater Township in Lake County. It was founded about 1873 by Benjamin F. Barnett, who built a lumbermen's hotel. The Pere Marquette Railway later ran the hotel and made it a station. Barnett became the first postmaster of Branch, in Mason County, on February 1, 1876, named for the township, which in turn is named for the north branch of the Pere Marquette River. On October 1, 1962, the post office was transferred to Lake County. The Branch ZIP code 49402 serves most of Sweetwater township, as well as in Lake County, the western parts of Sauble Township and Lake Township and a small area of Webber Township. In Mason County, the ZIP code serves the eastern parts of Branch Township and Sheridan Township, most of Logan Township, and small areas of Meade Township, Eden Township, and Custer Township and a small area of Colfax Township in Oceana County.
 * Baldwin is to the southeast, and the Baldwin ZIP code 49304 also serves a small area in southeast Sweetwater Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 sqmi, of which 35.7 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi (0.20%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 238 people, 116 households, and 74 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.7 per square mile (2.6/km$2$). There were 352 housing units at an average density of 9.9 per square mile (3.8/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 94.54% White, 2.52% African American, 0.42% Native American, and 2.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.26% of the population.

There were 116 households, out of which 13.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.2% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.05 and the average family size was 2.51.

In the township the population was spread out, with 16.0% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 18.5% from 25 to 44, 34.0% from 45 to 64, and 24.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $24,107, and the median income for a family was $26,667. Males had a median income of $31,042 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $12,037. About 11.5% of families and 18.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 38.0% of those under the age of eighteen and 6.1% of those 65 or over.

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Webber Township, Michigan

Webber Township is a civil township of Lake County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,384 at the 2020 census. It was named for William L. Webber, land commissioner and general counsel for the Flint and Pere Marquette Railroad.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.5 sqmi, of which 34.9 sqmi is land and 0.6 sqmi (1.58%) is water.

Communities

 * Baldwin is a village located in the southern portion of the township. It is the county seat of Lake County.
 * Wolf Lake is a census designated place (CDP) located mostly in Peacock Township while also extending into Webber Township. The community is also along the 44th parallel.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,875 people, 638 households, and 338 families residing in the township. The population density was 53.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,365 housing units at an average density of 39.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 63.36% White, 29.55% African American, 1.92% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 1.07% from other races, and 3.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.63% of the population.

There were 638 households, out of which 19.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.7% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.9% were non-families. 40.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.05 and the average family size was 2.77.

In the township the population was spread out, with 20.5% under the age of 18, 18.8% from 18 to 24, 20.9% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 19.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 158.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 143.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $20,822, and the median income for a family was $24,352. Males had a median income of $26,042 versus $19,191 for females. The per capita income for the township was $9,512. About 23.2% of families and 28.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 41.5% of those under age 18 and 14.7% of those age 65 or over.

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Yates Township, Michigan

Yates Township is a civil township of Lake County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 755 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.7 sqmi, of which 35.4 sqmi is land and 0.3 sqmi (0.87%) is water. Communities in the township have included Idlewild, which still exists, and Nirvana, an early lumbering center that has entirely disappeared.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 714 people, 308 households, and 186 families residing in the township. The population density was 20.2 per square mile (7.8/km$2$). There were 1,256 housing units at an average density of 35.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 51.26% White, 42.02% African American, 1.12% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.14% from other races, and 5.18% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.52% of the population.

There were 308 households, out of which 24.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.9% were married couples living together, 15.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.3% were non-families. 31.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 18.2% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 22.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $20,417, and the median income for a family was $25,179. Males had a median income of $33,438 versus $28,125 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,570. About 27.7% of families and 30.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 53.0% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education
All of Yates Township is in the Baldwin Community Schools school district.

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Almont, Michigan

Almont is a village in Almont Township, Lapeer County, Michigan. Its population was 2,846 at the 2020 census.

History
Almont was first settled in 1828 by James Deneen. It received a post office in 1835 named Bristol, for Oliver Bristol, the second permanent settler. The village was platted as Newburg in 1836, and renamed Almont in 1846.

The naming of Almont
According to HildaMae Bowman's "Almont, The Tale of Then and Now," Almont's name was changed in 1845 to honor the Mexican general, Juan Almonte.

Government
Almont is a home rule village with a manager-council form of government. Per its charter the village charter provides for seven councilors elected. Four councilors are up for election every two years, with the top three vote-getters serve three terms while the fourth highest serves two year terms. The president and president pro tempore are selected from its members by the council. A village manager is appointed by the council.

The village is served by specialized governmental units, the Almont Community Schools and the Almont District Library.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.42 sqmi, all land. The village center of Almont is located at the intersection of M-53 (also known as Van Dyke) and St. Clair Street. To the east, St. Clair is known as Almont Road, and to the west it is known as General Squire Road. In addition, this is also sometimes deemed as "40 Mile Road", although the nearby ascending "mile roads" officially end at "37 Mile Road". Nearby towns include Bruce Township and Romeo to the south; Dryden to the northwest; Imlay City to the north; and Allenton to the east, and Capac to the northeast. Almont is approximately 40 mi north of Detroit.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,674 people, 1,030 households, and 728 families living in the village. The population density was 1883.1 PD/sqmi. There were 1,116 housing units at an average density of 785.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 93.1% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 4.9% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.4% of the population.

There were 1,030 households, of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.3% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.11.

The median age in the village was 37.2 years. 26.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.9% were from 25 to 44; 26.7% were from 45 to 64; and 11.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.2% male and 49.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,803 people, 1,022 households, and 747 families living in the village. The population density was 1,857.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,058 housing units at an average density of 701.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.54% White, 0.32% African American, 0.54% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 2.32% from other races, and 0.93% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.14% of the population.

There were 1,022 households, out of which 39.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.6% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 26.9% were non-families. 23.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 30.3% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 33.7% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $53,984, and the median income for a family was $63,261. Males had a median income of $50,644 versus $26,667 for females. The per capita income for the village was $21,252. About 4.2% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Ryan Claridge, New England Patriots linebacker, 2005
 * Travis Claridge, Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman, 2000–2003
 * Robert M. Shoemaker, United States Army General
 * Henry Stephens, businessman
 * Marshall Sylver, motivational speaker, author, hypnotist, entertainer

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Almont Township, Michigan

Almont Township is a civil township of Lapeer County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 6,961 at the 2020 Census.

The Village of Almont is located within the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 37.1 sqmi, of which 37.0 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi (0.27%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,041 people, 2,094 households, and 1,683 families residing in the township. The population density was 163.3 PD/sqmi. There were 2,185 housing units at an average density of 59.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.69% White, 0.18% African American, 0.38% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 1.49% from other races, and 0.93% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.05% of the population.

There were 2,094 households, out of which 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.9% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.6% were non-families. 16.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.0% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 32.4% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 8.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $65,000, and the median income for a family was $69,055. Males had a median income of $53,795 versus $28,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,608. About 1.8% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.8% of those under age 18 and 4.1% of those age 65 or over.

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Attica Township, Michigan

Attica Township is a civil township of Lapeer County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,706 at the 2020 Census.

Communities

 * Attica is an unincorporated community north of the center of the township at 43.03028°N, -83.16611°W In 1851, William Williams from New York state built a sawmill here, and most of the settlement developed on his land. I. N. Jenness, a lumberman and also from New York, is considered as co-founder of the community. A post office named "Mill Station" was established on October 9, 1867, with Oscar A. Williams as the first postmaster. The office was renamed "Elk Lake" on September 12, 1870, and became "Attica", after the township, on February 1, 1871. The Attica post office, with ZIP code 48412, serves most of northern and western Attica Township, as well as much of Arcadia Township to the north.
 * The village of Dryden is to the south in Dryden Township, and the Dryden post office, with ZIP code 48428, also serves small portions of southern Attica Township.
 * The city of Imlay City is to the east in Imlay Township, and the Imlay post office, with ZIP code 48444, also serves portions of eastern Attica Township.
 * The village of Metamora is to the southwest in Metamora Township, and the Metamora post office, with ZIP code 48455, also serves portions of southwest Attica Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.2 sqmi, of which 35.8 sqmi is land and 0.5 sqmi (1.32%) is water. It is located at latitude 43°1'49" North, longitude 83°9'58" West.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,678 people, 1,602 households, and 1,291 families residing in the township. The population density was 130.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,789 housing units at an average density of 50.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.86% White, 0.13% African American, 0.58% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.18% from other races, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.65% of the population.

There were 1,602 households, out of which 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.5% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.4% were non-families. 15.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.21.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.1% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $50,392, and the median income for a family was $56,463. Males had a median income of $53,438 versus $25,594 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,226. About 1.7% of families and 3.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.1% of those under age 18 and 3.6% of those age 65 or over.

Government
Attica is locally governed by a five-member township board, consisting of a supervisor, a clerk, a treasurer, and two trustees. All five members serve four year terms. The township also has a planning commission and a zoning board of appeals, both of which are appointed by the elected township board. Attica belongs to the 6th county commission district for Lapeer County, the 82nd district for the Michigan State House of Representatives, and the 10th district Michigan for the United States House of Representatives.

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Barnes Lake-Millers Lake, Michigan

Barnes Lake-Millers Lake was a census-designated place (CDP) in Lapeer County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The CDP was used for statistical purposes and had no legal status as a municipality. The population was 1,093 at the 2010 census. Prior to the 2020 census, the CDP was split into two CDPs: Barnes Lake and Millers Lake. The CDP was located within Deerfield Township

The CDP was centered on two small lakes in north-central Lapeer County: Barnes Lake (43.18444°N, -83.30083°W ) and Millers Lake (43.17917°N, -83.32083°W ). M-24 runs between the lakes, with Barnes Lake on the east and Millers Lake on the west. Both lakes drain into the Flint River, which is about one mile (1.6 km) to the north. The village of Columbiaville is about 5 mi west-southwest. The city of Lapeer is about 9 mi south.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP had a total area of 3.4 sqmi, of which 3.1 sqmi were land and 0.4 sqmi (11.05%) were water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,187 people, 454 households, and 345 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 387.4 PD/sqmi. There were 641 housing units at an average density of 209.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.55% White, 0.25% African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 1.18% from other races, and 1.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.61% of the population.

There were 454 households, out of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.2% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.8% were non-families. 18.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $48,889, and the median income for a family was $59,514. Males had a median income of $39,375 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $22,103. None of the families and 2.5% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

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Burlington Township, Lapeer County, Michigan

Burlington Township is a civil township of Lapeer County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,414 at the 2020 Census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.6 sqmi, of which 35.6 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi (0.06%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,402 people, 508 households, and 381 families residing in the township. The population density was 39.4 PD/sqmi. There were 546 housing units at an average density of 15.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.36% White, 0.14% African American, 0.50% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.64% from other races, and 1.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.07% of the population.

There were 508 households, out of which 37.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.2% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 19.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 32.0% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $42,794, and the median income for a family was $49,342. Males had a median income of $34,792 versus $22,560 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,108. About 6.1% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.5% of those under age 18 and 12.0% of those age 65 or over.


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Burnside Township, Michigan

Burnside Township is a civil township of Lapeer County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,904 at the 2020 Census.

History
Burnside Township was first organized under the name of Allison Township in 1855. It was renamed to Burnside in 1866.

Communities

 * Burnside is an unincorporated community in the township near the junction of M-90 and M-53 at 43.21056°N, -83.07722°W The first white settlers were William Brown in 1854 and Franklin Keeler in 1855. Allison Township was organized in 1855 and a post office named Allison was established on August 25, 1857, with Simeon P. Gates as the first postmaster. In 1866, the township and post office were renamed to honor American Civil War Union General Ambrose Burnside. The post office closed on October 30, 1913.
 * The city of Brown City is to the east in Sanilac County, and the Brown City post office, with ZIP code 48416, also serves most of Burnside Township.
 * The city of Marlette is to the north in Sanilac County, and the Marlette post office, with ZIP code 48453, also serves a portion of northern Burnside Township.* The village of Brown City is to the east in Sanilac County and the Brown City post office, with ZIP code 48416, also serves most of Burnside Township.
 * The village of North Branch is to the west in North Branch Township, and the North Branch post office, with ZIP code 48461, also serves portions of western Burnside Township.
 * The city of Imlay City is to the south, and the Imlay City post office, with ZIP code 48444, also serves a small area in southwest Burnside Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 54.1 sqmi, of which 54.1 sqmi is land and 0.02% is water.

The township comprises all of survey township 9N R12E and the southern three tiers of sections of survey township 10N R12E.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,920 people, 645 households, and 532 families residing in the township. The population density was 35.5 PD/sqmi. There were 695 housing units at an average density of 12.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.76% White, 0.05% African American, 0.42% Asian, 0.78% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.45% of the population.

There were 645 households, out of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.4% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.5% were non-families. 14.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.27.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.7% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 31.5% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $43,913, and the median income for a family was $47,308. Males had a median income of $39,375 versus $21,774 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,212. About 6.7% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.0% of those under age 18 and 6.9% of those age 65 or over.

title: Burnside Township, Michigan


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Clifford, Michigan

Clifford is a village in Lapeer County of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 324 at the 2010 census. The village is within Burlington Township.

History
Construction of Clifford village began circa 1862 at an existing crossroads. Clifford was named for Clifford Lyman, the first child born in the settlement. A railroad interchange was nearby in 1897. Clifford was incorporated as a village in 1891.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.51 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 324 people, 117 households, and 79 families living in the village. The population density was 214.6 PD/sqmi. There were 138 housing units at an average density of 91.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.9% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population.

There were 117 households, of which 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.5% were non-families. 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.33.

The median age in the village was 39.3 years. 26.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.8% were from 25 to 44; 27.7% were from 45 to 64; and 13% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.9% male and 48.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 324 people, 119 households, and 82 families living in the village. The population density was 214.7 PD/sqmi. There were 131 housing units at an average density of 86.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.60% White, 0.31% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.93% from other races, and 1.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.70% of the population.

There were 119 households, out of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.3% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.25.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 33.0% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $36,875, and the median income for a family was $47,500. Males had a median income of $29,375 versus $23,393 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,426. About 7.0% of families and 13.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.8% of those under age 18 and 17.4% of those age 65 or over.

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Columbiaville, Michigan

Columbiaville is a village in Lapeer County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 702 at the 2020 census. Located along the Flint River, the village is mostly within Marathon Township with a small portion extending south into Oregon Township.

History
The first settler on the site of the village was Levi D. Cutting, a carpenter and cabinet maker by trade, who arrived with his family in 1847. His home in Columbiaville is still standing at the south corner of Water and Lapeer Streets. In 1848, George and Henry Niver built a saw mill on the banks of the Flint River and the place became known as "Niverville". William Peter, a neighbor of the Nivers from their previous residence in Columbia County, New York came to work in the Niver's sawmill. By 1852, he opened his own business, starting with a store. He eventually came into possession of the entire property of Columbiaville.

A post office was established in April 1857 with the name "Columbiaville". The Nivers originally suggested the name "Columbia" after their home county in New York, but at the time there was already another post office in Michigan with that name.

The village continued to grow with the inclusion of a large Steam Grist and Flouring Mill, built by William Peter. The Detroit and Bay City Railroad chose to route through Columbiaville and was opened to the public in 1872. The first depot was a wooden structure located on the east side of the track at Pine Street. In 1893 the brick depot was erected by William Peter, with the provision in the deed that all passenger trains were to stop in Columbiaville. The railroad provided great means of transportation and opportunity for the village. In 1892 the Peters along with Toledo workmen, built the William Peter Mansion. They moved into the sixteen room Mansion in 1896. Mrs. Peter stated that the location of the home was chosen for convenience of being right downtown in the center of activity. Peter soon after became ill and died on October 23, 1899, at age 75. He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery. The first automobile traveled into the village in 1903, and was not initially well accepted by all residents who were in fear of witch craft. The first gas station in the village was established in the early 1900s by Standard Oil Company. Early automobile dealers were Roy Osborne, who built a large garage and dealership display on Water Street in 1920. Thomas Ward established Willey's Overland Garage in the 1920s.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.15 sqmi, of which 0.85 sqmi is land and 0.30 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 787 people, 299 households, and 207 families residing in the village. The population density was 925.9 PD/sqmi. There were 335 housing units at an average density of 394.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.2% White, 0.4% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 2.5% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.6% of the population.

There were 299 households, of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 13.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.8% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.18.

The median age in the village was 36.4 years. 27.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.7% were from 25 to 44; 26.1% were from 45 to 64; and 11.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 815 people, 304 households, and 216 families residing in the village. The population density was 940.8 PD/sqmi. There were 328 housing units at an average density of 378.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.07% White, 0.25% African American, 0.49% Native American, 0.74% Asian, 1.23% from other races, and 1.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.60% of the population.

There were 304 households, out of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.9% were married couples living together, 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.0% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 33.1% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $39,844, and the median income for a family was $45,750. Males had a median income of $40,156 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,216. About 3.2% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.7% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

title: Columbiaville, Michigan


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Dryden, Michigan

Dryden is a village in Lapeer County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,023 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Dryden Township.

History
The Village of Dryden was settled in 1836 and was called Amboy. It was located 1 mile North of its present-day located at Dryden and Mill Roads. In 1837, then known as Lomond, held its first town meeting since settling the previous year. A store was built here as early as 1840 by Mr. Johnathan Sweet who owned most of the land. It was known as Lamb's Corners in homage to the man who bought the land from Mr. Sweet, John M. Lamb, starting in 1846 and the named stayed for several years. The name Dryden for its village was eventually picked and it was to pay honor to the poet, John Dryden. The 1840s was the decade in which many businesses were first established in the village. It was incorporated as a village in 1887.

Education
Dryden has two schools. Dryden Elementary for Preschool through 6th grade and Dryden Jr./Sr. High School for 7th through 12th grade. Additionally there is the Dryden Township Library.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.10 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 951 people, 368 households, and 260 families living in the village. The population density was 864.5 PD/sqmi. There were 387 housing units at an average density of 351.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.0% White, 0.4% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 368 households, of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.3% were non-families. 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.06.

The median age in the village was 38.6 years. 27.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.1% were from 25 to 44; 27.2% were from 45 to 64; and 12.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 815 people, 285 households, and 224 families living in the village. The population density was 727.8 PD/sqmi. There were 312 housing units at an average density of 278.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.42% White, 0.74% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.49% from other races, and 1.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.23% of the population.

There were 285 households, out of which 42.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.2% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.1% were non-families. 16.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 29.1% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 33.4% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $54,375, and the median income for a family was $57,639. Males had a median income of $39,226 versus $22,115 for females. The per capita income for the village was $21,180. About 2.3% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.5% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Dryden holds the distinction of being the original home of Champion Homes (1953), whose approximately 150 employees who produced manufactured housing and recreational vehicles until relocating in the 1980s.

Notable people

 * George Owen Squier, major general in the United States Army; founded Muzak.
 * Paul Mitchell (politician), former member of the United States House of Representatives

title: Dryden, Michigan


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Dryden Township, Michigan

Dryden Township is a civil township in Lapeer County in the U.S. state of Michigan, named in honor of the literary critic, John Dryden. The population was 4,799 at the 2020 census. The village of Dryden is located within the township.

When it was first organized, the township was called Lomond Township but was given its present name by 1846.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.2 sqmi, of which 35.5 sqmi is land and 0.7 sqmi (2.05%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,624 people, 1,586 households, and 1,322 families residing in the township. The population density was 128.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,673 housing units at an average density of 46.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.84% White, 0.11% African American, 0.39% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.48% from other races, and 0.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.06% of the population.

There were 1,586 households, out of which 39.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.5% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.6% were non-families. 13.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.3% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 7.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $69,659, and the median income for a family was $72,065. Males had a median income of $55,872 versus $29,886 for females. The per capita income for the township was $26,902. About 2.5% of families and 2.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.5% of those under age 18 and 4.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Most of the township is in Dryden Community Schools. Other portions are in Oxford Community Schools, Almont Community Schools, and Lapeer Community Schools. Respective zoned high schools are Dryden Junior/Senior High School, Oxford High School, Almont High School, and Lapeer High School.

title: Dryden Township, Michigan


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Goodland Township, Michigan

Goodland Township is a civil township of Lapeer County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,735 at the 2020 census. The historic Younge Site is located within the township.

Communities

 * Goodland is an unincorporated community in the township on M-53 at 43.09472°N, -83.0725°W. James Hills was the first white settler here in 1851, although he soon moved elsewhere. Hills is said to have recommended the name "Goodland" when the township was organized in 1855. A post office was opened on July 11, 1856 with John C. Marris as the first postmaster. The office closed on April 15, 1901.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.76 sqmi, of which 35.58 sqmi is land and 0.18 sqmi (0.50%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,734 people, 589 households, and 478 families residing in the township. The population density was 48.6 PD/sqmi. There were 621 housing units at an average density of 17.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.21% White, 0.35% African American, 0.17% Asian, 0.69% from other races, and 0.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.58% of the population.

There were 589 households, out of which 39.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.1% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.8% were non-families. 14.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 3.25.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.4% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $51,313, and the median income for a family was $55,875. Males had a median income of $42,313 versus $25,820 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,999. About 4.1% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.9% of those under age 18 and 3.7% of those age 65 or over.

title: Goodland Township, Michigan


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Hadley Township, Michigan

Hadley Township is a civil township of Lapeer County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,547 at the 2020 Census.

Communities

 * Cadyville was the area around a school house built in 1838. Starting in 1842, it had its own school district covering the southwest portion of the township, but was later absorbed by other school districts.
 * Farmers Creek is an unincorporated community at 42.96278°N, -83.34°W on the boundary between Metamora Township on the east and Hadley Township to the west. It was named for the nearby stream. John L. Morse purchased land here in 1833 and settled in 1834. Brother John and Henry M. Look also settled here in 1834. Morse became the first postmaster on January 3, 1836, and the office operated until September 30, 1903.
 * Hadley is an unincorporated community in the northern part of the township at 42.95444°N, -83.40333°W. William Hart, Abraham Tunison, and Charles L. Cambell settled here in 1835. A post office opened on May 7, 1838, with John Mills, Jr. as the first postmaster. Circa 1907, Franklin Hadley became postmaster and for fifty years some member of the Hadley family held the office. The Hadley post office, with ZIP code 48440, provide P.O. box service to a small area within the township.
 * Kerr Hill is identified as a populated place by the USGS GNIS at 42.89611°N, -83.39611°W.
 * The village of Metamora is to the east, and the Metamora post office, with ZIP code 48455, also serves much of northern and eastern Hadley Township.
 * The city of Lapeer is to the north-northeast, and the Lapeer post office, with ZIP code 48446, also serves a small portion of northwestern Hadley Township.
 * The village of Goodrich is to the west in Genesee County, and the Goodrich post office, with ZIP code 48438, also serves a portion of southwest Hadley Township.
 * The village of Ortonville is to the south-southwest in Oakland County, and the Ortonville post office, with ZIP code 48462, also serves portions of southern Hadley Township.
 * The village of Oxford is to the southeast in Oakland County, and the Oxford post office, with ZIP code 48371, also serves a small portion of southeast Hadley Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 sqmi, of which 35.3 sqmi is land and 0.8 sqmi (2.14%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,655 people, 1,573 households, and 1,338 families residing in the township. The population density was 131.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,646 housing units at an average density of 46.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.17% White, 0.04% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.24% from other races, and 0.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.14% of the population.

There were 1,573 households, out of which 39.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.5% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.9% were non-families. 11.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.21.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.0% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 7.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $72,381, and the median income for a family was $77,006. Males had a median income of $56,000 versus $36,328 for females. The per capita income for the township was $26,859. About 1.3% of families and 1.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.3% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Climate
This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Hadley has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.

Notable People

 * Louis C. Cramton, US Representative

title: Hadley Township, Michigan


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Imlay Township, Michigan

Imlay Township is a civil township of Lapeer County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,115 at the 2020 Census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.7 sqmi, of which 33.6 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi (0.42%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,713 people, 879 households, and 736 families residing in the township. The population density was 80.8 PD/sqmi. There were 920 housing units at an average density of 27.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 95.98% White, 0.18% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 2.47% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.92% of the population.

There were 879 households, out of which 39.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.6% were married couples living together, 4.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.2% were non-families. 13.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.02 and the average family size was 3.28.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $60,362, and the median income for a family was $62,813. Males had a median income of $48,482 versus $26,667 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,222. About 2.1% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.9% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

title: Imlay Township, Michigan


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Imlay City, Michigan

Imlay City is a city in Lapeer County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,707 at the 2020 census.

History
In 1836, Connecticut businessman William H. Imlay began purchases areas of the forest here, and when the township was organized in 1850, it was named after him. In 1870, the Port Huron & Lake Michigan Railroad began building rail lines through the area, and chief engineer Charles Palmer purchased land in order to build a market and hotel. A post office began operating here on December 12, 1870 with Edward Palmer serving as the first postmaster. The community grew quickly to include 15 stores, a grain elevator, and several mills. In 1871, the community incorporated as a village named Imlay City.

In 1914, the city started building streetcar lines—a form of public transportation that was usually reserved for large cities. In April 1970, Imlay City celebrated its 100th birthday, and the residents voted to change Imlay City from a village to a home rule city by a two to one margin. The construction of Interstate 69 in the 1980s connected Imlay City with Flint, Port Huron, and Canada, leading to significant economic growth to serve the interstate travelers.

Economy
Michigan-born Vlasic Pickles has long history in Imlay City.

Founded by Croatian immigrant Franjo Vlasic in 1920s, the Vlasic Company began as a creamery in Detroit that eventually grew to be the state’s largest wholesale milk distributorship. As the company grew, it added hams and pickles for the city’s polish community.

The Vlasics produced pickles in barrels, as had been the standard for centuries. In 1942 Franjo’s son, Joseph, and grandson, Bob, began packing pickles in glass jars and the demand for pickles began to take off.

To keep up with demand, in 1957 Joseph Vlasic bought an existing pickle plant on Blacks Corners Road in Imlay City, Michigan, and two years later the Vlasic pickle empire was born when he founded Vlasic Foods.

Still a vital part of the Imlay City community, Vlasic maintains a presence in the state as well. The cucumbers used in Vlasic pickles are grown in Michigan, in the cities of Mount Pleasant and Kalamazoo.

Education
Imlay City has five public schools, which are all part of Imlay City Community Schools, and one private school. The public schools include Weston Elementary for Kindergarten through 2nd grade, Borland Elementary for 3rd through 5th grade, Imlay City Middle School for 6th grade through 8th grade, and Imlay City High School for 9th through 12th grade. There is also Venture High School, an alternative school for students who do not succeed at the traditional high school. The private school in Imlay City is the Imlay City Christian School, which is a non-denominational, private Christian school located just outside town; it was established in 1952 by parents of the local area.

Library
The Ruth Hughes Memorial District Library was first opened on January 27, 1990. It was constructed on the funds Ruth E. Hughes left for the Township Library through her will upon her death in March 1985. The library is governed by a seven-member board of trustees, with representation from Imlay City, Imlay Township and Attica Township.

Museum
The Imlay City Historical Museum was established in 1978 and is run by a private, non-profit organization. While its historical records primarily showcase Imlay City, Imlay Township, Attica Township, Arcadia Township, Goodland Township and the surrounding areas, it also has had such items as a World War I handgun exhibit. In front of its building is an historical caboose that was decommissioned some time ago. The building was a train station for the Grand Trunk Western Railroad, until the Imlay City Historical Commission wanted to lease the building from Grand Trunk Western after they decided to bulldoze it in 1971. Grand Trunk Western decided to lease the land to Imlay City, and from Imlay City, the Historical Commission leased the building for a museum. Work was started on restoring the building, and in 1978 it was completed. The open house ceremony and dedication was held on November 9, 1979.

Geography

 * According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.37 sqmi, all land.
 * It is considered to be part of the Thumb of Michigan
 * Imlay City intersects two major Michigan highways, Interstate 69 and M-53 (also known as Van Dyke Rd).

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,597 people, 1,356 households, and 841 families living in the city. The population density was 1517.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,600 housing units at an average density of 675.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 82.9% White, 0.9% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 12.1% from other races, and 3.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 29.0% of the population.

There were 1,356 households, of which 37.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.8% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.0% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.43.

The median age in the city was 33 years. 30.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26% were from 25 to 44; 21.7% were from 45 to 64; and 12.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,869 people, 1,496 households, and 936 families living in the city. The population density was 1,690.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,599 housing units at an average density of 698.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 88.65% White, 0.57% African American, 0.28% Native American, 1.32% Asian, 7.78% from other races, and 1.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 19.20% of the population.

There were 1,496 households, out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.4% were non-families. 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.26.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.3% under the age of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 16.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,436, and the median income for a family was $43,267. Males had a median income of $36,066 versus $22,396 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,021. About 6.4% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.0% of those under age 18 and 12.7% of those age 65 or over.

Radio
WHYT, which is on 88.1 FM, is stationed in Imlay City and broadcasts Smile FM - a non-commercial, contemporary Christian radio station. Most other radio stations, both AM and FM, come from Lapeer, Flint, or the Detroit area.

Newspapers
The Tri-City Times is located and printed in Imlay City, and both the Lapeer County Press and LA View are often available to residents. National and International publications such as The New York Times, USA Today, and The Wall Street Journal as well as regional publications such as daily editions of The Flint Journal, the Detroit Free Press, and The Detroit News are also widely available in the city.

Attractions
Imlay City is home to the Eastern Michigan Fairgrounds, which holds a fair every year that includes rides, a rodeo, a demolition derby, and a farm animal competition. Also occurring at the fairground is a car show and Imlay City's "Woods and Water", a hunting and fishing extravaganza. An American Cancer Society Relay for Life is also held in Imlay City, with two different walks: the survivor walk and the team walk. Imlay City also has its own city pool, a number of parks, a portion of the Polly Ann Trail, and a farmer's market.

Notable people

 * Bob Burman, race car driver
 * James Paul Churchill, United States federal judge
 * Al Dorow, National Football League quarterback
 * David Kircus, National Football League wide receiver
 * Chester Marcol, National Football League placekicker
 * Carl Pursell, United States Congressman
 * John Philip Wernette, President of the University of New Mexico
 * Lee Weyer, National League umpire

title: Imlay City, Michigan


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Lapeer, Michigan

Lapeer ( ) is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and is the county seat of Lapeer County. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 9,023. Most of the city was incorporated from land that was formerly in Lapeer Township, though portions were also annexed from Mayfield Township and Elba Township. Lapeer is in southern Michigan, east of Flint, on the Flint River.

History
By an ordinance of the Congress of the United States passed on July 13, 1787, the area lying northwest of the Ohio River, though still occupied by the British, was organized as the Northwest Territory. Lapeer County was once part of the Northwest Territory. In January 1820, the county of Oakland was formed, which served the area now known as Lapeer, until the County of Lapeer was formed in 1837, when Michigan became a state. The first elections were for county officers, with 520 persons voting in 1837.

Folklore claims Lapeer was derived from the naming of the south branch of the Flint River, which flows northwestward in Lapeer County. French and Indian traders frequently passed over this section of the county and through the river, ultimately naming the city for the stone that lay at the river bottom. In French, stone is called "la pierre"; the English pronunciation of these words gives Lapeer. The river was named Flint, synonymous with stone. (See List of Michigan county name etymologies.)

It is also believed that the first settlers who came from New York State may have brought the name Lapeer from a similarly named city in their home state. A third supposition is that French missionaries named the city Le Pere, meaning The Father.

The first settlers in Lapeer were a group of men named Alvin N. Hart, Oliver B. Hart, and J.B. Morse. The most prominent of the three, Alvin N. Hart, was born in Cornwall, Connecticut, on February 11, 1804. He came to Lapeer in 1831 and platted the Village of Lapeer, November 8, 1833. The plat was registered in Pontiac on December 14, 1833, in the County of Oakland; four years before Michigan became a state and Lapeer became a county. Alvin N. Hart became a State Senator in 1843, representing Lapeer, Oakland, Genesee, Shiawassee, Tuscola, Saginaw Counties and the entire Upper Peninsula. He was instrumental in having the State Capitol relocated from Detroit to Lansing. Hart died on August 22, 1874, and is buried in Lapeer.

The second group of settlers were Enoch J. White and his family. He was born in South Hadley, Massachusetts in 1814. He came to Lapeer in 1833. Of pioneer stock, Alvin N. Hart and Enoch J. White both had the initiative to start new communities. Mr. Hart formed Lapeer and Mr. White formed what was then known as Whitesville, which now consists of the western portion of Lapeer. A tamarack swamp once separated these two settlements.

Other distinguished natives include John T. Rich, former governor of the state of Michigan; Louis C. Cramton, special assistant to the U.S. Secretary of the Interior in 1931 and 1932. He led studies of the area around the Colorado River that led to the establishment of the first National Recreation Area, Lake Mead National Recreation Area; Charles Potter, whose son became a U.S. Senator; William Reed, Big Ten Football Commissioner; and Marguerite deAngeli, internationally known writer of children's books.

At one time, there were two courthouses. The White family erected one at the present site of the Old Lapeer High School at Main and Genesee Streets, while the Hart family erected one at Nepessing and Court Streets. The Board of Supervisors purchased the Hart courthouse for $3,000, which is now the oldest continuously running courthouse in the state of Michigan and one of the oldest 10 courthouses in the United States. White's courthouse later became the first school in Lapeer called Lapeer Academy.

Over time, it became evident that the business district would be near the Courthouse, so the city's founders moved the Opera House piece-by-piece to its present location at the southeast corner of Court and Nepessing Streets in 1879. The building is now known as the White Block.

Lapeer's first church was the Congregational Church; organized in 1833, the same year Lapeer was platted. The Methodist Episcopal Church opened its doors a year later, followed by the Baptist Church in 1858, the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in 1866, the Universalist Church in 1873, the Methodist Protestant Church in 1877 and the Grace Episcopal Church in 1882.

Lumbering was the sole industry in the early days of Lapeer. The flourishing lumber business attracted the New York Central Railroad and Grand Trunk Railroad. Lapeer later became the intersection to two state trunk lines: M-21 and M-24. Industries today supply the automotive industry with gray iron casting, molded plastics, plastic fabrics, electrical harnesses and stamping.

On October 26, 2010, Lapeer became a founding member of the Karegnondi Water Authority.

On August 15, 2012, the fourth-largest Powerball jackpot was won from a ticket sold at a Sunoco station in Lapeer. The jackpot had an annuity value of $337 million.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.38 sqmi, of which 7.13 sqmi is land and 0.25 sqmi is water. It is considered to be part of the Thumb of Michigan, which in turn is a subregion of the Flint/Tri-Cities.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 9,023 people, 3,652 households, and 1,898 families living in the city. The population density was 1201.5 PD/sqmi. There were 3,921 housing units at an average density of 522.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 81.7% White, 7.7% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 1.0% from other races, and 6.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.4% of the population.

There were 3,652 households, of which 22.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 31.5% were married couples living together, 39.9% had a female householder with no spouse present, 19.3% had a male householder with no spouse present, and 52.0% were non-families. 42.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.79.

The median age in the city was 40.3 years. 18.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.2% were from 25 to 44; 29.8% were from 45 to 64; and 14.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.6% male and 46.4% female.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 8,841 people, 3,446 households, and 1,927 families living in the city. The population density was 1240.0 PD/sqmi. There were 3,956 housing units at an average density of 554.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 88.6% White, 7.6% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.9% of the population.

There were 3,446 households, of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 32.1% were married couples living together, 18.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.1% were non-families. 39.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the city was 36 years. 24.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 11% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.2% were from 25 to 44; 24.2% were from 45 to 64; and 13.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.5% male and 48.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 9,072 people, 3,443 households, and 1,979 families living in the city. The population density was 1,635.5 PD/sqmi. There were 3,658 housing units at an average density of 659.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 89.91% White, 5.95% African American, 0.47% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.09% from other races, and 1.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.33% of the population.

There were 3,443 households, out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.3% were married couples living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.5% were non-families. 36.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 36.5% from 25 to 44, 17.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,526, and the median income for a family was $42,872. Males had a median income of $36,731 versus $24,552 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,608. About 8.5% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.3% of those under age 18 and 12.1% of those age 65 or over.

Government and infrastructure
The city levies an income tax of 1 percent on residents and 0.5 percent on nonresidents. Lapeer is a member of Karegnondi Water Authority and of the Greater Lapeer County Utilities Authority. Lapeer is served by the Lapeer District Library.

Notable people

 * Thomas Carrigan – silent film actor
 * Marguerite de Angeli – writer and illustrator of children's books, including the 1950 Newbery Award-winning book The Door in the Wall
 * Roger Kish – wrestler and coach
 * Terry Knight – producer of music groups Grand Funk Railroad and Bloodrock
 * Jake Long – University of Michigan offensive lineman and 2008 first overall NFL draft pick
 * Terry Nichols – Oklahoma City bombing conspirator
 * Victor Prather – set an altitude record for manned balloon flight in 1960 (held until 2012); helped develop the space suit
 * Rob Rubick – football player, Detroit Lions tight end
 * Jim Slater – professional hockey player for the Winnipeg Jets
 * Kris Tamulis – professional golfer
 * Maxx Crosby – NFL Superstar, Las Vegas Raiders defensive end
 * Robert Barron - Joema Expert Analyst

Transportation

 * Surly Bicycles

Major highways

 * – runs east and west south of the city
 * – runs north and south through the city
 * – previously ran through Lapeer but its designation was removed east of Flint after the completion of I-69.

Rail and bus
Amtrak, the national passenger rail system, provides service to Lapeer, operating its Blue Water daily in both directions between Chicago and Port Huron.

Greater Lapeer Transportation Authority (GLTA) is the local public bus system serving Lapeer and the surrounding area.

Radio
The thumb area is an unranked radio area. Local radio in Lapeer includes WLCO AM, WQUS FM, and WMPC AM.

FM

 * WWBN 101.5 FM, Flint's Banana 101.5
 * WNFR 90.7 FM, Port Huron, Christian Radio
 * WIDL 92.1 FM, Cass City
 * WBGV 92.5 FM, Marlette, Today's Best Country
 * WQUS 103.1 FM, Lapeer, "US 103.1" Classic Hits
 * WCZE 103.7 FM Harbor Beach / WHYT 88.1 FM Imlay City, Smile FM

Online

 * Solid State Radio

AM

 * WMIC 660 AM, Sandusky, The Thumb's Information Station (Daytime Only)
 * WMPC 1230 AM, Lapeer, Gospel Radio 1230
 * WLCO 1530 AM, Lapeer, Real Country (Daytime Only)

Newspaper

 * The County Press is a local newspaper, published Sundays and Wednesdays.
 * The Lapeer Area View is a free local newspaper, mailed to homes throughout the county every Thursday.
 * Daily editions of the Flint Journal, Detroit Free Press and The Detroit News are also available throughout the area.

Television
Lapeer is in the Detroit and Flint television markets; Lapeer also receives most stations from the Flint-Saginaw-Bay City market. Charter Communications in Lapeer carry most Detroit channels and most major Flint/Tri-Cities channels.

title: Lapeer, Michigan


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Lapeer Township, Michigan

Lapeer Township is a civil township of Lapeer County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,956 at the 2020 Census. The name is an Americanization of the French La pierre, which means "flint" or "flint stone".

Communities

 * The city of Lapeer is located to the northwest and incorporates land from the township, but is administratively autonomous. The Lapeer post office, with ZIP code 48446, also serves most of Lapeer Township.
 * Hunters Creek is an unincorporated community in the southern part of township at 42.98556°N, -83.29389°W. The settlement was named for the nearby stream and dates from approximately 1836. A post office opened on October 30, 1857, with Harris M. Tripp as the first postmaster. It became a station on the Detroit and Bay City Railroad in 1872. John Clark built a sawmill and shingle mill in 1873.
 * The community and township of Attica is to the east, and the Attica Post Office, with ZIP code 48412, also serves a portion of eastern Lapeer Township.
 * The village of Metamora is to the south, and the Metamora post office, with ZIP code 48455, also serves portions of southern Lapeer Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 32.3 sqmi, of which 32.0 sqmi is land and 0.3 sqmi (0.99%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,078 people, 1,765 households, and 1,457 families residing in the township. The population density was 158.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,831 housing units at an average density of 57.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.14% White, 0.30% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.63% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.51% from other races, and 1.18% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.93% of the population.

There were 1,765 households, out of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.8% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.4% were non-families. 14.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $63,411, and the median income for a family was $66,136. Males had a median income of $49,095 versus $27,308 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,383. About 1.6% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.4% of those under age 18 and 3.3% of those age 65 or over.

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Marathon Township, Michigan

Marathon Township is a civil township of Lapeer County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,467 at the 2020 Census.

History
The township was organized in 1839, named for the site of the Battle of Marathon in ancient Greece. The township initially included the adjacent townships of Oregon and Deerfield.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.4 sqmi, of which 33.4 sqmi is land and 1.0 sqmi (2.79%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,701 people, 1,617 households, and 1,301 families residing in the township. The population density was 140.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,764 housing units at an average density of 52.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.68% White, 0.66% African American, 0.79% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.74% from other races, and 0.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.91% of the population.

There were 1,617 households, out of which 39.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.9% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.5% were non-families. 15.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 32.1% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $49,255, and the median income for a family was $51,915. Males had a median income of $40,026 versus $25,536 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,469. About 5.9% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.0% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.

title: Marathon Township, Michigan


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Mayfield Township, Lapeer County, Michigan

Mayfield Township is a civil township of Lapeer County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 7,988 at the 2020 Census.

History
Mayfield Township was first organized in 1843 when John B. Evans, John Ryan and Martin Stiles gave notice to the township's inhabitants that a town meeting would be held on April 17 at the school near Stiles' home. 34 freeholders met that day, elected the township's first officers, and voted to raise $125 to pay expenses and establish a burial ground. The cemetery was later named after Stiles.

Six years after it was organized, Mayfield Township was attached to Lapeer Township in a move by the state legislature. That arrangement continued until March 13, 1869, when the township was reorganized.

In the years following, the lumber industry grew and by 1874, there were ten saw mills operating in Mayfield Township. The success of the lumber industry resulted in three thriving villages within the township: Fish Lake, Five Lakes and Millville. As land was cleared of its trees, it was sold to individuals for homesteads and farms. By 1884, the village of Fish Lake was abandoned. The census of that year reported no saw, shingle, or lathe mills still operating.

Much of the formerly prime lumbering lands in the township were bought by the Michigan Department of Conservation in 1944. The Michigan State Game Area comprises much of the land once owned by Mayfield Township's early settlers.

Besides the mills at Millville, the township's longest running business may have been the Callis brick making plant. William Callis moved to Mayfield in the mid-1850s. The plant on the family homestead was built about that time and operated for many years. The home Callis built for his son, William Elmer, at the corner of Callis and Davis Lake Roads still stands.

Mayfield Township has also been home to two of the most successful manufacturing businesses in Lapeer County's history. In 1962, Vesely's Apache camping trailer was named Michigan's Consumer Product of the Year. At one time, the plant was the world's largest camping trailer factory, producing up to 2,000 per month. Next, the plant was home to Durakon Industries, which manufactured pickup truck bedliners.

Two historical sites in the township recognized with special markers from the Lapeer County Historical Society are the former villages of Millville and Fish Lake.

Government
Supervisor- Dan Engelman

Clerk- Julie Schlaud

Treasurer- Dan Frisch

Trustee- Beth Potter-Knowlton

Trustee-

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.1 square miles (90.8 km2), of which 34.8 square miles (90.1 km2) is land and 0.3 square mile (0.7 km2) (0.80%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 7,659 people, 2,685 households, and 2,107 families residing in the township. The population density was 220.2 PD/sqmi. There were 2,774 housing units at an average density of 79.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.43% White, 0.25% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.38% from other races, and 1.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.72% of the population.

There were 2,685 households, out of which 38.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.1% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.5% were non-families. 17.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $50,822, and the median income for a family was $54,827. Males had a median income of $48,494 versus $26,381 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,399. About 3.7% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.2% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.


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Metamora, Michigan

Metamora is a village in Lapeer County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 594 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Metamora Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.83 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 565 people, 216 households, and 151 families living in the village. The population density was 680.7 PD/sqmi. There were 245 housing units at an average density of 295.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.1% White, 0.4% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 216 households, of which 38.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.1% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.11.

The median age in the village was 39.4 years. 27.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.1% were from 25 to 44; 30.7% were from 45 to 64; and 11.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 507 people, 188 households, and 137 families living in the village. The population density was 765.4 PD/sqmi. There were 204 housing units at an average density of 308.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.84% White, 0.39% Native American, 0.20% Asian, and 2.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.79% of the population.

There were 188 households, out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.6% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.1% were non-families. 19.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 34.9% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $58,088, and the median income for a family was $63,750. Males had a median income of $41,563 versus $26,563 for females. The per capita income for the village was $19,548. About 3.6% of families and 3.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.4% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.

Schools
Metamora does not have a school system. Residents of the village attend Lapeer Community Schools, Dryden Community Schools, Oxford Community Schools, or private schools within Metro Detroit.

White Horse Inn
The White Horse Inn was founded in 1850 and operated continuously for 162 years, until it closed in 2012. It was housed in the same building, built in 1850, the entire time. The Inn underwent an extensive renovation with a planned reopening in late 2014. The entire Metamora community donated time and skill to the renovation. Metamora is home to skilled craftsmen who usually work on high-end homes. Much of the materials came from the current owner's wood lot, or are recycled from a nearby farm which donated the remains of a century old barn, or from other old barns. In addition, Jean Louis Sauvat, came from France to paint charcoal images of horses on the interior wall.

Events and attractions
Held annually is Metamora Country Days and Balloon Festival where about 20 balloons launch on Friday and Saturday evening. The festival is held on a late August weekend every year.

The village hosts free summer concerts, held every Thursday evening from mid-June through late August in Harmer Park.

Metamora and its surrounding township is notable for its beauty. The Metamora Hunt is a historic organization dedicated to the pursuit of foxes by horses and hounds. During the fall the hounds will often be seen being taken on hunts and take up the entire dirt road.

Notable people

 * Vinnie Miller, racecar driver in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.

title: Metamora, Michigan


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Metamora Township, Michigan

Metamora Township is a civil township of Lapeer County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,368 at the 2020 Census.

Communities

 * The village of Metamora is located within the township, and the Metamora post office, with ZIP code 48455, also serves most of the township.
 * Farmers Creek is an unincorporated community at 42.96278°N, -83.34°W on the boundary between Metamora Township on the east and Hadley Township to the west. It was named for the nearby stream. John L. Morse purchased land here in 1833 and settled in 1834. John Look and family also settled here in 1834. Morse became the first postmaster on January 3, 1836, and the office operated until September 30, 1903.
 * Thornville is an unincorporated community at 42.9425°N, -83.22389°W on the boundary between Metamora Township on the west and Dryden Township on the east. It was given a post office with the name "Amboy" on March 21, 1837, with Joseph S. Gibbins as the first postmaster. Benjamin Thorne, who came here from Dutchess County, New York in 1839, became the third postmaster on December 3, 1845. On July 14, 1854, the settlement and post office were renamed Thornville after him. The post office operated until June 30, 1905.
 * The village of Oxford is to the south in Oakland County, and the Oxford post office, with ZIP code 48371, also serves a portion of southern Metamora Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.3 sqmi, of which 34.8 sqmi is land and 0.6 sqmi (1.59%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,184 people, 1,533 households, and 1,214 families residing in the township. The population density was 120.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,634 housing units at an average density of 47.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.28% White, 0.17% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.31% from other races, and 1.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.20% of the population.

There were 1,533 households, out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.6% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.8% were non-families. 16.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $61,250, and the median income for a family was $67,425. Males had a median income of $53,589 versus $34,107 for females. The per capita income for the township was $29,255. About 4.7% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.2% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Most of the township is in Lapeer Community Schools. Other portions are in Dryden Community Schools, and Oxford Community Schools.

Respective zoned high schools are Lapeer High School, Dryden Junior/Senior High School, and Oxford High School.

title: Metamora Township, Michigan


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North Branch, Michigan

North Branch is a village in Lapeer County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,096 at the 2020 census. The village is located within North Branch Township.

History
In 1854 the earliest settling of North Branch was undertaken. The founding fathers were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Beach and Mr. and Mrs. George Simmons. The nucleus of the village was the post office, store and trading post founded by John and Richard Beach. The Village was incorporated in 1881, and at the time, the population was 900. The town of North Branch sits on the north branch of the Flint River which flows through the township and is the principal waterway. The main thoroughfare is Huron Street. Two major fires mark the history of North Branch. The Great Michigan Fire in 1871 and the Thumb Fire in 1881 destroyed many parts of the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.33 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,033 people, 415 households, and 261 families residing in the village. The population density was 776.7 PD/sqmi. There were 484 housing units at an average density of 363.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.5% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 1.3% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.9% of the population.

There were 415 households, of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.0% were married couples living together, 16.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.1% were non-families. 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.07.

The median age in the village was 34 years. 27.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.1% were from 25 to 44; 23.5% were from 45 to 64; and 13.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 46.0% male and 54.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,027 people, 403 households, and 261 families residing in the village. The population density was 804.6 PD/sqmi. There were 431 housing units at an average density of 337.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.66% White, 0.19% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.39% from other races, and 1.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.24% of the population.

There were 403 households, out of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.4% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.0% were non-families. 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 29.2% under the age of 18, 11.5% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 17.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $31,071, and the median income for a family was $37,750. Males had a median income of $38,000 versus $24,028 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,782. About 10.9% of families and 13.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.0% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

title: North Branch, Michigan


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North Branch Township, Michigan

North Branch Township is a civil township of Lapeer County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,571 at the 2020 census. The Village of North Branch is located within the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.3 sqmi, of which 36.2 sqmi is land and 0.2 sqmi (0.47%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,645 people, 1,189 households, and 939 families residing in the township. The population density was 99.5 PD/sqmi. There were 1,253 housing units at an average density of 34.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.13% White, 0.11% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.95% from other races, and 1.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.09% of the population.

There were 1,189 households, out of which 43.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.1% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.0% were non-families. 18.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.39.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.8% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $46,020, and the median income for a family was $51,378. Males had a median income of $41,438 versus $22,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,972. About 3.8% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.9% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.

title: North Branch Township, Michigan


text:
Oregon Township, Michigan

Oregon Township is a civil township of Lapeer County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 5,712 at the 2020 Census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.2 sqmi, of which 33.2 sqmi is land and 2.1 sqmi (5.87%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,166 people, 2,086 households, and 1,752 families residing in the township. The population density was 185.8 PD/sqmi. There were 2,187 housing units at an average density of 65.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.76% White, 0.06% African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.55% from other races, and 0.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.01% of the population.

There were 2,086 households, out of which 41.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.7% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.0% were non-families. 13.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 6.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $60,137, and the median income for a family was $63,125. Males had a median income of $50,392 versus $27,730 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,788. About 4.6% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.4% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over.

title: Oregon Township, Michigan