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Westlake Village, California

Westlake Village is a city in Los Angeles County, California on its western border with Ventura County. It incorporated in 1981 becoming the 82nd municipality of Los Angeles County. The population of the city was 8,029 at the 2020 census, down from 8,270 at the 2010 census.

The city is named after the master-planned community of Westlake to avoid confusion with the Los Angeles neighborhood of the same name. With a lake at the center, the community straddles the line between Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Roughly two-thirds of the community was previously annexed into the city of Thousand Oaks.

History
About 3,000 years ago, the Chumash moved into the region and lived by hunting rabbits and other game, and gathering grains and acorns. Excavations, archaeological sites, and polychrome rock paintings in the area provide a glimpse into the social and economic complexity of the ancient Chumash world.

A Chumash village was settled here in 500 BCE, known as Hipuc. The Chumash Indians gathered and prepared acorns and other seeds. These were collected in the fall. The Chumash also hunted wild animals, fish and gathered plants. Their diet consisted of acorns, gophers, cottontail rabbits, skunks, jack rabbits, rats, mice, and seeds. They made their clothing from the skins of animals such as rabbits, deer, and sea otters. Women wore long skirts woven from grass or soft bark, while men wore pieces of deerskin tied around their waists. Both men and women painted designs on their bodies and wore shell beads.

On a return trip from Northern California in January 1770, a group of men led by Gaspar de Portolá are believed to be the first Europeans to encounter the Chumash Indians in the Conejo Valley. Father Juan Crespí, chaplain and diarist of the expedition, wrote about El Triumfo, a Chumash village. He wrote that there was plenty of water and firewood in the village, and that the land was covered with pastures. He wrote: "We are on a plain of considerable extent and much beauty, forested on all parts by live oaks and oak trees, with much pasturage and water." Crespí named the place El triunfo del Dulcísimo Nombre de Jesús (in English: The Triumph of the Sweetest Name of Jesus) to a camping place by a creek.

Other villages were found throughout the valley, including Satwiwa and two villages near Ventu Park Road in Newbury Park. These Chumash villages are believed by archeologists to have first been settled over 2,000 years ago. Another village was located by Lake Sherwood.

In 1795, the area became part of one of the first Spanish land grants, Rancho Simi, given to the Pico family of California. When Mexico won independence from Spain in 1821, Alta California became Mexican territory, and the Rancho Simi grant was confirmed in 1842.

In 1881, the Russell brothers purchased a large portion of the land for cattle ranching. According to Patricia Allen, historian and family descendant, Andrew Russell beat the competition in buying the land by racing across 6,000 acres (24 km$2$) on a fifteen-minute trip in a buckboard and sealed the deal with a $20 gold piece. The price per acre was $2.50. The area continued to be known as the Russell Ranch although it was sold in 1925 to William Randolph Hearst and again in 1943 to Fred Albertson. The Russell family leased back part of the land to continue its successful cattle ranch operation while the Albertson Company used the vast area as a movie ranch. Many movies and television shows were filmed in the Conejo Valley, including Robin Hood, King Rat, Laredo, and various episodes of Tarzan, Buck Rogers, Gunsmoke and Bonanza. The 1940 film Danger Ahead was filmed on Westlake Boulevard.

In 1963, Daniel K. Ludwig's American-Hawaiian Steamship Company bought the 12,000 acre (49 km$2$) ranch for $32 million and, in partnership with Prudential Insurance Company, commissioned the preparation of a master plan by architectural and planning firm A. C. Martin and Associates. This new "city in the country" planned to have a firm economic base including commercial areas, residential neighborhoods, and ample green space with the lake as a focal point. Prominent architects, engineers, and land planners participated in designing the new community, a distinctive example of planned 1960s-style suburbanism.

The original tract was divided by the Los Angeles/Ventura county line. In 1968 and 1972, two portions of the Westlake development consisting of 8544 acre on the Ventura County side were annexed into the city of Thousand Oaks. In 1981, the Los Angeles County portion (3456 acre or roughly 1/3) of the Westlake master-planned community was incorporated as the City of Westlake Village. California state law prevents a city from existing in two separate counties.

Geography
In addition to being a bedroom community for Los Angeles via the Ventura (101) Freeway, it is also home to many large commercial offices and the headquarters of the Dole Food Company, K-Swiss and J.D. Power and Associates. The western region office (Region 5) of Anheuser-Busch Inc. is also located in the community. Pacific Coast Highway, and the Ronald Reagan (118) Freeway also run nearby. It is a short drive to the mall in Thousand Oaks.

Much of Westlake Village is surrounded by open space, including hiking and horse trails, as well as the vast Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. The town is in the northwestern Santa Monica Mountains area, and is 9 mi inland from the Pacific Ocean. The area is within a wildlife corridor linking the Santa Monica Mountains with other undeveloped habitat. Mountain lions have been seen roaming the neighborhoods. The lake lies within the watershed of Malibu Creek. Water from the lake must be released into the creek in compliance with an agreement between the California State Water Resources Control Board and the Westlake Lake Management Association, a private entity that oversees the operation of the lake.

The area has several golf courses: the Westlake Golf Course, Sherwood Country Club, and North Ranch Country Club.

Over one half of the original "Westlake" development lies west across the county line, wholly within the city limits of Thousand Oaks. This boundary which divides the Incorporated City of Westlake Village, and Thousand Oaks portion of Westlake Village, crosses over the Westlake Golf Course, halfway between Lakeview Canyon and Lindero Canyon roads, and half of the Lake itself. Lake Sherwood is nearby.

The City of Westlake Village is located approximately 40 mi West of downtown Los Angeles in the Conejo Valley. Other communities in the surrounding area include Thousand Oaks, Oak Park, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Newbury Park, and Malibu.

Climate
Coastal breezes sweep through canyons to allow Westlake to sometimes be up to 10 degrees cooler and considerably less hazy than nearby San Fernando Valley during the summer months. However, it generally remains 10 degrees hotter than the coastal plains below the Conejo Grade, in the communities of Santa Rosa Valley, Camarillo, and Ventura among others.

2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that the self-incorporated portion of Westlake Village, on the Los Angeles County side, had a population of 8,270. The population density was 1,502.4 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Westlake Village was 7,326 (88.6%) white (83.9% non-Hispanic white), 98 (1.2%) African American, 12 (0.1%) Native American, 490 (5.9%) Asian, 13 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 114 (1.4%) from other races, and 217 (2.6%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 533 persons (6.4%).

The Census reported that 8,142 people (98.5% of the population) lived in households, 121 (1.5%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 7 (0.1%) were institutionalized.

There were 3,262 households, out of which 971 (29.8%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,985 (60.9%) were married couples living together, 292 (9.0%) had a female householder with no husband present, 119 (3.6%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 103 (3.2%) unmarried partnerships. 712 households (21.8%) were made up of individuals, and 376 (11.5%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50. There were 2,396 families (73.5% of all households); the average family size was 2.92.

The population was spread out, with 1,737 people (21.0%) under the age of 18, 479 people (5.8%) aged 18 to 24, 1,380 people (16.7%) aged 25 to 44, 2,917 people (35.3%) aged 45 to 64, and 1,757 people (21.2%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males.

There were 3,384 housing units at an average density of 614.7 /sqmi, of which 2,745 (84.2%) were owner-occupied, and 517 (15.8%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.0%; the rental vacancy rate was 4.4%. 6,906 people (83.5% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 1,236 people (14.9%) lived in rental housing units.

According to the 2010 United States Census, Westlake Village had a median household income of $112,083, with 3.9% of the population living below the federal poverty line.

2000
As of the census of 2000, there were 8,469 people, 3,270 households, and 2,491 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,605.9 /mi2. There were 3,347 housing units at an average density of 642.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 89.70% White, 6.08% Asian, 0.82% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 1.02% from other races, and 2.17% from two or more races, plus one of California's largest communities for Russian American and American Jewish ancestral groups. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.61% of the population. Many locals (the Conejo Valley and Simi Valley region in general) were of Italian, Portuguese and Spanish ethnic origins.

The median income for a household in the city was $120,089, and the median income for a family was $148,885. The per-capita income for the city was $137,355 in 2007, while the median home price was (as of 2007) $1,163,800.

There were 3,270 households, out of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.8% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.8% were non-families. 19.3% 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 2.56 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the city, the age distribution of the population showed 23.8% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 31.9% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.7 males. About 2.5% of families and 2.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.6% of those under age 18 and 2.8% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Dole Food Company is headquartered in Westlake Village. In 1994, Dole announced that it would finalize its plans to build its world headquarters on a 30 acre site owned by the company, located north of the Ventura Freeway in Westlake Village. The decision had been delayed by groundwater contamination tests and reviewing of possible site plan revisions. Dole was expected to submit its plans for final approval by the Westlake Village City Council on February 9, 1994. K-Swiss, Guitar Center, PennyMac Loan Services and Ryland Homes also have their headquarters in Westlake Village.

Top employers
According to the city's 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are:

Parks and recreation
Adjacent to Westlake Village is Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, which offers nature trails for hikers, backpackers, mountain bikers, equestrians, picnickers, and campers.

Parks include:

 * Berniece Bennett
 * Canyon Oaks
 * Foxfield
 * Russell Ranch
 * Three Springs
 * Triunfo Creek Park
 * Westlake Village Community Park
 * Westlake Village Dog Park

Government
In the state legislature Westlake Village is located in California's 27th State Senate district, represented by Democrat Henry Stern, and in California's 44th State Assembly district, represented by Democrat Jacqui Irwin. Federally, Westlake Village is located in California's 26th congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of D +2 and is represented by Democrat Julia Brownley.

As of May 2009, 1,943 (33%) of the 5,876 registered voters in Westlake Village are registered as Democrats, 2,583 (44%) as Republicans, and 1,101 (19%) declined to state a party affiliation.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department operates the Malibu/Lost Hills Station in Calabasas, serving Westlake Village.

Education
The community is in the Las Virgenes Unified School District (LVUSD). Residents are zoned to White Oak Elementary School in Westlake Village, Lindero Canyon Middle School in Agoura Hills, and Agoura High School in Agoura Hills.

An off-campus center of California Lutheran University is located nearby in Thousand Oaks.

Infrastructure
The Las Virgenes Municipal Water District supplies potable, recycled and wastewater services to residents and businesses in Westlake Village.

Notable people

 * David Anderson, wide receiver in the National Football League
 * James Caviezel, actor
 * Bob Chapek, former CEO of The Walt Disney Company
 * Jimmy Clausen, Notre Dame and NFL quarterback
 * Lenny Dykstra, baseball center fielder
 * Wayne Gretzky, hockey Hall of Famer
 * Audley Harrison, 2000 Olympic heavyweight boxing champion from Great Britain
 * Mariel Hemingway, actress
 * Hulk Hogan, pro wrestler and actor
 * Cobi Jones, former Los Angeles Galaxy soccer player
 * Kathryn Joosten, actress
 * Scarlett Keegan
 * Hayley Kiyoko
 * Martin Lawrence, comedian and actor
 * Mike Lieberthal, All Star and Gold Glove baseball catcher
 * Jonathan Lipnicki, actor
 * Heather Locklear, actress
 * Maureen McCormick, actress, played Marcia Brady in the TV series The Brady Bunch
 * Joe Montana, Hall of Fame quarterback
 * Eddie Money, musician
 * Alexis Neiers, television personality
 * Dian Parkinson, model and TV personality
 * John Ratzenberger, actor, best known as postal worker Cliff Clavin from '80s sitcom Cheers
 * Kim Richards, child actress and television personality on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
 * Mickey Rooney, actor
 * Bas Rutten, mixed martial arts fighter and actor
 * Mike Scioscia, Major League Baseball player and manager
 * George C. Scott, actor
 * Vin Scully, voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers
 * Mike Seidman, NFL football player
 * Will Smith, musician and actor
 * Robert Stock (born 1989), MLB baseball player
 * Tommy Thayer, KISS lead guitarist
 * Guillermo del Toro, film director
 * Jered Weaver, former pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels
 * Peter Weber, television personality
 * Gary Wichard, college football player and professional sports agent
 * Eric Wynalda, soccer player
 * Christian Yelich, baseball player
 * Robert Young, actor

In popular culture
Westlake Village was home to Russell Ranch which was used to film Robin Hood (1922), Come On, Tarzan (1932), Buck Rogers (1939), King Rat (1965), Laredo (1965–67), Gunsmoke (1955–1975) and Bonanza (1959–1973). The Lash (1930) was also filmed at Russell Ranch, while Danger Ahead (1940) was shot on Westlake Boulevard. Baxter (GTE corporate headquarters at the time) was dubbed for a police station in the film Demolition Man (1993), while scenes from Gridiron Gang (2006) were shot at Westlake High School. Other movies filmed here include The Karate Kid (1984), American Pie (1999) and Bridesmaids (2011).

Two episodes of Charlie's Angels (1976–1981) were filmed in Westlake Village: "The Killing Kind" (1976) and "Angel in a Box" (1979).

Bonnie and Clyde (1967) features scenes from Skelton Canyon Road (Westlake Boulevard), while the TV series The FBI (1965–1974) was partly filmed at The Landing.

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Bengal Township, Michigan

Bengal Township is a civil township of Clinton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,138 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.54 sqmi, of which 36.53 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi (0.03%) is water.

Bengal Township is located northwest of the center of Clinton County. M-21 crosses the township, leading east to St. Johns, the county seat, and west to Ionia.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,174 people, 379 households, and 316 families residing in the township. The population density was 32.1 PD/sqmi. There were 384 housing units at an average density of 10.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.53% White, 0.09% African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 1.19% from other races, and 0.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.30% of the population.

There were 379 households, out of which 43.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.0% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.6% were non-families. 15.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.10 and the average family size was 3.47.

In the township the population was spread out, with 33.2% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $60,673, and the median income for a family was $63,229. Males had a median income of $41,346 versus $29,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,917. About 3.0% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.7% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over.

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Bingham Township, Clinton County, Michigan

Bingham Township is a civil township of Clinton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township had a population of 2,919.

The township is named for politician Kinsley S. Bingham, who served as Michigan's 11th governor and also a U.S. representative and senator. Bingham Township surrounds the city of St. Johns, but the two are administered autonomously.

History
Bingham Township was first settled in 1841.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 32.41 sqmi, of which 32.39 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi (0.06%) is water.

The township is located northeast of the center of Clinton County. It surrounds the city of St. Johns, the county seat. U.S. Route 127 crosses the township, with access from exits 96 and 99. US 127 runs north to Mount Pleasant and south to Lansing, the state capital. M-21 leads east to Owosso and west to Ionia.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,776 people, 868 households, and 691 families residing in the township. The population density was 85.8 PD/sqmi. There were 954 housing units at an average density of 29.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.55% White, 0.32% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 1.08% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.56% of the population.

There were 868 households, out of which 40.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.9% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.3% were non-families. 16.0% 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 2.87 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $52,853, and the median income for a family was $58,833. Males had a median income of $38,929 versus $30,327 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,047. About 4.5% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.1% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over.


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Dallas Township, Michigan

Dallas Township is a civil township of Clinton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,411 at the 2020 census. The township was established in 1845 from a section of Lebanon Township and named for vice president George M. Dallas.

Communities

 * The village of Fowler is located within the township on M-21.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.51 sqmi, of which 36.39 sqmi is land and 0.12 sqmi (0.33%) is water.

Dallas Township is located in western Clinton County and is bordered by Ionia County to the west.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,323 people, 781 households, and 606 families residing in the township. The population density was 63.5 PD/sqmi. There were 804 housing units at an average density of 22.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.31% White, 0.13% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.13% from other races, and 0.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.12% of the population.

There were 781 households, out of which 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.9% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.3% were non-families. 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.97 and the average family size was 3.46.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.0% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $50,156, and the median income for a family was $60,417. Males had a median income of $40,194 versus $27,008 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,085. About 2.4% of families and 3.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.1% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over.

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DeWitt, Michigan

DeWitt is a city in Clinton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,776 at the 2020 census. The city is located north of Interstate 69 and west of U.S. Route 127, just north of the city of Lansing.

History
DeWitt was named after DeWitt Clinton, Governor of New York during the 1820s. It was first settled by Captain David Scott, who moved there from Ann Arbor in 1833, and platted the land. The State Legislature formally created DeWitt Township on March 23, 1836. The first township meeting was held at the house of Captain Scott on April 8, 1836. A gentleman by the name of Welcome J. Partelo was named the township's first Supervisor at that meeting.

It did not take long for the state to divide DeWitt Township into the many townships that we recognize today. In 1837, the township was split in half by a north–south line; the western half became Watertown Township. Two years later, the township was again split in half by an east–west line, and the northern half became Bingham Township. One day later, the governor approved an act, which split the remaining township area in half by an east–west line, and the eastern half became Ossowa Township (renamed Bath Township in 1857). The final split of the township came in 1841 when the northern half of the remaining land became Olive Township. In four years, DeWitt Township went from encompassing the entire county to its current boundary.

The county seat for Clinton County was also located in DeWitt Township from the inception of the county. The county seat remained in DeWitt Township until December 1857 when it was moved to high Hall, in the village of St. Johns, until a new courthouse could be built.

In the early 1900s, the Lansing, St. Johns and St. Louis Railway opened the community to a new era of prosperity. It was not until 1929 when the town was incorporated as a village, and then was no longer under the full jurisdiction of the township.

The area that is now the city was first incorporated as a village in 1929.

On October 21, 1930, a great fire swept though the downtown business district, destroying eight historic and business buildings. This included the destruction of the Clinton House/Hotel, which was a regionally famous establishment. The fire devastated the community, stagnating business growth once again. However, residential development did not slow, and thus DeWitt began its evolvement into the bedroom community that it is today.

The Village of Dewitt was incorporated into a city in 1965. The DeWitt area was ranked as the 75th best place to live in the United States by CNN Money in 2005.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.99 sqmi, of which 2.86 sqmi is land and 0.13 sqmi is water.

DeWitt is on the Looking Glass River, a tributary of the Grand River.

Education
The city is home to the following schools, which are divided among grade levels:

 * Fuerstenau Early Childhood Center (Pre-K)
 * Schavey Road Elementary School (Kindergarten and 1st grade)
 * Scott Elementary School (2nd and 3rd grades)
 * Herbison Woods School (4th and 5th grades)
 * DeWitt Middle School (6th-8th grades)
 * DeWitt High School (9th-12th grades)

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,507 people, 1,732 households, and 1,314 families living in the city. The population density was 1575.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,808 housing units at an average density of 632.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.9% White, 1.4% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.5% of the population.

There were 1,732 households, of which 37.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.6% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.1% were non-families. 20.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7% 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 2.99.

The median age in the city was 39.8 years. 26.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.2% were from 25 to 44; 32.4% were from 45 to 64; and 9.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,702 people, 1,624 households, and 1,307 families living in the city. The population density was 1,641.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,661 housing units at an average density of 579.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.85% White, 1.02% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.64% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.40% from other races, and 1.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.55% of the population.

There were 1,624 households, out of which 50.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.9% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.5% were non-families. 16.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.4% 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 3.25.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 33.8% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 5.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $69,174, and the median income for a family was $78,935. Males had a median income of $51,409 versus $35,545 for females. The per capita income for the city was $26,997. About 3.6% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.8% of those under age 18 and 8.6% 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, DeWitt has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.

Notable people

 * SungWon Cho, YouTuber and voice actor
 * Dave Cutler, software engineer
 * Oscar G. Johnson, WWII veteran and Medal of Honor recipient
 * Jordyn Wieber, gymnast and Olympic gold medalist
 * Steven J. Glew, collector and subject of the Netflix documentary The Pez Outlaw

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DeWitt Charter Township, Michigan

DeWitt Charter Township is a charter township of Clinton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 15,073 at the 2020 census, which was an increase from 14,321 at the 2010 census.

The original survey township now includes portions of the cities of DeWitt, East Lansing, and Lansing, but all are administered autonomously or through 425 Agreements.

Communities

 * The cities of Lansing and East Lansing are adjacent to the south, and considerable development extends into the township as a result of the proximity to both cities.
 * East Lansing entered into 425 Agreements with the township for approximately 1200 acre of the township that were consolidated into a single agreement in 2001. Under the agreement, East Lansing is required to provide services to the land in exchange for 32 percent of the area's property taxes. At the end of the 33-year agreement, the land will be turned over to the city
 * The township also entered a 425 Agreement with Bath Township in 2002 for a small portion of the township.
 * In 2011 the township entered into another 425 Agreement with Lansing, Michigan for property in the south-west corner of the Township. This 425 was for approximately 2000 acre surrounding and including Capital Region International Airport. This 425 allowed the City of Lansing and DeWitt Township to apply for and receive the Next Michigan Development Zone designation from the State of Michigan to develop an aerotropolis.
 * DeWitt Township has three primary school districts: DeWitt, Bath, and Lansing. Some parcels are in the St. Johns and East Lansing School Districts.

Description and history
The township is situated directly north of the city of Lansing, Michigan's capital city. One of the fastest growing areas in the state, the township is quickly developing along the Business US 127 thoroughfare, and near its intersection with I-69. The township is also home to Lansing Capital Region International Airport.

DeWitt was named after DeWitt Clinton, Governor of New York from 1817 to 1822, and again from 1825 until his death in 1828. It was first settled by Captain David Scott, who moved there from Ann Arbor in 1833, and platted the land. The State Legislature formally created DeWitt Township on March 23, 1836. The first township meeting was held at the house of Captain Scott on April 8, 1836. A gentleman by the name of Welcome J. Partelo was named the township's first Supervisor at that meeting.

It did not take long for the State to divide DeWitt Township into the many townships that we recognize today. In 1837, the township was split in half by a north–south line with the western half becoming Watertown Township. Two years later, the township was again split in half by an East–west line with the northern half becoming Bingham Township. One day later, the Governor approved an act, which split the remaining township area in half by a north–south line with the eastern half becoming Ossowa Township (renamed Bath Township in 1843). The final split of the township came in 1841 with the northern half of the remaining land becoming Olive Township. In four years, DeWitt Township went from encompassing the entire County to its current boundary.

The county seat for Clinton County was also located in DeWitt Township from the inception of the county. The county seat remained in DeWitt Township until December 1857 when it was moved to Plumstead Hall, in the village of St. Johns, until a new courthouse could be built.

In the early 1900s, the Lansing, St. Johns and St. Louis Railway opened the community to a new era of prosperity.

It was not until 1929 when the town was incorporated as a village, and then was no longer under the full jurisdiction of the township.[3]

The Village of DeWitt was incorporated into a city in 1965.

The Township became a Charter Township on November 7, 1978.

The DeWitt area was ranked as the 75th best place to live in the United States by CNN Money in 2005.[4]

DeWitt Township has three primary schools district; DeWitt Public Schools, Bath Public Schools and Lansing Public Schools.

The DeWitt area is the home of gymnast Jordyn Wieber, who was part of the gold medal-winning women's gymnastics team at the 2012 London Summer Olympics.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 31.27 sqmi, of which 31.03 sqmi is land and 0.24 sqmi (0.77%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 12,143 people, 4,839 households, and 3,450 families residing in the township. The population density was 383.5 PD/sqmi. There were 5,119 housing units at an average density of 161.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 94.16% White, 1.34% African American, 0.81% Native American, 0.86% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.22% from other races, and 1.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.02% of the population.

There were 4,839 households, out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.4% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.7% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $49,782, and the median income for a family was $61,202. Males had a median income of $45,013 versus $36,297 for females. The per capita income for the township was $24,624. About 3.2% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.3% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.

title: DeWitt Charter Township, Michigan


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Duplain Township, Michigan

Duplain Township is a civil township of Clinton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,303 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * The village of Elsie is located within the township.
 * Craven's Mills was platted as a village in 1845 at the time the three Craven brothers built a mill here. It was abandoned and the various stores moved to Elsie in 1857.
 * Duplain is an unincorporated community in the township at 43.04667°N, -84.4525°W on the Maple River, which was previously known by its French name, Rivière du Plain. The township was first known as Sena when set off in 1840, but became Du Plain when organized in 1841. The community was first settled by a group from Rochester, New York, and became known as the Rochester Colony. It was platted with the name Mapleton by Edward R. Everest in 1837, and a post office with that name was established on January 29, 1844. The post office was renamed Duplain on December 12, 1844, and operated until March 14, 1903.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.41 sqmi, of which 35.12 sqmi is land and 0.29 sqmi (0.82%) is water.

Duplain Township is located in the northeast corner of Clinton County and is bordered on the east by Shiawassee County and on the north by Gratiot County.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,329 people, 866 households, and 637 families residing in the township. The population density was 66.0 PD/sqmi. There were 900 housing units at an average density of 25.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.07% White, 0.13% African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.94% from other races, and 0.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.15% of the population.

There were 866 households, out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.4% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% were non-families. 22.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% 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 3.16.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.0% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $39,968, and the median income for a family was $46,215. Males had a median income of $35,799 versus $23,672 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,888. About 4.8% of families and 7.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.5% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.

title: Duplain Township, Michigan


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Eagle, Michigan

Eagle is a village in southwest Clinton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 122 at the 2020 census. The village is within Eagle Township in the southwest corner of the county. It is near Interstate 96 about 15 mi northwest of Lansing.

Eagle is the second-least populated village in the state after Turner (population 121). With a land area of only 0.125 sqmi, Eagle is the fourth-smallest overall municipality in the state by land area after Ahmeek, Copper City, and Novi Township.

History
The current site of the village was formed in 1872 when George W. McCrumb donated land for a rail depot and Methodist Church, before which there had been a village of the same name a half mile west, that dated back to 1834. It was incorporated as a village in 1873.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.125 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 123 people, 48 households, and 34 families residing in the village. The population density was 1025.0 PD/sqmi. There were 50 housing units at an average density of 416.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.2% White and 0.8% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 48 households, of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.2% were non-families. 22.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.09.

The median age in the village was 40.8 years. 23.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.1% were from 25 to 44; 23.6% were from 45 to 64; and 13.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.2% male and 52.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 130 people, 46 households, and 35 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,061.2 PD/sqmi. There were 47 housing units at an average density of 383.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.23% White, 0.77% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.85% of the population.

There were 46 households, out of which 37.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.7% were married couples living together, and 23.9% were non-families. 15.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.26.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 29.2% under the age of 18, 3.1% from 18 to 24, 33.8% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $41,667, and the median income for a family was $45,625. Males had a median income of $41,667 versus $28,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $19,332. There were no families and 2.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

title: Eagle, Michigan


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Eagle Township, Michigan

Eagle Township is a civil township of Clinton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,776 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * The village of Eagle is within the township near Interstate 96.
 * A portion of the city of Grand Ledge is at the southeast corner of the township. Although the city is administratively autonomous, development from the city extends into the adjacent township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.38 sqmi, of which 34.74 sqmi is land and 0.64 sqmi (1.80%) is water.

The Grand River flows across the southwest part of the township, and the Looking Glass River, a tributary of the Grand, flows from east to west across the northern part of the township. Eagle Township is located in the southwest corner of Clinton County and is bordered by Ionia County to the west and Eaton County to the south.

Major highways

 * is an east-west freeway that runs through the township.
 * is a north–south highway with its northern terminus at I-96 in the southeast of the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,332 people, 848 households, and 689 families residing in the township. The population density was 66.5 PD/sqmi. There were 870 housing units at an average density of 24.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.24% White, 0.17% African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.56% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.23% of the population.

There were 848 households, out of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.2% were married couples living together, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.8% were non-families. 15.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 28.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $61,129, and the median income for a family was $67,847. Males had a median income of $46,607 versus $34,063 for females. The per capita income for the township was $32,160. None of the families and 1.0% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 1.4% of those over 64.

title: Eagle Township, Michigan


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Elsie, Michigan

Elsie is a village in Clinton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 966 at the 2010 census. The village consists of two noncontiguous portions within Duplain Township in the northeast portion of Clinton County—the smaller of which contains the village's Riverside Cemetery.

History
Elsie was founded in 1857 and platted the same year. It was incorporated in 1885. Elsie is named for Miss Elsie Tillotson, the daughter of an early settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.20 sqmi, of which 1.16 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi (3.33%) is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 966 people, 392 households, and 256 families living in the village. The population density was 832.8 PD/sqmi. There were 421 housing units at an average density of 362.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.3% White, 0.4% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.9% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population.

There were 392 households, of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.7% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% 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 3.01.

The median age in the village was 39.7 years. 25.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.3% were from 25 to 44; 26% were from 45 to 64; and 16.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,055 people, 414 households, and 288 families living in the village. The population density was 861.9 PD/sqmi. There were 438 housing units at an average density of 357.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.82% White, 0.09% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 1.42% from other races, and 0.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.37% of the population.

There were 414 households, out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.4% were non-families. 26.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.4% 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 3.05.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $36,635, and the median income for a family was $43,182. Males had a median income of $35,875 versus $24,375 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,809. About 8.0% of families and 11.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.3% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.

title: Elsie, Michigan


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Essex Township, Michigan

Essex Township is a civil township of Clinton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,827 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * East Essex was the name of a post office in the township from 1856 until 1858.
 * Maple Rapids is a village in the northern part of the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.60 sqmi, of which 35.36 sqmi is land and 0.24 sqmi (0.67%) is water.

Essex Township is located in northern Clinton County and is bordered to the north by Gratiot County. The Maple River, a tributary of the Grand River, flows across the northwest corner of the township, past the village of Maple Rapids. The township contains portions of the Maple River State Game Area.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,812 people, 635 households, and 509 families residing in the township. The population density was 50.9 PD/sqmi. There were 659 housing units at an average density of 18.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.95% White, 0.11% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.33% from other races, and 0.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.16% of the population.

There were 635 households, out of which 40.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.1% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.7% were non-families. 16.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.0% 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 3.20.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.1% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $47,647, and the median income for a family was $52,566. Males had a median income of $39,516 versus $25,577 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,075. About 4.7% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.1% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * William Porter, track and field athlete, Olympic gold medalist in 1948

title: Essex Township, Michigan


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Fowler, Michigan

Fowler is a village in Clinton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,226 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Dallas Township.

History
Originally called "Dallas", Fowler was created when Robert Highman, Chief Engineer of the Detroit, Grand Haven, and Milwaukee Railroad, and E.A Wales acquired a tract of land along the railroad right-of-way in 1857. The Detroit, Grand Haven, and Milwaukee railroad completed the rail line though the area in July and August 1857. Dallas was later changed to Isabella and subsequently Fowler. A few years after the founding of Dallas, the town had little economic growth and was subsequently moved to a tract of land 1/10 of a mile west of the original tract, owned by John N. Fowler and in 1869 the name was changed to "Fowler". The village was originally settled in a swampy area and the move was driven by the lack of economic growth. In 1885, the town was incorporated as a village in Clinton County, reportedly during a high growth lumber boom.

In 1905, massive flooding in the area washed out a culvert three and a half miles west of town. A Grand Trunk work train was sent to repair the culvert but plunged into the creek, killing five men.

Fowler remains a small rural community, serving the needs of the local farming community and as a satellite community to Lansing.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.35 sqmi, of which 1.32 sqmi is land and 0.03 sqmi (2.22%) is water.

The village is located within Dallas Township on M-21 about 10 mi west of St. Johns and about 50 mi east of Grand Rapids. It is about 20 mi north of I-96 via county roads. The village is served by the 48835 ZIP Code.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,208 people, 451 households, and 319 families living in the village. The population density was 915.2 PD/sqmi. There were 488 housing units at an average density of 369.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.1% White, 0.4% African American, 0.7% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.

There were 451 households, of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.3% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.3% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% 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 3.24.

The median age in the village was 36.1 years. 29.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.5% were from 25 to 44; 20% were from 45 to 64; and 17.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.7% male and 49.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,136 people, 428 households, and 306 families living in the village. The population density was 877.0 PD/sqmi. There were 446 housing units at an average density of 344.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100% White

There were 428 households, out of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.1% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.3% were non-families. 23.8% 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 2.64 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.9% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 17.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $42,171, and the median income for a family was $56,625. Males had a median income of $40,134 versus $25,804 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,123. About 2.7% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.2% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Slicker Parks, baseball pitcher for University of Michigan and Detroit Tigers
 * Todd Simon, head coach of Bowling Green State University men's basketball team
 * Clem Sohn, daredevil, aviation pioneer

title: Fowler, Michigan


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Greenbush Township, Clinton County, Michigan

Greenbush Township is a civil township of Clinton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,143 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Eureka is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in the northeast part of the township at 43.10361°N, -84.51389°W.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.45 sqmi, of which 35.18 sqmi is land and 0.27 sqmi (0.76%) is water.

Greenbush Township is located in northern Clinton County and is bordered by Gratiot County to the north. U.S. Route 127 crosses the township, leading north to Mount Pleasant and south to Lansing.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,115 people, 743 households, and 621 families residing in the township. The population density was 60.0 PD/sqmi. There were 759 housing units at an average density of 21.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.77% White, 0.19% African American, 0.05% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.33% from other races, and 0.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.75% of the population.

There were 743 households, out of which 37.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.3% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.3% were non-families. 14.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 27.0% 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 101.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $53,021, and the median income for a family was $57,721. Males had a median income of $40,391 versus $30,429 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,453. About 1.7% of families and 3.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.7% of those under age 18 and 3.9% of those age 65 or over.


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Lebanon Township, Michigan

Lebanon Township is a civil township of Clinton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 597 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Hubbardston is a village partially located within Lebanon Township. The majority of the village is across the county line in North Plains Township in Ionia County to the west.
 * Matherton is an unincorporated community just south of Hubbardston along the county line at 43.06833°N, -84.83694°W.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.40 sqmi, of which 35.10 sqmi is land and 0.30 sqmi (0.85%) is water.

Lebanon Township occupies the northwest corner of Clinton County and is bordered by Ionia County to the west and Gratiot County to the north. The Maple River, a tributary of the Grand River, flows across the northern part of the township from east to west. The township contains portions of the Maple River State Game Area.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 705 people, 219 households, and 183 families residing in the township. The population density was 19.9 PD/sqmi. There were 225 housing units at an average density of 6.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.72% White, 0.14% Native American, and 0.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.43% of the population.

There were 219 households, out of which 44.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.0% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.0% were non-families. 14.2% 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 3.22 and the average family size was 3.59.

In the township the population was spread out, with 35.3% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $52,500, and the median income for a family was $53,854. Males had a median income of $40,833 versus $26,538 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,640. About 6.7% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.8% of those under age 18 and 16.1% of those age 65 or over.

title: Lebanon Township, Michigan


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Maple Rapids, Michigan

Maple Rapids is a village in Clinton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 672 at the 2010 census. The village is located in Essex Township about 10 mi northwest of St. Johns. A portion of the village is within the Maple River State Game Area.

History
In the early 19th-century Maple Rapids was a site where Maketoquit and his large band of Ottawa processed maple sugar, although their main base was further east in modern Shiawassee County, Michigan.

The community was named after the rapids on the Maple River by George Campau, (brother of Louis, founder of Grand Rapids), in 1826 when he built a trading post here. In 1852, William Hewitt built a dam, a sawmill and a store, platted the land and became the first postmaster. The town was incorporated as a village in 1881 during the lumber boom.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.42 sqmi, of which 1.36 sqmi is land and 0.06 sqmi (4.23%) is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 672 people, 251 households, and 186 families residing in the village. The population density was 494.1 PD/sqmi. There were 277 housing units at an average density of 203.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.5% White, 0.1% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.6% Asian, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.

There were 251 households, of which 41.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were married couples living together, 13.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.9% were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% 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 3.06.

The median age in the village was 36.7 years. 27.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.9% were from 25 to 44; 26.5% were from 45 to 64; and 12.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.0% male and 49.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 643 people, 246 households, and 175 families residing in the village. The population density was 456.0 PD/sqmi. There were 262 housing units at an average density of 185.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.22% White, 0.31% Native American, 0.31% from other races, and 0.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.47% of the population.

There were 246 households, out of which 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.5% were non-families. 24.4% 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 2.61 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.9% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $33,036, and the median income for a family was $40,625. Males had a median income of $34,063 versus $23,333 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,190. About 13.0% of families and 14.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.7% of those under age 18 and 16.7% of those age 65 or over.

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Olive Township, Clinton County, Michigan

Olive Township is a civil township of Clinton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,535 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Olive Township has a total area of 35.82 sqmi, of which 35.63 sqmi is land and 0.19 sqmi (0.53%) is water.

Olive Township is located southeast of the center of Clinton County. U.S. Route 127 crosses the township, with access from exits 86 and 91. The highway leads north to St. Johns, the Clinton County seat, and south to Lansing, the state capital.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,322 people, 826 households, and 669 families residing in the township. The population density was 65.1 PD/sqmi. There were 844 housing units at an average density of 23.7 per square mile (9.1/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.29% White, 0.43% African American, 0.65% Native American, 0.60% Asian, 0.30% from other races, and 0.73% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.12% of the population.

There were 826 households, out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.8% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.9% were non-families. 16.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $58,571, and the median income for a family was $66,579. Males had a median income of $48,606 versus $36,301 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,253. About 2.4% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.0% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over.


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Ovid Township, Clinton County, Michigan

Ovid Township is a civil township of Clinton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township had a population of 2,188. The population has decreased significantly after the village of Ovid separated from the township and incorporated into a city in 2015.

Communities

 * The city of Ovid was once a village mostly located within the township, but it is now an autonomous city.
 * Shepardsville is an unincorporated community within the township at 43.00444°N, -84.42583°W.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau in 2010, the township had a total area of 35.99 sqmi, of which 35.84 sqmi is land and 0.16 sqmi (0.44%) is water. However, after the village of Ovid incorporated into a city in 2015, the township area was reduced to 35.07 sqmi of land and 34.92 sqmi of water.

Ovid Township is located in eastern Clinton County, bordered by Shiawassee County to the east.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,490 people, 1,225 households, and 927 families residing in the township. The population density was 97.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,279 housing units at an average density of 35.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.05% White, 0.17% African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.26% Pacific Islander, 0.83% from other races, and 1.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.15% of the population.

There were 1,225 households, out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.1% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.3% were non-families. 19.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% 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 3.19.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.8% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $42,250, and the median income for a family was $46,105. Males had a median income of $35,231 versus $25,507 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,602. About 5.7% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.4% of those under age 18 and 5.5% of those age 65 or over.

title: Ovid Township, Clinton County, Michigan


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Riley Township, Clinton County, Michigan

Riley Township is a civil township of Clinton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,020 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.73 sqmi, of which 35.71 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi (0.06%) is water.

Riley Township is located southwest of the center of Clinton County.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,767 people, 611 households, and 507 families residing in the township. The population density was 49.5 PD/sqmi. There were 625 housing units at an average density of 17.5 per square mile (6.8/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 96.26% White, 0.28% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 0.74% from other races, and 2.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.87% of the population.

There were 611 households, out of which 40.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.6% were married couples living together, 4.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.0% were non-families. 12.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.0% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 8.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $61,375, and the median income for a family was $64,154. Males had a median income of $45,577 versus $31,852 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,682. About 1.8% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.1% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over.


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St. Johns, Michigan

St. Johns or Saint Johns is the largest city and county seat of Clinton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 7,698 at the 2020 census.

St. Johns is located in the north of Clinton County, surrounded by Bingham Township (although the two are administered independently). St. Johns is about 18 mi north of Lansing, Michigan's capital city, and is part of the Lansing–East Lansing metropolitan area. St. Johns has been nicknamed the "Mint Capital of the World".

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.87 sqmi, all of it land. The city is situated in Bingham Township, but is administratively autonomous. A mixture of rich forests, plains and farmland (uniquely, mint fields) make up the St. Johns area, providing ample opportunity for outdoor sports and agriculture.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 7,865 people, 3,147 households, and 2,011 families residing in the city. The population density was 2032.3 PD/sqmi. There were 3,451 housing units at an average density of 891.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.9% White, 1.4% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.6% of the population.

There were 3,147 households, of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.1% were non-families. 30.5% 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 2.38 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the city is 37.2. 25.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.5% were from 25 to 44; 24.1% were from 45 to 64; and 15.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

Culture
The Wilson Center Auditorium on Cass Street puts on rock concerts and theatrical productions throughout the year. To date, they have brought in acts such as David Dondero, Hailey Wojcik, and Doug Mains and the City Folk.

Mint production
Near the turn of the century, high demand for mint oil in medicines and candy from companies like Wrigley caused a surge in demand for mint farming. The rich, organic, muck soil of Clinton County makes the area around St. Johns particularly well-suited for mint farming. As a result, many mint farmers cultivated mint. The Crosby Mint Farm, established by J.E. Crosby in 1912, claims to be the oldest continuously family-operated mint farm in the United States.

Today Clinton County ranks first in Michigan in regards to total mint production. St. Johns is known as the Mint City and has been called "The Mint Capital of the World."

Each year since 1985, St. Johns celebrates its mint farming heritage with the St. Johns Mint Festival. The festival typically takes place on the second weekend in August.

Highways

 * connects north to Mt. Pleasant, and Grayling. Southward, it passes through Lansing and Jackson en route to Ohio. It provides a direct connection to I-69 and I-96.
 * is a business loop traveling through the city.
 * is an east-west highway passing through the city, connecting to Grand Rapids, approximately 66 mi to the west, and Flint, about 45 mi to the east.

Airports

 * Scheduled passenger air carrier flights are available from Capital Region International Airport, in south-central Clinton County.

Notable people

 * Robert Asprin, science fiction and fantasy author
 * Roy Beechler, football player and coach
 * Leo Burnett, advertising executive
 * Myrtelle Canavan, pathologist, discovered Canavan Disease
 * Voltairine de Cleyre, anarchist writer and feminist
 * Eric Esch, commonly referred to as Butterbean, former fighter
 * The Houghton brothers, creators of Big City Greens
 * Andrew Kehoe, perpetrator of the Bath School Disaster
 * Philip Orin Parmelee, aviator
 * Oliver L. Spaulding, Civil War general in the 23rd Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment, politician, and regent of the University of Michigan
 * Oliver Lyman Spaulding, U.S. Army brigadier general
 * Lee Upton, poet, fiction writer, and literary critic
 * Lola Carrier Worrell, composer

Places of interest

 * Paine-Gillam-Scott Museum – Home of the Clinton County Historical Society. Built in 1858, the house holds the distinction of being the oldest brick residence in the city of St. Johns.
 * Clinton Northern Railway Museum - Located in the former Grand Trunk Depot, the museum focuses on railroad history and its impact on small-town America. The museum features several restored railway cars.
 * IQhub at Agroliquid – Center for agricultural history, innovation and exploration. The IQhub is located inside AgroLiquid's world headquarters in St. Johns, Michigan. The 9,500 square foot agriculture education destination is home to exhibits chronicling the advancement of agriculture, from before the Europeans arrived in the Americas through the present day.

Registered Historic Buildings in St. Johns
Sites marked with a dagger (†) have been demolished.

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, St. Johns has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.

Crime rate
Crime in St. Johns is significantly lower when compared to the national average, and average-to-high when compared to surrounding cities.

Violent Crime Rate in 2012 (higher number means more dangerous)
 * U.S. Average: 214
 * St. Johns: 95.5
 * Laingsburg: 279.8
 * Ovid: 58.9
 * Elsie: 79.6
 * Dewitt: N/A
 * Lansing: 422.7

Reported Incidents from 2001–2012 in St. Johns, MI:
 * Rape: 35
 * Arson: 9
 * Motor vehicle theft: 70
 * Assault: 55
 * Burglaries : 366

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Victor Township, Michigan

Victor Township is a civil township of Clinton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,463 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Lake Victoria is an unincorporated community and census-designated place located in the northeast portion of the township.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.96 sqmi, of which 33.93 sqmi is land and 2.03 sqmi (5.65%) is water.

Victor Township is located in eastern Clinton County and is bordered by Shiawassee County to the east. Larger water bodies in the township include Round Lake, Lake Victoria, and Lake Ovid, which is part of Sleepy Hollow State Park. The Looking Glass River, a tributary of the Grand River, flows from east to west across the southern part of the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,275 people, 1,139 households, and 930 families residing in the township. The population density was 94.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,166 housing units at an average density of 33.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.65% White, 0.43% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.67% from other races, and 1.01% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.74% of the population.

There were 1,139 households, out of which 40.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.3% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.3% were non-families. 14.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.1% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 7.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $59,375, and the median income for a family was $64,356. Males had a median income of $42,413 versus $30,703 for females. The per capita income for the township was $24,353. About 1.3% of families and 2.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.

Notable person

 * James H. Robinson, Medal of Honor recipient during the American Civil War

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Delfzijl

Delfzijl (Delfziel ) is a city and former municipality (which now belongs to the municipality of Eemsdelta) with a population of 25,651 in the province of Groningen in the northeast of the Netherlands. Delfzijl was a sluice between the Delf and the Ems, which became fortified settlement in the 16th century. The fortifications were removed in the late 19th century. Delfzijl is the fifth largest seaport in the Netherlands, and the largest port in the North East of the country.

Etymology
The name Delfzijl means 'sluice of the Delf'. The Delf was a canal connecting the rivers Fivel and Ems, and is now part of the Damsterdiep. The Dutch verb delven means 'to delve' or 'to dig' and the Dutch noun zijl means 'water outlet' or 'sluice'.

History

Delfzijl was established at the location where three sluices (zijlen) were connected. In 1317, a sluice was built in the Delf, a canal which is now part of the Damsterdiep. Delfzijl has been the main sea port of Groningen since medieval times.

In 1580, a square sconce and a church were built in Delfzijl. Fortification was expanded with six bastions in 1591. Also In 1591 Prince Maurice of Orange visited the port with a fleet of 150 ships which saw the capture of the city from the Spanish by a combined Dutch and English army. Following this an unsuccessful attempt was made in 1594 by Francisco Verdugo to capture the fortress Delfzijl. In 1628 Piet Hein moored his silver fleet at Delfzijl. The first sea battle in the Eighty Years' War was fought nearby in 1658 in the Eems estuary between Dutch forces under Jan Abels and Spanish forces under François van Boshuizen. A fleet of Dutch ships from the West Indies landed here in 1665 under command of admiral Michiel de Ruyter, avoiding the English fleet that was blockading the Dutch coast. The fortification and the sluices were damaged during the Christmas Flood of 1717. In 1813–1814, the French held the city, while it was under siege by the Dutch. The fortifications were removed in 1875, making room for the train station, and leaving one branch of the moat for recreational purposes, with ice skating in some years.

The town was damaged in World War II, and artifacts of the battle can be found in monuments, bunkers, and old armored vehicles usually on display, but disrupted now since 2017 by a major reconstruction of the water front area. Nearby a group of museums attractively landscaped near woodlands and an indoor public swimming pool, an aquarium, and a sea dike, are also affected by the construction intending to make Delfzijl a better tourist attraction after the construction and more secure from sea flooding.

Delfzijl sits at an elevation above low tide, and usually above high tide except for a few days per year. The town is protected by dikes and gates that can be opened to let water out at low tide, and closed to prevent flooding at high tide. When normal draining at low tide is not sufficient water is pumped near Delfzijl at Farmsum in a modern pumping station that replaced the historical old pump house in the 1970s. The possibility of rising sea level is a large concern in Delfzijl, and storms have occasionally splashed water over the sea dikes in recent years causing the dike to be raised starting in 2017.

Traditional industries of grain milling, paper made from straw, and bricks made from clay have given way to newer industries and technologies. Colonial days are remembered in Delfzijl by Indonesian food and a variety of minority groups who are integrated into the community.

On the edge of Delfzijl, and easily approached on foot or by bicycle across new parks and wood lands, the church at Uitwierde with its free standing tower dates from about the year 1200. The church sits on a historic protected artificial mound that dates from antiquity, and was necessary before dikes were built. The church pipe organ dates from 1888 and was moved from Heveskes in 1975. In the area are a few estates and manor houses with historic restaurants of interest as well as numerous farm houses and villages with old churches of historic interest.

Industrial expansion in the 1970s and 1980s displaced old villages of Weiwerd and Heveskes which are remembered in photos and local monuments maintained by previous residents. Foundations of a ruined monastery were discovered in the excavations of Heveskes mound, together with a monolithic tomb dated from 3400 BC which was disrupted about 2200 BC and was displayed in the Aquarium Museum at Delfzijl, until recent developments caused the building to be demolished. The monastery was mentioned in records of 1319, and was destroyed in war in 1586. The village of Oterdum which was built against an older section of sea dike was flooded occasionally by storms and was demolished in the 1970s for raising the dike elevation. Coffins traditionally buried in the old dike were moved to Farmsum, leaving monuments in the enlarged dike to commemorate the village and cemetery. A few Kilometers farther down the coast are the villages of Borgsweer and Termunten that give some idea of the traditional land use before industrial expansion. Nearby at Termunterzijl is located a gate in the sea dike and a small marina inside the fresh water harbor, giving an idea of how Delfzijl looked in the early years.

Geography

Delfzijl is located at 53.33333°N, 6.91667°W in the northeast of the province of Groningen, in the northeast of the Netherlands. It is situated on the southwest bank of the Ems estuary, which forms the border with Germany.

Delfzijl was bordered by the Dutch municipalities of Eemsmond (in the northwest), Loppersum (west), Appingedam (west), Slochteren (southwest), Oldambt (south), and by the German municipalities of Emden (east) and Krummhörn (northeast).

The former municipality contained the population centres:

 * Bierum
 * Biessum
 * Borgsweer
 * Delfzijl
 * Farmsum
 * Godlinze
 * Holwierde
 * Krewerd
 * Losdorp
 * Meedhuizen
 * Spijk
 * Termunten
 * Termunterzijl
 * Uitwierde
 * Wagenborgen
 * Weiwerd
 * Woldendorp

Economy

The Port of Delfzijl is the fifth biggest seaport in the Netherlands and the home of an aluminium plant run by the company Aluminium Delfzijl (part of Tata Steel Europe). In 2004 the smelter produced a record 112,400 tonnes of liquid aluminium. The foundry produced 157,700 tonnes of raw product. Natural gas and petroleum fields in the area encourage industries to locate in the industrial zones.

Delfzijl is also known for its chemical industry and a large salt production plant held by AkzoNobel. On the edge of the town lies an industrial site with an area of 3 square kilometers which is one of the biggest employers in the area. This site is responsible for the second largest quantity of exported chemicals in the Netherlands (after Rotterdam), and is known for its major exports of chlorine and related products.

Favorable winds are used to make electricity in modern wind turbines located away from the historical districts. The old wind mills are only used on special occasions.

A modern fresh water shipping canal connects Delfzijl with Groningen City and most of The Netherlands, bypassing the historical canals that are used for recreation. Delfzijl has a strong tradition of seafaring and there is a specialized school to train employees for the shipping industry located nearby in the fresh water port area established in 1930. After some years at sea the graduates are highly regarded and recruited by local industry where they work as factory operators, mechanics, supervisors, or practical engineers. The inland fresh water port is extensive with several canals coming together, making a sheltered loading area and facilities for hauling out smaller ships for refitting and inspections.

Farmlands occupy most of the region producing potatoes, sugar beets, oil seeds, grain, dairy products, cattle and wool making Delfzijl a local market town and adding to the economy. Much commerce occurs with the agricultural center in Veendam that previously operated a chamber of commerce for the region. Building of small ships occurs along modern canals in nearby Winschoten, with rail and ship connections to Germany, adding to the commercial traffic around Delfzijl.

Fishing is done in the shallow seas with some of the boats operating out of Delfzijl and Farmsum harbor where much inland shipping is also handled. An old sea gate at Farmsum was replaced by newer gates nearby leaving a sheltered inland harbor. Low tide exposes extensive mud flats that add to tourism and environmental activities. Delfzijl is a bird sanctuary during high tides that cover the feeding grounds with sea water.

Considerable lumber is imported to supplement domestic supplies. A wide variety of cargoes from all over the world are handled by the port, which also receives visiting navy ships from NATO countries. Delfzijl harbors can accommodate boats of various types as well as small to medium-sized ships. Large ships can be handled in the new Eemshaven port near by at the mouth of the Eems estuary. Together the two harbors are promoted as industrial development areas under the name Groningen Province Sea Ports. The two ports give regular service to north sea petroleum production and staging grounds for new constructions in the north sea fields.

Transportation

There are two railway stations in municipality giving frequent service to Groningen and points in between, with connections to other locations: A branch of the railroad tracks passes through gates in the sea dike to serve the harbor area and near by industries.
 * Delfzijl railway station
 * Delfzijl West railway station

The regional airport of Groningen at Eelde serves Delfzijl and the surrounding areas.

Local and regional busses connect Delfzijl to outlying villages and other towns. The large trucking company Lommerts has offices and terminals in Delfzijl harbor area connecting with sea going traffic.

Modern highways link Delfzijl with destinations in Europe, and easy access to inland resort areas near Gieten in Drenthe on weekends. A system of old and new draw bridges manages the flow of traffic across canals and around locks where water level is raised and lowered. Parking space is provided in various places, some of which impose a time limit and require a permit that can be purchased inexpensively. Some parking permits are also valid in other places of The Netherlands and foreign countries.

Delfzijl provides bicycle paths and traffic signals for pedestrians and cyclists. Special permissions and permits apply to small motor bikes not more than 50cc motor displacement or electric power not more than 4 kilowatts traveling not more than 45 kilometers per hour and within the local speed limit on streets and roads where they are allowed. Other permissions apply to larger motorbikes which are usually found with automobile traffic. Many people prefer to walk in Delfzijl which is made possible by reasonable distances, low crime rate, and mild maritime climate that is often cloudy, cool, wet, and windy.

Events

Every five years the city organises DelfSail, the second-largest sailing event of the Netherlands after SAIL Amsterdam. Part of the sea harbor near the center of Delfzijl is open to public on Sundays and special events are occasionally held when the heavy machinery is not moving and the sea gates are not closed.

Annually the "Pinksterfeesten" (Whitsunfestivities or Pentecost Festival) are organised in the city. Delfzijl is seeing a strong resurgence in the Dutch economy as the physical centerpoint of Energy Valley. This is the result of a strategic collaboration with the German town of Emden on the other side of the Eems Estuary, and North Sea natural gas that comes on shore near Delfzijl.

Society
Delfzijl has a cultural center with meeting rooms, cinema, theater, and concert hall near the central wind mill for live performances and films, with additional cultural facilities in Groningen.

Education is available for people of all ages including those who travel to nearby Groningen University. Parents of school aged children participate in school activities several times a year around national holidays and school year schedules. Affordable health care is provided to everyone in, clinics, house calls, at a local hospital, and at the Groningen Academic Hospital which was established in 1797.

Government officials are mostly appointed and operate with advice of elected local councils and parliaments in Groningen and The Hague. Authorities for public safety, city services, oversight of industry, harbor control, and management of water levels have a strong presence in Delfzijl and can call on assistance from trained volunteers when needed. Many political parties are active in Delfzijl, with much support given to labor, business, education, religious views, family values, and environmental protection. Small business shop keepers have a large influence on the city. There is much freedom of speech and action for people who are respectful of laws and authorities.

Many social activities take place in cafes, pubs, churches, and sports clubs. The residents keep their window blinds open at home in celebration of long lasting peace, but are otherwise protective of privacy. Most religious activities of Delfzijl are in the Dutch Protestant Established (Hervormde Kerk) or Reformed (Gereformeerde Kerk) churches, with notable minorities active in Catholic, Lutheran, and Baptist churches. Most of the churches in Delfzijl are joined in local and national organizations, although they retain much of their individual character. Salvation army is also active and included in the churches organization. A number of national holidays are celebrated each year, the biggest are Christmas, Easter, and the King's Birthday. Sports facilities are available and boating is popular in the sea, canals, and near by lakes.

Housing and commerce in Delfzijl is a blending of old and new facilities with architectural attention given to the unity and harmony of the town's appearance. New housing on the north side and west side of Delfzijl retain elements of traditional styles while providing modern facilities. Ownership in different parts of Delfzijl is also a blend of private and public property.

Modern Dutch language is understood everywhere and young educated people speak English, German, and French. Gronings dialect is found routinely spoken in outlying villages, resembling old dialects along the coast nearby in Germany and Denmark. Local television carries Dutch and popular broadcasts from other countries and languages. Delfzijl is accustomed to receiving visitors and guest workers from foreign countries.

People from Delfzijl

 * Gerard Diephuis (1817 in Farmsum – 1892) a Dutch jurist and academic
 * Anette Poelman (1853 in Holwierde - 1914) a Dutch suffragist and philanthropist
 * Willem de Mérode (1887 in Spijk – 1939) pseudonym of the Dutch poet, Willem Eduard Keuning
 * Allard Oosterhuis (1902–1967), Dutch resistance hero during World War II
 * Bonno Spieker (1935–2017), a former ship's engineer, later a politician
 * Lenie 't Hart (born 1941 in Farmsum) a Dutch animal caretaker and animal rights activist
 * Ivo Opstelten (born 1944) a retired Dutch politician and jurist, Mayor of Delfzijl 1980/87
 * Henk van Hoof (born 1947) a retired politician, former naval officer and Mayor of Delfzijl 2003/4
 * Janneke Snijder-Hazelhoff (born 1952) a Dutch farmer and politician
 * Ingrid van Engelshoven (born 1966), politician, management consultant and former civil servant
 * Florentijn Hofman (born 1977), a Dutch artist who creates playful urban installations

Sport

 * Jan Huberts (1937–2016), Grand Prix motorcycle road racer
 * Jan Boven (born 1972), former road cyclist
 * Bob Mulder (born 1974), former footballer with 117 club caps
 * Loes Markerink (born 1985), road cyclist
 * Mart Dijkstra (born 1990), a Dutch footballer, over 200 club caps

International relations
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