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Manistique Township, Michigan

Manistique Township is a civil township of Schoolcraft County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,045 in 2020. The township is adjacent to the city of Manistique, but the two are administered autonomously.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 153.69 sqmi, of which 149.34 sqmi is land and 4.35 sqmi (2.83%) is water.

Demographics
According to the census of 2000, there were 1,053 people, 411 households, and 309 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.0 PD/sqmi. There were 606 housing units at an average density of 4.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 83.00% White, 0.09% African American, 11.59% Native American, 1.04% from other races, and 4.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latinos of any race were 0.57% of the population. By the publication of the 2020 census, its population was 1,045.

In 2000, there were 411 households, out of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.5% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.6% were non-families. 20.0% 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 2.56 and the average family size was 2.91. In the township the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.7 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the township was $40,000, and the median income for a family was $46,667. Males had a median income of $43,000 versus $23,472 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,127. About 9.6% of families and 12.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.4% of those under age 18 and 2.6% of those age 65 or over. In 2020, its median household income was $49,583.

title: Manistique Township, Michigan


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Mueller Township, Michigan

Mueller Township is a civil township of Schoolcraft County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 260 in 2020.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 87.78 sqmi, of which 83.61 sqmi is land and 4.17 sqmi (4.75%) is water.

Communities

 * Blaney Park was established as a lumbering town by the William Mueller Company, a Chicago-based company that operated steam ships on the great lakes. It was not a successful operation so the town was sold in 1909 to the Wiscon Land and Mining Company, which continued lumbering operations until 1927.  It was then converted into a resort town.
 * Port Inland is a commercial port in the eastern end of the township at 45.97083°N, -85.87222°W It transships the limestone carried to it by Carmeuse, a quarry company. In 2013, it was the 81st largest port in the United States ranked by tonnage.

Demographics
As of the 2000 census, there were 245 people, 102 households, and 84 families residing in the township. The population density was 2.9 per square mile (1.1/km$2$). There were 301 housing units at an average density of 3.6 per square mile (1.4/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 88.98% White, 8.16% Native American, 1.63% from other races, and 1.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latinos of any race were 2.86% of the population. By 2020, its population grew to 260.

In 2000, there were 102 households, out of which 19.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.5% were married couples living together, 3.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.6% were non-families. 14.7% 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 2.40 and the average family size was 2.62. In the township the population was spread out, with 18.0% under the age of 18, 3.7% from 18 to 24, 21.2% from 25 to 44, 33.9% from 45 to 64, and 23.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51 years. For every 100 females, there were 118.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.2 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the township was $33,571, and the median income for a family was $34,643. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,507. About 2.5% of families and 6.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 10.8% of those 65 or over. As of 2021 census estimates, its median household income was $53,571.

Transportation
Indian Trails provides daily intercity bus service via Blaney Park between St. Ignace and Ironwood, Michigan.

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title: Mueller Township, Michigan


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Seney Township, Michigan

Seney Township is a civil township of Schoolcraft County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of 2020, its population was 115. With a population density of only, Seney Township is the second least-densely populated municipality in the state after West Branch Township.

History
Seney Township was once the site of a Boot Hill cemetery. The historic community of Seney, Michigan is located in the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 215.50 sqmi, of which 212.63 sqmi is land and 2.87 sqmi (1.33%) is water.

Demographics
In 2000, there were 180 people, 56 households, and 45 families residing in the township. The population density was 0.8 per square mile (0.3/km$2$). There were 186 housing units at an average density of 0.9 per square mile (0.3/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 94.44% White, 0.56% Native American, 0.56% from other races, and 4.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.56% of the population. By 2020, its population was 115.

In 2000, there were 56 households, out of which 23.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.5% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.6% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 2.91. In the township the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 2.2% from 18 to 24, 21.7% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 25.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 78.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.5 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the township was $30,625, and the median income for a family was $31,875. Males had a median income of $26,875 versus $11,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $10,855. About 25.7% of families and 33.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 40.9% of those 65 or over. As of 2021, its median household income was $45,500.

title: Seney Township, Michigan


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Thompson Township, Michigan

Thompson Township is a civil township of Schoolcraft County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of 2020, its population was 808.

History
After the timber boom of the late 19th century, Thompson Township's chief assets included second-growth trees such as balsam and aspen. The schooner Rouse Simmons, loaded with balsam Christmas trees, left Thompson Harbor for Chicago in November, 1912. The schooner sank with all hands off Two Rivers, Wisconsin, becoming one of the most famous shipwrecks in Lake Michigan history.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 118.33 sqmi, of which 112.38 sqmi is land and 5.95 sqmi (5.02%) water.

Thompson Township has a shoreline on Indian Lake and Lake Michigan, as well as containing portions of the Hiawatha National Forest. Palms Book State Park and Indian Lake State Park are also located within the township. Major roadways include U.S. Route 2, M-94, and M-149.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 671 people, 278 households, and 219 families living in the township. The population density was 5.9 per square mile (2.3/km$2$). There were 608 housing units at an average density of 5.4 per square mile (2.1/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 87.93% White, 0.30% African-American, 9.54% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.30% from other races, and 1.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latinos of any race were 0.30% of the population. Having a predominantly non-Hispanic white population in 2020, its population increased to 808.

In 2000, there were 278 households, out of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.9% were married couples living together, 3.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.2% were non-families. 16.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.68. In the township the population was spread out, with 19.8% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 34.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.0 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the township was $38,750, and the median income for a family was $41,731. Males had a median income of $41,250 versus $26,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $24,045. About 7.5% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.3% of those under the age of 18 and 3.8% of those 65 and older. The 2021 census estimates determined its median household income was $63,625.

Transportation
Indian Trails provides daily intercity bus service via Thompson between St. Ignace and Ironwood, Michigan.

title: Thompson Township, Michigan


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Antrim Township, Michigan

Antrim Township is a civil township of Shiawassee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 2,116. The township is believed to be named after either Antrim, Northern Ireland or Antrim, New Hampshire.

Antrim Township was organized in 1838.

Communities

 * Antrim Center is an unincorporated community in the township at Godfrey and E. Ellsworth roads. 42.81361°N, -84.11444°W Originally, the post office here was called Antrim, then later changed to Glass River. The post office closed on September 13, 1888.
 * Nicholson is an unincorporated community in the township on E. Lovejoy Road (border road with Livingston County) between State and Nohel roads. 42.77694°N, -84.12389°W Nicholson contained a post office from 1896 until 1901. Joseph C. Nicholson, the postmaster, gave the community its name.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.64 sqmi, of which 35.53 sqmi is land and 1.11 sqmi (3.03%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,050 people, 691 households, and 570 families residing in the township. The population density was 56.1 PD/sqmi. There were 734 housing units at an average density of 20.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.56% White, 0.10% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.49% from other races, and 1.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.71% of the population.

There were 691 households, out of which 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.2% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.4% were non-families. 13.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $53,092, and the median income for a family was $59,438. Males had a median income of $45,052 versus $28,571 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,806. About 3.1% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.2% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Brian BeGole, Michigan state legislator

title: Antrim Township, Michigan


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Bancroft, Michigan

Bancroft is a village in Shiawassee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 545 at the 2010 census. The village is located within Shiawassee Township.

History
Bancroft was platted in 1877 when the railroad was extended to that point. The settlement took its name from the Bancroft Mining Company. A post office has been in operation in Bancroft since 1877. The village of Bancroft was incorporated in 1883.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.58 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 545 people, 191 households, and 142 families residing in the village. The population density was 939.7 PD/sqmi. There were 214 housing units at an average density of 369.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.4% White, 0.6% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.2% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 191 households, of which 41.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.6% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.7% were non-families. 19.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.7% 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 3.29.

The median age in the village was 35.9 years. 27.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.6% were from 25 to 44; 28.9% were from 45 to 64; and 9.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.6% male and 48.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 616 people, 203 households, and 158 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,049.4 PD/sqmi. There were 218 housing units at an average density of 371.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.43% White, 0.32% Native American, 0.16% from other races, and 3.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.14% of the population.

There were 203 households, out of which 40.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.6% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.7% were non-families. 17.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.03 and the average family size was 3.39.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 31.0% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.6 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $41,538, and the median income for a family was $42,500. Males had a median income of $35,972 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,451. About 8.5% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.4% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.

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Bennington Township, Michigan

Bennington Township is a civil township of Shiawassee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 3,119. Bennington Township is the center of population of the state of Michigan.

The township was established in 1838 and was named after Bennington, Vermont, which was the former home of the first settlers in the area.

Communities

 * Bennington is an unincorporated community in the township. It is located at 42.93528°N, -84.24194°W at Bennington and Ruess roads.
 * Pittsburg is an unincorporated community in the township. Pittsburg was named for Moses Pitts, the original owner of the town site. It is located at latitude 42.8925°N, -84.22194°W.

History
The first government land purchase was made by Samuel Nicols, Israel Parsons and Benjamin Powers in 1835. Nicols became the first settler in Bennington.

At a location called Hartwellville, the first store was opened by Giles Tucker. In 1838, Johnathon M. Hartwell, formerly of Norwich, NY, took over from Tucker.

Bennington Township was organized on March 6, 1838 with the area of township area 5 North Range 2, the future Perry Township, split off from Shiawassee Township. The first township supervisor was Lemuel Castle. Perry Township was separated off by an act on March 15, 1841. A rail station was opened at the Bennington community.

On February 11, 1841, Hartwell became the first postmaster for the Hartwell post office. On December 13, 1848, a post office was opened in Bennington village with first postmaster Benjamin Davis.

By 1878, there was a hamlet called Alton in the township. Alton was 8/10 of a mile west of Morrice Road on Grand River Trail. The hamlet later abandoned becoming a ghost town.

The Hartwell family served as postmaster until the Hartwell office closed on January 15, 1901. Later Hartwellville was abandoned. The Bennington post office was discontinued on February 28, 1958.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.81 sqmi, of which 35.48 sqmi is land and 1.33 sqmi (3.61%) is water.

The Looking Glass River flows through Bennington Township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,168 people, 1,252 households, and 906 families residing in the township. The population density was 82.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,252 housing units at an average density of 30.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.58% White, 0.17% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.46% Asian, 0.53% from other races, and 0.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.72% of the population.

There were 1,252 households, out of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.5% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.6% were non-families. 12.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $54,786, and the median income for a family was $61,564. Males had a median income of $40,465 versus $31,528 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,841. About 2.3% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.1% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over.

Highways

 * is accessible via exit 105 about 2 mi south of the township.

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Burns Township, Michigan

Burns Township is a civil township of Shiawassee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 3,280.

History
Whitmore Knaggs established a trading post here in 1820 to exchange goods for furs with the local Ojibwe. The township was organized in 1835.

Communities

 * Byron is a village located within the township.
 * Union Plains is an unincorporated community within the township at Grand River Road and Reed Road. 42.82972°N, -84.01278°W

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.91 sqmi, of which 35.30 sqmi is land and 0.61 sqmi (1.70%) is water.

The Shiawassee River runs through Burns Township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,500 people, 1,191 households, and 993 families residing in the township. The population density was 98.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,230 housing units at an average density of 34.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.91% White, 0.03% African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.06% from other races, and 1.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.51% of the population.

There were 1,191 households, out of which 40.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.2% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.6% were non-families. 13.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.2% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $49,671, and the median income for a family was $52,888. Males had a median income of $43,611 versus $24,730 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,622. About 3.3% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.5% of those under age 18 and 0.9% of those age 65 or over.

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Byron, Michigan

Byron is a village in Shiawassee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 581 at the 2010 census. The village is located within Burns Township.

History
Founded in 1824, Byron received its first postmaster in 1837. One of the only towns in the county, Byron was the last stop on a stagecoach run from Detroit that ran west along what is now Rose Center road and Silver Lake road. The Village of Byron was incorporated in 1873. The Toledo, Ann Arbor & Northern Michigan Railway was built through Byron following the pledge of a $15,001 bonus and the right of way, in 1885.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.75 sqmi, of which 0.70 sqmi is land and 0.05 sqmi (7.14%) is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 581 people, 208 households, and 161 families living in the village. The population density was 830.0 PD/sqmi. There were 238 housing units at an average density of 340.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.7% White, 1.0% African American, 1.5% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 208 households, of which 48.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 17.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.6% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.19.

The median age in the village was 33 years. 33.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.1% were from 25 to 44; 24.6% were from 45 to 64; and 8.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 595 people, 218 households, and 170 families living in the village. The population density was 806.2 PD/sqmi. There were 231 housing units at an average density of 313.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.64% White, 1.34% Native American, and 2.02% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.18% of the population.

There were 218 households, out of which 39.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.0% were non-families. 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 29.2% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $39,167, and the median income for a family was $41,563. Males had a median income of $34,286 versus $25,962 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,137. About 5.8% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.8% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Erik Jones, race car driver, NASCAR Cup Series, 2015 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series; born in Byron
 * Ellen May Tower (1868–1898) U.S. Army nurse born in Byron and died in Puerto Rico during the Spanish-American war. A state historical marker in her honor is located at 312 West Maple Street.

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Caledonia Township, Shiawassee County, Michigan

Caledonia Charter Township is a charter township of Shiawassee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,360 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Kerby is an unincorporated community within the township on Kerby Road. State maps place it at Serr Road while the Federal government places it on Shipman Road from Kerby Road.42.99944°N, -84.06917°W, 43.00056°N, -84.0675°W The community was named for Samuel W. Kerby, an early settler.
 * Middletown is an unincorporated area and census-designated place within the township between Corunna and Owosso.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 31.39 sqmi, of which 31.12 sqmi is land and 0.27 sqmi (0.86%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,427 people, 1,712 households, and 1,287 families residing in the township. The population density was 139.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,794 housing units at an average density of 56.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.24% White, 0.14% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.68% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.65% of the population.

There were 1,712 households, out of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.4% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 20.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $42,139, and the median income for a family was $50,564. Males had a median income of $40,483 versus $26,971 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,385. About 5.7% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.1% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over. Joseph W. DeCaire (D), currently serves as the Caledonia Charter Township Supervisor, a position he was elected to in November 2006.

Highways

 * (runs south–north just outside of the western boundary of the township)
 * (runs south–north just outside of the western boundary of the township)

Airport

 * Airport Sign.svg Owosso Community Airport


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Corunna, Michigan

Corunna is a city and county seat of Shiawassee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,497 at the 2010 census. The city is surrounded by Caledonia Charter Township and is slightly east of the city of Owosso.

History
Corunna was platted in 1837. It was made the county seat in 1840, incorporated as a village in 1858 and made a city in 1869. Andrew Parsons, tenth Michigan Governor (March 8, 1853 – January 3, 1855), was a longtime resident of Corunna. A historical marker commemorating Parsons in Corunna was erected in 1969.

The city's name comes from the city of A Coruña, in Galicia, northwestern Spain.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.26 sqmi, of which 3.19 sqmi is land and 0.07 sqmi (2.15%) is water.

Airport

 * Airport Sign.svg Owosso Community Airport is located just northwest of the city in Caledonia Township.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,497 people, 1,384 households, and 851 families living in the city. The population density was 1096.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,519 housing units at an average density of 476.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.0% White, 1.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.3% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population.

There were 1,384 households, of which 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.0% were married couples living together, 17.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.5% were non-families. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the city was 36 years. 23.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.4% were from 25 to 44; 24.6% were from 45 to 64; and 14.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,381 people, 1,320 households, and 819 families living in the city. The population density was 1,095.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,407 housing units at an average density of 455.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.36% White, 1.06% African American, 0.65% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.56% from other races, and 1.15% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.54% of the population.

There were 1,320 households, out of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.4% were married couples living together, 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.9% were non-families. 32.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.0% under the age of 18, 12.8% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,831, and the median income for a family was $41,705. Males had a median income of $29,668 versus $22,875 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,053. About 10.0% of families and 12.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.1% of those under age 18 and 13.9% of those age 65 or over.

Film
In 2005, filmmaker Bryan McGuire produced/directed/wrote a documentary chronicling what life in Corunna is like entitled Stay on the Tarvey. The film included interviews with current and former residents and explored topics such as race relations, family values and "hickdom".

Schools
Elementary Schools:
 * Corunna Public School
 * Louise Peacock Elementary
 * Elsa Meyer Elementary

Middle Schools:
 * Corunna Middle School

High Schools:
 * Corunna High School

Notable people

 * Martha Arnold Boughton (1857–1928), educator, author
 * Andrew Parsons, Michigan governor from 1853 to 1855
 * Earl Rapp, pitcher for five Major League Baseball teams, member of Pacific Coast League Hall of Fame

title: Corunna, Michigan


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Durand, Michigan

Durand is a city in Shiawassee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,507 at the 2020 census. Nicknamed "Railroad City, USA", it is best known for its large train station which was a major hub for the Grand Trunk Western and Ann Arbor railroads during most of the 20th century, and is currently served by Amtrak. Additionally, three freight carriers use a rail yard in the city, which is accessible from all directions.

History
Durand was originally called Vernon Center, and under the latter name was platted in 1836 and named from its location in Vernon Township. The present name is for congressman George H. Durand of Flint, Michigan. Durand was incorporated as a village in 1887 and as a city in 1932.

In a 1967 National Educational Radio Network radio series, local seniors discussed the early 20th Century history of the town; there were at one point over 10 bars in town where locals could get alcohol and there were often fights, with men coming from other towns to fight the tough men of Durand. Residents also recalled the Ku Klux Klan burning crosses downtown and organizing rallies against local Catholic residents. The railroad was a fascination with the local children, who often got too close to the tracks and about "once a generation" a child would lose their life playing along the railroad tracks.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.11 sqmi, of which 2.10 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi (0.47%) is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,446 people, 1,350 households, and 852 families living in the city. The population density was 1641.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,575 housing units at an average density of 750.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.3% White, 0.6% African American, 1.0% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9% of the population.

There were 1,350 households, of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.5% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.9% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% 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 3.08.

The median age in the city was 37.2 years. 25.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.3% were from 25 to 44; 24.1% were from 45 to 64; and 15.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.8% male and 53.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,933 people, 1,481 households, and 1,008 families living in the city. The population density was 1,999.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,561 housing units at an average density of 793.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.95% White, 0.08% African American, 0.66% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.56% from other races, and 1.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.78% of the population.

There were 1,481 households, out of which 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% were married couples living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.9% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,563, and the median income for a family was $43,306. Males had a median income of $42,716 versus $22,033 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,273. About 8.9% of families and 11.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.0% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.

Highways

 * forms a northwest boundary of Durand
 * ends at I-69 slightly outside the northwest corner of the city limits

Railways
Railroads have always played a major role in Durand's history and economy. Amtrak, the national passenger rail system, provides daily service on the Blue Water route between Chicago and Port Huron, Michigan. Amtrak trains stop at the historic Durand Union Station which is located at the junction of major east/west (historically, Grand Trunk Western, east to Port Huron and Toronto, west to Chicago), and north/south (historically, Ann Arbor Railroad, north to Elberta, Michigan, south to Toledo, Ohio) rail lines.

Freight railroads operating in Durand include Canadian National Railway (CN), Huron and Eastern Railway (HESR), and Great Lakes Central Railroad (GLC).

title: Durand, Michigan


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Fairfield Township, Shiawassee County, Michigan

Fairfield Township is a civil township of Shiawassee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 652.

Communities

 * Carland is an unincorporated community within the township at North Carland and Juddville roads with coordinates of 43.05806°N, -84.30472°W. Carland was laid out in 1884 when the railroad was extended to that point.
 * Hoovers Corners is an unincorporated community within the township at Allan and North Carland roads with coordinates of 43.10028°N, -84.30556°W.
 * Olney Corners is an unincorporated community within the township at Ridge and Warren roads with coordinates of 43.12806°N, -84.34472°W at the border with Chapin Township, Saginaw County.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 25.07 sqmi, of which 25.06 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi (0.04%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 745 people, 272 households, and 205 families residing in the township. The population density was 29.7 PD/sqmi. There were 288 housing units at an average density of 11.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.06% White, 0.27% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, and 0.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.94% of the population.

There were 272 households, out of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.7% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.3% were non-families. 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $42,188, and the median income for a family was $44,375. Males had a median income of $32,240 versus $26,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,327. About 6.7% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.5% of those under age 18 and 2.8% of those age 65 or over.


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Hazelton Township, Michigan

Hazelton Township is a civil township of Shiawassee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,054 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Hazelton is a small, historical settlement originally known as "Ratville" located near the center of the township at the junction of New Lothrop Road and Henderson Road at 43.08654°N, -83.96812°W. By 1863, Hazelton had 400 residents supported by an agricultural economy, with a post office, general store and three churches.  The village lost its post office as its population declined in 1902.
 * Juddville is a small, historical settlement in the southern part of the township, at the junction of Durand and Juddville Roads at 43.05861°N, -83.9875°W. The community is named for the family of Connecticut native John Judd, who bought 400 acre of land here in 1853 from the Hazelton brothers. After moving here with his wife Matilda, they cleared land and in 1854 built a log schoolhouse in which their eldest daughter Jane was the first teacher. In June 1879, a post office named "Judd's Corners" was established for the community. By 1881, there was a sawmill, blacksmith shop, general store, a creamery, and two churches. Population peaked in the 1880s at approximately 175 people and began to decline and the post office was closed in September 1902. A schoolhouse built in 1903 is commemorated with a historical marker.
 * New Lothrop is a village in the northeast part of the township.

History
Relatives Stanton Latham and E.E. Fowls arrived in the township in 1848. Hazelton and the settlement were named after brothers George, Edgar and Porter Hazelton, who, with Ezekial Ewing constructed a bridge across the Flint River for the State of Michigan. With no money to pay them in 1849, they received most of the current township land, which they proceeded to sell to settlers.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 37.33 sqmi, of which 37.29 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi (0.11%) is water.

Misteguay Creek flows northward through the eastern part of the township.

Demographics
At the 2000 census, there were 2,206 people, 805 households and 648 families residing in the township. The population density was 59.2 PD/sqmi. There were 849 housing units at an average density of 22.8 per square mile (8.8/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.14% White, 0.63% Native American, 0.23% from other races, and 1.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.91% of the population.

There were 805 households, of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.8% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.4% were non-families. 17.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.08.

26.7% of the population were under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males.

The median household income was $47,358 and the median family income was $51,534. Males had a median income of $43,958 versus $24,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,960. About 3.3% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.7% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.

Highways

 * forms the entire eastern boundary of the township.

title: Hazelton Township, Michigan


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Laingsburg, Michigan

Laingsburg is a city in Shiawassee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,424 at the 2020 census.

Laingsburg is located about 20 mi northeast of the city of Lansing. It is mostly surrounded by Sciota Township with a small western border with Victor Township in Clinton County. The Laingsburg 48848 ZIP Code covers a much larger area that also includes parts of Sleepy Hollow State Park and Lake Ovid to the northeast. Laingsburg was named for Dr. Peter Laing, who operated a local tavern.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.69 sqmi, of which 1.47 sqmi is land and 0.22 sqmi (13.02%) is water.

Laingsburg is located in proximity to the Rose Lake State Wildlife Research Area and Sleepy Hollow State Park. Laingsburg has posted exits on U.S. Route 127 to the west and Interstate 69 to the south.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,283 people, 463 households, and 335 families living in the city. The population density was 872.8 PD/sqmi. There were 536 housing units at an average density of 364.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.6% White, 0.4% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 463 households, of which 44.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% were married couples living together, 15.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.6% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% 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 3.24.

The median age in the city was 33.3 years. 31.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.9% were from 25 to 44; 22.1% were from 45 to 64; and 9.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,223 people, 441 households, and 324 families living in the city. The population density was 733.6 PD/sqmi. There were 468 housing units at an average density of 280.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.04% White, 0.16% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.41% from other races, and 1.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.74% of the population.

There were 441 households, out of which 41.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.5% were non-families. 22.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% 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 3.25.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.2% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.2 males.

The median income for an individual in the city was $39,063, and the median income for a family was $47,656. Males had a median income of $33,889 versus $24,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,083. About 5.3% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.5% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.

title: Laingsburg, Michigan


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Middlebury Township, Michigan

Middlebury Township is a civil township of Shiawassee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 1,529.

The township is located about 5 mi west of the city of Owosso. The village of Ovid had a very small portion within Middlebury Township until Ovid incorporated as an autonomous city in 2015. M-21 passes east–west through the center of the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 24.84 sqmi, of which 24.76 sqmi is land and 0.08 sqmi (0.32%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,491 people, 565 households, and 431 families residing in the township. The population density was 60.3 PD/sqmi. There were 600 housing units at an average density of 24.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.26% White, 0.27% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.40% from other races, and 0.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.41% of the population.

There were 565 households, out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.9% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.7% were non-families. 19.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $45,313, and the median income for a family was $50,595. Males had a median income of $37,989 versus $23,929 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,398. About 1.4% of families and 2.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.6% of those under age 18 and 1.3% of those age 65 or over.

title: Middlebury Township, Michigan


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Middletown, Michigan

Middletown is a census-designated place (CDP) in Shiawassee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Middletown is located within Caledonia Township along M-71 between the cities of Corunna and Owosso. The CDP had a population of 825 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.48 sqmi, of which 0.47 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi (2.08%) is water.

The Shiawassee River flows just north of Middletown.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 966 people, 374 households, and 264 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,973.3 PD/sqmi. There were 396 housing units at an average density of 808.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.52% White, 0.31% African American, 0.52% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.83% from other races, and 0.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.97% of the population.

There were 374 households, out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.4% were non-families. 22.5% 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 2.58 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 34.0% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $32,891, and the median income for a family was $44,792. Males had a median income of $34,125 versus $22,639 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $16,500. About 8.3% of families and 7.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.4% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Airport

 * Airport Sign.svg Owosso Community Airport is located just north in Caledonia Township.

title: Middletown, Michigan


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Morrice, Michigan

Morrice is a village located in Shiawassee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 927 at the 2010 census. The village is located within Perry Township. The center of population of Michigan is located near Morrice.

History
The village was named for William Morrice, a pioneer settler from Aberdeenshire, Scotland, who moved in 1837 to the area that would become the village.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.38 sqmi, of which 1.30 sqmi is land and 0.08 sqmi (5.80%) is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 927 people, 367 households, and 239 families living in the village. The population density was 713.1 PD/sqmi. There were 404 housing units at an average density of 310.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.0% White, 0.1% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 367 households, of which 37.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.3% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.9% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% 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 3.12.

The median age in the village was 32.6 years. 28.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.6% were from 25 to 44; 20.1% were from 45 to 64; and 12.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.8% male and 49.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 882 people, 316 households, and 232 families living in the village. The population density was 837.4 PD/sqmi. There were 348 housing units at an average density of 330.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.58% White, 0.68% African American, 0.68% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.57% from other races, and 2.15% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.70% of the population.

There were 316 households, out of which 42.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.3% were non-families. 19.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 32.2% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 35.0% from 25 to 44, 17.7% from 45 to 64, and 6.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $40,417, and the median income for a family was $42,000. Males had a median income of $34,886 versus $24,196 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,423. About 4.3% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.7% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.

title: Morrice, Michigan


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New Haven Township, Shiawassee County, Michigan

New Haven Township is a civil township of Shiawassee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,218 at the 2020 census. The township was organized in 1848.

Communities

 * Easton is an unincorporated community in the township at Easton and Cram roads.43.11389°N, -84.08833°W. The community was named for Robert Easton. A post office was established at Easton in 1887, and remained in operation until 1903.
 * Five Points North is an unincorporated community in this township and Rush Township on North M-52 at Riley and Seymour roads.43.07361°N, -84.1675°W.
 * New Haven is an unincorporated community in this township at North Seymour and East 6 Mile Creek roads.43.09361°N, -84.15333°W The state map places it at North M-52 and East Henderson Road.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 35.74 sqmi, of which 35.59 sqmi is land and 0.15 sqmi (0.42%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,293 people, 484 households, and 387 families residing in the township. The population density was 36.2 PD/sqmi. There were 507 housing units at an average density of 14.2 per square mile (5.5/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.99% White, 0.08% Native American, 0.54% from other races, and 1.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.31% of the population.

There were 484 households, out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.1% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.0% were non-families. 16.5% 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 2.67 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $46,420, and the median income for a family was $55,625. Males had a median income of $37,135 versus $23,816 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,757. About 0.8% of families and 2.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.9% of those under age 18 and 4.1% of those age 65 or over.


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New Lothrop, Michigan

New Lothrop is a village in Shiawassee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 565 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Hazelton Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.81 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 581 people, 232 households, and 163 families living in the village. The population density was 717.3 PD/sqmi. There were 256 housing units at an average density of 316.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.4% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.5% Asian, 1.0% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.8% of the population.

There were 232 households, of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.7% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.02.

The median age in the village was 40.4 years. 22.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.5% were from 25 to 44; 27.2% were from 45 to 64; and 15.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 603 people, 232 households, and 166 families living in the village. The population density was 765.0 PD/sqmi. There were 243 housing units at an average density of 308.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.68% White, 1.82% Native American, 0.17% from other races, and 1.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.33% of the population.

There were 232 households, out of which 38.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.5% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.4% were non-families. 25.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.7% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $40,227, and the median income for a family was $46,875. Males had a median income of $42,292 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the village was $21,056. About 7.4% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.8% of those under age 18 and 3.2% of those age 65 or over.

title: New Lothrop, Michigan


text:
Owosso, Michigan

Owosso is the largest city in Shiawassee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 14,714 at the 2020 census. It is located 29 mi west of Flint, and 32 mi northeast of Lansing. The city is mostly surrounded by Owosso Township on its west, but the two are administered autonomously. The city was named after Chief Wosso, an Ojibwe leader of the Shiawassee area.

History
Alfred L. and Benjamin O. Williams were early European-American settlers in the area. They were joined by Elias Comstock, who built the first permanent home in the settlement. Dr. John B. Barnes, a physician and a judge, and Sophronia King Barnes moved to Owosso in 1842. They lived on Oliver and Water streets where they operated an Underground Railroad waystation, where they provided aid and shelter for enslaved African Americans.

Owosso was incorporated as a city in 1859, at which time it had 1000 people. The city's first mayor was Amos Gould, a judge originally from New York. Many other settlers also migrated across the Northern Tier from New York and New England. In 1876, the city organized its fire department.

The pattern of settlement and migration resulted in a majority-white city. In the 1950s, Owosso was reported by a major Montgomery, Alabama, newspaper to be a sundown town, where African Americans were not allowed to live or stay overnight.

Geography
The city is on the Shiawassee River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.39 sqmi, of which 5.25 sqmi is land and 0.14 sqmi (2.60%) is water.

Climate
Owosso experiences frigid winters, with the last snow usually falling in April, typically Northern Midwestern spring thaws, balmy to hot summers, and colorful falls, with the first snows usually occurring sometimes in December but typically in January. Each year Owosso averages eleven days with temperatures below 0 °F, and nine days with temperatures above 90 °F. Owosso averages twenty-nine inches of rain per year, and forty-one inches of snow. The average growing season in Owosso is 144 days.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 15,713 people, 6,340 households, and 4,076 families. The population density was 3,174.5 PD/sqmi. There were 6,724 housing units at an average density of 1358.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97% White, 0.20% African American, 0.60% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.80% from other races, and 1.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3% of the population.

There were 6,340 households, out of which 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.0% were married couples living together, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.7% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% 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 3.03.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,576, and the median income for a family was $40,355. Males had a median income of $32,285 versus $22,534 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,764. About 10.0% of families and 13.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.8% of those under age 18 and 6.9% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 15,194 people, 6,161 households, and 3,779 families residing in the city. The population density was 2905.2 PD/sqmi. There were 6,823 housing units at an average density of 1304.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.7% White, 0.8% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.9% of the population.

There were 6,161 households, of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.0% were married couples living together, 16.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.7% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 34.8 years. 25.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.9% were from 25 to 44; 24.7% were from 45 to 64; and 12.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

Arts and culture

 * Curwood Castle was the writing studio of notable author James Oliver Curwood. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The castle is operated as a museum that contains period antiques, and Curwood books, photos, and movie posters, as well as memorabilia related to politician Thomas E. Dewey, another notable native son.
 * The Shiawasse Arts Center exhibits and sells prints of Frederick Carl Frieseke, and original work of other artists. It also holds art classes, and competitions, and has exhibitions scheduled throughout the year.
 * Owosso Speedway

 * The American Record Pressing Company, accredited for The Beatles first vinyl pressing in the United States

 * The Curwood Festival, to honor the author and books, is held annually and includes a street fair, parades, contests including raft races, carnival rides, concerts, a medieval reenactment encampment, and more.

Government
The city has a council–manager form of government. Owosso is served by the Shiawassee District Library branch.

Education
The former John Wesley College began in 1949 as Owosso Bible College, and closed in 1981.

Education is provided by the Owosso Public Schools, which owns the historic Lincoln School on Michigan Avenue south of M-21. Owosso High School is the sole high school in the city.

Salem Lutheran School is a grade school (Pre-K-8) of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod in Owosso.

Roads

 * runs east and west through the city
 * runs north and south through the city
 * runs diagonally, southeast and northwest, terminating at M-21

City Bus Service
The Shiawassee Area Transportation Agency (SATA) provides city bus service. The majority of buses are lift-equipped, and the service operates from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays. The service also provides a single daily bus run to and from Perry, Michigan, and another to and from Durand, Michigan.

Intercity Bus Service
Owosso is the headquarters of Indian Trails Bus Lines, which provides regularly scheduled intercity bus service from Owosso to connect with points throughout Michigan and the U. S. Indian Trails also provides chartered bus service to and from points throughout the U. S.

Air
Owosso Community Airport provides a 4300 ft long lighted runway for private planes and air taxi services.

Rail
Owosso is the headquarters of the Great Lakes Central Railroad, which provides freight service to Northern and Southern Michigan. It also provides chartered passenger rail service and tours through its association with Lake Central Rail Tours. Owosso was the location of three different railroad stations for different railroad companies: Ann Arbor Railroad (Elberta, Michigan - Toledo, Ohio); New York Central Railroad, nee Michigan Central (Bay City - Jackson) and Grand Trunk Western (Muskegon - Detroit).

Notable people

 * Alvin M. Bentley, philanthropist, foreign service officer and U.S. Congressman
 * Leann Birch, developmental psychologist
 * Chester Brewer, athlete, Michigan State and Missouri football head coach and athletic director
 * Diane Carey, author
 * James Oliver Curwood, conservationist and author
 * Thomas E. Dewey, lawyer, author, and politician, Governor of New York, 1944 and 1948 Republican presidential candidate
 * Frederick Carl Frieseke, American Impressionist artist
 * Sanford M. Green, Michigan jurist and legislator
 * Alfred D. Hershey, bacteriologist and co-winner of the 1969 Nobel Prize in medicine/physiology
 * Etta Doane Marden (1851-1946), American missionary in Turkey, 1881-1925
 * Mel Schacher, member of the rock bands ? and the Mysterians and Grand Funk Railroad
 * Scott Kinsey, keyboardist and member of the band Tribal Tech
 * Rob Oliver, Emmy nominated animation director for The Simpsons.
 * Cora Taylor, co-founder of Owosso's Indian Trails Bus Line
 * C. Warren Thornthwaite, Professor of Climatology at Johns Hopkins University
 * John Tomac, bicycle racer and builder
 * Brad Van Pelt, football player, Michigan State and 14-year NFL career, 5-time Pro Bowl selection
 * Bradlee Van Pelt, football player
 * Lloyd R. Welch, Professor Emeritus at the University of Southern California

title: Owosso, Michigan


text:
Owosso Township, Michigan

Owosso Township, formally named Owosso Charter Township, is a charter township of Shiawassee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,765 at the 2020 census. The township borders the city of Owosso on the east, but the two are administered autonomously.

Communities

 * Burton is an unincorporated community along S. Baldwin Road, which separated Owosso Township from adjacent Middlebury Township, at McBride Road. It was first established under the name Mungerville in 1864 but renamed to Burton on May 3, 1878. On January 31, 1936, the post office was closed. It is at 43.00778°N, -84.28472°W, about 4.5 miles west of the city of Owosso.
 * Five Points, also referred to as Five Points West or West Five Points, is an unincorporated community in the township at M-21, Priest Road and Smith Road. 42.99778°N, -84.22583°W
 * Smith Crossing is an unincorporated community in the township at Wilkinson and Smith roads near the Great Lakes Central Railroad crossing. 43.02639°N, -84.22306°W
 * Wolf Crossing is an unincorporated community in this township and Rush Township.

History
In 1835, the township received its first non-Native settlers, Elias Comstock, Kilburn Bedell and Lewis Findley, Bedell's father-in-law. The first building at Big Rapids was built in 1836. The township's name sake is the American Indian Chief Wasso. Wasso and his tribe was moved from this area by the US under the 1836 treaty to a reservation. A post office was established at Big Rapids on November 4, 1838, with the name Owasso with postmaster Daniel Ball. In 1838, Big Rapids/Owasso was platted by Daniel Gould for the owners, Williams.

Shiawassee County was organized as a single township with the same name on March 23, 1836. Owosso Township was split off from Shiawassee Township taking the northern half of the county which was eight township survey areas on March 11, 1837. On March 21, 1839, Middlebury and Fairfield township areas were split off from Owosso as Middlebury Township, while the survey area 7 north range 4 east was detached from the township and added to Vernon Township. On the following day, Caledonia was detached short 5 section from the full township survey area. On February 16, 1842, the missing section were transferred to Caledonia to make it a whole survey area.

By 1844, the spelling Owosso for the community came into use. The organizational act of March 20, 1848 formed New Haven Township, consisting of New Haven and Hazelton survey areas, from the township's territory. On March 28, 1950, Rush township was created out the township's northern township survey area leaving the township with a single survey area. In 1859, Owosso was incorporated as a city.

Before January 22, 1864, the Detroit and Milwaukee Railroad came through the township's west side and a station, Mungerville, opened there. On that date, a post office opened there with the same name under postmaster Philander Munger. The Mungerville post office changed its name on May 4, 1878, to Burton. The Owasso post office officially changed to the newer spelling on June 8, 1875.

On January 31, 1936, the Burton post office was closed.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 32.15 sqmi, of which 31.61 sqmi is land and 0.74 sqmi (2.30%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,670 people, 1,816 households, and 1,334 families residing in the township. The population density was 144.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,898 housing units at an average density of 58.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.73% White, 0.15% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.64% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.35% of the population.

There were 1,816 households, out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.7% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.5% were non-families. 22.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% 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 2.99.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 26.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,500, and the median income for a family was $46,863. Males had a median income of $40,778 versus $21,560 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,772. About 3.1% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.6% of those under age 18 and 10.6% of those age 65 or over.

Airport

 * Airport Sign.svg Owosso Community Airport is located just east in Caledonia Township.

title: Owosso Township, Michigan


text:
Perry, Michigan

Perry is a city in Shiawassee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,188 at the 2010 census. The city is surrounded by Perry Township, but the two are administered autonomously.

History
A post office has been in operation in Perry since 1850. The city was named for Oliver Hazard Perry, an American naval commander in the War of 1812. Perry was incorporated in 1893.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.17 sqmi, of which 2.92 sqmi is land and 0.25 sqmi (7.89%) is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,188 people, 823 households, and 584 families living in the city. The population density was 749.3 PD/sqmi. There were 902 housing units at an average density of 308.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.8% White, 0.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.

There were 823 households, of which 39.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.0% were non-families. 23.6% 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 2.66 and the average family size was 3.12.

The median age in the city was 34.1 years. 27.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.9% were from 25 to 44; 24.8% were from 45 to 64; and 9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,065 people, 748 households, and 563 families living in the city. The population density was 724.1 PD/sqmi. There were 784 housing units at an average density of 274.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.82% White, 0.19% African American, 0.44% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 0.05% from other races, and 1.11% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.73% of the population.

There were 748 households, out of which 42.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.7% were non-families. 21.7% 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 2.73 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.7% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 32.6% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $45,179, and the median income for a family was $48,977. Males had a median income of $38,587 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,769. About 3.4% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.5% of those under age 18 and 18.5% of those age 65 or over.

Notable Person

 * Alva M. Cummins (1869–1946), lawyer and 1922 Democratic nominee for Governor of Michigan

title: Perry, Michigan


text:
Perry Township, Michigan

Perry Township is a civil township of Shiawassee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,141 at the 2020 census. The township surrounds the city of Perry, but the two are administered autonomously. Perry Township was organized in 1841.

Communities

 * Forest Green Estates is an unincorporated community in the township, south of Bath Road and north of the railroads from Beardslee Road to the western township border.42.815°N, -84.27028°W
 * Morrice is a village within the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 31.63 sqmi, of which 31.14 sqmi is land and 0.49 sqmi (1.55%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,438 people, 1,568 households, and 1,221 families residing in the township. The population density was 139.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,664 housing units at an average density of 52.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.30% White, 0.29% African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.23% from other races, and 1.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.28% of the population.

There were 1,568 households, out of which 42.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.9% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.1% were non-families. 16.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.2% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 7.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $50,783, and the median income for a family was $56,809. Males had a median income of $41,905 versus $25,885 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,744. About 4.9% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.9% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.

title: Perry Township, Michigan


text:
Rush Township, Michigan

Rush Township is a civil township of Shiawassee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,268 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Five Points North is an unincorporated community in this township and New Haven Township on North M-52 at Riley Road and Seymour Road.43.07361°N, -84.1675°W
 * Henderson, formerly Hendersonville, is a census-designated place and unincorporated community located within the township at 43.08639°N, -84.19528°W.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.24 sqmi, of which 34.90 sqmi is land and 0.34 sqmi (0.96%) is water.

Demographics
As of the 2000 United States Census, there were 1,409 people, 505 households, and 413 families residing in the township. The population density was 40.0 PD/sqmi. There were 541 housing units at an average density of 15.4 per square mile (5.9/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.58% White, 0.07% African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.28% from other races, and 0.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.21% of the population.

There were 505 households, out of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.3% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.2% 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 2.79 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $47,232, and the median income for a family was $51,731. Males had a median income of $35,815 versus $22,400 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,053. About 3.0% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.4% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over.

title: Rush Township, Michigan


text:
Sciota Township, Michigan

Sciota Township is a civil township of Shiawassee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population as of the last census is 1,688 in the 2020 census. The township mostly surrounds the city of Laingsburg, but the two are administered autonomously.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 26.81 sqmi, of which 25.13 sqmi is land and 1.68 sqmi (6.27%) is water.

The Looking Glass River flows through the southern portion of the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,801 people, 625 households, and 513 families residing in the township. The population density was 67.4 PD/sqmi. There were 633 housing units at an average density of 23.7 per square mile (9.2/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.06% White, 0.56% African American, 0.61% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.39% from other races, and 1.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.22% of the population.

There were 625 households, out of which 38.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.8% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.8% were non-families. 13.3% 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 2.86 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $55,375, and the median income for a family was $56,563. Males had a median income of $40,268 versus $27,847 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,502. About 6.0% of families and 8.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.9% of those under age 18 and 12.7% of those age 65 or over.

title: Sciota Township, Michigan


text:
Shiawassee Township, Michigan

Shiawassee Township is a civil township of Shiawassee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,740 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Bancroft is a village located in the southeast section of the township along Grand River Road and the railroad, southeast of Lansing Road at 42.87861°N, -84.06389°W.
 * Newburg is an unincorporated community in the township at Newburg and Bancroft roads, east of the Shiawassee River at 42.90889°N, -84.06917°W. The community was named after Newburgh-on-the-Hudson, N.Y.
 * Shiawasseetown is an unincorporated community within the township at Bancroft and Bennington roads. 42.92944°N, -84.07944°W Charles Bacon from Ohio started a company to buy and sell land here. A plat was filed and recorded in 1836. On July 12, 1837, Lemuel Brown, postmaster, opened the post office as Shiawassee. On May 26, 1857, the Office was renamed Shiawassee Town. The city was planned as a possible state capital with 90 city blocks, two town squares and a park. The Shiawassee River in the community was dammed in the early 1900s for power. Most of the development never materialized.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.85 sqmi, of which 36.39 sqmi is land and 0.46 sqmi (1.25%) is water.

Demographics
At the 2000 census, there were 2,907 people, 1,008 households and 815 families residing in the township. The population density was 79.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,054 housing units at an average density of 28.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.25% White, 0.65% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.38% from other races, and 1.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.03% of the population.

There were 1,008 households, of which 37.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.6% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.1% were non-families. 15.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.20.

27.8% of the population were under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.2 males.

The median household income was $48,220 and the median family income was $50,766. Males had a median income of $44,514 compared with $23,977 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,713. About 4.2% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.0% of those under age 18 and 3.0% of those age 65 or over.

title: Shiawassee Township, Michigan


text:
Venice Township, Michigan

Venice Township is a civil township of Shiawassee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,422 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Lennon is a village partially within the township on the eastern border.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 37.52 sqmi, of which 37.44 sqmi is land and 0.08 sqmi (0.21%) is water.

Misteguay Creek flows through the northeastern corner of the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,588 people, 979 households, and 748 families residing in the township. The population density was 69.1 PD/sqmi. There were 1,020 housing units at an average density of 27.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.68% White, 0.08% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.70% from other races, and 1.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.97% of the population.

There were 979 households, out of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.0% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.5% were non-families. 20.4% 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 2.64 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.5% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $45,833, and the median income for a family was $51,474. Males had a median income of $45,897 versus $25,441 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,119. About 2.1% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.2% of those under age 18 and 15.0% of those age 65 or over.

title: Venice Township, Michigan


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Vernon, Michigan

Vernon is a village in Shiawassee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 783 at the 2010 census. The village is located within Vernon Township.

History
A post office has been in operation in Vernon since 1842. Vernon was platted in 1850, and took its name from Vernon Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.71 sqmi, of which 0.69 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 783 people, 292 households, and 223 families residing in the village. The population density was 1134.8 PD/sqmi. There were 317 housing units at an average density of 459.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.3% White, 0.1% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population.

There were 292 households, of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.6% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.6% were non-families. 20.5% 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 2.68 and the average family size was 3.07.

The median age in the village was 38.7 years. 27.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.5% were from 25 to 44; 27.7% were from 45 to 64; and 13.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 847 people, 308 households, and 248 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,180.0 PD/sqmi. There were 315 housing units at an average density of 438.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.87% White, 0.12% African American, 0.71% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.24% from other races, and 0.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.77% of the population.

There were 308 households, out of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.7% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.2% were non-families. 14.6% 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 2.75 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $47,875, and the median income for a family was $50,795. Males had a median income of $40,417 versus $23,854 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,337. About 3.7% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 2.4% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Willis Bouchey, actor who appeared in more than 100 films and TV shows.

title: Vernon, Michigan


text:
Vernon Township, Shiawassee County, Michigan

Vernon Township is a civil township of Shiawassee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,273 at the 2020 census. The village of Vernon is located within the township. The township also surrounds the city of Durand, but the two are administered autonomously.

Vernon Township was named after Mount Vernon, the estate of George Washington.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.03 sqmi, of which 33.69 sqmi is land and 0.34 sqmi (1.00%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,980 people, 1,881 households, and 1,470 families residing in the township. The population density was 146.9 PD/sqmi. There were 2,782 housing units at an average density of 82.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.45% White, 0.12% African American, 0.50% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.52% from other races, and 1.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.79% of the population.

There were 1,881 households, out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.8% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.8% were non-families. 17.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $47,339, and the median income for a family was $53,068. Males had a median income of $43,600 versus $26,760 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,990. About 5.7% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.5% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over.


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Woodhull Township, Michigan

Woodhull Township is a civil township of Shiawassee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,687 at the 2020 census.

Woodhull Township as organized in 1838.

Communities

 * Shaftsburg, formerly Woodhull, is an unincorporated community just west of Perry at Shaftsburg and Beard roads with the ZIP Code of 48882. It is located at 42.80472°N, -84.29306°W.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 27.4 sqmi, of which 27.1 sqmi is land and 0.3 sqmi (1.17%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,850 people, 1,390 households, and 1,124 families residing in the township. The population density was 142.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,441 housing units at an average density of 53.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.30% White, 0.26% African American, 0.65% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.39% from other races, and 1.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.12% of the population.

There were 1,390 households, out of which 37.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.9% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.1% were non-families. 14.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.6% 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 3.05.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 28.2% from 45 to 64, and 8.1% 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 100.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $60,658, and the median income for a family was $67,903. Males had a median income of $50,157 versus $36,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $27,310. About 3.8% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.4% of those under age 18 and 2.2% of those age 65 or over.

title: Woodhull Township, Michigan