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Rancho Tehama, California

Rancho Tehama, also known as the Rancho Tehama Reserve, is an unincorporated community in Tehama County, California, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 1,572. The lightly populated rural, remote community has large lots where some residents farm olives, walnuts and almonds.

2017 shooting spree
During a shooting spree on November 13–14, five people were killed and eighteen others were injured at eight separate crime scenes, including an elementary school. Ten people suffered bullet wounds and eight were cut by flying glass caused by the gunfire. The gunman, Kevin Janson Neal, died by suicide after a Corning police officer rammed and stopped his stolen vehicle.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 11.7 sqmi, of which, 11.6 sqmi of it is land and 0.1 sqmi of it (0.66%) is water. The census definition of the area may not precisely correspond to local understanding of the area with the same name.

Rancho Tehama Airport, National Geographic Names Database feature ID 1653862, is located at 40.01583°N, -122.38972°W in the same vicinity as other references to the community.

Demographics
For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Rancho Tehama Reserve as a census-designated place (CDP), which includes population from the surrounding area.

2010
At the 2010 census Rancho Tehama had a population of 1,485, an increase from the population of 1,406 recorded in the 2000 census. The population density was 126.7 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Rancho Tehama was 1,181 (79.5%) White, 21 (1.4%) African American, 52 (3.5%) Native American, 21 (1.4%) Asian, 5 (0.3%) Pacific Islander, 102 (6.9%) from other races, and 103 (6.9%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 214 people (14.4%).

The whole population lived in households, no one lived in non-institutionalized group quarters and no one was institutionalized.

There were 587 households, 143 (24.4%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 289 (49.2%) were married couples, 63 (10.7%) had a female householder with no husband present, 42 (7.2%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 37 (6.3%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 1 (0.2%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 148 households (25.2%) were one person and 57 (9.7%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.53. There were 394 families (67.1% of households); the average family size was 2.96.

The age distribution was 295 people (19.9%) under the age of 18, 110 people (7.4%) aged 18 to 24, 253 people (17.0%) aged 25 to 44, 509 people (34.3%) aged 45 to 64, and 318 people (21.4%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 48.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.7 males.

There were 776 housing units at an average density of 66.2 per square mile, of the occupied units 476 (81.1%) were owner-occupied and 111 (18.9%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 6.5%; the rental vacancy rate was 6.7%. 1,150 people (77.4% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 335 people (22.6%) lived in rental housing units.

Government
In the California State Legislature, Rancho Tehama is in, and in.

In the United States House of Representatives, Rancho Tehama is in.

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Fruitport Charter Township, Michigan

Fruitport Charter Township is a charter township of Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 14,575 at the 2020 census. The village of Fruitport is within the township.

Geography
The township is in southern Muskegon County, bordered to the south by Ottawa County. It is bordered to the west by the city of Norton Shores and partially to the north by the city of Muskegon, the county seat. The village of Fruitport is in the southern part of the township, along the county line.

Interstate 96 crosses the township, with access from Exit 4 (Airline Highway/3rd Avenue). The U.S. Route 31 freeway runs along or close to the western border of the township, with access from exits 107, 109, and 112. I-96 leads southeast 30 mi to Grand Rapids and has its western terminus at US 31, which in turn leads north 61 mi to Ludington and south 30 mi to Holland.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 30.4 sqmi, of which 30.0 sqmi are land and 0.4 sqmi, or 1.29%, are water. Norris Creek, a southwest-flowing tributary of Spring Lake and the Grand River, drains the southern part of the township, while Black Creek, a tributary of Mona Lake, drains the northern part.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 12,533 people, 4,446 households, and 3,516 families residing in the township. The population density was 417.6 PD/sqmi. There were 4,584 housing units at an average density of 152.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.90% White, 0.65% African American, 0.70% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.45% from other races, and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.68% of the population.

There were 4,446 households, out of which 37.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.2% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.9% were non-families. 16.8% 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 2.80 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $49,065, and the median income for a family was $54,634. Males had a median income of $40,165 versus $27,690 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,582. About 5.4% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.0% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The township is served by the Fruitport Community Schools district. Fruitport High School, Fruitport Middle School, Shettler Elementary School, Beach Elementary School, and Edgewood Elementary School serve the township. Also located in the township is the private Calvary Christian School.

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Holton Township, Michigan

Holton Township is a civil township of Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 2,586.

History
On November 14, 2023, Holton Township declared itself a Second Amendment Sanctuary in the State of Michigan. Concurrently, the township established the Holton Township militia.

Geography
The township is in northern Muskegon County, bordered to the north by Oceana County and to the east by Newaygo County. It is 17 mi northeast of Muskegon, the county seat, and 14 mi east of Whitehall. State highway M-120 crosses the township, leading southwest to Muskegon and northeast to Fremont.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.7 sqmi, of which 35.0 sqmi are land and 0.7 sqmi, or 2.08%, are water. The southern part of the township is drained by Cedar Creek, a southwest-flowing tributary of the Muskegon River, while the northern part is drained by Skeel Creek, a northwest-flowing tributary within the White River watershed.

Communities

 * Holton is a small unincorporated community at the corners of sections 22, 23, 26 and 27 of the township at 43.41333°N, -86.07944°W about 17 mi by road northeast of Muskegon and about 18 mi east of Lake Michigan. Holton was platted in 1871 and named for Henry H. Holt, a Muskegon County delegate to the State Constitutional Convention of 1867 and later Lieutenant Governor of Michigan, 1873–76. He donated the bell to the local Methodist church. A post office was established in February 1872. The Holton ZIP code, 49425, serves most of the township, as well as portions of surrounding townships.
 * Brunswick is a small unincorporated community in section 13 of the township at 43.43306°N, -86.04028°W on M-120 at the eastern boundary with section 18 of Sheridan Township in Newaygo County. It was founded about 1875 as the point where the stage coach road met the Pere Marquette Railway line between Muskegon and White Cloud. Passengers and mail were taken north from here to Hesperia. The settlement was first called "County Line" and later "Marionville", after the first postmaster, Isaac Marion. However, the post office, established May 1881, was called "Dash." It was renamed Brunswick, Muskegon County, in September 1897 and transferred to Newaygo County in April 1943. Originally there was a feed store in the community for farmers, and in the rear of that building there was a small post office. Both have since closed, and it is now served by the post office in neighboring Holton. St. Michaels Catholic Church and cemetery are located there. The community is located at the end of Brunswick Road. While the CSX rail line still runs through the town, the train station has closed.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,532 people, 903 households, and 682 families residing in the township. The population density was 71.9 PD/sqmi. There were 980 housing units at an average density of 27.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.01% White, 0.43% African American, 1.22% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.16% from other races, and 1.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.78% of the population.

There were 903 households, out of which 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.9% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.4% were non-families. 18.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% 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 3.19.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.9% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $37,813, and the median income for a family was $41,637. Males had a median income of $33,333 versus $22,857 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,210. About 7.1% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.5% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Education
In 2000, Holton was one of only seven school districts in the state of Michigan that would have been eligible for private school vouchers, on which there was a statewide referendum that year. Most residents were opposed to the measure, since they did not want competition for the local public school. The measure was defeated in Holton and across the state by about a 2:1 ratio.

The main festival of the year, Holton Days, is held in the last weekend of July.

The Holton Red Devils have a state title in volleyball in 1994. They were also runner-up in 1993. In baseball they were state runner-up in 2006, losing to #1 state ranked Homer 3–2.

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Laketon Township, Michigan

Laketon Township is a civil township of Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 7,626 at the 2020 census.

Geography
The township is in western Muskegon County, bordered to the west by Lake Michigan and to the south by the cities of Muskegon and North Muskegon. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 18.7 sqmi, of which 17.4 sqmi are land and 1.3 sqmi, or 6.97%, are water. Parts of Muskegon Lake and Bear Lake, its tributary, lie along the township's southern boundary.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 7,363 people, 2,682 households, and 2,121 families residing in the township. The population density was 425.4 PD/sqmi. There were 2,808 housing units at an average density of 162.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 95.78% White, 0.77% African American, 0.57% Native American, 0.65% Asian, 0.56% from other races, and 1.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.05% of the population.

There were 2,682 households, out of which 37.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.6% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.9% were non-families. 17.3% 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 2.74 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $50,913, and the median income for a family was $57,247. Males had a median income of $40,348 versus $28,685 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,411. About 3.6% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.5% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.

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Lakewood Club, Michigan

Lakewood Club is a village in Dalton Township of Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,340 at the 2020 census.

Geography
The village is in northern Muskegon County, in the northwest corner of Dalton Township. It is 11 mi north of Muskegon, the county seat, and 6 mi southeast of Whitehall. U.S. Route 31 passes through the southwest corner of the village, with access from Exit 126 (White Lake Drive), just outside the northwest corner of the village.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the village of Lakewood Club has a total area of 2.07 sqmi, of which 1.91 sqmi are land and 0.15 sqmi, or 7.45%, are water. Fox Lake is in the northeast part of the village.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,291 people, 458 households, and 345 families living in the village. The population density was 675.9 PD/sqmi. There were 507 housing units at an average density of 265.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 93.5% White, 1.9% African American, 1.7% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.6% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.4% of the population.

There were 458 households, of which 44.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.7% were non-families. 17.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.15.

The median age in the village was 31.7 years. 30.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 35.3% were from 25 to 44; 22.2% were from 45 to 64; and 5.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.0% male and 49.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,006 people, 350 households, and 263 families living in the village. The population density was 531.4 PD/sqmi. There were 368 housing units at an average density of 194.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 90.46% White, 2.78% African American, 1.99% Native American, 0.60% Asian, 1.89% from other races, and 2.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.17% of the population.

There were 350 households, out of which 44.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.0% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.6% were non-families. 19.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.30.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 32.7% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 33.5% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 5.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $40,313, and the median income for a family was $41,205. Males had a median income of $36,833 versus $22,054 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,451. About 15.6% of families and 15.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.1% of those under age 18 and 16.7% of those age 65 or over.

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Montague, Michigan

Montague is a city in Muskegon County, Michigan, United States. The population was 2,417 at the 2020 census. The city is politically independent from Montague Township, which borders it on three sides.

History
Noah Ferry founded the city, naming it in honor of his father, William Montague Ferry, who founded the cities of Grand Haven and Ferrysburg in neighboring Ottawa County. Ferry Church, built in 1874, is named in honor of Noah Henry Ferry, who died fighting for the Union at the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863.

At one time, Ferry Street, also named for the founder, was the main street through town. It was named for him because the city's post office operated on that street following its establishment in 1867, and Ferry was instrumental in getting a post office in the city. Although city hall, the city's new post office (constructed in 2005), and a handful of businesses still operate on Ferry, Dowling Street has become the city's main route because of its eventual connection to neighboring communities and U.S. Highway 31.

Montague is home to the "World's Largest Working Weathervane", which was constructed in part by local manufacturer Whitehall Metal Studios. The weathervane is topped by the Ella Ellenwood, a lumbering schooner that frequented White Lake transporting lumber from Montague to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The ship became infamous after it sank in a storm in 1901, and the wooden nameplate of the schooner floated back to the shores of Montague, where it was found in 1902. Many people believed that the boat was coming home, and as a result the ship is frequently associated with the city.

Geography
Montague is in northwestern Muskegon County, bordered to the west, north, and northeast by Montague Township and to the southeast by the city of Whitehall. The upstream end of White Lake, a water body connected to Lake Michigan, separates the two cities. Montague is 16 mi north of Muskegon, the county seat.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city of Montague has a total area of 3.14 sqmi, of which 2.63 sqmi are land and 0.52 sqmi, or 16.4%, are water.

The Montague ZIP code 49437 serves all of Montague city, Montague Township and White River Township, as well as small portions of Whitehall Township and Blue Lake Township in Muskegon County and parts of Claybanks Township and Grant Township in Oceana County.

The city is at the southern end of the Hart-Montague Trail, a paved cycling and multiuse trail which attracts visitors during the warm months to Montague, Hart, and the small towns and businesses in between.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,361 people, 1,006 households, and 643 families residing in the city. The population density was 922.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,182 housing units at an average density of 461.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.0% White, 0.6% African American, 1.0% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.4% of the population.

There were 1,006 households, of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.1% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.93.

The median age in the city was 39.9 years. 25.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.2% were from 25 to 44; 28.1% were from 45 to 64; and 16.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.0% male and 54.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,407 people, 990 households, and 667 families residing in the city. The population density was 905.1 PD/sqmi. There were 1,075 housing units at an average density of 404.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.17% White, 0.37% African American, 0.46% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.58% from other races, and 1.16% from two or more races. 2.33% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 990 households, out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% were non-families. 28.3% 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 2.43 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,677, and the median income for a family was $49,185. Males had a median income of $37,389 versus $25,282 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,238. 9.5% of the population and 6.6% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 9.1% of those under the age of 18 and 9.3% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Education
Montague Area Public Schools (MAPS) is the local school district for the city of Montague. Three of the district's five schools are located in the city, Montague High School, Nellie B. Chisholm (NBC) Middle School and R.R. Oehrli (RRO) Elementary School. The district's other two schools, Oceana High School and Rothbury Elementary are located in the Village of Rothbury. The district serves students of both Muskegon and Oceana counties. This arrangement exists after voters living in the district of Rothbury Public Schools agreed to merge with the district of Montague Public Schools. This merger of the two districts took place in the 1950s to increase efficiency and decrease costs for both communities, led to the formation of "Montague Area Public Schools".

The district serves students living in the Muskegon County communities of the city of Montague, as well as Montague and White River townships. In addition it serves students living in parts of Whitehall and Blue Lake townships. The district also serves students living in the Oceana County communities of the Village of Rothbury and Otto Township. It also serves students living in parts of New Era. Also, the district is a member of the "Muskegon County School of Choice" program; the district can serve anyone living in Muskegon County. The district has increased enrollment slightly from the program, but has limited growth in the past because the rural district has limited capacity for new enrollees.

The city of Montague is also the home of Saint James Catholic School. The small parochial school serves grades K-5 and has roughly 100 students. It serves students living in the Montague Area Public School District, as well as the Whitehall District Schools. The school shares busing with both districts, and dropped the sixth grade a few years after adding kindergarten. Recently, White Lake Baptist Academy (grades K-12) and Mouth School (grades K-8) closed because of dwindling enrollment.

Major highways

 * is a business loop through the downtowns of both Montague and Whitehall.

Notable people

 * Ira Flagstead, outfielder in Major League Baseball
 * Nancy Fleming, Miss America 1961
 * Joseph D. Leitch, U.S. Army major general

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Montague Township, Michigan

Montague Township is a civil township of Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,555 at the 2020 census. It is adjacent to the city of Montague.

Geography
The township is in northwestern Muskegon County, bordered to the north by Oceana County. The city of Montague borders the southwest portion of the township, and a portion of the city of Whitehall borders the township to the south, across the White River. U.S. Route 31, a four-lane freeway, crosses the township, leading south to Muskegon, the county seat, and north to the Ludington area.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Montague Township has a total area of 20.0 sqmi, of which 19.1 sqmi are land and 0.9 sqmi, or 4.49%, are water. Most of the township drains south toward the White River and White Lake, an arm of Lake Michigan, while the northern part is drained by Flower Creek, which flows west directly to Lake Michigan.

Clear Springs Nature Preserve is located in the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,637 people, 601 households, and 456 families residing in the township. The population density was 86.6 PD/sqmi. There were 651 housing units at an average density of 34.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 95.97% White, 1.41% African American, 1.22% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.61% from other races, and 0.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.02% of the population.

There were 601 households, out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.7% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.1% were non-families. 19.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,534, and the median income for a family was $46,471. Males had a median income of $35,650 versus $23,958 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,695. About 4.1% of families and 7.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.6% of those under age 18 and 2.7% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people
President Abraham Lincoln's first cousin, Hannah Lincoln Sammis, is buried in the township.

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Moorland Township, Michigan

Moorland Township is a civil township of Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,627 at the 2020 census.

Geography
The township is in southeastern Muskegon County, bordered to the north by Newaygo County and at its southeast corner by Ottawa County. State highway M-46 crosses the township, leading west to Muskegon, the county seat, and east to Kent City.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.4 sqmi, of which 35.7 sqmi are land and 0.8 sqmi, or 2.21%, are water. Most of the township is drained by tributaries of Black Creek, which flows southwest to Mona Lake, an arm of Lake Michigan, in Norton Shores. The southeast corner of the township is drained by Crockery Creek, a south-flowing tributary of the Grand River, while the northwest corner is drained by Mosquito Creek, which flows west to the Muskegon River.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,616 people, 539 households, and 438 families residing in the township. The population density was 44.4 PD/sqmi. There were 561 housing units at an average density of 15.4 per square mile (5.9/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.15% White, 0.50% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.80% from other races, and 1.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.17% of the population.

There were 539 households, out of which 42.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.4% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.6% were non-families. 14.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.30.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.0% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 19.9% 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 110.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,669, and the median income for a family was $42,278. Males had a median income of $33,533 versus $23,235 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,347. About 6.4% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.4% of those under age 18 and 14.9% of those age 65 or over.

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Muskegon, Michigan

Muskegon is a city in and the county seat of Muskegon County, Michigan, United States. Situated around a harbor of Lake Michigan, Muskegon is known for fishing, sailing regattas, and boating. It is the most populous city along Lake Michigan's eastern shore. At the 2020 census, the city's population was 38,318. The city is administratively autonomous from adjacent Muskegon Township.

Muskegon is the center of the Muskegon metropolitan statistical area, which is coextensive with Muskegon County and had a population of 175,824 as of the 2020 census. It is also part of the larger Grand Rapids-Kentwood-Muskegon-combined statistical area.

History

The name "Muskegon" is derived from the Ottawa mashkiigong, meaning "marshy river or swamp".

The "Masquigon" River (Muskegon River) was identified on French maps dating from the late 17th century, suggesting French explorers had reached Michigan's western coast by that time. Father Jacques Marquette traveled northward through the area on his fateful trip to St. Ignace in 1675, and a party of French soldiers under La Salle's lieutenant, Henry de Tonty, passed through the area in 1679.

The county's earliest known Euro-American resident was Edward Fitzgerald, a fur trader and trapper who came to the Muskegon area in 1748 and who died there, reportedly being buried in the vicinity of White Lake. Between 1790 and 1800, a French-Canadian trader named Joseph La Framboise established a fur-trading post at the mouth of Duck Lake. Between 1810 and 1820, several French-Canadian fur traders, including Lamar Andie, Jean Baptiste Recollect, and Pierre Constant, had established fur-trading posts around Muskegon Lake.

Euro-American settlement of Muskegon began in earnest in 1837, which coincided with the beginning of the exploitation of the area's extensive timber resources. The explosion of the lumber industry in 1837 inaugurated what some regard as the most romantic era in the history of the region. Lumbering in the mid-19th century brought many settlers, particularly from Germany, Netherlands, and Sweden.

Some Muskegon neighborhoods began as separate villages. Bluffton was founded as a lumbering village in 1862 in Laketon Township. It had its own post office from 1868 until 1892. Muskegon annexed it in 1889.

Geography
Muskegon is in western Muskegon County, on the south side of Muskegon Lake, a harbor of Lake Michigan. The city is bordered to the north, across Muskegon Lake, by the city of North Muskegon and Laketon Township. It is bordered to the east by Muskegon Township, to the southeast by Fruitport Township, to the south by the cities of Muskegon Heights, Roosevelt Park, and Norton Shores, and to the west by Lake Michigan. It is 42 mi northwest of Grand Rapids, 36 mi north of Holland, and 58 mi south of Ludington.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has an area of 18.20 sqmi, of which 4.05 sqmi, or 22.3%, are covered by water. The Muskegon River empties into Muskegon Lake at the city's northeast end.

In May 2022, local environmental groups announced cleanup efforts along Muskegon Lake officially have been completed, leading the Environmental Protection Agency to begin its study to remove Muskegon Lake from the EPA's list of "Areas of Concern", which was expected to be finalized by the end of 2022 and promised additional new economic activity in the downtown and nearby lakefront neighborhoods.

Climate
Muskegon has a humid continental climate (Dfa) with hot summers and cold winters. Precipitation is consistent year-round. Muskegon receives heavy lake-effect snow from Lake Michigan during winter.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, 38,401 people, 13,967 households, and 7,895 families resided in the city. The population density was 2702.4 PD/sqmi. The 16,105 housing units had an average density of 1133.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 57.0% White, 34.5% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 2.6% from other races, and 4.5% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 8.2% of the population.

Of the 13,967 households, 32.5% had children under 18 living with them, 27.9% were married couples living together, 22.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.5% were not families. About 36.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.38. and the average family size was 3.09.

The median age in the city was 34.1 years; the age distribution was 23.3% were under 18; 12.2% from 18 and 24; 28.8% from 25 to 44; 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% were 65 or older. The city's gender makeup was 52.1% male and 47.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, 40,105 people, 14,569 households, and 8,537 families were residing in the city. The population density was 2,794.5 PD/sqmi. The 15,999 housing units had an average density of 1,114.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 57.9% White, 31.7% African American, 2.3% Native American, 0.46% Asian, 2.7% from other races, and 3.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any origins were 6.4% of the population.

Of the 14,569 households, 31.1% had children under 18 living with them, 33.2% were married couples living together, 20.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.4% were not families. About 34.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.42, and the average family size was 3.13.

In the city, the age distribution was 25.8% under 18, 11.6% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.6 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 110.3 males.

The city's median income for a household was $27,929, and for a family was $32,640. Males had a median income of $29,114 versus $22,197 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,283. About 16.8% of families and 20.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.6% of those under age 18 and 14.3% of those 65 or over.

Economy
Downtown Muskegon serves as the hub for much of Muskegon County. Positioned along the southern shoreline of Muskegon Lake, it stretches for nearly two miles. Downtown is home to a number of hotels, a 25,000-square-foot convention center completed in 2021, and the Historic Mercy Health Ice Arena. The Muskegon Farmer's Market welcomes more than 10,000 visitors every Saturday in the summer, and the boutique incubator shops and chalets on Western Avenue are a popular attraction for residents and tourists looking to support small businesses.

Arts and culture

Muskegon is home several historical war ships and vessels. The USS Silversides Submarine Museum which features USS Silversides (SS-236), a World War II submarine; USS LST-393, a World War II tank landing ship; and USCGC McLane, a Prohibition-era United States Coast Guard cutter. In addition, Muskegon also berths Milwaukee Clipper, a former passenger ship built in 1904 that traveled the same route as Lake Express does today.

The Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts includes two theaters, the main historic Frauenthal house and the smaller Beardsley Theater in the adjoining Hilt Building. It was refurbished in 1998 and again in 2021, and hosts JAM Theatrical productions, Muskegon Civic Theatre productions, and is home of the West Michigan Symphony Orchestra. The Frauenthal was originally built as the Michigan Theater in 1929.

The Muskegon Museum of Art opened in 1912. Among the highlights of its permanent collection is Tornado Over Kansas, by John Steuart Curry. Muskegon has a growing collection of publicly owned and displayed art pieces. More than two dozen pieces are on permanent display, predominately in the downtown area.

Lakeshore Museum Center and Hackley & Hume Historic Site, built by Muskegon's lumber barons, are restored and open to the public. The Hackley & Hume mansions are part of downtown Muskegon's Heritage Village—two blocks from Muskegon Lake, and a National Register Historic District. The mansions are operated with the Lakeshore Museum Center, which details the history of Muskegon County, from the Pottawatomi and Ottawa Native American tribes and lakeside fur traders to the Lumber Queen of the World to today.

Festivals
Events held in the town include:
 * Taste of Muskegon in June
 * Parties in the Park, every Friday from June to August at Hackley Park
 * The Lakeshore Art Festival in June
 * WeDiscover Festival in July, a two-day festival of electronic dance music, import and luxury cars, food, fireworks and family activities.
 * Motorcycle rally in July
 * Burning Foot Beer Festival held at Pere Marquette Beach
 * The Unity Christian Music Festival in August at Heritage Landing
 * The Michigan Irish Music Festival in September at Heritage Landing
 * The Muskegon Polish Festival on Labor Day weekend.
 * The International Buster Keaton Society annual convention in October.

Fraternal Organizations
Fraternal organizations are a vibrant part of life in Western Michigan. Clubs with active memberships include:
 * Independent Order of Vikings
 * Fraternal Order of Eagles
 * Knights of Columbus
 * Polish Falcons
 * Lithuanian Club
 * Muskegon Recreational Club
 * Lakeside Veterans Club

Sports
Previous sports teams to play in Muskegon have included:

The Seaway Run is run every year in late June. It features a 15k race, 5k race, 5k walk for fun, 15k wheelchair race.

Parks and recreation

Pere Marquette Beach is the largest free public beach on the western shore of Lake Michigan. Windsurfing, kite boarding competitions, and professional volleyball tournaments are held there. Its quartz sand beach is expansive and bordered by large sand dunes. The beach area is popular with cyclists, runners, and hikers, and families. It faces to the west so sunsets are remarkable.

Muskegon Lakeshore Bike Trail allows for biking along the shores of Muskegon Lake to Lake Michigan, with two trails for bike paths, one on the east side of Muskegon and the other along the north side, which northerly connects to other trails, such as the Hart-Montague Bike Trail, making it possible to bike from Muskegon to Hart, Michigan, without ever leaving a bike trail.

Muskegon State Park has a Winter Sports Complex that features ice fishing, cross-country skiing, ice skating, and a luge track. P.J. Hoffmaster State Park has many sand dunes as well as two campgrounds and a public beach.

Michigan's Adventure, the largest amusement park in the state, is in Muskegon County, a few miles north of the city of Muskegon. Michigan's Adventure features a midway with roller coasters, other rides, amusements, and a full water park.

Muskegon Country Club was founded in 1908 and features a course design by Tom Bendelow and a course redesign by Donald Ross.

Government
The city operates under a Commission-Manager form of local government. The seven-member city commission consists of four commissioners elected via a ward system and two commissioners elected at large. The mayor is also elected at large and serves as chairman of the commission. The city commission hires a city manager to manage the daily operations of the city.

Education

Muskegon Public Schools was founded in 1860 and serves students from preschool through grade 12. Additionally, it runs the Muskegon Training and Education Center. Muskegon is also served by these private K-12 schools: Muskegon Catholic Central, Fruitport Calvary Christian, and Western Michigan Christian.

Muskegon is also served by Muskegon Community College and Baker College. Western Michigan University, Ferris State University, and Grand Valley State University all operate programs out of the Stevenson Center for Higher Education on the Muskegon Community College campus.

Media
Muskegon's leading newspaper is The Muskegon Chronicle. The Chronicle is a daily newspaper owned by Booth Newspapers. It started publication in 1857.

Muskegon is served by the local television station WMKG-CD.

The Muskegon area is also served by several radio stations. WUVS-LP 103.7 is a popular urban (hip-hop/R&B) and gospel station with local programming as well as Sunday religious programming and local-based talk. Another local low-powered FM station is WUGM-LP 106.1, owned by the Muskegon Training and Education Center, which airs an Urban Oldies format dubbed "M-TEC 106 FM, Rock 'n' Soul." A Newer LP-FM Station WFFR-LP 100.9 also offers local programming along with a classic hits format. The station is based out of nearby Roosevelt Park. Other local FM stations include 90.3 WBLV-FM (classical/jazz/NPR), 91.7 WMCQ-FM (religious), WWSN FM 92.5 (adult contemporary), WGVS-FM 95.3 (public radio), WLAW-FM FM 97.5 (country), WLCS-FM 98.3 (oldies), WVIB-FM 100.1 (urban contemporary), WMRR-FM 101.7 (classic rock), WSNX-FM 104.5 (top 40, studios in Grand Rapids), WOOD-FM-FM 106.9 (news/talk, simulcast of WOOD-AM 1300/Grand Rapids), and WMUS FM 107.9 (country). Other local AM stations aside from WKBZ include WSMZ 850, WLAW 1490 (country).

Transportation

Public transportation is provided by the Muskegon Area Transit System (MATS – "The Shore Line"), which operates nine bus routes, three trolley routes, and a paratransit system. MATS serves the Herman Ivory Passenger Terminal.

MATS operates the Muskegon Trolley Company. Three routes cover the north side, south side, and downtown; each trolley stops at 11 locations, including Hackley and Hume Historic Site, USS Silversides, and Muskegon State Park.

Commercial air service is currently provided by United Express operating regional jet flights on behalf of United Airlines at Muskegon County Airport (MKG), with nonstop service to Chicago O'Hare Airport. Other airlines provide passenger service via the Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) in Grand Rapids.

Muskegon is the eastern port of the Lake Express High-Speed Car Ferry that crosses Lake Michigan to Milwaukee, Wisconsin offering three roundtrips a day in the summer, and two roundtrips in the fall.

Major roads
Several major highways serve the city, including:

Interstates

U.S. Highways
 * , a business loop
 * , a business loop

Other state highways

Rail

CSX Transportation, along with the Michigan Shore Railway, provide rail service for many of Muskegon's industries. Rail passenger services ended in the 1960s. The nearest passenger rail available is via Amtrak in nearby Holland or Grand Rapids. Until 1971, the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway (successor to the Pere Marquette Railway) operated day and night trains from Union Station to Holland and Chicago. The Grand Trunk Western and the Pennsylvania Railroad had earlier operated passenger trains out of another Muskegon station to various points in Michigan.

Ferries
In 1937, the Grand Trunk Western began operating ferries that met up with train and carried passengers and automobiles across Lake Michigan to Milwaukee. Earlier, the GTW had operated the ferries out of Grand Haven. The GTW stopped operating the ferries in 1978. The last remaining ferries across the lake would be the ones launching from Ludington, Michigan until the Lake Express first came into service on June 1, 2004.

Notable people

 * John Beyrle, son of Joseph Beyrle, U.S. ambassador to the Russian Federation; confirmed July 3, 2008
 * Joseph Beyrle, only soldier to have served in both the US Army and the Soviet Army in World War II
 * Nancy Anne Fleming, Miss America 1961
 * Seth Privacky, mass murderer
 * Chad R. Vander Ven, Expert in Freemasonry, Rosicrucianism, and Western Esotericism.
 * Vonda Kay Van Dyke, Miss America 1965
 * Captain Jonathan Walker, "The Man With the Branded Hand" abolitionist

Business and politics
 * Margaret Bailey Chandler, community leader and member of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians
 * Tudor Dixon, politician
 * Charles Hackley (1837–1905), lumber baron, philanthropist (Hackley Hospital, Hackley Library, Hackley Administration Building, Hackley Avenue, Hackley Art Gallery, Hackley Park). After a gift of $12 million to the community, the city of Muskegon considered changing its name to "Hackleyville".
 * Richard Mell, politician

Religion
 * Jim Bakker, TV evangelist
 * Edmund Cardinal Szoka, cardinal, President Emeritus of the Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State

Science and technology
 * Clara H. Hasse (1880–1926), botanist
 * David Leestma, astronaut
 * W. Wesley Peterson, mathematician and computer scientist, invented the Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC)

Artists
 * Haddon Sundblom, graphic artist, created popular images of Santa Claus for Coca-Cola

Authors
 * Laurie Keller, children's book writer and illustrator best known for The Scrambled States of America and Grandpa Gazillion's Number Yard
 * Douglas Malloch, the “lumberman’s poet”
 * John Frederick Nims, poet
 * Cathy O'Brien, conspiracy theorist and author
 * Lewis B. Smedes, theologian and author
 * Bob Wood, author of Dodger Dogs to Fenway Franks and Big Ten Country

Music
 * Børns, singer and songwriter, born in Muskegon
 * Steve Gorman, drummer, Black Crowes, born in Muskegon
 * Rick Johnson, musician, bass player for Mustard Plug
 * Bettye LaVette, soul singer
 * Iggy Pop, punk rock icon
 * Louise Cooper Spindle, composer

 * Wayne Static, lead singer and guitarist for industrial metal band Static-X
 * Bill Szymczyk, music producer of the Eagles, The Who and others
 * Gerry Teifer, music publisher, songwriter, performer
 * Richard Versalle, opera singer

Stage
 * Carly Jibson, Broadway and television actress, played Tracy Turnblad in the first national tour company of Hairspray and originated the role of Pepper in the musical Cry Baby
 * Buster Keaton, iconic comedian and film director; born in Kansas and spent childhood summers in Muskegon with his family in the Muskegon Actors' Colony. A vaudevillian who traveled constantly except in summer, Keaton regarded Muskegon as his home town.
 * Kate Reinders, Broadway actress, played Glinda in Wicked and Caroline in Good Vibrations

Television
 * Matt Crouch, film producer and CEO of TBN
 * Harry Morgan, versatile stage, film and TV actor, played Colonel Potter on the TV series M*A*S*H (1972–1983)
 * Frank Stanton, former president of CBS
 * Quincy Isaiah, actor and former football player, played Magic Johnson in the HBO series Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty

Sports
 * Justin Abdelkader, NHL player, Detroit Red Wings
 * Curtis Adams, NFL player, San Diego Chargers
 * Beatrice Allard, All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player
 * Virginia Bell, served in the Women's Army Corps in Japan during World War II and later joined the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League
 * Donna Cook, AAGPBL player
 * Doris Cook, AAGPBL player
 * Deyonta Davis, NBA player, Memphis Grizzlies
 * Miss Dougal, AAGPBL player, 1953 Muskegon Belles
 * Tony Ferguson, winner of Ultimate Fighter Season 13
 * Mike Garvey, racing driver
 * Bill Green, hammer thrower, former U.S. record holder, 5th place in 1984 Olympic Games. His father William Hipkiss (1932-2008) was an attorney and resident of Muskegon for 40 years
 * Bobby Grich, MLB All-Star second baseman for the Baltimore Orioles and California Angels
 * Mark Grimmette, men's double luge, winner of Olympic silver (2002) and bronze (1998) medals
 * Mark Hughes, basketball player and coach
 * Ronald Johnson, University of Southern California and San Francisco 49ers wide receiver
 * Dasha Kovalova, professional bowler and five-time PWBA Tour champion (born in Ukraine and now resides in Muskegon)
 * Alta Little, AAGPBL player
 * Ruvell Martin, NFL player for the Seattle Seahawks
 * Nate McCrary, NFL running back for the Baltimore Ravens
 * Beulah McGillicutty, manager in Extreme Championship Wrestling
 * Nate McLouth, MLB player for the Washington Nationals
 * Earl Morrall, Michigan State and NFL quarterback, three-time Super Bowl champion
 * Robert Morse, NFL player for the New Orleans Saints
 * Drew Naymick, professional basketball player
 * Don Nelson, NBA player for Boston Celtics and coach in Basketball Hall of Fame, University of Iowa basketball player
 * Ray Newman, MLB pitcher
 * Bennie Oosterbaan, three-time University of Michigan All-American football player and head coach
 * Kalil Pimpleton, New York Giants wide receiver
 * Marley Shriver, Olympic swimmer
 * Terrance Taylor, Detroit Lions defensive tackle

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Ed McTaggart

Ed McTaggart (born July 10, 1951) is an American drummer and artist. He is best known as the drummer of the rock band Daniel Amos.

McTaggart joined DA in 1976, after years of playing with Bill Sprouse Jr.'s band The Road Home.

In the 1980s, McTaggart became the V.P. of Creative Services for Frontline Records.

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East Porterville, California

East Porterville is an unincorporated community in Tulare County, California, United States. Adjacent to the city of Porterville, the community lies by the Sierra Nevada foothills. The population was 7,331 at the 2010 census, up from 6,730 at the 2000 census. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined East Porterville as a census-designated place (CDP). The census definition of the area may not precisely correspond to local understanding of the area with the same name.

Geography
East Porterville is located at 36.05611°N, -118.98389°W (36.056101, -118.983836).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.0 sqmi, of which, 3.0 sqmi of it is land and 0.02 sqmi of it (0.60%) is water.

2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that East Porterville had a population of 7,331. The population density was 2,256.6 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of East Porterville was 3,660 (54.1%) White, 65 (1.0%) African American, 153 (2.3%) Native American, 102 (1.5%) Asian, 58 (0.9%) Pacific Islander, 2,431 (35.9%) from other races, and 298 (4.4%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4,930 persons (72.9%).

The Census reported that 6,760 people (99.9% of the population) lived in households, 7 (0.1%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.

There were 1,637 households, out of which 993 (60.7%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 884 (54.0%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 325 (19.9%) had a female householder with no husband present, 179 (10.9%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 173 (10.6%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 9 (0.5%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 173 households (10.6%) were made up of individuals, and 61 (3.7%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.13. There were 1,388 families (84.8% of all households); the average family size was 4.36.

The population was spread out, with 2,476 people (36.6%) under the age of 18, 858 people (12.7%) aged 18 to 24, 1,683 people (24.9%) aged 25 to 44, 1,326 people (19.6%) aged 45 to 64, and 424 people (6.3%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 25.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.1 males.

There were 1,750 housing units at an average density of 583.6 /mi2, of which 775 (47.3%) were owner-occupied, and 862 (52.7%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.3%; the rental vacancy rate was 4.7%. 3,072 people (45.4% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 3,688 people (54.5%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,730 people, 1,709 households, and 1,413 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,198.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,853 housing units at an average density of 605.3 /mi2. The racial makeup of the CDP was 45.79% White, 0.68% African American, 2.79% Native American, 2.66% Asian, 0.39% Pacific Islander, 43.12% from other races, and 4.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 64.14% of the population.

There were 1,709 households, out of which 50.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 19.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.3% were non-families. 12.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.93 and the average family size was 4.20.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 37.9% under the age of 18, 13.0% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 14.8% from 45 to 64, and 7.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 24 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.9 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $25,022, and the median income for a family was $25,481. Males had a median income of $19,004 versus $18,854 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $9,475. About 33.2% of families and 38.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 49.3% of those under age 18 and 18.9% of those age 65 or over.

Infrastructure
In August 2014 during 2012–14 North American drought, East Porterville was experiencing "Exceptional" drought conditions, as was the entirety of Tulare County. The Fresno Bee reported that close to 1000 homes were without water due to a declining water table and dependence on shallow wells. Although scores of people had been calling public agencies such as the county, the next-door city of Porterville, and the local water district to report dry wells, authorities have not realized the extent of the problem since the agencies did not track private wells.

Government
In the California State Legislature, East Porterville is in, and.

In the United States House of Representatives, East Porterville is in

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Muskegon Township, Michigan

Muskegon Charter Township is a charter township of Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 17,596 at the 2020 census. The city of Muskegon borders the township to the southwest and is administratively autonomous.

The township was organized in 1837. The township claims to be the "oldest township in the State of Michigan", as it was the first township officially recognized in the newly created state of Michigan. However, many other townships were created earlier than Muskegon Township.

Geography
The township is in central Muskegon County and is bordered to the southwest by the city of Muskegon and to the west by the city of North Muskegon. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 23.8 sqmi, of which 23.5 sqmi are land and 0.4 sqmi, or 1.54%, are water. Most of the township is drained by the Muskegon River and its tributaries, while the southernmost portion is drained by Black Creek and its tributary, Little Black Creek.

Major highways

 * runs through the southern part of the township, leading west into Muskegon city and east to Cedar Springs.
 * crosses the northwest part of the township, leading southwest into North Muskegon and northeast toward Fremont.
 * , a freeway, crosses the northern part of the township and runs along the western edge of the southern part of the township. It leads north toward Ludington and south to Holland.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 17,737 people, 6,581 households, and 4,771 families residing in the township. The population density was 743.9 PD/sqmi. There were 6,850 housing units at an average density of 287.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 91.46% White, 4.63% African American, 0.95% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.79% from other races, and 1.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.21% of the population.

There were 6,581 households, out of which 38.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.5% were non-families. 23.2% 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 2.64 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.1% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $38,634, and the median income for a family was $45,178. Males had a median income of $36,111 versus $24,627 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,623. About 8.2% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.7% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over.

Schools

 * Muskegon Technical Academy
 * Orchard View Schools
 * Reeths-Puffer Schools
 * Timberland Academy (National Heritage Academy)

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Muskegon Heights, Michigan

Muskegon Heights is a city in Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 9,985 at the 2020 census.

Geography
The city is in southwestern Muskegon County, bordered to the north by Muskegon and to the south by the city of Norton Shores, with a small area of unincorporated Muskegon Township on the east side. The city of Roosevelt Park is a very short distance to the west. U.S. Route 31 runs along the western border of the city as Seaway Drive. The highway leads north into downtown Muskegon and south 31 mi to Holland. Grand Rapids is 38 mi to the southeast.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Muskegon Heights has a total area of 3.19 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 10,856 people, 3,996 households, and 2,682 families living in the city. The population density was 3403.1 PD/sqmi. There were 4,842 housing units at an average density of 1517.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 16.0% White, 78.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 1.4% from other races, and 3.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 4.2% of the population.

There were 3,996 households, of which 42.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 20.2% were married couples living together, 40.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.9% were non-families. 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% 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 3.23.

The median age in the city was 30.3 years. 32.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.4% were from 25 to 44; 22.6% were from 45 to 64; and 9.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.3% male and 53.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 12,049 people, 4,507 households, and 2,970 families living in the city. The population density was 3,804.2 PD/sqmi. There were 5,108 housing units at an average density of 1,612.7/sq. mi. (622.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 17.69% White, 77.77% African American, 0.45% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.63% from other races, and 2.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.52% of the population.

There were 4,507 households, out of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 25.0% were married couples living together, 35.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.1% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% 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 3.28.

In the city, 35.2% were under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 17.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $21,778, and the median income for a family was $26,144. Males had a median income of $30,027 versus $22,768 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,456. About 25.7% of families and 29.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 41.8% of those under age 18 and 17.0% of those age 65 or over.

title: Muskegon Heights, Michigan


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North Muskegon, Michigan

North Muskegon is a city in Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,093 at the 2020 census, up from 3,786 in 2010.

Geography
The city is in western Muskegon County on the north side of Muskegon Lake, an arm of Lake Michigan. It is bordered to the south, across the lake, by the city of Muskegon, the county seat. The Muskegon River flows into Muskegon Lake in the eastern part of the city. The lake's outlet channel to Lake Michigan is a mile west of the city limits.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, North Muskegon has a total area of 4.12 sqmi, of which 1.79 sqmi are land and 2.33 sqmi, or 56.5%, are water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,786 people, 1,621 households, and 1,069 families living in the city. The population density was 2151.1 PD/sqmi. There were 1,834 housing units at an average density of 1042.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.6% White, 2.1% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population.

There were 1,621 households, of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.1% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.84.

The median age in the city was 45 years. 22.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20% were from 25 to 44; 29.4% were from 45 to 64; and 20.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.7% male and 53.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,031 people, 1,610 households, and 1,135 families living in the city. The population density was 2,259.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,685 housing units at an average density of 944.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.22% White, 1.02% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.35% from other races, and 0.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.31% of the population.

There were 1,610 households, out of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.1% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.5% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% 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 2.92.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.9% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $55,063, and the median income for a family was $63,819. Males had a median income of $47,681 versus $31,695 for females. The per capita income for the city was $27,140. About 1.9% of families and 3.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.9% of those under age 18 and 3.7% of those age 65 or over.

title: North Muskegon, Michigan


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Norton Shores, Michigan

Norton Shores is a city in Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 25,030 at the 2020 census.

History
The Ojibwe, Bodewadmi and Odawa Native Americans for hundreds of years occupied the wilds of western Michigan. When European immigrants arrived, they found openings in the forest made by the Native Americans, which were used to raise food.

Norton Township was originally organized in 1845 by settlers of the village of Mill Point (now Spring Lake). The township was named in honor of Col. Amos Norton, a Canadian patriot who was implicated in the rebellion of 1837.

Norton Township was part of Ottawa County and also included the townships of Fruitport and Sullivan. In 1855 Spring Lake Township was detached from Norton and organized as a township in Ottawa County. Also in 1855 the village of Black Lake was settled with a railroad station and a sawmill in Norton Township. Norton Township was separated from Ottawa County in 1859 and became a part of Muskegon County. The population of Norton Township in 1860 was 197 and in 1864 was 229.

In 1847 the first sawmill in Norton Township was built. It was known as Robinson's Mill and was located at the head of Black Lake (now known as Mona Lake).

In 1850, Ira Porter arrived at Mona Lake. He operated Porter Sawmill and a fruit farm. One of the largest fruit farms in Norton Township was operated by G. N. Cobb, who also operated a box factory for fifteen years beginning in 1869. With the closing of the sawmills and the box factory, residents turned to raising fruit, which became a very profitable industry. Boats would enter Lake Harbor and make a trip around the lake picking up crates of berries at the docks of the growers. They would then return to Lake Michigan with their cargo and transfer it to large steamers bound for Chicago.

In 1894 a summer resort community called Hackley Park was established on Lake Michigan and Mona Lake. It was named for Charles Hackley. The name was shortened to "Hackley" when it got a post office in 1895, although the post office closed in 1897.

Geography
The city is in southwestern Muskegon County, bordered to the west by Lake Michigan and to the south by Ottawa County. The cities of Muskegon, Roosevelt Park, and Muskegon border Norton Shores to the north.

Norton Shores has a total area of 24.6 sqmi, of which 1.4 sqmi, or 5.6%, are water. Mona Lake, also known as Black Lake, is in the northern part of the city, while Little Black Lake is in the south. Hoffmaster State Park is in the western part of the city, occupying forested dune complexes along the Lake Michigan shoreline.

The city offers educational opportunities from the Mona Shores Public Schools to Muskegon Community College, Baker College and Grand Valley State University.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 23,994 people, 9,977 households, and 6,667 families residing in the city. The population density was 1032.4 PD/sqmi. There were 10,939 housing units at an average density of 470.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.8% White, 3.2% African American, 0.8% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 1.0% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 3.8% of the population.

There were 9,977 households, of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.8% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.2% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age in the city was 43.3 years. 22% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.3% were from 25 to 44; 29.9% were from 45 to 64; and 17.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 22,527 people, 8,996 households, and 6,396 families residing in the city. The population density was 969.2 PD/sqmi. There were 9,679 housing units at an average density of 416.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.63% White, 1.63% African American, 0.73% Native American, 0.84% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.63% from other races, and 1.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.69% of the population.

There were 8,996 households, out of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 24.9% 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 2.48 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the city, 24.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.6% was from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% was 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $45,457, and the median income for a family was $53,447. Males had a median income of $38,115 versus $26,728 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,713. About 3.7% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.3% of those under age 18 and 3.0% of those age 65 or over.

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

Government
Norton Shores is governed by a mayor and city council who are elected in a non-partisan elections. The mayor is elected along with four city council members in citywide elections while the remaining four city council members are elected by one of the city's two wards in the alternating two years.

title: Norton Shores, Michigan


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Ravenna, Michigan

Ravenna is a village in Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,308 at the 2020 census. The village is located in Ravenna Township.

Geography
Ravenna in southeastern Muskegon County, in the northeast part of Ravenna Township. It is 17 mi east of Muskegon, the county seat, 9 mi north of Coopersville, and 23 mi northwest of Grand Rapids.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Ravenna has a total area of 1.19 sqmi, all of it recorded as land. Crockery Creek passes through the east side of the village, flowing southwest to join the Grand River east of Grand Haven.

Education
Public elementary and secondary education is provided by the Ravenna Public Schools. It is a small rural district with Beechnau Elementary School for students in preschool through grade four, Ravenna Middle School for grades five through eight, and Ravenna High School for grades nine through twelve. Beechnau is located in the village along with the school district offices, while both the middle and high schools are located on a campus just north of the village limits that includes a football stadium, track, athletic fields, and the district bus garage. Ravenna is also the district of record for the North East Education Center, which is located in Muskegon and serves emotionally impaired students from most of the schools in Muskegon County. The schools offer many extracurricular activities both in sports and academics. Ravenna also has one private elementary school, Divine Providence Academy, which has a campus at St. Catherine parish. The school is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids and has students from preschool through eighth grade.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,219 people, 454 households, and 325 families living in the village. The population density was 1007.4 PD/sqmi. There were 476 housing units at an average density of 393.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 94.0% White, 0.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 3.4% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.4% of the population.

There were 454 households, of which 40.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.4% were non-families. 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% 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 3.18.

The median age in the village was 35.2 years. 29% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.2% were from 25 to 44; 22.5% were from 45 to 64; and 13.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,206 people, 437 households, and 340 families living in the village. The population density was 958.1 PD/sqmi. There were 455 housing units at an average density of 361.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.26% White, 0.41% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 1.24% from other races, and 1.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.74% of the population.

There were 437 households, out of which 40.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.2% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.0% were non-families. 19.0% 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 2.76 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 30.1% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 32.0% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $47,167, and the median income for a family was $51,458. Males had a median income of $40,426 versus $28,646 for females. The per capita income for the village was $19,197. About 1.7% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.4% of those under age 18 and 2.2% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Todd Herremans, football player
 * Donnie Tyndall, college basketball coach

title: Ravenna, Michigan


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Ravenna Township, Michigan

Ravenna Township is a civil township of Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,962, up from 2,905 in 2010. The village of Ravenna is located within the township.

Geography
The township is in southeastern Muskegon County, bordered to the south and east by Ottawa County. The village of Ravenna is in the northeast part of the township. Muskegon, the county seat, is 18 mi to the west, and Grand Rapids is 27 mi to the southeast.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.4 sqmi, of which 36.2 sqmi are land and 0.2 sqmi, or 0.57%, are water. The township is drained by Crockery Creek, which passes through the village of Ravenna and flows southwest to join the Grand River south of Nunica.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,856 people, 1,004 households, and 797 families residing in the township. The population density was 78.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,044 housing units at an average density of 28.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.95% White, 0.32% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 1.51% from other races, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.05% of the population.

There were 1,004 households, out of which 39.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.5% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.6% were non-families. 17.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.21.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.3% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $44,315, and the median income for a family was $49,113. Males had a median income of $38,429 versus $25,903 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,440. About 6.4% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.7% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.

title: Ravenna Township, Michigan


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Roosevelt Park, Michigan

Roosevelt Park is a city in Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,172 at the 2020 census, up from 3,831 in 2010.

Geography
The city is in southwestern Muskegon County, bordered to the north by the city of Muskegon and to the south, east, and west by the city of Norton Shores. Downtown Muskegon is 3 mi to the north, and Muskegon Heights is 1 mi to the east.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city of Roosevelt Park has a total area of 1.03 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,831 people, 1,731 households, and 979 families living in the city. The population density was 3719.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,925 housing units at an average density of 1868.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 85.9% White, 8.4% African American, 0.6% Native American, 1.6% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.9% of the population.

There were 1,731 households, of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.2% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.4% were non-families. 37.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age in the city was 38.3 years. 23.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.8% were from 25 to 44; 24.5% were from 45 to 64; and 17.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,890 people, 1,773 households, and 1,056 families living in the city. The population density was 3,865.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,896 housing units at an average density of 1,884.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.34% White, 3.14% African American, 0.46% Native American, 1.05% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.62% from other races, and 1.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.95% of the population.

There were 1,773 households, out of which 24.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.4% were non-families. 36.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.2% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 23.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,035, and the median income for a family was $47,043. Males had a median income of $36,917 versus $30,118 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,825. About 2.6% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.1% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over.

title: Roosevelt Park, Michigan


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Sullivan Township, Michigan

Sullivan Township is a civil township of Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 2,541.

Geography
The township is in southern Muskegon County, bordered to the south by Ottawa County. The center of the township is 7 mi by road northeast of Fruitport, 13 mi southeast of Muskegon, the county seat, and 14 mi northwest of Coopersville.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 24.1 sqmi, of which 0.03 sqmi, or 0.10%, are water. The majority of the township is in the Grand River watershed: the southern part drains to Crockery Creek, which joins the Grand River south of Nunica, while the center of the township drains southwest via Norris Creek to Fruitport, where it enters Spring Lake, an arm of the Grand River connected to Lake Michigan. The northernmost part of the township drains to Black Creek, the main tributary of Mona Lake, a separate arm of Lake Michigan.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,477 people, 887 households, and 714 families residing in the township. The population density was 102.8 PD/sqmi. There were 905 housing units at an average density of 37.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.30% White, 0.73% African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.69% from other races, and 0.73% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.22% of the population.

There were 887 households, out of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.0% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.5% were non-families. 15.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 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 3.10.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.5% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $46,447, and the median income for a family was $51,394. Males had a median income of $36,968 versus $23,333 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,360. About 4.0% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.5% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over.

title: Sullivan Township, Michigan


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Twin Lake, Michigan

Twin Lake is an unincorporated community in Muskegon County of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is a census-designated place (CDP) for statistical purposes. Local government services are provided by Dalton Township. As of the 2020 census, the population of the CDP was 2,056. The surrounding area is the home of Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, the YMCA's Camp Pinewood, and the Boy Scouts' Gerber Scout Reservation and Owasippe Scout Reservation.

Geography
Twin Lake is in northern Muskegon County, in the northeast part of Dalton Township. The hamlet of Twin Lake is in the southeast part of the CDP, while several natural lakes, including the two Twin Lakes, plus West Lake and North Lake, fill the center of the CDP.

The Twin Lake ZIP code 49457 serves a much larger area, including much of northern and eastern Dalton Township, most of Cedar Creek Township to the east, parts of northern Egelston Township and Muskegon Township to the south, much of Blue Lake Township to the north and the southwest corner of Holton Township.

Twin Lake is 11 mi northeast of Muskegon, the county seat, the same distance east-southeast of Whitehall, and 16 mi southwest of Fremont. State highway M-120 passes through the hamlet, connecting Muskegon and Fremont.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Twin Lake CDP has a total area of 3.43 sqmi, of which 2.88 sqmi are land and 0.56 sqmi, or 16.2%, are water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,613 people, 593 households, and 472 families residing in the community. The population density was 677.4 PD/sqmi. There were 688 housing units at an average density of 288.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the community was 95.47% White, 0.56% African American, 1.67% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.37% from other races, and 1.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.92% of the population.

There were 593 households, out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.5% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.4% were non-families. 16.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the community, the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.8 males.

The median income for a household in the community was $49,141, and the median income for a family was $51,341. Males had a median income of $42,112 versus $31,107 for females. The per capita income for the community was $18,501. About 7.0% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.9% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Steven Rinella, hunting/outdoor writer and television host

title: Twin Lake, Michigan


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White River Township, Michigan

White River Township is a civil township of Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,383 at the 2020 census.

Geography
The township is in the northwest corner of Muskegon County, bordered to the north by Oceana County and to the west by Lake Michigan. The center of the township is 5 mi west of the city of Montague and 23 mi by road northwest of Muskegon, the county seat.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 16.5 sqmi, of which 15.8 sqmi are land and 0.6 sqmi, or 3.83%, are water. Part of White Lake, an arm of Lake Michigan, is on the southern border of the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,338 people, 512 households, and 394 families residing in the township. The population density was 84.3 PD/sqmi. There were 779 housing units at an average density of 49.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.83% White, 0.37% African American, 0.75% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.07% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.62% of the population.

There were 512 households, out of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.9% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.0% were non-families. 19.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.8% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 30.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $48,077, and the median income for a family was $56,029. Males had a median income of $40,313 versus $25,234 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,797. About 2.3% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.6% of those under age 18 and 14.3% of those age 65 or over.

title: White River Township, Michigan