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Cassopolis, Michigan

Cassopolis is a village in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Cass County. It is located mostly in LaGrange Township with a small portion extending east into Penn Township. The village and county are named after statesman Lewis Cass, a New Hampshire native and a prominent U.S. senator from Michigan prior to the American Civil War.

Cassopolis is part of the South Bend–Mishawaka, IN-MI, Metropolitan Statistical Area sometimes referred to as Michiana. The population was 1,712 at the 2020 census.

History
Cassopolis was platted by European Americans in 1831. It had already been designated the county seat by that point. It was incorporated as a village in 1863. The county developed farming and some industry.

Cassopolis was a transit point on the Underground Railroad, by which sympathizers aided refugee slaves from the South to gain freedom in the North and in Canada. Some refugees continued through Michigan to settle in Canada in order to avoid risk under the 1850 Fugitive Slave Law, which increased incentives for capture. Others remained in the area, with many African-Americans and people of mixed African-American and Sapponi and Pumenkey ancestry settling in Cass County.

In the 1960s, a group of African Americans connected to the Nation of Islam acquired some 1,000 acres of farmland in the area. Work on this acquisition was overseen by a man who had graduated from Cassopolis High.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.25 sqmi, of which 2.00 sqmi is land and 0.25 sqmi is water. Cassopolis is the town associated with Diamond Lake, the largest lake in southwestern Michigan.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,774 people, 709 households, and 384 families residing in the village. The population density was 887.0 PD/sqmi. There were 833 housing units at an average density of 416.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 60.0% White, 29.3% African American, 1.1% Native American, 2.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.5% from other races, and 5.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.5% of the population.

There were 709 households, of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 31.5% were married couples living together, 15.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.8% were non-families. 40.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 3.15.

The median age in the village was 35.4 years. 25.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.1% were from 25 to 44; 22.8% were from 45 to 64; and 13.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,740 people, 703 households, and 437 families residing in the village. The population density was 994.1 PD/sqmi. There were 780 housing units at an average density of 445.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 54.60% White, 32.59% African American, 0.57% Native American, 3.62% Asian, 0.80% from other races, and 7.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.18% of the population.

There were 703 households, out of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.4% were married couples living together, 16.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.7% were non-families. 33.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the village, the age distribution of the population shows 30.0% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $28,696, and the median income for a family was $37,348. Males had a median income of $29,688 versus $21,036 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,359. About 9.4% of families and 13.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.8% of those under age 18 and 13.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Cassopolis Public School District is the school system for the Village of Cassopolis and its surrounding areas. The district's schools are Ross Beatty High School, Squires Middle School, and Sam Adams Elementary.

In 2020, the school district split up the junior and senior high school into Ross Beatty High School and Squires Middle School Ross Beatty High School teaches grades nine through twelve. Squires Middle School teaches grades six through eight.

The Cass District Library's Main Library is located in Cassopolis. The Local History Branch is also located in Cassopolis. Other branches include the Howard Branch, Edwardsburg Branch, and the Mason / Union Branch.

Notable people

 * Dennis Archer, 67th Mayor of Detroit; Michigan Supreme Court justice; president of the American Bar Association; grew up in Cassopolis
 * Ruth Alice Armstrong, social activist
 * Iven Kincheloe, test pilot and aviation pioneer, grew up in Cassopolis
 * Kevin Loder, small forward and shooting guard for the Kansas City Kings, and San Diego Clippers; born in Cassopolis
 * Ed Lowe, inventor of cat litter; grew up in Cassopolis.

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Dowagiac, Michigan

Dowagiac is a city in Cass County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 5,721 at the 2020 census. It is part of the South Bend–Mishawaka, IN-MI, Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Dowagiac is situated at the corner of four townships: Wayne Township to the northeast, LaGrange Township to the southeast, Pokagon Township to the southwest, and Silver Creek Township to the northwest.

The city name comes from the Potawatomi word dewje'og meaning "fishing [near home] water". Dowagiac is the headquarters of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians and is also contained within the reservation.

History
Dowagiac was first platted in 1848. It was incorporated as a village in 1863 and as a city in 1877. Dowagiac gained national attention in June 1964 after police began investigating multiple reports of what became known as the Dewey Lake Monster.

In 1854, Dowagiac was the final destination for the first group of orphans brought to the Midwest from New York City on the Orphan Train.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.54 sqmi, of which 4.46 sqmi is land and 0.08 sqmi is water.

Dowagiac Woods Nature Sanctuary, commonly referred to as Dowagiac Woods, a 235 acre woods located in Cass, is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting Michigan's exceptional natural habitats and extraordinary and endangered plants and animals.

The Dowagiac River flows from the stream which rises as the "Dowagiac Drain" in central Decatur Township in southern Van Buren County, Michigan. It is joined first by the "Red Run" and then by the "Lake of the Woods Drain" near the southern edge of Hamilton Township, it becomes the "Dowagiac River" before entering Wayne Township in Cass County. North of the city of Dowagiac, the river passes through the "Dowagiac Swamp". Just west of Dowagiac, the river is joined by its principal tributary, the "Dowagiac Creek".

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 5,879 people, 2,337 households, and 1,463 families residing in the city. The population density was 1318.2 PD/sqmi. There were 2,674 housing units at an average density of 599.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 73.5% White, 14.3% African American, 3.0% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 2.4% from other races, and 6.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.4% of the population.

There were 2,337 households, of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.6% were married couples living together, 22.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.4% were non-families. 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.14.

The median age in the city was 32 years. 29.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.5% were from 25 to 44; 22.3% were from 45 to 64; and 12.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.6% male and 52.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,147 people, 2,421 households, and 1,542 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,530.8 PD/sqmi. There were 2,631 housing units at an average density of 655.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 76.95% White, 15.63% African American, 2.02% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 1.59% from other races, and 3.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.49% of the population.

There were 2,421 households, out of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.1% were married couples living together, 18.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.3% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% 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 3.06.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,926, and the median income for a family was $33,443. Males had a median income of $28,534 versus $22,282 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,659. About 14.3% of families and 17.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.6% of those under age 18 and 12.8% of those aged 65 or over.

Air
Dowagiac Municipal Airport has a 4700 ft long paved runway for private pilots with a turf runway as well.

Highways
The city is at the junction of M-51 and M-62. M-51 connects with Niles 17 mi to the southwest and with I-94 21 mi to the northeast. M-62 connects with Cassopolis eight miles (13 km) to the southeast and with M-140 nine miles (14 km) to the west.

Bus
One of the oldest dial-a-ride services in Michigan, Dowagiac DART began service in June 1975 with a three-bus fleet. The service is provided to the community of Dowagiac with service extended out to Southwest Michigan College. The service is provided by the city administration and is operated from a multi-modal terminal located on an Amtrak line. In its former life, the building was originally a Michigan Central, and later a Penn Central, train station. The building has been preserved and is maintained by the City of Dowagiac.

Rail
Dowagiac is served by Amtrak trains with daily service to Chicago and Detroit. The historic depot is located at 200 Depot Drive in the downtown area. Baggage cannot be checked at this location; however, up to two suitcases in addition to any personal items such as briefcases, purses, laptop bags, and infant equipment are allowed aboard as carry-ons. Also, this historical train depot is where the first orphans from the orphan train were dropped off and adopted.

Education
Dowagiac is served by the Dowagiac Union School District, consisting of the following schools:
 * Justus Gage Elementary
 * Kincheloe Elementary
 * Patrick Hamilton Elementary
 * Sister Lakes Elementary
 * Dowagiac Middle School
 * Dowagiac Union High School

Dowagiac is also home to Southwestern Michigan College. SMC is a two-year school that offers on-campus housing.

Notable people

 * Dave Behrman – Michigan State and Buffalo Bills football player, AFL and NFL first-round draft pick in 1963
 * Philo D. Beckwith – Founder of Round Oak Stove Company and Mayor of Dowagiac
 * Dickinson Bishop – Businessman and Titanic sinking survivor
 * David Cargo – Governor of New Mexico 1967–71
 * Wally Fromhart—Notre Dame football player
 * Billi Gordon – Model, actor, author, screenwriter, Doctor of Functional Human Brain Research
 * James Heddon – Inventor of the artificial fishing lure
 * Sean Hill – NFL player
 * Judith Ivey – Tony Award-winning actress
 * Franz Jackson – Saxophonist and clarinet player
 * Webb Miller (journalist) – Pulitzer Prize-nominated journalist and author
 * Caleb Murphy – Ferris State Football player and NFL Tennessee Titans Football Player
 * Adolph Otto Niedner – Custom gunsmith and wildcat cartridge inventor and Mayor of Dowagiac
 * Carrie Newcomer – Singer-songwriter
 * Kenneth Porter – World War I pilot, credited with 5 enemy aircraft destroyed
 * Donavon F. Smith – World War II pilot and USAF lieutenant general, credited with 5.5 enemy aircraft destroyed
 * William Alden Smith – US Senator
 * Chris Taylor – wrestler, Olympic medalist
 * Emery Valentine – Alaskan statesman and businessman

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Edwardsburg, Michigan

Edwardsburg is a village within Ontwa Township in Cass County in the U.S. state of Michigan, northeast of South Bend. The population was 1,304 at the 2020 census. It is part of the South Bend–Mishawaka, IN-MI, Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Edwardsburg was established in 1828 in an area that had previously been known as Beardsley's Prairie. It was incorporated as a village in 1911, and is named after Abraham Edwards, a politician and early settler of the area.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.01 sqmi, of which 0.91 sqmi is land and 0.10 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,259 people, 517 households, and 332 families living in the village. The population density was 1383.5 PD/sqmi. There were 569 housing units at an average density of 625.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 93.6% White, 1.5% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 1.0% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.

There were 517 households, of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.9% were married couples living together, 18.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.8% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.98.

in the village was 36.1 years. 28.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.1% were from 25 to 44; 26.7% were from 45 to 64; and 13.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 46.2% male and 53.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,147 people, 507 households, and 319 families living in the village. The population density was 1,244.3 PD/sqmi. There were 531 housing units at an average density of 576.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 94.94% White, 0.17% Black or African American, 2.35% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.44% from other races, and 1.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.96% of the population.

There were 507 households, out of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.9% were non-families. 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.78.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.5% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 20.8% 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 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $33,359, and the median income for a family was $37,132. Males had a median income of $32,969 versus $21,319 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,842. About 8.7% of families and 11.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.9% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation
Edwardsburg is situated at the crossroads of M-62, and US 12. The Canadian National railroad tracks run through the village. The village is serviced by the Niles Amtrak Station, and the South Bend International Airport, both of which are in the greater Michiana area. The Indiana Toll Road (I-80/90), runs East-West three miles (5 km) south of the village.

Notable people

 * Becky Breisch - track and field athlete
 * Mark Kaminsky - professor and tourist detained by Soviet Union in 1960
 * Megan and Liz - musicians
 * Ruby Soho - professional wrestler
 * Diane Seuss - poet

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Howard Township, Michigan

Howard Township is a civil township of Cass County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 6,275 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Howard Township is located in southwestern Cass County, bordered by Berrien County and the city of Niles to the west. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 91.4 km2, of which 89.4 km2 is land and 2.0 km2, or 2.17%, is water. Barron Lake, near the center of the township, is the largest body of water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,309 people, 2,472 households, and 1,846 families residing in the township. The population density was 181.1 PD/sqmi. There were 2,663 housing units at an average density of 76.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 93.87% White, 3.71% African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.59% from other races, and 1.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.97% of the population.

There were 2,472 households, out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.1% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.3% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.0% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,477, and the median income for a family was $47,382. Males had a median income of $36,098 versus $23,780 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,429. About 4.6% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.2% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over.

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Jefferson Township, Cass County, Michigan

Jefferson Township is a civil township of Cass County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,590 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 93.3 km2, of which 90.0 km2 is land and 3.3 km2, or 3.52%, is water.

Communities

 * Dailey was an unincorporated community in Jefferson Township. It had a post office starting in 1872.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,401 people, 872 households, and 645 families residing in the township. The population density was 68.6 PD/sqmi. There were 957 housing units at an average density of 27.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 89.55% White, 7.08% African American, 0.83% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.42% from other races, and 1.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.21% of the population.

There were 872 households, out of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.0% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% were non-families. 19.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.1% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 27.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $43,633, and the median income for a family was $50,662. Males had a median income of $39,938 versus $25,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,161. About 9.6% of families and 12.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.6% of those under age 18 and 9.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Most of Jefferson Township is zoned to Cassopolis Public Schools. Some of it is zoned to Edwardsburg Public Schools.


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LaGrange Township, Michigan

LaGrange Township is a civil township of Cass County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,787 at the 2020 census.

Geography
LaGrange Township is located just northwest of the center of Cass County. It is bordered by the city of Dowagiac to the northwest. The village of Cassopolis, the Cass County seat, is in the southeast part of the township. The unincorporated community of LaGrange is in the center of the township, at the west end of LaGrange Lake.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 89.7 km2, of which 85.9 km2 is land and 3.8 km2, or 4.19%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,340 people, 1,351 households, and 909 families residing in the township. The population density was 99.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,607 housing units at an average density of 47.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 72.69% White, 18.89% African American, 0.42% Native American, 2.22% Asian, 1.08% from other races, and 4.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.86% of the population.

There were 1,351 households, out of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.7% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,566, and the median income for a family was $45,066. Males had a median income of $33,830 versus $23,542 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,221. About 6.3% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.9% of those under age 18 and 8.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Much of the township is zoned to Cassopolis Public Schools. Other parts are zoned to Dowagiac Union Schools.

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Marcellus, Michigan

Marcellus is a village in Cass County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,074 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Marcellus Township. It is part of the South Bend–Mishawaka, IN-MI, Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
The first settler in the Marcellus area was John Bair, who came in October 1832. He was followed almost a year later by Daniel Driskel, in 1833. In 1835, 11 other families settled in Marcellus, and by 1836, 28 families had settled there.

At the time of the organization of the township the citizens wanted to call it Cambria; however, since there was already a township by that name in Michigan, their Representative at that time, Judge Littlejohn of Allegan, proposed they name it after Roman Emperor Flavius Marcellus. As a result, on June 16, 1843, the township was officially named Marcellus. Elections were held on the same night and Daniel G. Rouse was elected Township Supervisor, Guerdor R. Beebee was elected Treasurer, and Ephraim Huyatt was elected Clerk.

In the winter of 1870–71 the Peninsular Railroad came through Marcellus, infusing life into the small township. The depot was originally on the east side of town; however, because the business district was far from the depot, the depot was moved in 1898. After this move, business began rapidly expanding and an addition was added to the station to meet the increased traffic demands. By 1911, ten passenger trains stopped at the depot every day.

Marcellus became an official village in 1879, with over 500 residents. Three years later it had grown and included 2 churches, 3 dry goods stores, 3 groceries, 3 millinery shops, 2 drug stores, 2 meat markets, 2 hotels, 2 tin shops, a bank, 2 stave factories, 2 harness shops, a hardware store, a furniture store, a restaurant, a printing business, a tailor shop, a cooper shop, a steam saw mill, a sash and blind manufacturer, 4 doctors, 2 lawyers, 2 justices of the peace, and a newspaper.

During its height, Marcellus was also home to two theaters, a bowling alley, and a pool hall. Each year it hosts the National Bluegill Frolic, and previously hosted a parade, fishing tournament, and beauty pageant which attracted thousands each year.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.59 sqmi, of which 0.58 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,198 people, 441 households, and 327 families residing in the village. The population density was 2065.5 PD/sqmi. There were 493 housing units at an average density of 850.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.5% White, 1.6% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.

There were 441 households, of which 41.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 16.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.9% were non-families. 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.13.

The median age in the village was 34.9 years. 29.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.3% were from 25 to 44; 21.5% were from 45 to 64; and 13.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,162 people, 437 households, and 319 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,719.3 PD/sqmi. There were 462 housing units at an average density of 683.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.82% White, 0.86% African American, 0.52% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.34% from other races, and 1.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.12% of the population.

There were 437 households, out of which 38.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.9% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.8% were non-families. 22.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% 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 3.10.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 30.1% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $38,958, and the median income for a family was $45,000. Males had a median income of $33,750 versus $22,826 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,296. About 8.3% of families and 11.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.9% of those under age 18 and 10.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
It is zoned to Marcellus Community Schools.

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Marcellus Township, Michigan

Marcellus Township is a civil township of Cass County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,401 at the 2020 census. The village of Marcellus is within the township.

History
The township was organized and had an election on June 16, 1843, in which the first township supervisor, Daniel G. Rouse, was elected. Guerdon R. Beebee was elected treasurer, and Ephraim Huyatt was elected clerk. The growth of Marcellus township and village can be attributed to the Peninsular Railroad in the winter of 1870–1871, which created an economic boom for the area at the time.

Geography
Marcellus Township is located in the northeast corner of Cass County in southwestern Michigan. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 90.3 sqkm, of which 86.0 sqkm is land and 4.4 sqkm, or 4.82%, is water. There are 15 named lakes in the township, the largest of which is Fish Lake in the northwest. The Rocky River, a tributary of the St. Joseph River, rises near the western border of the township and flows east towards Three Rivers.

According to the Cass County Road Commission, there was a total of 15.60 mi of primary road and 46.50 mi of local road in the township of Marcellus, as of December 31, 2008.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,712 people, 1,021 households, and 752 families residing in the township. The population density was 81.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,186 housing units at an average density of 35.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.57% White, 0.81% African American, 0.52% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.18% from other races, and 1.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.14% of the population. There are no Pacific Islanders.

There were 1,021 households, out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.1% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.3% were non-families. 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $39,306, and the median income for a family was $42,560. Males had a median income of $34,773 versus $24,214 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,442. About 9.1% of families and 12.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.6% of those under age 18 and 14.1% of those age 65 or over.

title: Marcellus Township, Michigan


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Mason Township, Cass County, Michigan

Mason Township is a civil township of Cass County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,841 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Mason Township is located in southern Cass County, along the Indiana state line. The unincorporated community of Kessington is in the southeastern part of the township, and Allenton is in the southwest. The community of Simonton Lake, Indiana, is directly to the south.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 53.2 km2, of which 52.4 km2 is land and 0.8 km2, or 1.45%, is water.

History
Cass County had been originally organized by an act of the Michigan Territorial Council on November 4, 1829, as four townships while Lewis Cass was the territorial governor. Mason was included in Ontwa Township at the end of 1833, and at the start of 1834 Mason Township was formed into the same land area that it is today, which is less than the standard 36 sqmi of most townships.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,514 people, 953 households, and 732 families residing in the township. The population density was 124.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,021 housing units at an average density of 50.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.94% White, 0.24% African American, 0.52% Native American, 0.72% Asian, 0.32% from other races, and 1.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.67% of the population.

There were 953 households, out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.5% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.1% were non-families. 16.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,902, and the median income for a family was $46,620. Males had a median income of $35,827 versus $22,404 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,497. About 4.0% of families and 6.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.3% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over.

title: Mason Township, Cass County, Michigan


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Milton Township, Cass County, Michigan

Milton Township is a civil township of Cass County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,128 at the 2020 census.

Communities
There are no incorporated municipalities in the township.
 * Dover was a former post office in the township that operated from May 28, 1836, until October 26, 1841. Peter Truitt, from Slatter Neck, Sussex County, Delaware, settled on 80 acre near the center of the township in 1831. He operated a tavern on the old Chicago Road between Chicago and Detroit (now US 12), known as the "White Oak Tavern" because of an immense oak tree near the house. A second post office named Truitt's operated July 26, 1897, until June 29, 1901, at a station on the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway  Grocer James W. Smith as postmaster.

Geography
Milton Township is located in the southwestern corner of Cass County and is bordered by Berrien County to the west and the state of Indiana to the south. The city of Niles, Michigan, is 5 mi to the northwest, and South Bend, Indiana, is 10 mi to the south. The community of Granger, Indiana, is directly to the south of the township.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Milton Township has a total area of 55.2 km2, of which 54.7 km2 is land and 0.6 km2, or 1.00%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,646 people, 940 households, and 783 families residing in the township. The population density was 124.4 PD/sqmi. There were 971 housing units at an average density of 45.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 95.12% White, 2.19% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.45% from other races, and 1.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.63% of the population.

There were 940 households, out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.8% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.7% were non-families. 13.0% 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 2.81 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 29.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $53,750, and the median income for a family was $59,896. Males had a median income of $40,417 versus $26,050 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,168. About 4.9% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.6% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over.

title: Milton Township, Cass County, Michigan


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Newberg Township, Michigan

Newberg Township is a civil township of Cass County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,602 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Corey is an unincorporated community on M-60 near the eastern boundary with Fabius Township in St. Joseph County at 41.90278°N, -85.76083°W. Corey was platted by Amanda Weatherwax in 1872. It was named for Corey Lake approximately 1.5 mi to the northeast in St. Joseph County. Corey Lake had been named for Joshua B. Corey who had settled there circa 1840. A post office opened May 20, 1872, with Hazen W. Brown as its first postmaster. The post office closed on November 15, 1930. A station on the Michigan Central Railroad called "Corey's Station" opened in 1871.
 * Dyer was an unincorporated community centered on a railroad station opened in 1871.
 * Jones is an unincorporated community at the intersection of M-40 and M-60 at 41.9025°N, -85.79944°W approximately 11 mi east of Cassopolis. The first settlers were John Bair in 1831, who settled on Bair Lake, and Daniel Driskel in 1833, who settled on Driskels Lake which was named for Daniel Driskel. The first business structure was built by H. Meskell in 1870 on land owned by William D. Jones. Jones platted the community in 1875. A post office named "Newberg" opened on August 4, 1837. The name changed to "Newburgh" on December 24, 1861, and to "Jones" on December 19, 1881. E.H. Jones, the son of William, was its first postmaster. The Jones post office with ZIP code 49061 continues to serve large portions of Newberg Township and Porter Township along with a small area of southeast Calvin Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 92.0 km2, of which 89.5 km2 is land and 2.5 km2, or 2.71%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,703 people, 648 households, and 458 families residing in the township. The population density was 49.2 PD/sqmi. There were 781 housing units at an average density of 22.6 per square mile (8.7/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 94.66% White, 1.94% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.94% Asian, 0.35% from other races, and 1.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.29% of the population.

There were 648 households, out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.7% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.2% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $43,466, and the median income for a family was $51,553. Males had a median income of $34,565 versus $24,917 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,078. About 6.7% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.9% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.

title: Newberg Township, Michigan


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Ontwa Township, Michigan

Ontwa Township is a civil township of Cass County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 6,904 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Ontwa Township is located along the southern border of Cass County, which is also the Michigan–Indiana line. The village of Edwardsburg is in the northwest part of the township. The unincorporated community of Granger, Indiana, borders the township to the southwest.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 54.4 km2, of which 50.3 km2 is land and 4.1 km2, or 7.52%, is water. Several named lakes are in the township, the largest of which are Eagle Lake and Christiana Lake in the northeast. The unincorporated community of Adamsville is near the eastern edge of the township, along Christiana Creek, a south-flowing tributary of the St. Joseph River.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,865 people, 2,392 households, and 1,683 families residing in the township. The population density was 300.4 PD/sqmi. There were 2,653 housing units at an average density of 135.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.78% White, 0.31% African American, 0.84% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.26% from other races, and 1.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.85% of the population.

There were 2,392 households, out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.1% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.9% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $43,488, and the median income for a family was $50,364. Males had a median income of $36,601 versus $28,265 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,691. About 4.5% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.5% of those under age 18 and 4.1% of those age 65 or over.

title: Ontwa Township, Michigan


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Penn Township, Michigan

Penn Township is a civil township of Cass County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,755 at the 2020 census.

Penn Township is the location of the Bonine House, a lookout post on the Underground Railroad, on the corner of M-60 and Penn Road. Vandalia, located within Penn Township, also was affiliated with the Underground Railroad.

Communities

 * Geneva was platted in 1831. It was the county seat at the time but not for much longer. The area is now known as Shore Acres.

Geography
Penn Township is located just northeast of the center of Cass County. The village of Vandalia is in the southeast part of the township.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 91.7 km2, of which 86.9 km2 is land and 4.7 km2, or 5.18%, is water. Diamond Lake in the southwest and Donnell Lake in the southeast are the two largest lakes in the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,902 people, 747 households, and 560 families residing in the township. The population density was 56.5 PD/sqmi. There were 1,280 housing units at an average density of 38.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 82.07% White, 12.36% African American, 0.58% Native American, 2.10% Asian, 0.37% from other races, and 2.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.00% of the population.

There were 747 households, out of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.2% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.1% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 28.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $38,375, and the median income for a family was $43,077. Males had a median income of $32,167 versus $24,769 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,462. About 9.9% of families and 13.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.8% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Most of Penn Township is zoned to Cassopolis Public Schools. A northeast portion is zoned to Marcellus Community Schools.

title: Penn Township, Michigan


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Pokagon Township, Michigan

Pokagon Township is a civil township of Cass County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,119 at the 2020 census. The township includes the unincorporated communities of Pokagon and Sumnerville, adjacent to each other on M-51.

Pokagon Township is the location of the first public performance of the hymn "The Old Rugged Cross", the birthplace of journalist Webb Miller, and the location of the government offices of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians.

Geography
Pokagon Township is located in western Cass County and is bordered to the west by Berrien County. The city of Dowagiac is on the northeast border of the township.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 88.7 km2, of which 88.1 km2 is land and 0.6 km2, or 0.67%, is water. The Dowagiac River, a tributary of the St. Joseph River, flows from north to south across the western side of the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,199 people, 818 households, and 630 families residing in the township. The population density was 63.6 PD/sqmi. There were 912 housing units at an average density of 26.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 86.95% White, 6.46% African American, 1.09% Native American, 0.64% Asian, 2.50% from other races, and 2.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.41% of the population.

There were 818 households, out of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.1% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.9% were non-families. 19.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.6% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $38,850, and the median income for a family was $41,286. Males had a median income of $30,040 versus $25,573 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,215. About 6.1% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.1% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.

title: Pokagon Township, Michigan


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Porter Township, Cass County, Michigan

Porter Township is a civil township of Cass County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,750 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Union 41.78333°N, -85.86667°W is an unincorporated community in the southeast part of the township on US 12 at Union Rd. It has a post office.
 * Williamsville is an unincorporated community in the northwest part of the township on Sears St. and Williamsville St.
 * Zimmysville is an unincorporated community on the southwest part of the township near M-217

History
Cass County—particularly Calvin, Penn, and Porter townships—was settled by Quakers from Ohio and Indiana and free blacks beginning in 1829. They became a network of people who provided freedom seekers with food, shelter, and transportation along the Underground Railroad to sites in Canada, where slavery was illegal. Wright Modlin, also known as Wright Maudlin, settled in Williamsville in the 1840s. He was a scout, spy, and conductor on the Underground Railroad. He made trips down to the Ohio River and into Kentucky to bring people escaping slavery directly north into Michigan. Angry slaveholders banded together for the Kentucky raid on Cass County of 1847 to recover former slaves. He was also a central figure in The South Bend Fugitive Slave Case of 1849.

Geography
Porter Township is located in the southeast corner of Cass County and is bordered to the east by St. Joseph County and to the south by the state of Indiana. The St. Joseph River forms part of the township border, cutting off what would have been the southeast corner of the township.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 141.5 sqkm, of which 133.4 sqkm is land and 8.1 sqkm, or 5.73%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,794 people, 1,523 households, and 1,134 families residing in the township. The population density was 73.3 PD/sqmi. There were 2,040 housing units at an average density of 39.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.36% White, 0.63% African American, 0.53% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.21% from other races, and 1.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.34% of the population.

There were 1,523 households, out of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.0% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.5% were non-families. 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.3% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 30.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $51,320, and the median income for a family was $55,739. Males had a median income of $41,642 versus $27,004 for females. The per capita income for the township was $24,026. About 3.9% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.3% of those under age 18 and 11.6% of those age 65 or over.

title: Porter Township, Cass County, Michigan


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Silver Creek Township, Michigan

Silver Creek Township is a civil township of Cass County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,051 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Silver Creek Township is located in the northwest corner of Cass County, bordered to the west by Berrien County and to the north by Van Buren County. The city of Dowagiac borders the township to the southeast.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 88.6 km2, of which 82.8 km2 is land and 5.9 km2, or 6.62%, is water. The township is largely agricultural, though it has a large influx of summer visitors who own cottages or stay at summer resorts in the Sister Lakes area in the northwest part of the township.

Communities

 * Cushing was formed in 1874 and originally called Stark's Corners. It had a post office from 1880 until 1904.
 * The unincorporated community of Sister Lakes, plus the lakes themselves, which are primarily located in adjacent Keeler Township in Van Buren County, extend into the township. The northern half of Silver Creek Township is served by the Sister Lakes Volunteer Fire Department, and the southern half is served by the Indian Lake Fire Department.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,491 people, 1,299 households, and 958 families residing in the township. The population density was 108.5 PD/sqmi. There were 2,362 housing units at an average density of 73.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 90.52% White, 0.83% African American, 1.17% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 5.67% from other races, and 1.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.08% of the population.

There were 1,299 households, out of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.8% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.2% were non-families. 22.6% 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 2.56 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.4% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $42,572, and the median income for a family was $46,891. Males had a median income of $36,597 versus $20,428 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,866. About 6.0% of families and 10.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.4% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.

title: Silver Creek Township, Michigan


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Vandalia, Michigan

Vandalia is a village in Penn Township within Cass County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 318 at the 2020 census. It is part of the South Bend–Mishawaka, IN-MI, Metropolitan Statistical Area sometimes referred to as Michiana.

History
The Village of Vandalia was incorporated in 1875 all in thanks to Stephen Bogue and Charles P. Ball who in the years of 1848–49 built a gristmill on this settlement that soon would be call Vandalia.

On July 8, 1850, Theron J Wilcox was the colony's first postmaster and Ada Kinsbury is credited with being the area’s first merchant. and the Michigan Central Railroad built a station in 1871.

Vandalia hosted a station of the Underground Railroad. An Underground Railroad memorial sign resides at Milo E. Barnes Park just off M-60. Other locations in Penn Township, in which Vandalia is located, also were affiliated with the Underground Railroad.

Vandalia is also known as the nearest incorporated community to the defunct Rainbow Farm.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.99 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 301 people, 107 households, and 77 families residing in the village. The population density was 304.0 PD/sqmi. There were 141 housing units at an average density of 142.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 41.5% White, 42.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 7.6% Asian, 1.7% from other races, and 6.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.

There were 107 households, of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.9% were married couples living together, 21.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.0% were non-families. 23.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.29.

The median age in the village was 39.3 years. 25.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.2% were from 25 to 44; 25.2% were from 45 to 64; and 16.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 53.2% male and 46.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 429 people, 127 households, and 101 families residing in the village. The population density was 432.5 PD/sqmi. There were 157 housing units at an average density of 158.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 37.30% White, 47.55% African American, 0.23% Native American, 8.39% Asian, 1.17% from other races, and 5.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.56% of the population.

There were 127 households, out of which 41.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 22.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.7% 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 3.38 and the average family size was 3.69.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 38.5% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 15.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $30,417, and the median income for a family was $31,750. Males had a median income of $28,462 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income for the village was $11,394. About 12.9% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.9% of those under age 18 and 15.4% of those age 65 or over.

Vandalia Students are bussed to Cassopolis.

Education
Vandalia is zoned to Cassopolis Public Schools.

title: Vandalia, Michigan


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Volinia Township, Michigan

Volinia Township is a civil township of Cass County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,096 at the 2020 census. When the township was organized in 1833, it was at first named Volhynia, after the province in Poland. It is believed to have been given to honor General Tadeusz Kościuszko, the Polish patriot who helped the United States during the American Revolutionary War. The name was altered first to "Volenia" and then by 1901 or earlier to "Volinia".

The township is the site of Newton Woods, a U.S. National Natural Landmark.

Communities
There are no incorporated municipalities in the township.
 * Charleston was a historical settlement in the northern part of the township. It was platted in 1836 by Jacob Morlan, Samuel Fulton, and Jacob Charles (for whom it was named). Elijah Goble built a tavern in 1837, which was an important stop on the stage coach line between Kalamazoo and Niles in the early 1840s. However, when the Michigan Central Railroad was built, the community dwindled. The principal remnant is a cemetery on Dewey Lake Road at 42.05611°N, -85.9275°W
 * Gard's Prairie was the site of a Potawatomie settlement under the leadership of Weesaw in the 1820s.
 * Huyckstown was a historical settlement in the northeast part of the township. The settlement was at first known as "Volinia" after the township. It was platted around a store in 1836 and named for John Huyck. A post office named "Little Prairie Ronde" (after the prairie on whose edge it stood) was opened in November 1837. It was renamed "Prairie Ronde" in August 1901 and closed in December 1903. Romig reports that the post office and what was left of the village were moved to Nicholsville, located approximately a half mile to the south.
 * Nicholsville was a historical settlement in the northeast part of the township between Finch Lake and Bunker Lake at 42.04361°N, -85.89611°W. The first sawmill in the county was built here in 1835 by Alexander Copley. Henry George built a grist mill in 1851, and the place was called "Georgetown". He sold his interests to the Nichols brothers for whom the settlement was renamed in 1855. Jonathon Nichols operated a hotel here. The Rose Hill Cemetery nearby has also been known as "Little Prairie Ronde Cemetery" and "Nicholsville Cemetery".
 * Volina was a historical settlement in the township at 42.01167°N, -85.95472°W. A post office was established in May 1834. The settlement was platted in 1836 by Levi Lawrence, David Hopkins, Obed Bunker and John Shaw. The post office closed in March 1838 and was reestablished in April 1840. In December 1851 the post office was moved and renamed "Pickett's Corners". The post office there closed in July 1862. The post office at Volina was restored in January 1863 and closed in October 1902.
 * Wakelee is an unincorporated community in the southeast corner of the township at 41.98389°N, -85.87889°W (and partially in the adjacent townships of Marcellus, Newberg, and Penn). It was first laid out in 1871 by Levi Garwood, who named it for C. Wakelee, the first treasurer of the Peninsular Railroad Company (later part of Grand Trunk Western Railroad), which built a depot there. A post office opened in January 1872 and operated until November 1939.

The postal delivery areas of some nearby communities also serve the township:
 * Cassopolis is a village to the southwest, and the Cassopolis ZIP code 49031 serves southern areas of the township.
 * Decatur is a village to the north in Van Buren County, and the Decatur ZIP code 49045 serves areas in the northern part of the township.
 * Dowagiac is a city to the west, and the Dowagiac ZIP code 49047 serves areas in the western part of the township.
 * Marcellus is a village to the east, and the Marcellus ZIP code 49067 serves areas in the east and central part of the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 91.0 km2, of which 89.1 km2 is land and 1.9 km2, or 2.07%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,174 people, 426 households, and 322 families residing in the township. The population density was 34.2 PD/sqmi. There were 588 housing units at an average density of 17.1 per square mile (6.6/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 93.70% White, 2.56% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 1.79% from other races, and 1.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.75% of the population.

There were 426 households, out of which 39.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.0% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.4% were non-families. 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.7% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $38,900, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $30,729 versus $23,077 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,375. About 3.0% of families and 3.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.2% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over.

title: Volinia Township, Michigan


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Wayne Township, Michigan

Wayne Township is a civil township of Cass County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,576 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 90.2 km2, of which 88.7 km2 is land and 1.5 km2, or 1.62%, is water.

Communities

 * Glenwood is an unincorporated community in the northeastern part of the township. It was originally known as "Tietsort's Crossing". When a railroad station was opened here in 1865 it was named "Tietsort's". Shortly afterward a post office under the name of "Model City" was established here. In 1873 it was renamed "Glenwood". It was platted in 1874.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,861 people, 1,007 households, and 777 families residing in the township. The population density was 83.5 PD/sqmi. There were 1,231 housing units at an average density of 35.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 92.42% White, 2.10% African American, 1.36% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 2.10% from other races, and 1.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.64% of the population.

There were 1,007 households, out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.7% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.8% were non-families. 19.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $42,816, and the median income for a family was $42,936. Males had a median income of $36,012 versus $23,973 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,621. About 6.6% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.7% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.

title: Wayne Township, Michigan


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Bay Township, Michigan

Bay Township is a civil township of Charlevoix County, Michigan, United States. The population was 1,142 at the 2020 census.

Bay Township was established in 1887. The township contains the census-designated place of Horton Bay. The community and surrounding area were featured in several stories by Ernest Hemingway, particularly the Nick Adams stories including "The End of Something".

Communities

 * Horton Bay is an unincorporated community and census-designated place located within the township at 45.28444°N, -85.07917°W.
 * Zenith Heights is an unincorporated community located within the township at 45.30611°N, -85.03556°W.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Bay Township has a total area of 18.89 sqmi, of which 15.55 sqmi is land and 3.34 sqmi (17.68%) is water.

Bay Township is located between Lake Charlevoix and Walloon Lake.

Major highways

 * runs through the township near Lake Charlevoix and through the community of Horton Bay.
 * runs north from C-56 and connects to US 31 north of the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,068 people, 429 households, and 326 families residing in the township. The population density was 68.8 PD/sqmi. There were 787 housing units at an average density of 50.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.28% White, 0.47% Native American, 0.56% Asian, 0.56% Pacific Islander, 0.28% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.56% of the population.

There were 429 households, out of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.1% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.8% were non-families. 21.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 3.5% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 30.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $48,462, and the median income for a family was $55,268. Males had a median income of $38,462 versus $28,558 for females. The per capita income for the township was $25,594. About 1.8% of families and 4.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 2.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Bay Township is served entirely by Boyne City Public Schools to the southeast in Boyne City.

title: Bay Township, Michigan


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Boyne City, Michigan

Boyne City is a city in Charlevoix County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,816 at the 2020 census, making it the largest city in Charlevoix County. Boyne City is located at the eastern end of Lake Charlevoix, Michigan's third largest inland lake. The city is also the site of the mouth of the Boyne River, named for the River Boyne in Leinster, Ireland.

History
The area was first settled as early as 1856 by the families of John Dixon and John Miller in 1856, which was part of Emmet County until Charlevoix County was organized in 1869. Miller first named the settlement Boyne, as it was near the already-named Boyne River, which derived its name from a river in Ireland. A post office named Boyne opened on September 29, 1869, with Miller serving as the first postmaster. Others moved to the area with the opening of the Pine Lake House by A. J. Hall in 1879. The community incorporated as a village in 1885 and was renamed Boyne City in 1904. It incorporated as a city in 1907.

Boyne City was home to the Buelah Home, which was built by Herman Swift in 1902. It served as a housing facility for delinquent boys. By 1910, the Buelah Home housed approximately 200 boys, who were also reviled by the community for committing numerous crimes and causing mischief. Soon after, Swift was accused of molesting numerous boys under his care, and criminal charges were filed. It became a cause célèbre in Northern Michigan, and it made headlines throughout the country. Many boys who accused Swift of the charges dropped out of the lawsuit to avoid public scrutiny. The case dragged on for three years before eventually making its way to the Michigan Supreme Court under chief justice Joseph H. Steere. Swift was acquitted, but it led to the Buelah Home being closed in 1912 and demolished in 1920.

The city contains three listings on the National Register of Historic Places. The downtown area along Lake Street and Water Street has been included into the Boyne City Central Historic District. The municipal Boyne City Water Works Building was constructed in 1910 when the city was experiencing a tremendous growth in population, and the building continues to serve its purpose as a city water system booster station. The Chicago and West Michigan Railroad Charlevoix Station was built in 1892 as a station along the Chicago and Michigan Lake Shore Railroad, and it now serves as a museum and rental hall.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.34 sqmi, of which 3.98 sqmi is land and 1.35 sqmi is water.

The principal geographic feature of the city is Lake Charlevoix. The Boyne River also flows through this city into Lake Charlevoix. Young State Park is just northwest of the city limits in Evangeline Township.

Climate
This climatic region has 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, Boyne City has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.

Major highways

 * curves and runs through the city.
 * is a county-designated highway that runs through the north portion of the city before terminating M-75.
 * is a county-designated highway that enters the city briefly from the south and terminates at M-75.

Airport

 * Airport Sign.svg Boyne City Municipal Airport is a public use airport located in the city limits.

Railroad

 * MUTCD W10-1.svg Boyne City Railroad was a railway company based in Boyne City from 1893 to 1978. Boyne City once contained its own train station along the larger Boyne City, Gaylord & Alpena Railroad.

2010 census
census, there were 3,735 people, 1,635 households, and 1,011 families living in the city. The population density was 920.0 PD/sqmi. There were 2,292 housing units at an average density of 564.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.9% White, 0.4% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 3.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 1,635 households, of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.2% were non-families. 33.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.85.

The median age in the city was 41.9 years. 23.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.6% were from 25 to 44; 29% were from 45 to 64; and 16.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census
census, there were 3,503 people, 1,468 households, and 932 families living in the city. The population density was 896.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,935 housing units at an average density of 495.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.92% White, 0.11% African American, 1.14% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.40% from other races, and 1.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.74% of the population.

There were 1,468 households, out of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.4 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 90.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,819, and the median income for a family was $44,096. Males had a median income of $29,558 versus $22,583 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,030. About 8.9% of families and 11.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.2% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those aged 65 or over.

Events

 * Boyne City hosts the National Morel Mushroom Festival annually in May.

Sports

 * Boyne City Boosters were a minor league baseball team that was part of the Michigan State League from 1911 to 1914.

Education
Boyne City is served entirely by its own school district, Boyne City Public Schools, which serves the city and large portions of several neighboring townships.

Notable people

 * Charles Archibald Nichols, state politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives, born in Boyne City
 * John William Tebbel, journalist, editor, writer, teacher, and media historian who was born in Boyne City.

title: Boyne City, Michigan


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Boyne Falls, Michigan

Boyne Falls is a village in Charlevoix County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 358 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Boyne Valley Township.

History
Boyne Falls was first settled with the coming of the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad in 1874. In that year, A. D. Carpenter built the first store. A post office opened in Boyne Falls on September 5, 1874, with William Nelson serving as the first postmaster. The community was named by John Miller after the Boyne River, which has a nearby set of waterfalls. The name itself came from another river in Ireland. The community incorporated as a village in 1893.

The railway line is now operated by the Great Lakes Central Railroad, although the station in Boyne Falls has been closed since 1973.

The village is home to the Boyne Falls Polish Festival, which takes place in the first week of August. The 48th annual festival took place in 2023.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.57 sqmi, of which 0.56 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi (1.75%) is water.

Boyne Mountain Resort is a ski area located just southeast of the village limits near Boyne Mountain Airport. The village is located along the Boyne River, near the junction of the river's north and south branches.

Major highways

 * runs south–north through the western portion of the village.
 * enters the village briefly before having its southern terminus at US 131
 * is county-designated highway that runs concurrently with M-75 and then US 131 before turning east along Thumb Lake Road at the northern border of the village.

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, Boyne Falls has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 294 people, 133 households, and 80 families residing in the village. The population density was 534.5 PD/sqmi. There were 178 housing units at an average density of 323.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.2% White, 0.7% African American, 1.0% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 133 households, of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.1% were married couples living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.8% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.73.

The median age in the village was 41.7 years. 20.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.4% were from 25 to 44; 32% were from 45 to 64; and 13.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.3% male and 52.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 370 people, 158 households, and 97 families residing in the village. The population density was 675.9 PD/sqmi. There were 190 housing units at an average density of 347.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.84% White, 1.35% Native American, 0.27% Asian, and 0.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.27% of the population.

There were 158 households, out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.3% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.0% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.4% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 34.1% from 25 to 44, 17.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $32,143, and the median income for a family was $40,250. Males had a median income of $34,167 versus $16,103 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,027. About 4.5% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.9% of those under age 18 and 17.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The village of Boyne Falls is served by its own school district, Boyne Falls Public School District, which also serves portions of several adjacent townships. The district is headquartered in the village, while its main campus is located just to the west along M-75.

title: Boyne Falls, Michigan


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Boyne Valley Township, Michigan

Boyne Valley Township is a civil township of Charlevoix County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,425 at the 2020 census.

The township was established in 1873 and contains the village of Boyne Falls and Boyne Mountain Resort.

Communities

 * Boyne Falls is an incorporated village located in the center of the township at 45.1675°N, -84.9125°W.
 * Cushman is a former community located along the Boyne City Railroad, where a railway station was built in 1893. The station served as a stopover between the Doyle and Moore stations.
 * Doyle's Siding is a former settlement that existed along the Boyne City Railroad about 3.0 mi southeast of Boyne City. A station named Doyle was built here in 1894 to help transport the area's plentiful supply of lumber.
 * Moore is a former settlement along a railway station on the Boyne City Railroad. The Moore station served as a connector route to the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad about 0.25 mi to the east in Boyne Falls.  Cushman, Doyle's Siding, and Moore appear on a 1911 map of Charlevoix County.  The area where Moore once stood is now part of Boyne Mountain Resort.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Boyne Valley Township has a total area of 35.45 sqmi, of which 34.78 sqmi is land and 0.67 sqmi (1.89%) is water.

The Boyne River flows through the township.

Major highways

 * runs south–north through the center of the township.
 * enters the township through the west and terminates at US 131 in the village of Boyne Falls.
 * runs west–east under various local names and also briefly runs concurrently with M-75 and US 131.
 * forms a portion of the southwestern boundary of the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,215 people, 495 households, and 335 families residing in the township. The population density was 34.6 PD/sqmi. There were 653 housing units at an average density of 18.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.78% White, 1.56% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.08% from other races, and 0.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.41% of the population.

There were 495 households, out of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% were non-families. 28.3% 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 2.44 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.1% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $38,167, and the median income for a family was $45,750. Males had a median income of $35,870 versus $21,944 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,805. About 3.8% of families and 6.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.7% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Boyne Valley Township is served by two separate school districts. The majority of the township is served by Boyne Falls Public School District, which has its main campus within the township. Small portions of the western edge of the township are served by Boyne City Public Schools to the northwest in Boyne City.

title: Boyne Valley Township, Michigan


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Chandler Township, Charlevoix County, Michigan

Chandler Township is a civil township of Charlevoix County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 284 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Dot is a historic settlement located within the township. A post office operated here from May 17, 1880 until June 15, 1901.
 * Spring Vale is a former lumbering community in the southeastern portion of the township near the county line with Cheboygan County. The community began in 1879 by the dominant Cadillac lumber firm Cobbs & Mitchell, owned by Johnathon Cobbs and George A. Mitchell.  A post office named Spring Vale opened on May 6, 1879 with George Mohorter serving as the first postmaster, who operated the post office from his general store.  After the decline in the lumber industry, the community was abandoned and torn down by 1925.  The community appeared on a 1911 map of Charlevoix County.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.62 sqmi, of which 35.60 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi (0.06%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 230 people, 86 households, and 62 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.5 PD/sqmi. There were 142 housing units at an average density of 4.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.26% White, 0.43% African American, 0.87% Asian, and 0.43% from two or more races.

There were 86 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.6% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.9% were non-families. 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.3% 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 3.08.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 29.6% from 45 to 64, and 7.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $43,750, and the median income for a family was $48,542. Males had a median income of $32,083 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $24,855. About 2.9% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.0% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

Education
Chandler Township is served by two separate school districts. The majority of the township is served by [Petoskey Public Schools][Emmett County] The southeast corner of the township is served by Vanderbilt Area Schools in the village of Vanderbilt to the southeast in Otsego County.