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Gilford Township, Michigan

Gilford Township is a civil township of Tuscola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 735 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Gilford is an unincorporated community in the southwest part of the township at 43.49417°N, -83.62194°W. The ZIP code 48736 provides P.O. Box only service for the community. Gilford was named for the Gilford family. A post office was established in June 1869. It closed in July 1875 and re-opened in August 1878.
 * Fairgrove is a village to the east in Fairgrove Township, and the Farigrove ZIP code 48733 also serves areas in the northern and eastern parts of Gilford Township.
 * Reese is a village to the southwest in Denmark Township, and the Reese ZIP code 48757 also serves the southern and western parts of Gilford Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.8 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 833 people, 317 households, and 241 families residing in the township. The population density was 23.9 PD/sqmi. There were 339 housing units at an average density of 9.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.84% White, 0.36% African American, 0.84% from other races, and 0.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.24% of the population.

There were 317 households, out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.6% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.7% were non-families. 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 22.8% 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 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,288, and the median income for a family was $45,000. Males had a median income of $32,206 versus $25,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,778. About 7.4% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.4% of those under age 18 and 12.8% of those age 65 or over.

title: Gilford Township, Michigan


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Indianfields Township, Michigan

Indianfields Township is a civil township of Tuscola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population of the township was 2,492 at the 2020 census. The township is immediately adjacent the city of Caro, which is north of the township.

Communities

 * The city of Caro, which is also the county seat of Tuscola County, is surrounded by Indianfields Township on its west, south and east, however, is administratively autonomous. Caro was a village (and thus, part of the Township) until becoming a city in 2009. The Caro post office, with ZIP code 48723, also serves nearly all of Indianfields Township.
 * Wahjamega is an unincorporated community in the township at 43.45556°N, -83.43972°W. A lumberman named William A. Heartt first visited here in 1852 and moved here the following year. He became the first postmaster on August 8, 1857, and platted the settlement. The name is an acronym from the initials of three partners who operated a sawmill here: William A Heartt, James A. Montgomery, and Edgar George Avery. The post office closed on May 31, 1905, but was restored from December 2, 1914, until August 31, 1940. The settlement was absorbed when the Michigan Farm Colony for Epileptics, now the Caro Center, was founded here.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.2 sqmi, of which 34.7 sqmi is land and 0.5 sqmi (1.36%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,392 people, 2,505 households, and 1,600 families residing in the township. The population density was 184.0 PD/sqmi. There were 2,707 housing units at an average density of 77.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 92.77% White, 2.83% African American, 0.92% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.67% from other races, and 1.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.04% of the population.

There were 2,505 households, out of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.1% were non-families. 31.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% 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 2.96.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.3% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $33,155, and the median income for a family was $37,790. Males had a median income of $35,905 versus $25,169 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,511. About 6.8% of families and 12.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.6% of those under age 18 and 9.9% of those age 65 or over.

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title: Indianfields Township, Michigan


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Juniata Township, Michigan

Juniata Township is a civil township of Tuscola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,563 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Karrs Corner is an unincorporated community in the Township at the junction of M-81 and S. Vassar Road 43.45139°N, -83.58139°W).
 * Watrousville is an unincorporated community in the Township at the junction of M-81 and Ringle Road at 43.45222°N, -83.52306°W. After the first white settler, Patrick McGlone, arrived in 1851 and opened an inn, the place was known as "McGlone Corners". Aaron Watrous worked with a lumber crew on the Cass River in 1852 and built a mill here in 1853. He platted the village and became the first postmaster in December 1855. The post office closed in September 1935. Watrousville was a station on the a branch line of the Michigan Central Railroad.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.3 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,673 people, 608 households, and 468 families residing in the township. The population density was 47.4 PD/sqmi. There were 648 housing units at an average density of 18.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 93.84% White, 2.51% African American, 0.96% Native American, 1.08% from other races, and 1.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.45% of the population.

There were 608 households, out of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.1% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.9% were non-families. 18.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% 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 3.12.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.5% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $44,286, and the median income for a family was $50,714. Males had a median income of $36,357 versus $28,409 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,210. About 7.0% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.4% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.

People

 * Idah McGlone Gibson (1860-1933), journalist

title: Juniata Township, Michigan


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Kingston, Michigan

Kingston is a village in Tuscola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 440 at the 2010 census. The village is located at the southern edge of Kingston Township and is partially within Koylton Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.02 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 440 people, 163 households, and 120 families living in the village. The population density was 431.4 PD/sqmi. There were 180 housing units at an average density of 176.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.1% White, 0.5% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.7% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.6% of the population.

There were 163 households, of which 37.4% had children under the age of 45 living with them, 53.4% were married couples living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.4% were non-families. 20.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.10.

The median age in the village was 35 years. 26.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.3% were from 25 to 44; 23.6% were from 45 to 64; and 14.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.2% male and 49.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 450 people, 169 households, and 124 families living in the village. The population density was 534.9 PD/sqmi. There were 182 housing units at an average density of 216.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 94.67% White, 0.67% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.89% from other races, and 3.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.44% of the population.

There were 169 households, out of which 37.9% had children under the age of 45 living with them, 56.2% were married couples living together, 15.4% had a female householder with no husband present (there is no percentage of male householder with no wife present listed), and 26.6% were non-families. 22.5% 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 2.66 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 30.2% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.6 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $32,813, and the median income for a family was $42,500. Males had a median income of $35,938 versus $20,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,753. About 6.8% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.4% of those under age 18 and 8.9% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Murray Van Wagoner (1898–1986), 38th Governor of Michigan

title: Kingston, Michigan


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Kingston Township, Michigan

Kingston Township is a civil township of Tuscola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,476 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * The village of Kingston is located at the southern edge of the township and is partially within the township. The Kingston post office, with ZIP code 48741, also serves the southern portion of Kingston Township.
 * The community of Deford is to the north in Novesta Township, and the Deford post office, with ZIP code 48729, also serves the northern portion of Kingston Township.
 * Wilmot is an unincorporated community in the township at 43.46389°N, -83.19028°W. Wilmot was a station stop on the Pontiac, Oxford & Northern (PO&N) railroad line. Later, the Detroit, Bay City & Western railroad came through and crossed the PO&N here. A plat was recorded in 1883 and a post office operated from November 26, 1883, until March 31, 1943.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.9 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,615 people, 578 households, and 453 families residing in the township. The population density was 45.0 PD/sqmi. There were 645 housing units at an average density of 18.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.47% White, 0.19% African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.68% from other races, and 2.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.86% of the population.

There were 578 households, out of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.6% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.6% were non-families. 17.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.9% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,000, and the median income for a family was $42,813. Males had a median income of $35,238 versus $21,600 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,804. About 4.4% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.3% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over.

title: Kingston Township, Michigan


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Koylton Township, Michigan

Koylton Township is a civil township of Tuscola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,485 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.2 sqmi, of which 36.1 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi (0.22%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,579 people, 559 households, and 441 families residing in the township. The population density was 43.8 PD/sqmi. There were 608 housing units at an average density of 16.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.20% White, 0.51% African American, 0.70% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.32% from other races, and 2.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.20% of the population.

There were 559 households, out of which 37.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.2% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.1% were non-families. 17.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.6% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,667, and the median income for a family was $46,900. Males had a median income of $34,643 versus $24,013 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,179. About 4.2% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.5% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

title: Koylton Township, Michigan


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Mayville, Michigan

Mayville is a village in Tuscola County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 948 at the 2010 census. The village is within Fremont Township along the boundary with Dayton Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.15 sqmi, of which 1.13 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water. Mayville is home to one public school system, grades K-12, the 'Mayville Wildcats' include students from the nearby towns of Silverwood and Fostoria. The village was founded in 1865 by Dexter Choat.

Demographics
In 2010 Mayville was awarded an energy improvement grant by the U.S. Department of Energy. A total of 43 grants were distributed under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to improve the nation's energy security.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 950 people, 369 households, and 235 families living in the village. The population density was 840.7 PD/sqmi. There were 432 housing units at an average density of 382.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.1% White, 0.5% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.

There were 369 households, of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.9% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.3% were non-families. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.7% 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 3.05.

The median age in the village was 41.1 years. 25.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.9% were from 25 to 44; 25% were from 45 to 64; and 20.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,055 people, 402 households, and 281 families living in the village. The population density was 1,028.9 PD/sqmi. There were 424 housing units at an average density of 413.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.73% White, 0.47% African American, 0.19% Asian, and 1.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.14% of the population.

There were 402 households, out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.2% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.9% were non-families. 25.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 12.4% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $33,375, and the median income for a family was $37,917. Males had a median income of $34,286 versus $21,111 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,281. About 10.1% of families and 11.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.6% of those under age 18 and 6.9% of those age 65 or over.

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

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Millington, Michigan

Millington is a village in Tuscola County, Michigan, United States. The population was 1,072 at the 2010 census. The village is located within Millington Township.

Millington and the surrounding area is known as a "bedroom community" of both Saginaw and Flint. Primary employment is manufacturing-related and agricultural.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.35 sqmi, all land, and 0.35 square miles of football field.

Arbela Township, located west of Millington, is closely associated and considered part of the Millington Cardinal community.

The Murphy Lake State Game Area is located approximately four miles east-northeast of Millington.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,072 people, 420 households, a. The population density was 794.1 PD/sqmi. There were 464 housing units at an average density of 343.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 94.9% White, 1.5% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.9% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.

There were 420 households, of which 37.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% were married couples living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.4% were non-families. 27.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.05.

The median age in the village was 32.8 years. 28.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.3% were from 25 to 44; 19.7% were from 45 to 64; and 14.6% were 65 years of age or older.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,137 people, 446 households, and 306 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,102.7 PD/sqmi. There were 469 housing units at an average density of 454.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.86% White, 0.35% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.18% from other races, and 0.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.53% of the population.

There were 446 households, out of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% were married couples living together, 16.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.2% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $35,223, and the median income for a family was $42,353. Males had a median income of $32,381 versus $22,625 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,195. About 6.6% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.2% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Millington is served by a K-12 public school system, (Millington Public Schools) and a K-8 Lutheran (St. Paul Lutheran) parochial school. Millington High School is often referred to as "Corky's School" by the Detroit Free Press's Mick McCabe (the Son of Swami) when McCabe makes his high school football picks for the late Corky Meinecke, a Millington High graduate and former Detroit Free Press sports writer. ×

title: Millington, Michigan


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Millington Township, Michigan

Millington Township is a civil township of Tuscola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,246 as of the 2020 census. The Village of Millington is located within the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 sqmi, of which 35.8 sqmi is land and 0.2 sqmi (0.69%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,459 people, 1,609 households, and 1,275 families residing in the township. The population density was 124.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,713 housing units at an average density of 47.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.91% White, 0.25% African American, 0.38% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.25% from other races, and 1.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.12% of the population.

There were 1,609 households, out of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.2% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.7% were non-families. 17.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $48,365, and the median income for a family was $55,379. Males had a median income of $40,268 versus $24,158 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,698. About 4.2% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.1% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.

History
The first recorded settler of Millington Township was E.E. Brainerd in December 1850. At this time, Millington Township was known as Podunk. Its name was later changed to Lanesville in 1860, and Millington in 1872.

title: Millington Township, Michigan


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Novesta Township, Michigan

Novesta Township is a civil township of Tuscola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,443 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Deford is an unincorporated community in the southern part of the township.
 * Cass City is a village to the north in Elkland Township with a small part in Novesta Township south of Elmwood Road. The Cass City Post Office with ZIP code 48726 also serves the northern portion of Novesta Township.
 * Novesta Township is bordered on the north by Elkland Township, on the west by Ellington Township, on the south by Kingston Township, and on the east by Sanilac County's Evergreen Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.9 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,606 people, 568 households, and 444 families residing in the township. The population density was 44.7 PD/sqmi. There were 622 housing units at an average density of 17.3 per square mile (6.7/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.26% White, 0.25% African American, 0.81% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.44% from other races, and 1.18% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.24% of the population.

There were 568 households, out of which 37.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.9% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.8% were non-families. 18.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.0% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $38,583, and the median income for a family was $42,100. Males had a median income of $32,984 versus $23,438 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,624. About 6.4% of families and 11.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.1% of those under age 18 and 12.2% of those age 65 or over.

History
Novesta Post Office opened on August 25, 1874, and closed on July 31, 1905. It was located approximately at Deckerville and Crawford roads.

title: Novesta Township, Michigan


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Reese, Michigan

Reese is a village in Tuscola and Saginaw counties in the U.S. state of Michigan. Located almost entirely in Tuscola County's Denmark Township, the village includes only a tiny portion of Blumfield Township in Saginaw County. The population was 1,454 at the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.35 sqmi, all land.

History
The area of what is the village of Reese today was first settled in 1865 when Mrs. Louisa Woodruff and her son built the first home (near the current intersection of Reese and Saginaw roads.) The Saginaw-Watrousville plank road was opened in 1871, which increased access to the community from Saginaw and the surrounding area. In 1873, the Detroit and Bay City railroads were built and Hudson B. Blackman plotted a tract of land adjacent to the original community (near the current intersection of Saginaw and Meridian streets) and named it Reese, in honor of Alvin H. Reese the railroad superintendent.

William B. Stark was born in 1831 in New York and came to Denmark, Tuscola County, in 1865. Six brothers and one sister came to live with him in the following years. They lived in tents in the dense forest of the area in what is now Camp Street. In 1873, William's brother, Joseph, came to the area and opened a hotel near the corner of Reese and Saginaw roads. He was the fourth family to move to the area, with the others being his brother, the Woodruffs, and the Rogerses.

In the fall of 1865, A.W. Gates, a stage proprietor from Saginaw, established a plank road from East Saginaw, through Reese, and into Watrousville. In 1871, Gates established a mail and stage route along the plank road. Gates kept his express and stage offices in Rogers’ hotel. The post office was also in Rogers’ hotel. The post office was named Gates in 1871 after the man responsible for its establishment. In the fall of 1871, Daniel Woodruff opened a grocery and provision store across the street from the hotel, and George Melatt and Archie Scott opened a blacksmith shop. In September 1872, Asenath M. Rogers, Roberts’ wife, surveyed and platted eleven acres and called it Gates.

In 1873, G. W. Reese brought the Detroit & Bay City Railroad through the town. Hudson B. Blackman then platted a tract of land adjoining Gates, and called it Reese, in honor of the railroad superintendent. The station, post office and town were then renamed after him. Thomas Haniford and Michael Doyle probably worked for that same railroad, and Eustius Gall, born in Switzerland, was an engineer. Blackman also donated the right–of–way and grounds on which the depot sat.

In 1875, Aseneth Rogers surveyed and platted an addition to the village of Gates. With the railroad station at the east end of town being called Reese, the post office of Gates at the west end eventually merged, the entire village and surrounding area becoming known as Reese. James N. Taylor, whom, according to the 1880 census was born in Virginia, served as postmaster from 1878 to at least 1883. In 1889, he and his family lost most of their possessions in a house fire.

In 1905 Gatestown was a common name of the west end of the community, still in use in 1915 and as late as 1940.

The village grew rapidly and within five years had a population of more than 300. In 1877, Reese was described as the railroad and trading point for a large section of farming country. Along with transporting people to and from the area the railroad would also transport timber, limestone and produce to markets throughout Michigan. In the early 1900s, the railroad also was used by local farmers to ship hogs and cattle to Detroit. Stages were also running daily from Saginaw to Caro. The depot served both railroads, as two train order boards were present. (One on a mast for the NYC and one on the building for the PM). Reese Crossing was not an interlocking but it was protected by a target that was set by approaching train crews. The east–west route is that of the Pere Marquette, and the north–south route going by the grain elevator is the Michigan Central branch line between Denmark Jct. and Bay City. The target was set vertical for a Michigan Central movement on the Denmark Jct. Branch.

In 1946, the C&O Railway purchased the line. In 1985 the C&O combined with B&O to form CSX Transportation. In 1988, Huron and Eastern Railway purchased the rail line which is still in operation today. In 1993, Reese celebrated 120 years of rail service. Reese area farmers are one of the Huron & Eastern Railway's major shippers. Even today the farming success depends on efficient use of the rail system.

The first school meeting in the area was held in April 1866 and school was taught in a lumber shanty. There were 200 children of school age in the district. The original Reese School was built in 1880. The left side of the building was the original structure which was remodeled and increased in size in 1912. On April 25, 1913, a student set fire to the school and it burned to the ground. A new school was built in 1914 at a cost of $10,231. That structure remained, with renovations and additions, until it was torn down in 1962. it was replaced by the present middle school building which was erected from 1957 to 1966. In 1972, the gymnasium was refaced. At that time, the building housed both middle school and high school aged students. The present elementary school was built in 1957 and housed the lower grades. Total district enrollment was 1,308 students. The current Reese High School as built at a cost of $3,195,000 and opened for the 1976–77 school year housing grades 9–12. The middle school housed grades 6–8, with grades K-5 in the present elementary building. Total enrollment for the district was 1,358 students. The middle school closed at the end of the 2014–15 school year, with students moving into the high school building. RMS went up for sale in 2015 but after a year of no purchase agreements, it was demolished in 2016. There are also three parochial elementary schools that serve the district. In 1971, 44 teachers from the elementary and high school went on strike. After refusal to go back to work, the Reese Board of Education fired all 44. Reese 44 members were the first teachers in Michigan fired for demanding a fair contract by striking. This produced the phrase "Remember the Reese 44".

The area continues to be largely agricultural. Corn, soybeans, navy beans, and sugar beets are the major crops produced. There is very little dairy or other livestock.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,454 people, 635 households, and 418 families residing in the village. The population density was 1077.0 PD/sqmi. There were 690 housing units at an average density of 511.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.3% of the population.

There were 635 households, of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.2% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.84.

The median age in the village was 42.8 years. 22.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.7% were from 25 to 44; 29.2% were from 45 to 64; and 18.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.1% male and 52.9% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 1,375 people, 591 households and 397 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,195.8 PD/sqmi. There were 627 housing units at an average density of 545.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.47% White, 0.07% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.29% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.82% of the population. Reese's ancestral background is mainly German with 51%. 10% are Polish, 9% English, 9% French, 8% Irish and 4% from the United States.

There were 591 households, of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.7% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.86.

22.5% of the population were under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.9 males.

The median household income was $40,469 and the median family income was $50,556. Males had a median income of $40,938 compared with $25,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $22,498. About 3.2% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.6% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Reese Public Schools operates public schools. Reese Elementary School houses kindergarten through fifth grade and Reese High School houses sixth through twelfth grades. In addition, Reese also has two parochial schoolsL: St. Elizabeth is a Catholic School that has grades kindergarten through eighth and Trinity Lutheran also has grades kindergarten through eighth. Nearby Richville, also in the Reese Public Schools district, has St. Michael's Lutheran School, housing kindergarten through eighth grade.

title: Reese, Michigan


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Tuscola Township, Michigan

Tuscola Township is a civil township of Tuscola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,978 at the 2020 census.

The city of Vassar is to the northeast and incorporates some land from the survey township that forms the basis for the present civil township.

History
The township was established in 1840 as a township of Saginaw County and encompassed all of Tuscola County, which had been created by an Act of the Michigan Legislature on April 1, 1840, from land in Sanilac County and attached for administrative purposes to Saginaw County.

Communities

 * Tuscola is an unincorporated community in the Township North and South of the Cass River in section 28 at Bray Road 43.32639°N, -83.65722°W. A post off named "Worth" was established on March 6, 1848, with Ebenezer Davis as the first postmaster. The name changed to Tuscola on January 8, 1875. The community was platted in 1850 and the post office operated until January 5, 1962. The plat for the Village of Tuscola south of the River was filed in 1861.  The Muro Matheson Addition to the Village plat was filed in May 1868.     The city of Vassar post office with ZIP code 48768 provides P.O. Box service.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.0 sqmi, of which 33.0 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi (0.27%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,152 people, 793 households, and 623 families residing in the township. The population density was 65.3 PD/sqmi. There were 826 housing units at an average density of 25.1 per square mile (9.7/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.37% White, 0.42% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.65% from other races, and 0.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.21% of the population.

There were 793 households, out of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.6% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.4% were non-families. 18.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $49,130, and the median income for a family was $53,750. Males had a median income of $40,568 versus $24,231 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,986. About 3.3% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.6% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.

title: Tuscola Township, Michigan


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Unionville, Michigan

Unionville is a village in Tuscola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 508 at the 2010 census. The village is located in the northwestern corner of Columbia Township.

Geography

 * According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.94 sqmi, all land.
 * It is considered to be part of the Thumb of Michigan, which in turn is a subregion of the Flint/Tri-Cities.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 508 people, 218 households, and 154 families living in the village. The population density was 540.4 PD/sqmi. There were 236 housing units at an average density of 251.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.6% White, 0.2% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.0% of the population.

There were 218 households, of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.8% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.4% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.81.

The median age in the village was 43.6 years. 20.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.6% were from 25 to 44; 31% were from 45 to 64; and 17.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 605 people, 231 households, and 170 families living in the village. The population density was 652.2 PD/sqmi. There were 246 housing units at an average density of 265.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.02% White, 0.83% Asian, 0.33% from other races, and 1.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.81% of the population.

There were 231 households, out of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.9% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% were non-families. 22.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $44,375. Males had a median income of $33,583 versus $21,458 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,490. About 8.2% of families and 11.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.5% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.

title: Unionville, Michigan


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Vassar, Michigan

Vassar is a city in Tuscola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Founded March 1, 1849. The population was 2,727 at the 2020 census and 2,697 in 2010 (an increase of about 1.1%). The city is located on the western edge of Vassar Township but is administratively autonomous.

History
Vassar was founded by four men who were led by James M. Edmunds and Townsend North in search of an area to build a dam and start a city. The city was named after Edmund's uncle, Matthew Vassar, who later founded Vassar College.

It was the first county seat of Tuscola County. In 1860, the seat was moved to Caro. Vassar's growth for the next thirty years was based mainly on its lumbering and a handful of related industries.

The settlement became a village in 1871. Vassar was the crossing of the Michigan Central's Bay City Branch (from Detroit) and the Port Huron & Northwestern (from 1900 Pere Marquette) line running between Saginaw and Port Huron via Marlette.

The voters of the Village of Vassar elected to become a city on September 28, 1944. On February 19, 1945, the voters approved the charter for the City of Vassar.

Geography

 * According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.18 sqmi, of which 2.12 sqmi is land and 0.06 sqmi is water. The Cass River flows through the city.
 * It is considered to be part of the Thumb of Michigan, which in turn is a subregion of the Flint/Tri-Cities.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,697 people, 1,001 households, and 668 families living in the city. The population density was 1272.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,154 housing units at an average density of 544.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 87.4% White, 8.8% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.0% of the population.

There were 1,001 households, of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.4% were married couples living together, 16.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.3% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.99.

The median age in the city was 32.5 years. 31.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23% were from 25 to 44; 24.5% were from 45 to 64; and 11.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,823 people, 991 households, and 676 families living in the city. The population density was 1,266.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,062 housing units at an average density of 476.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 88.42% White, 8.25% African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 1.35% from other races, and 1.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.94% of the population.

There were 991 households, out of which 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 34.2% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 18.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,087, and the median income for a family was $44,924. Males had a median income of $32,045 versus $22,305 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,029. About 6.3% of families and 9.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.8% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Vassar Public Schools:
 * Vassar High School
 * Vassar Junior High School
 * Central Elementary School
 * Townsend North Elementary School

St. Luke's Lutheran School is a grade school of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod in Vassar.

title: Vassar, Michigan


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Vassar Township, Michigan

Vassar Township is a civil township of Tuscola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,890 at the 2020 census. The city of Vassar is located on the western edge of the township, but is administratively autonomous and separate from the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.3 sqmi, of which 35.2 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi (0.34%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,356 people, 1,532 households, and 1,216 families residing in the township. The population density was 123.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,617 housing units at an average density of 45.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.76% White, 0.46% African American, 0.51% Native American, 0.44% Asian, 0.44% from other races, and 1.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.23% of the population.

There were 1,532 households, out of which 40.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.5% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.6% were non-families. 16.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.4% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $42,152, and the median income for a family was $45,529. Males had a median income of $35,607 versus $21,674 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,697. About 2.8% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.5% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

title: Vassar Township, Michigan


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Watertown Township, Tuscola County, Michigan

Watertown Township is a civil township of Tuscola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,091 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Fostoria is an unincorporated community in the southeast part of the township at 43.25333°N, -83.37194°W. Michigan Governor Henry H. Crapo once owned most of the pine forestland in the area and had a line of the Pere Marquette Railway run through here. It was named for Crapo's foreman, Thomas Foster in 1881 and had a post office from July 1882 until May 1883. Fostoria and the surrounding area is currently served by the ZIP code 48435, which also serves a large portion of the southeast portion of Watertown Township, as well as portions of three townships in adjacent Lapeer County: Rich Township to the east, Deerfield Township to the southeast, and Marathon Township to the south.
 * Otter Lake is a village to the south straddling the boundary of Genesee County and Lapeer County; the Otter Lake ZIP code 48464 serves a portion of the southern part of Watertown Township.
 * Mayville is to the north within Fremont Township; the Mayville ZIP code 48744 serves the northeast part of Watertown Township.
 * Millington is to the west within Millington Township; the Millington ZIP code 48746 serves the western portion of Watertown Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 32.9 square miles (85.2 km$2$), of which 32.7 square miles (84.6 km$2$) is land and 0.2 square mile (0.6 km$2$) (0.76%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,231 people, 796 households, and 631 families residing in the township. The population density was 68.3 PD/sqmi. There were 874 housing units at an average density of 26.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.43% White, 0.18% African American, 0.58% Native American, 0.04% Asian, 0.22% from other races, and 0.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.72% of the population.

There were 796 households, out of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.0% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.7% were non-families. 17.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $46,875, and the median income for a family was $52,589. Males had a median income of $45,703 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,398. About 4.9% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.5% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.


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Wells Township, Tuscola County, Michigan

Wells Township is a civil township of Tuscola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,590 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * There are no incorporated municipalities in the township.
 * Dayton, or Daytona Branch, is an unincorporated community is located at Hurds Corner and James Roads 43.46167°N, -83.2875°W.
 * East Dayton is an unincorporated community located on the boundary between Wells Township and the adjacent Dayton Township at m-46/Sanilac Road and Hurds Corner Road 43.41083°N, -83.28528°W.

Much of the land in the township is part of the Deford State Game Preserve and is drained by tributaries of the Cass River.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.4 square miles (91.7 km$2$), of which 35.4 square miles (91.7 km$2$) is land and 0.03% is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,946 people, 621 households, and 485 families residing in the township. The population density was 54.9 PD/sqmi. There were 679 housing units at an average density of 19.2 per square mile (7.4/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 95.73% White, 1.34% African American, 0.92% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.41% from other races, and 1.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.34% of the population.

There were 621 households, out of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.3% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.9% were non-families. 18.7% 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 2.79 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 32.1% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $43,200, and the median income for a family was $47,500. Males had a median income of $34,732 versus $26,836 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,986. About 6.5% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.5% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.


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Wisner Township, Michigan

Wisner Township is a civil township of Tuscola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 604 at the 2020 census.

The first land entries in this area were made by Joshua Terry in 1853, by Green Bird in 1854, and by Isaiah Jester in 1855. The township was first organized in 1861 and named after Moses Wisner, Governor of Michigan from 1859 to 1861.

Communities

 * Bay Park is an unincorporated community in the northeast corner and border of the township with Akron Township on Saginaw Bay at 43.65472°N, -83.58917°W.
 * Bradleyville is an unincorporated community in the township on Bradleyville Road north of Elmwood Road at 43.58333°N, -83.62361°W.
 * Oakhurst is an unincorporated community in the township on Saginaw Bay at Allen and Garner Road at 43.63972°N, -83.60611°W.
 * Quanicassee is an unincorporated community in the township at the mouth of the Quanicassee River on Saginaw Bay at 43.58333°N, -83.68083°W. The name Quanicassee is of Native American origin meaning "lone tree". The area had been an Indian fishing village long before the arrival of white settlers and there are no clear records regarding early settlement. A post office with the name "Quanicasse City" was established on June 11, 1886, with Horace G. Webster as the first postmaster. The office operated until March 31, 1902.
 * Wisner is an unincorporated community at 43.61639°N, -83.58417°W on the eastern boundary of the township with Akron Township centered about the junction of Vassar Road (marking the township line) and M-25/Bay City Forestville Rd, with settlement spread into both townships along M-25. A post office named Wisner was established on December 11, 1871, with Henry H. Gilbert as the first postmaster. The post office operated until May 31, 1905.
 * The village of Akron is to the east, and the Akron post office, with ZIP code 48701, also serves the northeast portion of Wisner Township.
 * The village of Fairgrove is to the southeast, and the Fairgrove post office, with ZIP code 48733, also serves the southwest portion of Wisner Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 25.6 sqmi, of which 19.4 sqmi is land and 6.3 sqmi (24.52%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 749 people, 309 households, and 231 families residing in the township. The population density was 38.7 PD/sqmi. There were 368 housing units at an average density of 19.0 per square mile (7.3/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.20% White, 0.13% African American, 0.67% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 0.53% from other races, and 1.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.07% of the population.

There were 309 households, out of which 24.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.4% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.2% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.80.

In the township the population was spread out, with 19.8% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 31.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,250, and the median income for a family was $47,625. Males had a median income of $39,375 versus $25,625 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,153. About 10.6% of families and 13.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.6% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.

title: Wisner Township, Michigan


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Almena Township, Michigan

Almena Township is a civil township of Van Buren County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 5,308.

History
The first permanent white settler in Almena Township was Jonas Barber, who settled there in 1835. The township was set off in 1842, reportedly named after a Potawatomi princess. Samuel Fisk operated a grist mill, from which the settlement became known as Almena Mills. A Free Will Baptist Church was established at Covey Hill near the edge of the township in 1843. A post office named Almena Centre operated from April 1848 until February 1849. In October 1861, the post office formerly in Brewerville (location unknown) was transferred to and renamed Almena, operating until September 1905.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.8 sqmi, of which 34.5 sqmi is land and 0.3 sqmi (0.92%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,226 people, 1,553 households, and 1,245 families residing in the township. The population density was 122.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,633 housing units at an average density of 47.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.19% White, 1.23% African American, 0.78% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.73% from other races, and 0.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.42% of the population.

There were 1,553 households, out of which 37.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.0% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.8% were non-families. 15.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 8.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $51,027, and the median income for a family was $56,653. Males had a median income of $40,371 versus $28,896 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,733. About 3.4% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.9% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over.

title: Almena Township, Michigan


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Antwerp Township, Michigan

Antwerp Township is a civil township of Van Buren County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 13,425. It was named after the major Belgian city of Antwerp. Antwerp Township was established in 1837.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.1 sqmi, of which 34.9 sqmi is land and 0.2 sqmi (0.54%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 10,813 people, 3,764 households, and 2,935 families residing in the township. The population density was 309.9 PD/sqmi. There were 3,968 housing units at an average density of 113.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 93.54% White, 1.29% African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.52% Asian, 2.19% from other races, and 2.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.07% of the population.

There were 3,764 households, out of which 42.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.0% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.0% were non-families. 17.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.9% 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 3.16.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.9% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $50,556, and the median income for a family was $56,424. Males had a median income of $39,363 versus $27,321 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,418. About 3.9% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.8% of those under age 18 and 10.5% of those age 65 or over.

title: Antwerp Township, Michigan


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Arlington Township, Michigan

Arlington Township is a civil township of Van Buren County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 1,958. Arlington Township was established in 1842.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.0 sqmi, of which 34.5 sqmi is land and 0.5 sqmi (1.34%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,075 people, 736 households, and 565 families residing in the township. The population density was 60.1 PD/sqmi. There were 943 housing units at an average density of 27.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 89.98% White, 3.71% African American, 0.53% Native American, 4.14% from other races, and 1.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.23% of the population.

There were 736 households, out of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.4% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.2% were non-families. 17.4% 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 2.77 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $36,847, and the median income for a family was $38,300. Males had a median income of $31,528 versus $22,303 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,349. About 7.8% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.9% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.

title: Arlington Township, Michigan


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Bangor, Michigan

Bangor is a city in Van Buren County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,885 at the 2010 census. The city is located in the northeast corner of Bangor Township, but is politically independent.

It was first organized as a town in 1854.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.90 sqmi, of which 1.83 sqmi is land and 0.07 sqmi is water.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, the city had a population of 2,016 people. The racial makeup was 61.3% White, 7.3% Black, 0% Asian, 1.5% Native American, 5.6% from other races and 24.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 45.4% of the population.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,885 people, 707 households, and 464 families living in the city. The population density was 1030.1 PD/sqmi. There were 835 housing units at an average density of 456.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 72.9% White, 11.8% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 8.6% from other races, and 5.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.4% of the population.

There were 707 households, of which 39.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.2% were married couples living together, 21.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.4% were non-families. 29.3% 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 2.66 and the average family size was 3.23.

The median age in the city was 32.9 years. 30% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.6% were from 25 to 44; 24.9% were from 45 to 64; and 11.9% 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 1,933 people, 722 households, and 487 families living in the city. The population density was 995.4 PD/sqmi. There were 804 housing units at an average density of 414.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 75.58% White, 12.73% African American, 1.09% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 7.92% from other races, and 2.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.16% of the population.

There were 722 households, out of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.2% were married couples living together, 20.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.5% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.0% 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.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.7% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,165, and the median income for a family was $34,500. Males had a median income of $27,159 versus $20,850 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,925. About 13.2% of families and 16.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.3% of those under age 18 and 16.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The Bangor Public Schools consists of one elementary school (grades K-4), Bangor Middle School (grades 5–8), and Bangor High School (grades 9–12). The Bangor District has an Adult Education building as well. The Bangor Vikings compete in the Southwest 10 Conference for sports.

Trinity Lutheran School is a Christian grade school of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod in Bangor.

Notable people

 * Grover C. Dillman, engineer and Michigan state highway commissioner from 1929 to 1933; born in Bangor (1889–1979)
 * Peter Gent, author of North Dallas Forty; wide receiver with the Dallas Cowboys; Big Ten Conference Medal of Honor (1964); born and died in Bangor (1942–2011) leading Bangor High School to a Michigan state basketball championship in 1960.
 * Rachel Lloyd, chemist, lived in Bangor Township, Bay County, Michigan from 1863 to 1865 when her husband managed a saw mill, salt works and barrel factory
 * Hall Overton, composer, jazz pianist, and music teacher; born in Bangor (1920–1972)
 * Thelma Terry, bandleader and bassist (Thelma Terry and Her Playboys); born in Bangor (1901–1966)

Transportation

 * Amtrak train service is available at the Bangor depot via the Pere Marquette train.
 * Local bus service is provided by Van Buren Public Transit.

title: Bangor, Michigan


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Bangor Township, Van Buren County, Michigan

Bangor Township is a civil township of Van Buren County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 1,939. The City of Bangor is located in the northeast corner of the township, but is administratively autonomous. Bangor Township was organized in 1853.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.5 sqmi, of which 33.7 sqmi is land and 0.7 sqmi (2.15%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,121 people, 727 households, and 564 families residing in the township. The population density was 62.9 PD/sqmi. There were 942 housing units at an average density of 27.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 85.71% White, 3.96% African American, 1.18% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 6.46% from other races, and 2.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.06% of the population.

There were 727 households, out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.4% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.3% were non-families. 17.7% 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 2.83 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,375, and the median income for a family was $38,355. Males had a median income of $32,313 versus $21,953 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,759. About 9.7% of families and 11.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.4% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.


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Bloomingdale Township, Michigan

Bloomingdale Township is a civil township of Van Buren County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 2,930. It was established in 1845.

The village of Bloomingdale is located within the township, and is the only incorporated town. The unincorporated and tiny crossroads community of Berlamont is on the line with Columbia Township. On the eastern boundary is the city of Gobles which straddles the line with Pine Grove Township. Though half of Gobles lies within Bloomingdale Township, by law cities are considered separate from townships, though villages are not.

History
The township is largely agricultural with some small resorts along with the Van Buren Youth Camp. Much of the population lives in the village of Bloomingdale and along the lakes.

Oil was discovered in the 1930s and production has ended, though there have been efforts to start pumping again.

The Kal-Haven Trail, used heavily by bicyclists in the summer and snowmobilers in the winter, goes through the township on a former railbed in a largely southeast–northwest direction, beginning with Gobles on the east, through Bloomingdale and exiting at Berlamont.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.1 sqmi, of which 34.1 sqmi is land and 1.0 sqmi (2.94%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,364 people, 1,179 households, and 878 families residing in the township. The population density was 98.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,461 housing units at an average density of 42.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 93.49% White, 1.75% African American, 0.89% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 2.02% from other races, and 1.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.11% of the population.

There were 1,179 households, out of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.9% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.5% were non-families. 19.1% 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 2.74 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,488, and the median income for a family was $43,841. Males had a median income of $31,985 versus $25,853 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,337. About 7.2% of families and 12.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.5% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.

title: Bloomingdale Township, Michigan


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Breedsville, Michigan

Breedsville is a village in Van Buren County of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 199 at the 2010 census. The village is within Columbia Township.

History
Breedsville was founded around a sawmill built here by Silas Breed, who had migrated from Western New York, in 1835. It was incorporated as a village in 1883.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.66 sqmi, of which 0.65 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 199 people, 65 households, and 47 families residing in the village. The population density was 306.2 PD/sqmi. There were 80 housing units at an average density of 123.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 73.9% White, 2.0% African American, 3.0% Native American, 18.6% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 28.1% of the population.

There were 65 households, of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were married couples living together, 15.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.7% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.06 and the average family size was 3.55.

The median age in the village was 34.5 years. 25.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20% were from 25 to 44; 35.2% were from 45 to 64; and 7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.8% male and 48.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 235 people, 73 households, and 58 families residing in the village. The population density was 350.7 PD/sqmi. There were 85 housing units at an average density of 126.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 82.55% White, 3.40% African American, 4.68% Native American, 8.94% from other races, and 0.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.77% of the population.

There were 73 households, out of which 39.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.3% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.2% were non-families. 16.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.22 and the average family size was 3.53.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 31.9% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $32,917, and the median income for a family was $34,000. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $17,917 for females. The per capita income for the village was $11,741. About 15.6% of families and 28.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 45.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 26.1% of those 65 or over.

title: Breedsville, Michigan


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Columbia Township, Van Buren County, Michigan

Columbia Township is a civil township of Van Buren County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,588 at the 2010 census, down to 2,546 at the 2020 census.

Columbia Township is a largely rural area with many farms. It is also home to several lakes with a significant percentage of the population living on them, frequently retirees from Chicago. Many summer lake cottages are owned by families with roots in the Chicago area.

Communities
There are three settlements in the township, none of them large.

 * Breedsville is the only incorporated village, located in the southwest part of the township.
 * Columbia was an unincorporated community platted in 1870.
 * Grand Junction unincorporated, although it has a larger business district than Breedsville, is located in the northwest part of the township. It is so named because it is located at the junction of two railroad lines, though only one now survives. It was first settled by David Young in the fall of 1869 and platted on December 8, 1871
 * Berlamont is an unincorporated crossroads community that straddles the eastern township boundary with Bloomingdale Township. It was formerly known as "Bear Lake Mills" and was a station on the now-defunct railroad between Bloomingdale and Grand Junction. It was centered around a sawmill built in 1857 by H. Anderson and Amos S. Brown.

The Kal-Haven Trail State Park goes through Columbia Township in an east–west direction, passing through both Berlamont and Grand Junction. The midpoint of the Kal-Haven trail is located in Bloomingdale.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.5 sqmi, of which 34.1 sqmi is land and 1.4 sqmi (3.81%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,714 people, 981 households, and 722 families residing in the township. The population density was 79.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,433 housing units at an average density of 42.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 88.91% White, 3.06% African American, 1.03% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 4.64% from other races, and 2.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.55% of the population.

There were 981 households, out of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.7% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.3% were non-families. 21.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.9% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $34,389, and the median income for a family was $39,583. Males had a median income of $30,712 versus $24,598 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,015. About 10.2% of families and 18.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.3% of those under age 18 and 14.7% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Daniel Sidney Warner


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Covert Township, Michigan

Covert Township is a civil township of Van Buren County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 2,510.

Geography
According to the US Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.0 sqmi, all land.

History
This township, originally forming part of the old township of Lafayette, was included within the boundaries of South Haven by an act of the State Legislature erecting the latter township, bearing date March 11, 1837. It continued as South Haven until Oct. 8, 1855, when, by the action of the Board of Supervisors of Van Buren County, surveyed township No. 2 south, of range No. 17 west, was organized as Deerfield. Its name was changed to Covert by the State Legislative body, then in session, March 29, 1877.

Covert, Michigan was a place of racial integration from its founding in the 1860s. The school had both black and white students starting in the 1860s. Blacks were elected to numerous positions from 1868 on. The Covert cemetery is the final resting place of both black and white Civil War veterans.

Demographics
As of the 2000 United States Census, there were 3,141 people, 1,118 households, and 763 families in the township. The population density was 89.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,683 housing units at an average density of 48.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 51.10% White, 35.24% African American, 1.02% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 7.99% from other races, and 4.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.22% of the population.

There were 1,118 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% were married couples living together, 16.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.39.

The township population contained 31.8% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 22.4% 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 101.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $22,829, and the median income for a family was $28,586. Males had a median income of $28,929 versus $21,607 for females. The per capita income for the township was $12,156. About 26.1% of families and 32.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 44.6% of those under age 18 and 24.4% of those age 65 or over.

title: Covert Township, Michigan


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Decatur Township, Michigan

Decatur Township is a civil township of Van Buren County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,575 at the 2020 census. The village of Decatur is located within the township.

Communities

 * Roth Valley is an unincorporated community in the township on Roth Rd. and Valley Rd. Also in adjacent Wayne, Volinia and Hamilton Townships.

History
Decatur Township and the Village of Decatur are named after Stephen Decatur, Jr., celebrated as a hero of the War of 1812. Decatur Township was established in 1861. The township is largely a farming area.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.5 sqmi, of which 35.2 sqmi is land and 0.3 sqmi (0.98%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,916 people, 1,451 households, and 1,021 families residing in the township. The population density was 111.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,611 housing units at an average density of 45.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 89.30% White, 4.62% African American, 1.17% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 2.66% from other races, and 1.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.98% of the population.

There were 1,451 households, out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% were non-families. 24.3% 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 2.66 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 21.5% 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 99.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,754, and the median income for a family was $39,122. Males had a median income of $27,585 versus $22,183 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,912. About 11.9% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.0% of those under age 18 and 11.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Decatur Township Public Schools are part of the Decatur Public Schools district. The district has one elementary school, one middle school and one high school. Students attend Decatur High School.

title: Decatur Township, Michigan


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Geneva Township, Van Buren County, Michigan

Geneva Township is a civil township of Van Buren County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,416 at the 2020 United States Census.

Communities

 * Lacota is an unincorporated community in the north of the township on 60th St. at 42.41361°N, -86.12972°W. The community is near the northern boundary of the township and some residents in the adjacent Lee and Casco townships in Allegan County identify with Lacota. The Lacota post office, with ZIP code 49063, provides PO Box service. Clark Pierce became the first European settler in 1837. When the community was platted in 1870 by Enoch M. Pease, it was named Irvington after Pierce's son Irving. A post office named "West Geneva" opened on May 20, 1864, with Jerome B. Watson as the first postmaster. The post office name was changed to Irvington on June 2, 1874, and again to Lacota on December 22, 1884. The latter change was requested by the Michigan Central Railroad, which already served a town named Irving (in Irving Township, Barry County MI). The name Lacota was suggested by V. D. Dilley for the main character in a novel that his father was reading.

Geography
According to the US Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.3 sqmi, of which 35.3 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi (0.06%) is water.

Demographics
As of the 2000 United States Census, there were 3,975 people, 1,403 households, and 1,028 families in the township. The population density was 112.5 PD/sqmi. There were 1,567 housing units at an average density of 44.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 82.54% White, 9.18% African American, 1.38% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 4.33% from other races, and 2.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.92% of the population.

There were 1,403 households, out of which 37.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.1% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.7% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.20.

The township population contained 29.6% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $34,900, and the median income for a family was $38,125. Males had a median income of $35,712 versus $21,599 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,499. About 7.9% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.2% of those under age 18 and 17.9% of those age 65 or over.


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Gobles, Michigan

Gobles is a city in Van Buren County of the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 829. It was originally called Gobleville, after its founders, the Goble family.

History
In 1864–1865, John Goble built a hotel at this location. In 1870, a plot was laid out as Gobleville by Hiram E. Goble. Warren Goble plotted an addition to the original plot two years later. Hiram Goble also became the first postmaster on April 16, 1872 when the post office was moved from Lake Mills. Gobleville was incorporated as a village in 1893. The current name of Gobles was adopted on April 10, 1922. Gobles was incorporated as a city in 1957.

On April 6, 2012, a fire raged throughout downtown in which thirteen departments were called in. The various buildings that were destroyed were over 100 years old.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.03 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 829 people, 320 households, and 210 families living in the city. The population density was 804.9 PD/sqmi. There were 347 housing units at an average density of 336.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.1% White, 0.6% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.7% from other races, and 4.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.9% of the population.

There were 320 households, of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.3% were married couples living together, 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.4% were non-families. 29.7% 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 2.59 and the average family size was 3.24.

The median age in the city was 37.7 years. 27.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26% were from 25 to 44; 26.7% were from 45 to 64; and 12.7% 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 815 people, 314 households, and 209 families living in the city. The population density was 786.9 PD/sqmi. There were 333 housing units at an average density of 321.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.11% White, 1.84% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 1.10% from other races, and 2.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.33% of the population.

There were 314 households, out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.9% were married couples living together, 16.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.4% were non-families. 28.7% 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 2.57 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.6% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,917, and the median income for a family was $33,194. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $21,818 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,804. About 16.4% of families and 18.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.0% of those under age 18 and 17.8% of those age 65 or over.

Attractions
The Kal-Haven Trail, which runs from Kalamazoo to South Haven, Michigan, goes through the city's business district.

Notable people

 * Tubby Meyers - college football player and coach for Western Michigan, was born in Gobleville.

title: Gobles, Michigan


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Hamilton Township, Van Buren County, Michigan

Hamilton Township is a civil township of Van Buren County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 1,370.

The township is mostly agricultural with no towns. There are some private campgrounds and cottages at Lake-of-the-Woods.

Hamilton Township was organized in 1839.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.6 sqmi, of which 34.5 sqmi is land and 1.1 sqmi (3.17%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,797 people, 568 households, and 423 families residing in the township. The population density was 52.1 PD/sqmi. There were 723 housing units at an average density of 21.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 88.70% White, 1.84% African American, 1.28% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 5.73% from other races, and 2.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 20.59% of the population.

There were 568 households, out of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.6% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.4% were non-families. 19.9% 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 2.76 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.3% under the age of 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $37,434, and the median income for a family was $41,875. Males had a median income of $36,438 versus $25,125 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,169. About 8.0% of families and 13.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.8% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.