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Whitehall, Michigan

Whitehall is a city in Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,909 at the 2020 census. The city is located to the west of Whitehall Township. Montague is its neighbor.

History
It is located on White Lake (actually the mouth of the White River). Whitehall's recorded history circa 1859 when Charles Mears, a noted lumber baron to the area, platted the village along with Giles B. Slocum, naming it "Mears". The population continued to grow due to its strategic location for floating and distributing lumber.

In 1862, it was renamed "Whitehall" and incorporated as a village in 1867. It was incorporated as a city in 1943.

Geography
Whitehall is in northwestern Muskegon County, about 5 mi inland from Lake Michigan. White Lake originally emptied into Lake Michigan through a natural channel (see Logging the White: The White Lake Lumber Industry: 1837-1900 by Daniel J. Yakes, Ph. D. and Steven S. Demos, M.D.[Montague, Michigan: Looking Aft Publications, 2010], p 2). It is now connected to Lake Michigan by a dredged canal. The city is bordered to the west, across White Lake, by the city of Montague. Montague Township is to the north, Whitehall Township is to the east, and Fruitland Township is to the south.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Whitehall has a total area of 3.80 sqmi, of which 3.22 sqmi are land and 0.58 sqmi, or 15.3%, are water. The White River enters White Lake between the cities of Whitehall and Montague. The White River is nearly 24 mi in length and passes through White Lake before emptying into Lake Michigan. In 1675, Jacques Marquette stopped in the area and learned that the Native Americans called the stream Wabish-Sippe, meaning "the river with white clay in the water", which gave rise to the names of White River and White Lake.

Major highways

 * , a four-lane freeway, crosses the northeast corner of the city, leading south 16 mi to Muskegon and north 43 mi to Ludington.
 * is a business loop through the downtowns of both Whitehall and Montague.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,706 people, 1,153 households, and 678 families living in the city. The population density was 867.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,288 housing units at an average density of 412.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.0% White, 1.4% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.

There were 1,153 households, of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.4% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.2% were non-families. 35.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the city was 42.9 years. 22.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.9% were from 25 to 44; 26.6% were from 45 to 64; and 20.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.8% male and 54.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,884 people, 1,165 households, and 739 families living in the city. The population density was 960.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,262 housing units at an average density of 420.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.60% White, 0.76% African American, 1.14% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.69% from other races, and 0.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.08% of the population.

There were 1,165 households, out of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.4% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,641, and the median income for a family was $50,944. Males had a median income of $41,964 versus $18,615 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,544. About 5.5% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.2% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.

Music and fine arts
Whitehall is home to the Playhouse at White Lake. The 400-seat theater was built in 1916 to be a performance venue for the White Lake area. In 1973 the theater was in danger of demolition and was acquired and renovated by nearby Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp with the help of a local fund drive and the participation of Whitehall's largest employer at the time, Howmet Castings. Blue Lake had been putting out productions until they built their own on-site facility in 2006. The theater was then transferred to the city, which puts on a season of theater running through the summer. Community fund raising efforts to improve the playhouse and keep it running are ongoing.

The Arts Council of White Lake has a 30-year history of providing high quality artistic support to the White Lake Community. They provide numerous opportunities for members of the community and surrounding areas to view, listen to, create, and learn from the arts. ACWL programs, scholarships and grants reach thousands of people each year, and help build a spirited, giving, and global White Lake culture. ACWL also sponsors a local Summer Concert Series and Artisan Market the first Saturday of every month that the Farmer's Market is open.

Whitehall is also home to three Frank Lloyd Wright cottages and a house, built from 1897 to 1905.

The White River Lighthouse was built in 1875 by Captain William Robinson and served the White Lake area until 1960, when it was deactivated by the U.S. Coast Guard. The brick lighthouse is now a museum and features exhibits about the area's history related to the shipping and logging industries. On May 17, 1953, Mrs. Frances Johnson, the then-keeper of the lighthouse, was a contestant on the long-running TV panel show What's My Line?. In July 2023, the idea of a public inspirational graffiti art wall was approved by the city council. It lies on the White Lake Pathway bike trail under the Colby Street overpass in downtown Whitehall.

On March 12, 2024, the city council announced that the art wall was no longer open for artistic expression and would be painted over later that day.

Festivals

 * Memorial Day Parade from downtown Montague and downtown Whitehall, meeting in the middle at Covell Park for a ceremony, near the White Lake Bridge causeway. - Last Monday in May.
 * White Lake Area Arts & Crafts Festival in Goodrich Park features more than 150 talented and creative artists, live entertainment, jump houses, and food. - 3rd Saturday of June.
 * Fourth of July Parade from downtown Whitehall to downtown Montague.
 * Cruz'in: A parade and display of over 400 classic cars. Starts at Funnell Field in Whitehall and parades to downtown Montague. - Last Friday in July.
 * Taste of White Lake: Area business and food trucks come together at the Playhouse for a fun evening of food and drinks.
 * FetchFest: Beer tent and food vendors come together in local brewery, Fetch Brewing Company, back parking lot.
 * White Lake Chamber Music Festival: Features over 30 events during the 1st week of August.
 * Christmas Parade from downtown Whitehall to downtown Montague - First Saturday of December.

Major employers

 * Howmet (Whitehall, Michigan, formerly Alcoa) – aerospace components manufacturing
 * Michigan's Adventure – amusement park (Michigan's largest amusement park and water park)

Radio
Whitehall is home to several radio stations.

Notable people

 * Nate McLouth, former professional baseball player and Gold Glove winner
 * Adella M. Parker, suffragist, politician, lawyer, and educator
 * Ruth Thompson, first female state representative of Michigan, first female U.S. representative from Michigan, first female on the U.S. House Judiciary Committee
 * Ryan Van Bergen, played defensive end for the University of Michigan, 2008-2011

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Whitehall Township, Michigan

Whitehall Township is a civil township of Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,768 at the 2020 census.

Geography
The township is in northern Muskegon County and is bordered to the west by the city of Whitehall. It is 16 mi north of Muskegon, the county seat. U.S. Route 31, a four-lane freeway, crosses the township, with access from Exit 126 (West White Lake Drive) and Exit 128 (Business US-31 leading into Whitehall city). According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Whitehall Township has a total area of 9.4 sqmi, of which 9.1 sqmi are land and 0.3 sqmi, or 3.42%, are water. The White River crosses the northwestern part of the township, entering White Lake, an arm of Lake Michigan, at Whitehall city.

Demographics
At the 2000 census, there were 1,648 people, 617 households and 459 families residing in the township. The population density was 174.7 PD/sqmi. There were 664 housing units at an average density of 70.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.21% White, 1.15% African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.18% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.27% of the population.

There were 617 households, of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.0% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.6% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.02.

Age distribution was 27.0% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 28.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.6 males.

The median household income was $50,375, and the median family income was $56,923. Males had a median income of $45,461 versus $28,819 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,989. About 2.0% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.6% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.

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Wolf Lake, Michigan

Wolf Lake is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. At the 2020 census, the population of Wolf Lake was 5,034, up from 4,104 in 2010. As an unincorporated community, Wolf Lake is governed by Egelston Township.

Geography
Wolf Lake is in central Muskegon County, in the western part of Egelston Township. It is 8 mi east of downtown Muskegon. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the community has a total area of 3.92 sqmi, of which 3.54 sqmi are land and 0.38 sqmi, or 9.66%, are water. Wolf Lake, the community's namesake, is a natural lake in the northern part of the CDP.

Major highways

 * is an east–west state trunkline highway that passes through the southern part of the community. The highway, which is one of the longest in the state, is considered a "trans-peninsular" highway, as it runs from Muskegon, on Lake Michigan, to Port Sanilac, on Lake Huron.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,455 people, 1,670 households, and 1,202 families residing in the community. The population density was 1,279.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,761 housing units at an average density of 505.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the community was 94.30% White, 1.03% African American, 1.23% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 1.41% from other races, and 1.93% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.22% of the population.

There were 1,670 households, out of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.9% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.0% were non-families. 22.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the community, the population was spread out, with 27.9% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.0 males.

The median income for a household in the community was $34,799, and the median income for a family was $37,847. Males had a median income of $32,197 versus $25,272 for females. The per capita income for the community was $16,214. About 6.1% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.5% of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over.

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Ashland Township, Michigan

Ashland Township is a civil township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 2,764. The city of Grant is adjacent to the township. The township was established in 1854.

Communities

 * Dickinson was an unincorporated place in this township. It had a post office from 1888 until 1901.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.3 sqmi, of which 34.9 sqmi is land and 0.4 sqmi (1.11%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,570 people, 839 households, and 665 families residing in the township. The population density was 73.6 PD/sqmi. There were 944 housing units at an average density of 27.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 93.50% White, 0.54% African American, 0.51% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 3.58% from other races, and 1.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.42% of the population.

There were 839 households, out of which 42.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.5% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.7% were non-families. 16.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.05 and the average family size was 3.42.

In the township the population was spread out, with 33.7% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 7.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $42,151, and the median income for a family was $46,098. Males had a median income of $36,369 versus $25,347 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,232. About 8.6% of families and 12.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.5% of those under age 18 and 1.9% of those age 65 or over.

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Barton Township, Michigan

Barton Township is a civil township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 706.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.9 sqmi, of which 35.9 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi (0.11%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 820 people, 301 households, and 223 families residing in the township. The population density was 22.9 PD/sqmi. There were 382 housing units at an average density of 10.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.29% White, 0.12% African American, 0.85% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.12% from other races, and 0.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.98% of the population.

There were 301 households, out of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.5% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.9% were non-families. 18.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.3% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,000, and the median income for a family was $38,359. Males had a median income of $28,281 versus $21,953 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,243. About 5.3% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.9% of those under age 18 and 2.5% of those age 65 or over.

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Beaver Township, Newaygo County, Michigan

Beaver Township is a civil township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 463.

Communities

 * Cole Creek: There was a post office with this name in the township from 1904 until 1907.
 * Volney: Post office opened in 1880, and closed in 1909. Despite being the current location of Beaver Township Hall, Volney is considered to be a ghost town. The town once included a church, cemetery, schoolhouse, and creamery. Only the church, cemetery, and township hall remain.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 sqmi, of which 35.6 sqmi is land and 0.2 sqmi (0.59%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 608 people, 196 households, and 153 families residing in the township. The population density was 17.1 PD/sqmi. There were 292 housing units at an average density of 8.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 91.94% White, 2.30% African American, 0.49% Native American, 3.95% from other races, and 1.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.77% of the population.

There were 196 households, out of which 41.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.3% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.9% were non-families. 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.36.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.4% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $29,500, and the median income for a family was $33,036. Males had a median income of $33,958 versus $20,556 for females. The per capita income for the township was $11,098. About 16.4% of families and 20.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.1% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.


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Channel Islands Beach, California

Channel Islands Beach is an unincorporated community in Ventura County, California, United States consisting of three historic neighborhoods: Hollywood Beach, Hollywood by the Sea, and Silver Strand Beach. This densely populated narrow 1.3 mi along the coastal edge of the Oxnard Plain was subdivided using the glamor of Hollywood to sell lots in the mid-1920s since the sand dunes had been used for movies. Adjacent development has left this sandy beachfront neighborhood hemmed in by Channel Islands Harbor and Naval Base Ventura County. The harbor mouth separates them into two communities resulting in a round-about travel route around the harbor between them although the Channel Islands Beach Community Services District provides local utilities services to the entire neighborhood. The Special-purpose district has an elected Board of Directors which provides a forum for the unique concerns of the community. Lying immediately adjacent but outside the corporate boundaries of the City of Oxnard and the City of Port Hueneme, they are governed by the county Board of Supervisors.

The population of this residential community was 3,103 at the 2010 census, down from 3,142 at the 2000 census. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Channel Islands Beach as a census-designated place (CDP).

Geography
The census definition of the area may not correspond to local understanding of the area. This unincorporated coastal community overlooks the Santa Barbara Channel. Oxnard Beach Park is immediately upcoast of Hollywood Beach and separates the community from the Oxnard neighborhood of Oxnard Shores. Three subdivision maps created the town lots (from north to south and the year recorded): Hollywood Beach (1924), Hollywood by the Sea (1926), and Silver Strand (1925). The mouth of the harbor was constructed over the shoreline portion of the Hollywood-by-the-Sea subdivision. A few of the lots remained on the north side of the harbor mouth with the intact Hollywood Beach subdivision. Although still unincorporated, this neighborhood is adjacent to the harbor and additional housing, both of which are in the City of Oxnard. The portion of the community on the south side of the mouth is more isolated with only one road providing access to the community. A small portion of the Hollywood-by-the-Sea subdivision touches the shore with a much large portion remaining a distinct tract of homes. The Silver Strand Beach subdivision is along most of the shoreline south of the harbor entrance which is near but without access to the Port of Hueneme.

The area is within the Hueneme School District.

Climate
This region experiences warm (but not hot) and dry summers, with no average monthly temperatures above 71.6 F. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Channel Islands Beach has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csb" on climate maps.

2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Channel Islands Beach had a population of 3,103. The population density was 7,556.9 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Channel Islands Beach was 2,712 (87.4%) White, 27 (0.9%) African American, 16 (0.5%) Native American, 108 (3.5%) Asian, 6 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 103 (3.3%) from other races, and 131 (4.2%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 402 persons (13.0%).

The Census reported that 3,103 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.

There were 1,352 households, out of which 318 (23.5%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 609 (45.0%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 112 (8.3%) had a female householder with no husband present, 84 (6.2%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 112 (8.3%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 15 (1.1%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 363 households (26.8%) were made up of individuals, and 105 (7.8%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30. There were 805 families (59.5% of all households); the average family size was 2.75.

The population was spread out, with 523 people (16.9%) under the age of 18, 261 people (8.4%) aged 18 to 24, 775 people (25.0%) aged 25 to 44, 1,105 people (35.6%) aged 45 to 64, and 439 people (14.1%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.9 males.

There were 1,869 housing units at an average density of 4,551.7 /mi2, of which 728 (53.8%) were owner-occupied, and 624 (46.2%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.4%; the rental vacancy rate was 9.5%. 1,631 people (52.6% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 1,472 people (47.4%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,142 people, 1,362 households, and 784 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 7,944.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,758 housing units at an average density of 4,445.0 /mi2. The racial makeup of the CDP was 90.39% White, 1.11% African American, 0.45% Native American, 1.91% Asian, 0.22% Pacific Islander, 2.93% from other races, and 2.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.29% of the population.

There were 1,362 households, out of which 24.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.9% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.4% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.72.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 18.1% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 39.1% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.9 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $58,306, and the median income for a family was $60,577. Males had a median income of $53,083 versus $39,946 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $34,088. About 6.2% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.0% of those under age 18 and 1.3% of those age 65 or over.

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Big Prairie Township, Michigan

Big Prairie Township is a civil township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 2,436.

History
Big Prairie Township was organized in 1852.

Geography
The Hardy Dam on the Muskegon River is located in the township.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.2 sqmi, of which 31.5 sqmi is land and 4.7 sqmi (13.03%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,465 people, 980 households, and 677 families residing in the township. The population density was 78.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,474 housing units at an average density of 46.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.59% White, 0.45% African American, 0.57% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.69% from other races, and 1.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.74% of the population.

There were 980 households, out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.9% were non-families. 23.7% 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 2.52 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $32,879, and the median income for a family was $36,935. Males had a median income of $33,309 versus $21,667 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,900. About 9.8% of families and 12.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.6% of those under age 18 and 20.9% of those age 65 or over.

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Bridgeton Township, Michigan

Bridgeton Township is a civil township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 2,224.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 sqmi, of which 35.5 sqmi is land and 0.5 sqmi (1.34%) is water.

History
Bridgeton, Township was established in 1852.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,098 people, 737 households, and 558 families residing in the township. The population density was 59.1 PD/sqmi. There were 812 housing units at an average density of 22.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 95.66% White, 0.24% African American, 0.57% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.86% from other races, and 2.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.95% of the population.

There were 737 households, out of which 39.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.3% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.2% were non-families. 18.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.0% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $38,750, and the median income for a family was $43,317. Males had a median income of $34,148 versus $24,853 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,173. About 9.1% of families and 11.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.0% of those under age 18 and 11.0% of those age 65 or over.

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Brooks Township, Michigan

Brooks Township is a civil township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 3,705.

Communities

 * Brooks was established in 1860. It had a post office from 1881 until 1890.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.0 sqmi, of which 31.8 sqmi is land and 2.3 sqmi (6.75%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,671 people, 1,441 households, and 1,050 families residing in the township. The population density was 115.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,978 housing units at an average density of 62.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.21% White, 0.19% African American, 0.46% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.72% from other races, and 1.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.60% of the population.

There were 1,441 households, out of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.3% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.1% were non-families. 22.8% 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 2.54 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $42,434, and the median income for a family was $50,440. Males had a median income of $40,882 versus $27,073 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,088. About 9.6% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.4% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over.

title: Brooks Township, Michigan


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Croton Township, Michigan

Croton Township is a civil township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,368 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Croton is an unincorporated community located within the township at 43.43891°N, -85.66088°W. The community was first settled in 1840 and centered around a new sawmill.  Originally known as Muskegon Fork, it was given a post office under the name Stearns Mill on December 30, 1847.  It was renamed to Croton on September 15, 1850.  Croton was platted in 1854 and incorporated as a village in 1870.  The post office closed on January 31, 1908, and the village soon after disincorporated.
 * Croton Heights is an unincorporated community located along the Muskegon River at 43.45641°N, -85.63477°W.
 * Riverview is an unincorporated community located just northeast of Croton along the Muskegon River at 43.44808°N, -85.65255°W.
 * Tift Corner is an unincorporated community located along M-82 in the southern portion of the township at 43.39586°N, -85.62282°W.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.38 sqmi, of which 33.70 sqmi is land and 2.68 sqmi (7.37%) is water.

The Croton Dam on the Muskegon River is located in the township.

Major highways

 * runs east–west through the southern portion of the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,042 people, 1,222 households, and 874 families residing in the township. The population density was 89.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,696 housing units at an average density of 49.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.84% White, 0.39% African American, 0.79% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.85% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.64% of the population.

There were 1,222 households, out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.6% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.4% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,596, and the median income for a family was $48,229. Males had a median income of $40,219 versus $22,717 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,036. About 5.2% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.9% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.

title: Croton Township, Michigan


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Ensley Township, Michigan

Ensley Township is a civil township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,603 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.1 sqmi, of which 35.7 sqmi is land and 0.4 sqmi (1.14%) is water.

History
Ensley Township was established in 1858.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,474 people, 841 households, and 686 families residing in the township. The population density was 69.3 PD/sqmi. There were 939 housing units at an average density of 26.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.52% White, 0.28% African American, 0.57% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.93% from other races, and 1.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.02% of the population.

There were 841 households, out of which 43.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.4% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.4% were non-families. 14.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 3.25.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.8% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 32.3% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 7.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $47,993, and the median income for a family was $50,104. Males had a median income of $40,507 versus $22,317 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,845. About 7.5% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.7% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.

title: Ensley Township, Michigan


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Everett Township, Michigan

Everett Township is a civil township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 1,978.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 sqmi, of which 35.6 sqmi is land and 0.2 sqmi (0.67%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,985 people, 706 households, and 537 families residing in the township. The population density was 55.8 PD/sqmi. There were 894 housing units at an average density of 25.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 93.50% White, 3.12% African American, 0.60% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 1.11% from other races, and 1.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.72% of the population.

There were 706 households, out of which 37.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.2% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.8% were non-families. 18.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.4% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,000, and the median income for a family was $36,067. Males had a median income of $31,667 versus $20,508 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,164. About 13.7% of families and 16.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.0% of those under age 18 and 13.1% of those age 65 or over.

title: Everett Township, Michigan


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Fremont, Michigan

Fremont is a city in Newaygo County, Michigan, United States. The population was 4,516 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
The first inhabitants of the Fremont area were Native Americans. A group of settlers led by Daniel Weaver first settled the area in 1855, with the Weaver homestead serving as the first post office and public school. In November 1855, Fremont Township was established and named in honor of John C. Frémont, western explorer and Republican Party candidate for United States President. Weaver and his fellow settlers cleared the dense timber in order to farm. Early in the 1870s, Dutch immigrant families came from Holland and Muskegon, Michigan; and Fremont continues to recognize its early Dutch heritage in local festivals and pageants.

Due to rich stands of virgin timber, lumbering became a major industry, and a railroad spur soon linked Fremont to the national rail network. The lumbering industry declined in the 1860s because of the American Civil War; and in 1871, Fremont experienced a major forest fire that caused extensive damage, especially to the lumber mills. Nevertheless, Fremont rebuilt and was even able to supply some lumber to rebuild Chicago after the Great Fire of 1871.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.72 sqmi, of which 3.42 sqmi is land and 1.30 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,081 people, 1,781 households, and 1,107 families living in the city. The population density was 1193.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,968 housing units at an average density of 575.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.5% White, 0.5% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.2% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.6% of the population.

There were 1,781 households, of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.6% were married couples living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.8% were non-families. 33.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the city was 39.5 years. 25.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.8% were from 25 to 44; 24.6% were from 45 to 64; and 19.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 44.7% male and 55.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,224 people, 1,788 households, and 1,140 families living in the city. The population density was 1,268.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,943 housing units at an average density of 583.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.59% White, 0.38% African American, 0.50% Native American, 0.99% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.47% from other races, and 1.02% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.96% of the population.

There were 1,788 households, out of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.2% were non-families. 32.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,246, and the median income for a family was $42,578. Males had a median income of $37,872 versus $23,203 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,475. About 8.8% of families and 12.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.0% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Gerber Products Company is located in Fremont. The Gerber Products Company was originally started as the Fremont Canning Company. Fremont is known as "The Baby Food Capital of the World". Fremont holds the annual National Baby Food Festival every third week of July, where over 50,000 people visit Fremont every year.

Notable people

 * Lola Blanc, American singer and model.
 * Theodore I. Fry, Michigan State Treasurer.
 * Dan Gerber, American poet.
 * Frank Daniel Gerber, founder of the Fremont Canning Company, and later the Gerber Products Company.
 * Alex Gorsky, CEO of Johnson & Johnson.
 * Bert Zagers, former running back and defensive back for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League.

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Garfield Township, Newaygo County, Michigan

Garfield Township is a civil township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,486 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.0 sqmi, of which 33.0 sqmi is land and 1.0 sqmi (3.08%) is water.

Communities

 * Bishop was a village founded in 1898. It was named for Roswell P. Bishop, who represented the area in Congress at that time.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,464 people, 844 households, and 629 families residing in the township. The population density was 74.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,096 housing units at an average density of 33.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 93.43% White, 0.28% African American, 0.65% Native American, 0.77% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 3.49% from other races, and 1.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.31% of the population.

There were 844 households, out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.9% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.4% were non-families. 21.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.25.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $38,548, and the median income for a family was $44,453. Males had a median income of $36,048 versus $23,816 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,410. About 5.8% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.5% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.


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Goodwell Township, Michigan

Goodwell Township is a civil township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 536 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.7 sqmi, of which 35.7 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi (0.25%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 551 people, 193 households, and 150 families residing in the township. The population density was 15.5 PD/sqmi. There were 284 housing units at an average density of 8.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 95.64% White, 2.18% African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.54% Pacific Islander, 0.54% from other races, and 0.73% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.18% of the population.

There were 193 households, out of which 39.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.2% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.8% were non-families. 17.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.21.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.4% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $37,813, and the median income for a family was $44,000. Males had a median income of $35,583 versus $21,188 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,498. About 9.2% of families and 11.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 11.4% of those age 65 or over.

title: Goodwell Township, Michigan


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Grant, Michigan

Grant is a city in Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 952 at the 2020 census. The city is adjacent to Grant Township and Ashland Township. It is a part of the Grand Rapids-Muskegon-Holland, Michigan combined statistical area.

History
The history of Grant started in 1882 when Andrew J. Squier built the first saw mill. Soon, a railroad station was built on the Chicago and Western Michigan Railroad. Squier named the station, Grant Station, after President and Civil War General Ulysses S. Grant. The community was also called Grant Center due to its location in the township.

On May 14, 1892, a post office was opened here as Grant Station. Grant Center was incorporated in 1893 as the village of Grant. The post office name was shortened to Grant in 1899.

At the sawmills' peak production in the lumber-era, a million feet of lumber was shipped per year. The village of Grant was reincorporated as a city in 1969.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.67 sqmi, of which 0.65 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 894 people, 361 households, and 229 families living in the city. The population density was 1375.4 PD/sqmi. There were 416 housing units at an average density of 640.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.8% White, 0.1% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 4.5% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.3% of the population.

There were 361 households, of which 37.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.0% were married couples living together, 17.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.6% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46, and the average family size was 3.06.

The median age in the city was 31.9 years. 29.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.8% were from 25 to 44; 20.9% were from 45 to 64; and 15.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.2% male and 53.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 881 people, 323 households, and 214 families living in the city. The population density was 1,350.1 PD/sqmi. There were 344 housing units at an average density of 527.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.12% White, 0.23% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 2.04% from other races, and 2.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.33% of the population.

There were 323 households, out of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples living together, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.2% 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 3.22.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.6% under the age of 18, 11.2% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 16.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $50,972, and the median income for a family was $44,583. Males had a median income of $41,250 versus $26,696 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,308. About 11.1% of families and 20.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.1% of those under age 18 and 19.9% of those age 65 or over.

Government
The city is served by Grant Public School District and the Grant Area District Library.

Historical sites

 * Grant Depot and Water Tower

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Grant Township, Newaygo County, Michigan

Grant Township is a civil township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 3,298. The city of Grant is adjacent to the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.1 sqmi, of which 35.9 sqmi is land and 0.2 sqmi (0.47%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,130 people, 1,015 households, and 830 families residing in the township. The population density was 87.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,113 housing units at an average density of 31.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 92.27% White, 0.35% African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 5.11% from other races, and 1.73% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.60% of the population.

There were 1,015 households, out of which 42.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.9% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.2% were non-families. 14.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.05 and the average family size was 3.39.

In the township the population was spread out, with 32.6% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 7.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,295, and the median income for a family was $50,545. Males had a median income of $45,750 versus $22,099 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,910. About 4.1% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.4% of those under age 18 and 4.9% of those age 65 or over.


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Lilley Township, Michigan

Lilley Township is a civil township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 835 at the 2020 census.

The unincorporated communities of Bitely and Lilley are within the township.

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 (3.06%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 788 people, 342 households, and 228 families residing in the township. The population density was 22.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,024 housing units at an average density of 29.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 94.67% White, 1.78% African American, 1.40% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.13% from other races, and 1.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.02% of the population.

There were 342 households, out of which 24.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.76.

In the township the population was spread out, with 22.2% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 29.9% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $25,870, and the median income for a family was $26,700. Males had a median income of $29,125 versus $16,458 for females. The per capita income for the township was $12,765. About 16.8% of families and 20.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.0% of those under age 18 and 2.9% of those age 65 or over.

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Lincoln Township, Newaygo County, Michigan

Lincoln Township is a civil township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,292 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Aetna is an unincorporated community on M-20 in the southwest corner of the township along the boundary with Denver Township at 43.56778°N, -85.92083°W. Aetna was founded in 1867 by a group of sawmill operators.  It had a post office from 1870 to 1914.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.6 square miles (92.2 km2), of which 35.1 square miles (90.9 km2) is land and 0.5 square mile (1.2 km2) (1.35%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,338 people, 505 households, and 374 families residing in the township. The population density was 38.1 PD/sqmi. There were 850 housing units at an average density of 24.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 92.15% White, 2.62% African American, 0.97% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 2.02% from other races, and 1.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.99% of the population.

There were 505 households, out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.4% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.9% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.1% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,739, and the median income for a family was $40,677. Males had a median income of $31,842 versus $19,808 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,697. About 10.4% of families and 12.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.9% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over.


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Merrill Township, Michigan

Merrill Township is a civil township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 741 at the 2020 census.

Communities
Brohman is a small unincorporated community in the eastern part of the township, between sections 13 and 24 at 43.68528°N, -85.81556°W, on M-37, about eight miles north of White Cloud and about 15 miles west of Big Rapids. It was established in 1882 under the name of Otia, after Otia Dingman who operated a hotel here. It was also for a time known as Dingman. The ZIP code for the community (which also serves the surrounding area) is 49312.

Woodland Park (also known as "Woodland Park Resort") is an unincorporated community in the northern part of the township, situated mostly between sections three and four on the north side of Woodland Lake (also known as Brookings or Crooked Lake), although settlement extends around the south side of the lake into sections nine and ten. It is at 43.71444°N, -85.86139°W, about two miles south of Bitely and about two and a half miles northwest of Brohman. The Bitely ZIP code 49309 also includes the Woodland Park area. The community is approximately four square miles and contains a few hundred small parcels; however many of them are undeveloped.

African-American realtors Marion E. Arthur of Cleveland, Ohio, and Alvin E. Wright of Chicago, Illinois, platted the community as an all black resort town in 1923. Woodland Park began when the Brookings Lumber Company sold the remnants of its old lumbering village in Newaygo County. The site, 15 miles south of Idlewild and 37 miles north of Grand Rapids, was first put up for sale in 1920. Marion and his wife Ella Auther used earnings from commissions on the lots they sold at Idlewild to make a down payment on the village's 200 acre lake. By 1921, the Authers purchased most of the Brooking Lumber Company's parcels but still lacked enough money to finalize the deal. Wilbur Lemon, a white businessman from Chicago, Illinois and one of the founders of the Idlewild Resort Company, aided them by purchasing the last remaining Brookings parcel. This allowed the Authers to launch their new resort and rename it Woodland Park. The area experienced a relative decline after the Civil Rights Act of 1964 opened previously all-white resort facilities to African-Americans. The area last had its passenger rail access to Grand Rapids and other mid-western cities in 1966 when the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway terminated service through nearby Bitely and other towns on the route from Traverse City to Grand Rapids.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 sqmi, of which 34.9 sqmi is land and 0.9 sqmi (2.59%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 590 people, 262 households, and 162 families residing in the township. The population density was 16.9 PD/sqmi. There were 782 housing units at an average density of 22.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 72.71% White, 20.00% African American, 1.86% Native American, 0.34% from other races, and 5.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.22% of the population.

There were 262 households, out of which 22.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.8% were non-families. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 21.0% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $22,917, and the median income for a family was $26,625. Males had a median income of $24,792 versus $18,125 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,526. About 16.0% of families and 19.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.0% of those under age 18 and 12.1% of those age 65 or over.

title: Merrill Township, Michigan


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Monroe Township, Michigan

Monroe Township is a civil township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 328.

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 (0.47%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 324 people, 133 households, and 94 families residing in the township. The population density was 9.0 per square mile (3.5/km$2$). There were 289 housing units at an average density of 8.1 per square mile (3.1/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 95.37% White, 1.54% African American, 0.31% Native American, and 2.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.62% of the population.

There were 133 households, out of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.2% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.3% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $30,156, and the median income for a family was $33,750. Males had a median income of $32,083 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,214. About 10.0% of families and 11.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.7% of those under age 18 and 10.5% of those age 65 or over.

title: Monroe Township, Michigan


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Newaygo, Michigan

Newaygo is a rural city in Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,471 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.90 sqmi, of which 3.74 sqmi is land and 0.16 sqmi is water. including the Muskegon River, which runs through the town and is often used for canoe trips, tubing, and fishing. The county is considered part of West Michigan. Newaygo is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids.

Geographic features
The Muskegon River flows through the north side of the town.

History
Newaygo's recorded history goes back to the 1600s and the French coureur des bois (independent trappers) and, later, fur company voyageurs that travelled by canoe via the Muskegon River. It was ostensibly named after Chief Nuwagon, an Ojibwe leader who signed the Treaty of Saginaw in 1819, or for an Algonquian word meaning "much water". John Brooks came to harvest lumber in 1836, and was the town's first postmaster in 1847. Proximity to the river made it a center for floating logs to the mills in Muskegon during the lumber boom of the late 1800s.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,976 people, 786 households, and 502 families living in the city. The population density was 528.3 PD/sqmi. There were 892 housing units at an average density of 238.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.6% White, 0.9% African American, 1.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.6% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.3% of the population.

There were 786 households, of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.7% were married couples living together, 20.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.1% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% 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 3.10.

The median age in the city was 32.4 years. 29.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.7% were from 25 to 44; 21.3% were from 45 to 64; and 14.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.1% male and 53.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,670 people, 620 households, and 450 families living in the city. The population density was 501.2 PD/sqmi. There were 707 housing units at an average density of 212.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.87% White, 0.24% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 2.34% from other races, and 1.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.79% of the population.

There were 620 households, out of which 41.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 17.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.4% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 33.1% under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 18.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,273, and the median income for a family was $36,023. Males had a median income of $32,763 versus $21,385 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,643. About 15.2% of families and 16.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.5% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.

Climate
The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Dfb". (Warm Summer Continental Climate).

Notable people

 * Ella H. Brockway Avann (born 1853), educator
 * Roy Bargy, composer and pianist
 * Joe Berger, lineman with the Minnesota Vikings of the NFL
 * Jack Nitzsche, musician and arranger
 * Bertha Yerex Whitman, architect

title: Newaygo, Michigan


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Sheridan Charter Township, Michigan

Sheridan Charter Township is a charter township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,518 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.2 sqmi, of which 33.2 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi (0.06%) is water.

Sheridan Township borders the southern end of Fremont Lake, just south of Fremont. The Township hall is located next to the water off 64th Street, and the Township operates a boat launch there.

Communities

 * Brookside was a village located at the center of Sheridan Township. It had a post office from 1890 until 1901.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,423 people, 842 households, and 666 families residing in the township. The population density was 73.0 PD/sqmi. There were 950 housing units at an average density of 28.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.00% White, 0.29% African American, 0.54% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 1.32% from other races, and 1.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.30% of the population.

There were 842 households, out of which 37.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.1% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.8% were non-families. 17.8% 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 2.84 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.2% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,875, and the median income for a family was $52,431. Males had a median income of $32,563 versus $27,800 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,834. About 5.4% of families and 7.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.4% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.

title: Sheridan Charter Township, Michigan


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Sherman Township, Newaygo County, Michigan

Sherman Township is a civil township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,105 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 square miles (92.8 km$2$), of which 34.6 square miles (89.7 km$2$) is land and 1.2 square miles (3.2 km$2$) (3.40%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,159 people, 749 households, and 558 families residing in the township. The population density was 62.4 PD/sqmi. There were 997 housing units at an average density of 28.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.85% White, 0.60% African American, 0.97% Native American, 0.74% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.08% of the population.

There were 749 households, out of which 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.3% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.5% were non-families. 21.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% 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 3.14.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,163, and the median income for a family was $46,736. Males had a median income of $37,063 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,195. About 7.6% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.2% of those under age 18 and 3.7% of those age 65 or over.


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Troy Township, Michigan

Troy Township is a civil township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 254 at the 2020 census.

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

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 243 people, 97 households, and 67 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.7 per square mile (2.6/km$2$). There were 184 housing units at an average density of 5.1 per square mile (2.0/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 93.00% White, 2.06% African American, 4.94% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.94% of the population.

There were 97 households, out of which 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.6% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.9% were non-families. 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 12.3% from 18 to 24, 22.2% from 25 to 44, 29.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 118.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $32,500. Males had a median income of $28,333 versus $19,375 for females. The per capita income for the township was $12,665. About 18.6% of families and 19.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.3% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

title: Troy Township, Michigan


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White Cloud, Michigan

White Cloud is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan, a small town on the bank of the White River. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 1,479. It is the county seat of Newaygo County. Being designated a trail town, the outdoors are a big part of life in White Cloud, with the 4,600 mile North Country Trail stretching nearby, the Mill Pond Park with a beach and playground, and the White Cloud County Park and Campground, being major draws to the area. White Cloud was recognized by the North Country Trail Association as a "Trail Town".

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.00 sqmi, of which 1.95 sqmi is land and 0.05 sqmi is water.

Economy
The Newaygo County government, White Cloud Public schools, and the North American Refractories Co. NARCO are the major employers in White Cloud.

The $13 million state-of-the-art White Cloud Feed Mill opened in April 2018 to serve as the area's leader in supplying nutritional products and technologies. Ceres Solutions Cooperative chose to build the mill in the White Cloud Industrial Park given its proximity to the airport, major highway access, as well as access to Marquette Rail.

Arts and culture
The Purple Heart Pow Wow is held in White Cloud every August for families sponsored by the Military Order of the Purple Heart.

Library
The White Cloud Community Library serves as a center of civic, cultural, educational, and recreational information. The library maintains a local history department providing research assistance for patrons as well as many non-residents including genealogy research for Newaygo County. An extensive range of events for adults and children are put on for the community.

Major highways

 * - running east and west
 * - running north and south

Airport
White Cloud Airport is a publicly owned and operated airport with a single 2,917 foot runway. As of 2019 it has a new terminal building, self-service fuel terminal, and is walking distance to downtown White Cloud. Also, it is located next to a new industrial park.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,408 people, 467 households, and 294 families residing in the city. The population density was 722.1 PD/sqmi. There were 537 housing units at an average density of 275.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 83.7% White, 7.0% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 3.1% from other races, and 5.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.5% of the population.

There were 467 households, of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.5% were married couples living together, 18.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.0% were non-families. 30.2% 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 2.59 and the average family size was 3.20.

The median age in the city was 32.5 years. 25.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.1% were from 25 to 44; 22.1% were from 45 to 64; and 11.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.8% male and 46.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,420 people, 494 households, and 320 families residing in the city. The population density was 736.7 PD/sqmi. There were 553 housing units at an average density of 286.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 86.41% White, 7.25% African American, 1.06% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.14% Pacific Islander, 1.90% from other races, and 2.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.65% of the population.

There were 494 households, out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.7% were married couples living together, 17.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $2,313, and the median income for a family was $31,797. Males had a median income of $2,417 versus $1,417 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,369. About 19.1% of families and 21.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.7% of those under age 18 and 13.0% of those age 65 or over.

title: White Cloud, Michigan


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Wilcox Township, Michigan

Wilcox Township is a civil township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,133 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.0 sqmi, of which 33.9 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi (0.26%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,145 people, 408 households, and 308 families residing in the township. The population density was 33.8 PD/sqmi. There were 577 housing units at an average density of 17.0 per square mile (6.6/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 93.62% White, 2.01% African American, 1.57% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.79% from other races, and 1.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.66% of the population.

There were 408 households, out of which 39.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.5% were non-families. 19.9% 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 2.81 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.3% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $32,039, and the median income for a family was $35,250. Males had a median income of $32,143 versus $20,950 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,564. About 14.1% of families and 18.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.4% of those under age 18 and 11.5% of those age 65 or over.

title: Wilcox Township, Michigan


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Addison Township, Michigan

Addison Township is a civil township of northeast Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 6,256.

The Township was named for pioneer settler Addison Chamberlain.

Communities
The Township has two unincorporated communities:
 * The village of Leonard is in the northeast part of the township. The Leonard ZIP code 48367 serves most of the eastern portion of the township.
 * Campbells Corner is on the southern border with Oakland Charter Township.
 * Lakeville is located in the south central part of the township at 42.82139°N, -83.15028°W. It was founded and named by Sherman Hopkins in 1830. It was the first white settlement in the Township, which had been named for pioneer settler Addison Chamberlain. A post office was established in November 1836, and Lakeville was platted in 1840. The community is served by the P.O. box-only ZIP code 48366.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.58 sqmi, of which 35.52 sqmi is land and 1.06 sqmi (2.90%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,439 people, 2,174 households, and 1,752 families residing in the township. The population density was 177.7 PD/sqmi. There were 2,290 housing units at an average density of 63.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.10% White, 1.07% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.26% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.94% of the population.

There were 2,174 households, out of which 39.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.4% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.4% were non-families. 14.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.21.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.2% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 6.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $69,266, and the median income for a family was $79,019. Males had a median income of $60,281 versus $30,720 for females. The per capita income for the township was $29,350. About 3.8% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.1% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 and over.

Education
Most of Addison Township is in Oxford Community Schools. Other portions are in Lake Orion Community Schools, Almont Community Schools, and Romeo Community Schools. The first district's zoned high school is Oxford High School. The others', respectively, are Lake Orion High School, Almont High School, and Romeo High School.

Notable residents

 * Mark S. Brewer (1837–1901), United States Congressman

title: Addison Township, Michigan


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Auburn Hills, Michigan

Auburn Hills is a city in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. A northern suburb of Detroit, Auburn Hills is located about 26 mi north of downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 24,360.

Auburn Hills is home to Oakland University and the U.S. headquarters of Stellantis, PHINIA, BorgWarner and Volkswagen. Before incorporating as a city in 1983, the area was part of the now-defunct Pontiac Township.

History
In 1908, automobile pioneer John Dodge bought a farmhouse 3 mi northeast of Auburn Heights to use as his country retreat. His oldest child, Winifred Dodge, married real estate baron Wesson Seyburn, who built his own country retreat 2.5 mi north of Auburn Heights. The estate included hunting land, dog kennels, a swimming pool, horse stables, and a 5000 sqft Colonial Revival house. Pontiac Township purchased the estate in 1976, and adapted the buildings for government use. Today, it is known as the Auburn Hills Civic Center.

The first use of the name "Auburn Hills," in 1964, was by Oakland Community College. They named their campus (a former Nike missile base) at Featherstone and Squirrel roads for the town and the hilly terrain in the area. Besides Oakland Community College, three other colleges, Oakland University, Baker College, and Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School have campuses partially within the city limits.

Incorporation history
Auburn Hills began as Pontiac Township, including the village of Auburn, in 1821, at what is today the corner of Auburn and Squirrel roads. Situated on the Clinton River, it was named by Aaron Webster, the first settler, for Auburn, New York. His sawmill and grist mill attracted settlers to Auburn. After the streets were laid out in 1826, Auburn rivaled nearby Pontiac until the 1860s, when it lost its own prosperity. The town was renamed Amy in 1880, and it officially became Auburn Heights in 1919. Pontiac Township bordered the city of Pontiac on two sides. The township attempted to incorporate as Pontiac Heights in 1971, but was denied by state officials. Pontiac Township became a charter township in 1978, to protect itself from further annexation. In 1983, Pontiac Township merged with the village of Auburn Heights to become the City of Auburn Hills. It is not to be confused with the similarly named city of Auburn, Michigan, that exists in Bay County, near Saginaw Bay.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 16.64 sqmi, of which 16.60 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi (0.24%) is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 21,412 people, 8,844 households, and 4,923 families living in the city. The population density was 1289.9 PD/sqmi. There were 9,965 housing units at an average density of 600.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 66.3% White, 18.5% African American, 0.3% Native American, 8.9% Asian, 2.7% from other races, and 3.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.8% of the population.

There were 8,844 households, of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.8% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.3% were non-families. 33.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age in the city was 31.4 years. 19.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 17.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 31.9% were from 25 to 44; 21.6% were from 45 to 64; and 9.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% female and 51.6% male.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 19,837 people, 8,064 households, and 4,604 families living in the city. The population density was 1,194.5 PD/sqmi. There were 8,822 housing units at an average density of 531.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 75.92% White, 13.22% African American, 0.32% Native American, 6.33% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.56% from other races, and 2.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.50% of the population.

There were 8,064 households, out of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them; 43.0% were married couples living together; 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present and 42.9% were non-families. 33.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.92.

The age distribution is 20.4% under the age of 18, 15.9% from 18 to 24, 38.1% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 7.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $51,376, and the median income for a family was $60,849. Males had a median income of $45,686 versus $34,015 for females. The per capita income for the city was $25,529. About 3.9% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.4% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 66 or over.

Economy

Auburn Hills roughly follows the course of Interstate 75 and is home to a prosperous business community. In the early 1980s, Oakland University partnered with developers to create a technology and research park. The Oakland Technology Park was approved by the city in 1985, with Comerica, EDS, and Chrysler to build campuses there. The city's many tech and office buildings host 80,000 people during the workday.

Great Lakes Crossing Outlets, an enclosed super-regional outlet shopping mall, opened November 12, 1998.

In 2002, the area at Auburn and Squirrel was revitalized as the "Village Center" with streetscape improvements. Pedestrian-friendly development is encouraged in this district now known simply as Downtown Auburn Hills. At the end of 2013, a number of large projects were completed Downtown, including a four-story graduate student apartment complex, a 233-space parking deck, an auxiliary classroom space for schools and colleges called the University Center and the Downtown Educational Nook (DEN), a refurbished historic log cabin acting as a student and community center.

Auburn Hills is home to PHINIA, BorgWarner, Guardian Industries, Autoliv, RGIS, Joyson Safety Systems, the Americas headquarters of GKN Driveline, the North American headquarters of Faurecia, Volkswagen/Audi North American Headquarters, and until its demolition, The Palace of Auburn Hills, the former home of the National Basketball Association's Detroit Pistons and the former home of Women's National Basketball Association's Detroit Shock.

In 2017, Maserati announced it was moving its U.S. headquarters from Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey to the former Walter P. Chrysler Museum in Auburn Hills.

Primary and secondary schools
School districts serving sections of Auburn Hills include Avondale School District, Pontiac School District, and Rochester Community Schools.

The Avondale School District operates two elementary schools in the city limits: R. Grant Graham Elementary School and Auburn Elementary School. Portions of Auburn Hills in ASD are zoned to these schools. All ASD residents are zoned to Avondale Middle School in Rochester Hills and Avondale High School in Auburn Hills. Other ASD facilities in Auburn Hills include the district administrative offices and Avondale Montessori. A Pontiac school district school, Will Rogers Elementary School, is located in northeastern Auburn Hills.

Private schools in Auburn Hills include:
 * Auburn Hills Christian School
 * Oakland Christian School

Private schools near Auburn Hills:
 * Notre Dame Preparatory/Marist Academy, Pontiac
 * Holy Family Regional School (HFRS) - Consists of a grade PK-3 North Campus in Rochester and a 4-8 South Campus in Rochester Hills. Two churches in Auburn Hills designate HFRS as the parish school: St. John Fisher Chapel and Sacred Heart of the Hills. The first two sponsored the school from the beginning and the other three joined later, with Sacred Heart being the final one.

Higher education
The main campus of Oakland University sits within Auburn Hills. Oakland Community College, Baker College, and Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School are also situated in Auburn Hills.

Parks and recreation
Auburn Hills is home to several local parks, many of which are open year-round.

A skateboard, inline skate and BMX bike park open to all ages and skill levels. The use of the facility is always free and it remains open from April to November, 8 a.m. until dusk.
 * Auburn Hills Skate Park

Popular hiking and walking attraction with numerous nature trails. A fishing pond and picnic area are also available for public use. The park offers open lawn areas and a picnic shelter with a fireplace inside. The park features a softball field, 9-hole disc golf course, tennis courts, two play structures, and swings.
 * Civic Center Park

An expansive, 16 mi walkway through the heart of Oakland County. The trail cuts through several different cities, including Rochester, Rochester Hills, Sylvan Lake, Auburn Hills, and Pontiac. The 2.1 mi section of trail within Auburn Hills is covered in finely crushed stone, ideal for walking, jogging and biking.
 * Clinton River Trail

Featuring a fireman-themed "tot-lot" for children ages 2–5, Dennis Dearing Jr. Memorial Park is a popular spot for families with children. The park also has swings, picnic tables and open space areas for picnic or play.
 * Dennis Dearing Jr. Memorial Park

A two-acre park which contains a play structure, sand volleyball courts, a paved play area and open space for activities.
 * Manitoba Park

Located adjacent to downtown Auburn Hills and along the Clinton River, Riverside Park is a popular spot during the warmer months. A canoe launch is open during the warm season.
 * Riverside Park

Located near downtown Auburn Hills, this park has picnic areas, both open and sheltered, standing barbecue grills and heated restrooms which remain open year-round. Visitors can navigate through the park on a paved pathway system, which includes a bridge over the Clinton River. The park also contains four basketball courts and play structures.
 * River Woods Park

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