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Prairieville Township, Michigan

Prairieville Township is a civil township of Barry County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,334 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Cressey's Corners was established in 1854. It had a post office from 1873 until 1954.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 94.5 km2, of which 84.9 km2 is land and 9.5 km2, or 10.11%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,175 people, 1,223 households, and 922 families residing in the township. The population density was 95.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,476 housing units at an average density of 44.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.23% White, 0.22% African American, 0.38% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.57% from other races, and 1.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.39% of the population.

There were 1,223 households, out of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.6% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.6% were non-families. 18.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 29.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $51,071, and the median income for a family was $54,907. Males had a median income of $42,270 versus $25,270 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,838. About 2.2% of families and 2.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.3% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

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Rutland Charter Township, Michigan

Rutland Charter Township is a charter township of Barry County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,136 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 93.6 sqkm, of which 90.7 sqkm is land and 2.9 sqkm, or 3.06%, is water.

Communities

 * Glass Creek was the name of a post office here from 1849 until 1864.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,646 people, 1,341 households, and 1,059 families residing in the township. The population density was 103.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,434 housing units at an average density of 40.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.59% White, 0.22% African American, 0.44% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.44% from other races, and 0.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.59% of the population.

There were 1,341 households, out of which 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.3% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.0% were non-families. 17.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $52,065, and the median income for a family was $59,291. Males had a median income of $40,132 versus $27,059 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,141. About 3.3% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.1% of those under age 18 and 13.0% of those age 65 or over.

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Thornapple Township, Michigan

Thornapple Township is a civil township of Barry County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 9,331 at the 2020 census. It is the most populous township in Barry County.

Geography
Thornapple Township is located in the northwest corner of Barry County. It includes the village of Middleville. Michigan state highway M-37 passes through the center of the township, leading southeast 11 mi to Hastings, the county seat, and 22 mi north to downtown Grand Rapids. The Thornapple River, a tributary of the Grand River, flows from south to north through the middle of the township.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Thornapple Township has a total area of 93.1 km2, of which 91.4 km2 is land and 1.7 km2, or 1.80%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,685 people, 2,292 households, and 1,835 families residing in the township. The population density was 188.3 PD/sqmi. There were 2,383 housing units at an average density of 67.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.89% White, 0.15% African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.46% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.63% from other races, and 1.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.41% of the population.

There were 2,292 households, out of which 43.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.1% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.9% were non-families. 16.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.29.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.7% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 7.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $53,333, and the median income for a family was $58,171. Males had a median income of $44,212 versus $26,861 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,782. About 3.7% of families and 4.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.8% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over.

title: Thornapple Township, Michigan


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Woodland, Michigan

Woodland is a village in Barry County of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 391 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Woodland Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.82 sqmi, all land.

Woodland is located in the northeastern corner of Barry County. This is a small agricultural town that is also a bedroom community to the Lansing and Grand Rapids areas. It also has its own village form of government and elementary school.

Woodland was first settled in 1837 when Charles & Jonathon Galloway and Charles Haight moved here. It and the township were named after the dense forests in the area. The Chicago, Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railway came through here in 1889 which promoted its growth. It was incorporated as a village in 1892.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 425 people, 162 households, and 116 families living in the village. The population density was 518.3 PD/sqmi. There were 180 housing units at an average density of 219.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.9% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Asian, 1.9% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.8% of the population.

There were 162 households, of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 16.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.4% were non-families. 25.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.03.

The median age in the village was 35.5 years. 27.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.6% were from 25 to 44; 22.9% were from 45 to 64; and 12.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.1% male and 48.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 495 people, 180 households, and 133 families living in the village. The population density was 620.4 PD/sqmi. There were 184 housing units at an average density of 230.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.38% White, 0.20% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.20% from other races, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.83% of the population.

There were 180 households, out of which 41.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.6% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 32.5% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 32.3% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $32,222, and the median income for a family was $48,942. Males had a median income of $33,438 versus $23,333 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,908. About 13.8% of families and 15.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.7% of those under age 18 and 2.0% of those age 65 or over.

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Woodland Township, Michigan

Woodland Township is a civil township of Barry County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,994 at the 2020 census. The village of Woodland is located within the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 93.1 km2, of which 91.6 km2 is land and 1.5 km2, or 1.56%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,129 people, 808 households, and 596 families residing in the township. The population density was 60.1 PD/sqmi. There were 878 housing units at an average density of 24.8 per square mile (9.6/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.56% White, 0.09% African American, 0.38% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.80% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.63% of the population.

There were 808 households, out of which 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.7% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.2% were non-families. 21.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $38,920, and the median income for a family was $50,625. Males had a median income of $37,188 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,787. About 4.4% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.7% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

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Yankee Springs Township, Michigan

Yankee Springs Township is a civil township of Barry County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 5,322 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 92.9 km2, of which 80.4 km2 is land and 12.4 km2, or 13.37%, is water, consisting of several lakes in the western half of the township, the largest of which is Gun Lake. Yankee Springs Recreation Area occupies 5200 acre along much of the shore of Gun Lake and to the north and east.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,219 people, 1,628 households, and 1,253 families residing in the township. The population density was 134.0 PD/sqmi. There were 2,182 housing units at an average density of 69.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.35% White, 0.26% African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.45% from other races, and 1.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.56% of the population.

There were 1,628 households, out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.7% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.0% were non-families. 18.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $52,661, and the median income for a family was $57,558. Males had a median income of $40,691 versus $31,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $25,100. About 2.8% of families and 2.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.0% of those under age 18 and 2.1% of those age 65 or over.

title: Yankee Springs Township, Michigan


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Auburn, Michigan

Auburn is a city in Bay County, Michigan, United States. The city's population was 2,068 at the 2020 Census. It is included in the Saginaw, Midland, and Bay City metropolitan area.

History
It was first settled in 1854. On February 26, 1869, the settlement was granted a post office with the name of Skinner. On November 19, 1877, the Skinner Post Office was renamed Auburn. The unincorporated community incorporated as a city in 1947. The default Zip Code of 48611 is shared by Williams Township (which surrounds the city), and much of southwestern Bay County.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.06 sqmi, of which 1.05 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,087 people, 916 households, and 551 families living in the city. The population density was 1987.6 PD/sqmi. There were 960 housing units at an average density of 914.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.5% White, 0.3% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.

There were 916 households, of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.2% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.8% were non-families. 34.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.87.

The median age in the city was 40.9 years. 22% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.3% were from 25 to 44; 27.1% were from 45 to 64; and 17.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.6% male and 52.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,011 people, 842 households, and 553 families living in the city. The population density was 1,971.6 PD/sqmi. There were 867 housing units at an average density of 850.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.51% White, 0.35% African American, 0.55% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.35% from other races, and 0.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.39% of the population.

There were 842 households, out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.4% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $42,014, and the median income for a family was $51,442. Males had a median income of $41,927 versus $25,720 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,941. About 5.1% of families and 6.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.5% of those under age 18 and 11.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Auburn, within Bay City Public Schools, is home to Bay City Western High School and their principal Judy Cox, Western Middle School, and the Auburn Elementary School.

It is also home to Auburn Area Catholic School. The former Grace Lutheran school has closed and the students attend Lutheran schools outside the city.

Highways

 * courses west to Midland and east to Bay City.

Special Note: The city's eastern overpass on US10 only exits from and to the east. The western overpass has exits to both east and west.

Public transit

 * Bay Metro's Route 4 bus service stops in Auburn at the Auburn Square Shopping Plaza, 963 W Midland Rd. Route 4 connects Auburn with Midland, Delta College, Saginaw Valley State University, and Bay City.

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Bangor Township, Bay County, Michigan

Bangor Charter Township is a charter township in Bay County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The township's population was 14,045 as of the 2020 Census and is included in the Bay City Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Communities
The township contains five unincorporated communities:
 * Aplin Beach, also known as Wenona Beach, is located at Patterson and Zimmer Roads near the Saginaw Bay shoreline. (Elevation:	584 ft./178 m.)
 * Donahue Beach, also known as Bayside and Donoghue Beach, is located at Donahue Beach Road along the Bay shoreline near the mouth of the Kawkawlin River. (Elevation: 584 ft./178 m.)
 * Killarney Beach is located between the Bay shoreline and Tobico Marshes on Killarney Beach Road. (Elevation: 577 ft. /176 m.)
 * Lagoon Beach, also known as Lagoona Beach, is located along the Bay shoreline North of the mouth of the Kawkawlin River. (Elevation: 584 ft./178 m.)
 * Little Killarney Beach is located between the Bay shoreline and Tobico Marshes on Killarney Beach Road. (Elevation: 584 ft./178 m.)
 * Tobico Beach is located along the Bay shoreline on Euclid Avenue between Tobico Lagoon and Tobico Marshes. (Elevation: 584 ft./178 m.)

History
Joseph Trombley in 1834 purchased Bangor township's section 16 from the government which was the beginning of the Bangor settlement. Bangor was platted in 1851 and was renamed Banks in 1864. In 1871, Banks became an incorporated village while Wenona was platted. In 1873, the Township consisted of about 10 sections. The community of Bangor in 1873 was served by the Banks Post Office which opened on May 18, 1864. The Banks Post Office was closed on May 1, 1866. On Nov 17, 1870, the Banks Post Office was reopened. By 1873, Wenona was served by a post office with the same name. The City of West Bay City, also known as West Bank City, was formed in 1877 by the state legislature consolidating the communities of Banks, Salzburg, and Wenona. Bay Side was a coal mining village in Bangor Township established in 1899.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 21.9 sqmi, of which 13.9 sqmi is land and 8.0 sqmi (36.58%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 15,547 people, 6,285 households, and 4,386 families residing in the township. The population density was 1,119.4 PD/sqmi. There were 6,563 housing units at an average density of 472.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.48% White, 0.62% African American, 0.44% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.68% from other races, and 1.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.66% of the population.

There were 6,285 households, out of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.1% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.2% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.7% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $42,358, and the median income for a family was $52,574. Males had a median income of $40,876 versus $24,776 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,723. About 4.7% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Bangor Township Schools operates area public schools, including John Glenn High School.

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Bay City, Michigan

Bay City is a city in and the county seat of Bay County, Michigan, United States. The population was 32,661 as of the 2020 census. The city is located just upriver from Saginaw Bay on the Saginaw River. It is the principal city of the Bay City metropolitan area, which is coterminous with Bay County as part of the larger Greater Tri-Cities region of Central Michigan. Several historic bridges cross the Saginaw River in Bay City, including Liberty Bridge, Veterans Memorial Bridge, Independence Bridge, and Lafayette Avenue Bridge.

History
Leon Tromblé is regarded as the first settler within the limits of Bay County, in an area which would become Bay City. In 1831, he built a log cabin on the east bank of the Saginaw river. Bay City was first established in 1837 and was incorporated as a city in 1865. In 1834 John B. Trudell built a log-cabin near the present corner of Seventeenth and Broadway. Trudell later purchased land that extended from his residence north along the river to what later became the location for the Industrial Brownhoist, making him the first permanent resident of what has become Bay County. Bay City became the largest community in the county and the location of the county seat of government. Most of the county's agencies and associations are located here. The city shares common borders with Essexville and the townships of Bangor, Frankenlust, Hampton, Merritt, Monitor, and Portsmouth.

Bay City was originally known as "Lower Saginaw," and fell within the boundaries of Saginaw County. On June 4, 1846, the Hapton, or Hampton, Post Office opened to service Lower Saginaw. The community was placed in Bay County, when the county was organized in 1857. It was at this time that the name was changed to Bay City. The Post Office changed its name to Bay City on March 22, 1858.

While Saginaw had the first non-native settlement in this area in 1819, larger ships had difficulty navigating the shallower water near the Saginaw settlement. Due to this fact, many of the early pioneers moved to Lower Saginaw as it became clear its deeper waters made it a better location for the growth of industry which relied on shipping. By 1860, Lower Saginaw had become a bustling community of about 2,000 people with several mills and many small businesses in operation. In 1865, the village of Bay City was incorporated as a city. Rapid economic growth took place during this time period, with lumbering, milling, and shipbuilding creating many jobs. The early industrialists in the area used the Saginaw River as a convenient means to float lumber to the mills and factories and as a consequence amass large fortunes. Many of the mansions built during this era are registered as historical landmarks by the state and federal government.

In 1873, Charles C. Fitzhugh, Jr., a Bay City pioneer, and his wife, Jane, purchased land and built a home on property bounded by Washington, Saginaw, Ninth and Tenth Streets, which later became the location for City Hall. Fitzhugh dealt on a large scale in wild lands and farms, being an agent for over 25,000 acre of land in Bay County. During this time, Washington Avenue was primarily developed with residential homes. Businesses were concentrated along Water Street near the Saginaw River. As time went on, businesses started to expand along Washington Avenue. In 1891, the Fitzhughs sold the land to the City of Bay City for $8,500 "to be used for the erection of a City Hall and offices and for no other purposes whatever."

Until 1905, the City of Bay City was limited to the east bank of the Saginaw River. when West Bay City was annexed.

During the latter half of the 19th century, Bay City was the home of several now-closed industries including many sawmills and shipbuilders. The Defoe Shipbuilding Company, which ceased operations December 31, 1975, built destroyer escorts, guided missile destroyers, and patrol craft for the United States Navy and the Royal Australian Navy. To maintain this strong Naval heritage, the Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum worked through the Naval Sea Systems Command to bring the USS Edson (DD-946) to Bay City as a museum ship. It was finally delivered to its temporary home in Essexville, Michigan, on August 7, 2012. Another important part of the city's industrial history is Industrial Brownhoist, which was well known for its construction of large industrial cranes.

There was a majority German section of Bay City called Salzburg. However, most people in Bay City were not German and the German-descended minority became the focus of extreme nativism and xenophobia. Pastors introduced English-language sermons for the first time in that part of town in response; however, it did not catch on and sermons in Salzburg remained mostly German. The Salzburghers demanded that the rest of Bay City recognize them as Americans first and German-American second; nevertheless, hostility towards them continued. The governor of Michigan at the time, Albert Sleeper, sought support from the German-American community; however, anti-German sentiment in Michigan was so widespread that this proved to be a costly mistake. Even before the declaration of war against Germany, anti-German and pro-British sentiment were dominant in Michigan, as a result, hundreds of young men from Michigan had gone across the border to Canada to join the Canadian Armed Forces so as to be a part of the war effort.

Notable events
On December 23, 1906, Bay City's premier hotel, the Fraser House, burned to the ground.

Bay City's unusual Third Street Bridge was damaged by a freighter on June 17, 1976. The following morning, when the swing span was operated, one half crashed into the Saginaw River blocking all riverine traffic. A river crossing was never reinstated at that location.

On December 10, 1977, a deadly fire claimed the lives of 10 at the Wenonah Hotel (Wenonah Park Apartments) in downtown Bay City. The hotel had been built on the site of the Fraser House, which had also succumbed to a fiery end. The Wenonah Hotel was located at the corner of Center Ave and Water Street, the current site of the Delta College Planetarium. Built in 1907, the four-storey Wenonah Hotel had been converted into apartments at the time of the fire. Strong winds and cold weather hampered the efforts of the fire department. There was some controversy over the cause of the fire (arson, electrical, or grease fire) and it remains the deadliest fire in Bay County history.

On Christmas Eve, 1979, a large Bay City department store of long standing, Oppenheim's, was destroyed by fire.

In September 1990, the tankship MV Jupiter was unloading gasoline at the Total Petroleum Terminal. A passing cargo ship, MV Buffalo, moving at excessive speed, created a wake that caused Jupiter to break free of its berth. A fire and explosion ensued, and one man drowned. There was considerable legal action taken, ultimately resulting in an adjudication that was subsequently appealed by the owners of Buffalo. The findings of the Court of Appeals upheld the original decision, which assigned 50% of the responsibility to Buffalo (for her excessive speed), 25% to the dock operator (for rotten wood pilings) and 25% to Jupiter (for improper procedures in unloading her cargo).

In January 2009, Bay City's wholly owned municipal power company, Bay City Electric Light and Power, installed a "limiter" device to restrict the receipt of power to the home of Marvin Schur, a 93-year-old customer who had failed to pay an outstanding bill in excess of $1,000. The Bay City Electric Light and Power policy was to install the limiter, and to notify the customer by trying to collect the amount due. City employees failed to knock on the door, and it was later found that Schur had a check already made out and had failed to mail it. Schur died from hypothermia in his home a few days later. The day following his death, Bay City Electric Light and Power removed the limiters from all households. It was later learned that Schur had willed his estate, estimated by his family to be in excess of $500,000, to Bay Regional Medical Center.

On October 12, 2010, the historic 113-year-old City Hall sustained significant damage as the result of an attic fire which caused the sprinkler system to run for nearly two hours. Most of the damage to the building was water damage from the sprinkler system and water used to fight the fire. The fire started in the midst of a $1.6 million roofing project. After an investigation, it was determined that a worker was using a grinder to cut off bolts in the area where the fire started, and sparks from the work started the blaze. Fire crews were on the scene for nearly five hours fighting the hard-to-access fire.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.21 sqmi, of which 10.17 sqmi is land and 1.04 sqmi is water. Despite declining population, Bay City remains (by a narrow margin over Port Huron) as the largest U.S. city by population on or near Lake Huron, much smaller than the largest cities on the other four Great Lakes: (Chicago, Toronto, Cleveland, and Thunder Bay).

Bay City, along with Saginaw, and Midland make up the Tri-Cities Area, a sub-region of Flint/Tri-Cities. Bay City is sometimes regarded as being part of the greater Thumb of Michigan Area, which is also a sub-region of the Flint/Tri-Cities.

Neighborhoods

 * West Bay City is a section of the city on the West side of the Saginaw River that was a former city.
 * The Center Avenue Historic District is an area of the city with more than 250 buildings on the National Historic Register, many of them being old houses built during the lumber boom era in the state.

Business districts

 * Banks Business District – Runs along Marquette Avenue from Ohio Street north to Harry S. Truman Parkway
 * Broadway Avenue Business District – Extending from Lafayette Avenue south to McGraw Avenue
 * Columbus Avenue Business District – From Washington Ave to Bay Medical Center Hospital
 * Downtown Bay City – Between Madison Avenue and the Saginaw River.
 * Johnson Street Business District – From Center Ave to Woodside St.
 * Lafayette/Salzburg/Kosciuszko Business District – Extends along Salzburg east to Kosciuszko (Lafayette turns into Kosciuszko).
 * The Midland Street Historic District – Located on the West side of the city near the banks of the river. Home to many popular bars in the city.
 * Industrial Districts – Morton Street, Harrison Street, Woodside Avenue, and the Marquette Industrial Center. Home to companies such as: General Motors Powertrain, SC Johnson & Son, Carbone of America/Ultra Carbon Division, Kerkau Manufacturing, Gougeon, and York Electric
 * Bay City Town Center area (not located within the city limits, but in the adjoining township of Bangor Township) – Wilder Road at State Street Road.
 * Water Street – home to Michigan's largest antique district
 * Uptown Bay City - located along the Saginaw River, just south of Veteran's Bridge.

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

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 32,661 people, and 14,417 households. The population density was 3212.77 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 89.6% White, 2.7% Black, 0.2% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, and 6.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.1% of the population.

There were 14,417 households. The average household size was 2.25, and the average family size was 3.04.

4.8% of residents were under the age of 5; 21.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 14.6% of residents were under the age of 65; 52.3% of residents were female.

The median income for a household in the city was $41,959. The per capita income for the city was $25,141. About 23.6% of persons were in poverty.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 34,932 people, 14,436 households, and 8,546 families residing in the city. The population density was 3434.8 PD/sqmi. There were 15,923 housing units at an average density of 1565.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 89.7% White, 3.5% Black, 0.6% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 1.8% from other races, and 3.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.5% of the population.

There were 14,436 households, of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.0% were married couples living together, 16.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.8% were non-families. 33.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38, and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the city was 35.8 years. 24.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.2% were from 25 to 44; 25.8% were from 45 to 64; and 12.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 36,817 people, 15,208 households, and 9,322 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,537.1 PD/sqmi. There were 16,259 housing units at an average density of 1,562.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.19% White, 2.72% Black, 0.74% Native American, 0.53% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 2.47% from other races, and 2.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.72% of the population.

There were 15,208 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.4% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.7% were non-families. 32.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.5% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,425, and the median income for a family was $38,252. Males had a median income of $32,094 versus $21,494 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,550. About 10.3% of families and 14.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.1% of those under age 18 and 10.5% of those age 65 or over.

Top employers
According to Bay City's 2022 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top ten employers in the city are:

Michigan Sugar is also based in Bay City.

Arts and culture
Bay City is well known in Mid-Michigan for its numerous festivals and celebrations which take place during the summer months. Among them are the River Roar, St. Stan's Polish Festival, the Bay City Fireworks Festival, and the River of Time living history reenactment. Many of these events take place along one or more banks of the Saginaw River, often in Wenonah Park on the east bank or the larger Veterans Memorial Park on the west bank.

The Bay County Historical Museum, located on Washington Avenue, is the designated repository for the records of the Patrol Craft Sailors Association and also contains numerous displays on local and regional history. Over the past several years, the museum has expanded significantly. It is housed in the former armory building on Washington Avenue, adjacent to the historic City Hall.

The Bay County Library System includes two public libraries located in Bay City, the Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library and Sage Public Library.

The official Bay City flag is blue with the city logo on it. It has been changed from the original design.

The Hell's Half Mile Film and Music Festival is held annually in September. The festival features a mix of independent films with live indie music.

Sites of interest

 * Appledore Tall Ships
 * Studio 23/The Arts Center
 * State Theatre
 * Delta College Planetarium & Learning Center
 * Bay County Civic Arena
 * The Bay County Historical Museum
 * Bay City State Recreation Area
 * Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum (US Navy)

Sports
Bay City is the home to the Tri-City Ice Hawks of the United States Premier Hockey League.

The Bay City Billikens and Bay City Wolves were a minor league baseball teams that were based in Bay City. The Wolves played as members of the Class B level Michigan-Ontario League from 1919 to 1926, winning league consecutive championships in 1923 and 1924. The "Billikens" were a Southern Michigan League team, with Bay City teams playing from 1907 to 1915 as members of the Class C league.

In 1926, the Wolves played a partial season in the Class B level Michigan State League, which was formed through a merger of the Central League and Michigan-Ontario League during the season. The Wolves captured the Michigan State League championship in their final season. The Bay City Wolves teams hosted minor league home games at Clarkston Park in Bay City.

Government
Bay City has a Commission-Manager form of government. The Mayor, who is elected to a four-year term, is the presiding officer of the City Commission and has the power to appoint some board and commission members, with the approval of the City Commission. The Mayor of Bay City is Kathleen Newsham, who has served in that capacity since January 2016. The City Commission has nine members, one from each of the city's nine wards. City Commissioners serve four-year terms and term limited to two consecutive terms. The terms of the Commissioners are staggered; the even-numbered wards are elected together (in years 1999, 2003, 2007, etc.), and the odd-numbered wards are elected together (in years 2001, 2005, 2009, etc.). City operations are managed by the City Manager, who is chosen by the City Commission.

Representatives
The City of Bay City is located in the following districts:
 * 8th U.S. Congressional District – Representative Dan Kildee (D)
 * 96th State House District – State Rep. Timothy Beson (R)
 * 35th State Senate District – State Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet (D)

Primary/secondary education
Bay City Public Schools operates seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and three high schools. Bangor Township Schools operates one high school, three middle schools, one elementary school, one preschool, and one virtual school.
 * Bay City Central High School
 * Bay City Western High School
 * Bay City Eastern High School
 * T. L. Handy Middle School
 * Bay City Western Middle School
 * McAlear-Sawden Elementary School
 * Auburn Elementary School
 * Hampton Elementary School
 * Kolb Elementary School
 * MacGregor Elementary School
 * Mackensen Elementary School
 * Washington Elementary School
 * John Glenn High School
 * Christa McAuliffe Middle School
 * Central Elementary School
 * Lincoln Elementary School
 * West Elementary School
 * North Preschool
 * Bangor Township Virtual School

Essexville Hampton Public Schools operates one high, school one middle school, and two elementary schools. Bay Area Catholic Schools operates four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.
 * Garber High School
 * Cramer Junior High School
 * Verellen Elementary School
 * Bush Elementary School
 * All Saints Central High School

Bay-Arenac Community High School operates a charter alternative secondary school.
 * Bay-Arenac Community High School

Mosaica Education Inc. operates a charter school, Bay County Public School Academy, serving grades kindergarten through 8th grade.

The Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod has three grade schools in Bay City: Bethel Lutheran School (Pre-K-8), St. John's Lutheran School (Pre-K-8), and Trinity Lutheran School (Pre-K-8).

The Bay-Arenac Intermediate School District also operates a career center in the area.

Colleges

 * Delta College – Located in nearby University Center, with an off-campus location in downtown Bay City
 * Saginaw Valley State University – Located in nearby University Center

Media
The city's main newspaper is The Bay City Times.

Bay City is also part of the Flint-Saginaw-Bay City television market, and the Saginaw-Bay City-Midland radio market.

Major highways

 * This short freeway was once a segment of US 23. It is now a connector freeway between I-75 and M-13.
 * This short freeway was once a segment of US 23. It is now a connector freeway between I-75 and M-13.
 * This short freeway was once a segment of US 23. It is now a connector freeway between I-75 and M-13.
 * This short freeway was once a segment of US 23. It is now a connector freeway between I-75 and M-13.
 * This short freeway was once a segment of US 23. It is now a connector freeway between I-75 and M-13.
 * This short freeway was once a segment of US 23. It is now a connector freeway between I-75 and M-13.

Bridges
Four modern bascule bridges allow transportation across the Saginaw River, which separates the East and West sides of Bay City. Lafayette Avenue Bridge, opened in 1938, carries M-13 and M-84 over the river. The Veterans Memorial Bridge, opened in 1957, carries M-25 over the river. Independence Bridge, opened in 1976, carries Truman Parkway over the river, replacing the earlier Belinda Street Bridge (built in 1893). Liberty Bridge, opened in 1990, connects Vermont Street (on the west side of the river) and Woodside Avenue (on the east side).

In December 2019, the Bay City commission approved the sale of the Independence and Liberty bridges (The two bridges owned by the city, the other two being owned by the State of Michigan) to United Bridge Partners, a private company, for a total of $5 million. The sale occurred after city officials failed to reach an agreement with the Bay County or State governments concerning a sale or grant for repairs. Bay City Bridge Partners, a subsidiary of United Bridge Partners, was created to repair, refit, and administer the bridges. However, in April 2021 the City and Bay City Bridge Partners agreed to a lease based model instead of an outright sale. Construction started in December 2021 and Liberty Bridge was reopened in December 2022, with Independence bridge expected to reopen in late 2023. Tolling started on June 16, 2023, for Liberty Bridge. Many residents have expressed complaints about the sale and tolling of the bridges, citing a lack of transparency and willingness to work with other branches of government from the city.

Notable people

 * Bob Allman – Chicago Bears player (1936) (Bay City Central HS)
 * Emil Anneke – German Forty-Eighter and US politician
 * Robert Armstrong (1890–1973) - actor, best known for starring role in King Kong
 * Rolf Armstrong (1889–1960) – painter and pin-up artist
 * Edmund Arnold – father of modern news design
 * Warren Avis – founder of Avis Rent A Car
 * Howie Auer — Philadelphia Eagles player (1933)
 * James A. Barcia – U.S. Representative, state representative, and state senator.
 * Gary Bautell – military radio broadcaster with the American Forces Network
 * Lester O. Begick - Michigan state legislator and businessman
 * James G. Birney (1792–1857) - presidential candidate 1844 and 1848 Liberty Party, a founder of Bay City
 * Ruth Born (1925–2020) - All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player
 * Nathan B. Bradley - first mayor of Bay City, U.S. Representative, state senator
 * Betsy Brandt - actress, Breaking Bad, The Michael J. Fox Show
 * William L. Clements-businessman, book collector, founder, and donor to the William L. Clements Library at the University of Michigan
 * Joseph Danks - spree/serial killer
 * Eric Devendorf – McDonald's All-American basketball recruit from Bay City Central HS, former starter at Syracuse University
 * Mary L. Doe- (1836-1913) - suffragette
 * Marie Dressler- (1868-1934) - Academy Award-winning actress lived in Bay City for a short time as a child.
 * Spoke Emery – Major League Baseball player
 * Eric Esch – Super Heavyweight Champion boxer, kickboxer, and martial artist
 * Troy Evans (b.1977) – NFL linebacker, Houston Texans, New Orleans Saints
 * John Garrels – silver and bronze Olympic medal winner
 * Sanford M. Green, Michigan jurist and politician
 * Ernie Gust – Major League Baseball player
 * Harriet Hammond (1899–1991) - silent-film actress
 * Bill Hewitt – Chicago Bears 1932–1936, Philadelphia Eagles 1937–1939, Phil-Pitt Steagles, Pro Football Hall of Fame
 * George W. Hotchkiss - nineteenth century lumber dealer and journalist
 * Alex Izykowski – 2006 Winter Olympics bronze medalist in short track speed skating
 * Edward Jablonski (1923–2004) - author, music archivist and aviation-aerial warfare historian
 * Jim Kanicki – Cleveland Browns, and New York Giants 1960–62 (Bay City Central HS)
 * Thomas G. Kavanagh - Michigan Supreme Court justice
 * Bruce LaFrance – Tantric musician
 * Bob LaLonde - Wyoming state representative
 * John List – mass murderer
 * George Kid Lavigne – boxer, world lightweight champion 1896, and inductee of International Boxing Hall of Fame (1998)
 * Jason "The Michigan Kid" Lynch – professional billiards trick-shot artist
 * Madonna (born 1958) – singer-songwriter, actress, member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Grammy and Golden Globe award winner, was born in Bay City; she grew up in Rochester Hills
 * Terry McDermott – 500m speed skating gold medalist in Innsbruck 1964 Winter Olympics
 * John McGraw – businessman, co-founder of Wenona, now part of Bay City, Cornell University philanthropist
 * Tyler McVey (1912–2003) - actor
 * Isaac Marston - Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court
 * Richard R. Murray - founder of Equity Schools Inc., inventor of Cristo Rey Network school model
 * James Joseph Raby – Rear Admiral, USN.
 * Emil F. Reinhardt (1888–1969) - Major General, US Army, commander of 69th Infantry Division during WWII; first US commander to make connection with allied Russian troops
 * Trenton Robinson - safety, Michigan State football player and 2012 NFL Draft pick
 * Doug Sharp – 2002 Olympic bronze medal winner
 * Robert Rechsteiner (Rick Steiner) and Scott Rechsteiner (Scott Steiner) – professional wrestlers
 * Doug Taitt (1902-1970) - MLB outfielder
 * Annie Edson Taylor – first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel, and live to tell the tale
 * Bob Traxler – U.S. Representative, state representative
 * Charles B. Warren (1870–1936) - Distinguished Service Medal recipient, U.S. Ambassador to Japan and Mexico
 * Dennis Wirgowski – NFL player 1970–1973 New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles
 * Elizebeth Thomas Werlein (1883–1946), conservationist of the French Quarter of New Orleans.
 * Patrick Yandall – jazz guitarist
 * Frederick Morrell Zeder – Automotive Hall of Fame member; engineer for Allis Chalmers, Willys, and Chrysler

In popular culture
The Bay City Rollers, a Scottish band, were named after this city after the band randomly threw a dart at a map.

The singer Madonna, who was born in Bay City, referred to her birthplace as "a little, smelly town in Northern Michigan" for which she has had great affection on national television. Mike Buda, former Mayor in the 1990s, commented: "Madonna was absolutely right", explaining that air pollution from the gas refinery and a neighboring beet sugar plant was in fact so bad that the EPA forced the industries involved to pay a cash settlement to families, like those of Madonna's grandmother Elsie Fortin, with homes in the Banks neighborhood.

The story of Bay City's refusal to have a commemoration sign about the singer was described in a book Madonnaland (2016) by Alina Simone. The sign was subsequently posted in 2022 near her birthplace, the former Mercy Hospital, now known as Bradley House.

Sister cities

 * 🇩🇪 Ansbach, Bavaria, Germany
 * 🇨🇦 Goderich, Ontario, Canada
 * 🇹🇬 Lomé, Togo
 * 🇵🇱 Poznań, Poland

title: Bay City, Michigan


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Beaver Township, Bay County, Michigan

Beaver Township is a civil township of Bay County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The township's population was 2,723 as of the 2020 census. It is included in the Bay City Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Communities
The township has five unincorporated communities located within its borders:
 * Beaver is located at the intersection of 9 Mile Road and Parish Road at the corners of sections 11, 12, 13 and 14. It is at 43.71167°N, -84.06778°W.
 * Duel is located at the intersection of Parish Road and Flajole Road at the corners of sections 7, 8, 15 and 16. It is at 43.71194°N, -84.14694°W.(Elevation: 640 ft./195 m.)
 * Loehne, often misspelled as Loehme, is located on 9 Mile Road between River Road and Seidlers Road. (43.69028°N, -84.06778°W (Elevation: 614 ft./187 m.) It was named for storekeeper Edwin Loehne who became the first postmaster of a rural post office on April 20, 1894. The office operated until July 20, 1904.
 * Seidlers, also known as Seidler Corners, is located at Seidlers Road and Garfield Road. 43.68278°N, -84.08778°W (Elevation: 610 ft./186 m.) It was founded in 1902 by Henry Seidler, who had a general store, blacksmith shop, and saloon. A school was added in 1905.
 * Willard is located at the corners of sections 27, 28, 33 and 34, the intersection of 11 Mile Road and Beaver Road. It is at 43.66833°N, -84.10833°W. (Elevation: 617 ft./188 m.)

History
Beaver Township was organized March 13, 1867. Levi Willard, Josiah L. Wellington, and Oscar H. Kellogg were appointed to oversee the first township meeting to be held on the first Monday in April of that year. In 1873, Deep River Township was set off from Beaver Township. A post office name Willard was opened on February 26, 1885. On November 30, 1892, the Duel community received its post office. On April 20, 1894, the Loehne community had its post office open. On Dec 31, 1907, the Willard Post Office was closed down. The Loehne post office closed on July 30, 1904. On Mar 31, 1908, the Duel post office was closed.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 91.6 km2, of which 0.05 sqkm, or 0.06%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,806 people, 968 households, and 787 families residing in the township. The population density was 79.3 PD/sqmi. There were 998 housing units at an average density of 28.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.82% White, 0.14% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.43% from other races, and 0.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.46% of the population.

There were 968 households, out of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.0% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.6% were non-families. 15.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.4% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $51,546, and the median income for a family was $55,972. Males had a median income of $41,420 versus $27,303 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,654. About 2.6% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.6% of those under age 18 and 16.1% of those age 65 or over.

title: Beaver Township, Bay County, Michigan


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Essexville, Michigan

Essexville is a city in Bay County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,379 at the 2020 census. Located along the Saginaw River, Essexville is part of the Saginaw, Midland, and Bay City metropolitan area.

History
Essexville is named after Ransom P. Essex, a local settler. It was first platted in 1867. The Essexville Post Office opened on Feb 27, 1871. The Post Office was closed from January 20 to February 24 in 1879. It was incorporated as a village in 1883 within Hampton Township and as a city in 1934.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.41 sqmi, of which 1.30 sqmi is land and 0.11 sqmi is water. It is also directly on the Saginaw River.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,478 people, 1,437 households, and 1,016 families residing in the city. The population density was 2675.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,527 housing units at an average density of 1174.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.5% White, 0.9% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.0% of the population.

There were 1,437 households, of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.3% were non-families. 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.87.

The median age in the city was 42.3 years. 22.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.8% were from 25 to 44; 29.8% were from 45 to 64; and 16.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.6% male and 52.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,766 people, 1,487 households, and 1,088 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,114.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,530 housing units at an average density of 1,265.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.34% White, 0.53% African American, 0.80% Native American, 0.58% Asian, 0.61% from other races, and 1.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.07% of the population.

There were 1,487 households, out of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.1% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.8% were non-families. 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.4% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $43,750, and the median income for a family was $55,610. Males had a median income of $46,037 versus $30,417 for females. The per capita income for the city was $25,060. About 2.7% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.7% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Public education in Essexville is provided by the Essexville-Hampton School District.

Cultural attractions
Heritage House is a modest two-story residence that is preserved as a "fine example of a mid-west country home," open to the public.

Hampton Square Mall, the first shopping mall in the Bay City metro area, was located Hampton Township, just outside of Essexville. The mall closed in 2010.

title: Essexville, Michigan


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Frankenlust Township, Michigan

Frankenlust Township is a civil township of Bay County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The 2020 Census placed the population at 3,672. This is a 3.1% increase from the 3,562 recorded at the 2010 Census, the second largest increase in Bay County during that time period. The 2000 Census recorded 2,530. It is included in the Bay City Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is home to Delta College.

Communities
The township has four unincorporated communities within its borders:
 * Amelith is located at Mackinaw Road and Amelith Road.
 * Brooks, formerly West Saginaw, is located at the intersection of the Huron and Eastern Railway and Hotchkiss Road and Euclid Avenue where the borders of the Frankenlust Township, Monitor Township and Bay City meet.
 * Frankenlust is located at the intersection of three roads: Westside Saginaw Road, Delta Road and 3 Mile Road.
 * University Center

History
The township was founded by German Lutherans. The settlement of Frankenlust began in 1848. Frankenlust was granted a post office that opened on September 23, 1852. The settlement was part of Kochville Township when it was organized in 1856 and thus in Saginaw County. On January 12, 1870, a plat was filed for West Saginaw. In 1880 the county boundary was changed, and Frankenlust Township was organized in Bay County. The Frankenlust Post Office was closed on July 19, 1882, but was reopened on April 1, 1890. On December 15, 1892, the Frankenlust Post Office was closed again. On March 10, 1894, Amelith Post Office was opened at Kraenzlein Road and Kloha Road, but was closed on March 15, 1901.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 59.7 km2, of which 54.5 km2 is land and 5.2 km2, or 8.63%, is water. It is bordered on the east by the Saginaw River. Interstate 75 passes through the eastern part of the township, with access at exit 160 with highway M-84 (Westside Saginaw Road). M-84 leads northeast to downtown Bay City and south to Saginaw.

Communities within Frankenlust Township:

Neighboring communities:

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,530 people, 1,053 households, and 751 families residing in the township. The population density was 111.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,203 housing units at an average density of 52.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 95.69% White, 0.63% African American, 0.16% Native American, 2.02% Asian, 0.16% from other races, and 1.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.50% of the population.

There were 1,053 households, out of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.1% were married couples living together, 3.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families. 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the township the population was spread out, with 21.6% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 30.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $52,161, and the median income for a family was $63,707. Males had a median income of $50,161 versus $32,167 for females. The per capita income for the township was $27,204. About 2.4% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.4% of those under age 18 and 3.6% of those age 65 or over.

title: Frankenlust Township, Michigan


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Fraser Township, Michigan

Fraser Township is a civil township of Bay County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The township's population was 2,994 as of the 2020 census. It is included in the Bay City Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Communities
The township has a few unincorporated communities with its borders:
 * Almeda Beach is on Almeda Beach Road near the Saginaw Bay shoreline. (Elevation: 584 ft./178 m.)
 * Linwood is on the border with Kawkawlin Township.
 * Meyers Beach is on Oak Road near the bay shoreline south of Newberg Road. (Elevation: 584 ft./178 m.)

History
The Maxwell Post Office was opened on June 24, 1875, and lasted until September 6, 1880. This post office was reopened on December 20, 1880, with the name, Michie, on State Road near Coggins Road. On March 25, 1892, the Lengsville Post Office opened on Anderson Road near Elevator Road. The Tebo Post Office started operations on June 6, 1898, at Mackinaw Road and Neuman Road.

Two post offices ceased operations in 1904 Tebo on May 31 and Michie Post Office on October 15. Lengsville PO closed on March 31, 1911.

Geography
Fraser Township is located on the western shore of Lake Huron's Saginaw Bay, north of the center of Bay County.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 102.0 km2, of which 84.0 km2 is land and 18.0 km2, or 17.68%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,375 people, 1,292 households, and 1,003 families residing in the township. The population density was 104.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,374 housing units at an average density of 42.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.78% White, 0.30% African American, 0.56% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.12% from other races, and 0.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.39% of the population.

There were 1,292 households, out of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.4% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.3% were non-families. 19.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.9% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,581, and the median income for a family was $50,111. Males had a median income of $36,107 versus $24,570 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,721. About 8.7% of families and 9.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 16.4% of those age 65 or over.

title: Fraser Township, Michigan


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Garfield Township, Bay County, Michigan

Garfield Township is a civil township of Bay County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The township's population was 1,693 as of the 2020 census. It is included in the Bay City Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Communities

 * Crump is a small unincorporated community within the township at Garfield Road and Anderson Road. 43.75389°N, -84.08722°W

History
The Crump post office opened August 30, 1898. On May 13, 1897, the Garfield post office opened at 8 Mile Road and Newberg Road. The Garfield post office ended operations on Apr 30, 1909. The Crump post office ceased operation on March 31, 1954.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 92.4 km2, of which 0.06 km2, or 0.06%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,775 people, 604 households, and 495 families residing in the township. The population density was 49.8 PD/sqmi. There were 627 housing units at an average density of 17.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.46% White, 0.90% African American, 0.45% Native American, 0.11% Asian, and 1.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.35% of the population.

There were 604 households, out of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.7% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.9% were non-families. 14.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 29.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $44,044, and the median income for a family was $49,559. Males had a median income of $36,250 versus $20,592 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,306. About 7.4% of families and 10.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.9% of those under age 18 and 11.8% of those age 65 or over.

title: Garfield Township, Bay County, Michigan


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Gibson Township, Michigan

Gibson Township is a civil township of Bay County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The township's population was 1,124 as of the 2020 census. It is included in the Bay City Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Communities

 * Bentley is an unincorporated community in the township, situated at the intersection of Standish Road and Bentley Road. (43.94806°N, -84.13444°W; Elevation: 738 ft./225 m.) The community was named after Oscar Bentley, the proprietor of a sawmill.

History
A post office was opened on Feb 26, 1887, called Bently. A post office was opened on Stevenson Road just east of Standish Road on March 15, 1900, called Glover and operated for exactly five years. On June 30, 1909, the Bently post office was renamed Bentley.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 92.2 km2, of which 0.1 sqkm, or 0.13%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,245 people, 398 households, and 312 families residing in the township. The population density was 34.9 PD/sqmi. There were 431 housing units at an average density of 12.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.80% White, 0.16% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.16% from other races, and 0.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.96% of the population.

There were 398 households, out of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.3% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.4% were non-families. 18.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.21.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.9% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,978, and the median income for a family was $39,500. Males had a median income of $29,750 versus $21,833 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,969. About 9.0% of families and 12.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.5% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.

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

title: Gibson Township, Michigan


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Hampton Township, Michigan

Hampton Charter Township is a charter township of Bay County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The township's population was 9,695 as of the 2020 Census and is included in the Bay City Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Hampton Township was organized on April 29, 1857, along with Williams Township when Bay County was formed from part of old Saginaw County. As the two townships gained population, they were partitioned to form other townships which reduced them in area. The settlement of Lower Saginaw eventually separated from the township as Bay City. Essexville was incorporated as a village within the township in 1883 and was separated from the township as a city in 1934.

In 2016, Consumers Energy closed its Weadock Generating Plant in Hampton. While the company indicated in early 2018 that two coal units at Karn Generating Complex, also in Hampton, will close by 2023. Thus the township expects revenue decreases and look for cost savings. After a public safety committee was formed and a town hall meeting was held, the township's Board of Trustees on October 1, 2018, voted to merge its police and fire departments.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 32.5 sqmi, of which 27.0 sqmi is land and 5.5 sqmi (16.82%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 9,902 people, 4,137 households, and 2,610 families residing in the township. The population density was 366.0 PD/sqmi. There were 4,341 housing units at an average density of 160.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 95.05% White, 1.33% African American, 0.48% Native American, 0.69% Asian, 0.75% from other races, and 1.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.58% of the population.

There were 4,137 households, out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.9% were non-families. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the township the population was spread out, with 22.6% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $34,579, and the median income for a family was $48,904. Males had a median income of $40,000 versus $25,812 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,857. About 9.3% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.5% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over.

title: Hampton Township, Michigan


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Kawkawlin Township, Michigan

Kawkawlin Township is a civil township of Bay County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The township's population was 4,419 as of the 2020 census. It is included in the Bay City Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Communities
The township has four unincorporated communities within its borders:
 * Brissette Beach is located on Brissette Beach Road between the Saginaw Bay shoreline and Tobico Marshes. (Elevation: 587 ft./179 m.)
 * Linwood on the border with Fraser Township.
 * Linwood Beach is at Cottage Grove Road and Linwood Beach Road and the Saginaw Bay shoreline. (Elevation: 584 ft. /178 m.)
 * Three Churches Corner is off Interstate 75 at Fraser and Beaver roads. (Elevation: 607 ft./185 m.)

The community of Kawkawlin is not in Kawkawlin Township, but just south of the Kawkawlin River and the southern border of the township in Monitor Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Kawkawlin Township has a total area of 107.4 km2, of which 83.9 km2 is land and 23.4 km2, or 21.81%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,104 people, 1,910 households, and 1,457 families residing in the township. The population density was 156.2 PD/sqmi. There were 2,021 housing units at an average density of 61.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.47% White, 0.47% African American, 0.57% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.61% from other races, and 1.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.29% of the population.

There were 1,910 households, out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.6% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.7% were non-families. 20.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $43,951, and the median income for a family was $49,750. Males had a median income of $40,401 versus $22,941 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,648. About 3.8% of families and 4.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.1% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over.

title: Kawkawlin Township, Michigan


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Merritt Township, Michigan

Merritt Township is a civil township of Bay County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The township's population was 1,352 as of the 2020 census. It is included in the Bay City Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Communities
There are two unincorporated communities in the township:
 * Arn is at the junction of the Huron and Eastern Railway, Kinney Road and Nolet Road. The community was formed around a sawmill. A post office was established here in 1877.
 * Munger is located along Munger Road (M-138) from at least Finn Road to west of the Huron and Eastern Railway. (Elevation: 594 ft./181 m.)

History
Merritt Township was organized on July 8, 1871, with the area being detached from Portsmouth Township. On June 6, 1876, the Munger Post Office was opened. A post office opened in Arn on February 28, 1877. On May 15, 1886, the Arn Post Office was closed. The Arn Post Office was reopened on April 20, 1894, lasting until July 30, 1904.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 82.0 km2, of which 0.08 sqkm, or 0.09%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,441 people, 554 households, and 430 families residing in the township. The population density was 45.5/sq mi (17.58/km2). There were 554 housing units at an average density of 17.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.7% White, 0.1% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 1.0% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.8% of the population.

There were 554 households, out of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.8% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.4% were non-families. 18.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% 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 2.93.

In the township the population was spread out, with 22.4% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 30.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $58,438, and the median income for a family was $65,750. Males had a median income of $53,125 versus $35,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $29,055. About 6.1% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.1% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

title: Merritt Township, Michigan


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Monitor Township, Michigan

Monitor Charter Township is a charter township of Bay County in the U.S. state of Michigan, organized in 1869. The township's population was 10,687 as of the 2020 census and is included in the Bay City Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Communities
There are two unincorporated communities within the Township:
 * Kawkawlin is located on M-13 on the south side of the Kawkawlin River just south of the border with Kawkawlin Township. (Elevation: 597/182 m.)
 * Brooks is located at the intersection of the Huron and Eastern Railway and Hotchkiss Road and Euclid Avenue where the borders of the Township, Frankenlust Township and Bay City meet.

History
The Kawkawlin Post Office opened on March 6, 1868 in Kawkawlin and has been in operation ever since.

On January 16, 1897, A post office, Colfax Post Office, opened in the township at Mackinaw Road and Salzburg Road. On May 15, 1900, the Colfax Post Office was closed down for the first time. The Post Office name Colfax was reopened on May 29, 1900 and lasting until May 15, 1901.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 37.0 sqmi, of which 37.0 sqmi is land and 0.03% is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 10,037 people, 3,975 households, and 2,949 families residing in the township. The population density was 271.3 PD/sqmi. There were 4,111 housing units at an average density of 111.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.83% White, 0.22% African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.50% from other races, and 0.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.68% of the population.

There were 3,975 households, out of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.9% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% were non-families. 22.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the township the population was spread out, with 21.3% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $50,106, and the median income for a family was $56,812. Males had a median income of $46,844 versus $25,951 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,644. About 2.6% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.1% of those under age 18 and 8.9% of those age 65 or over.

title: Monitor Township, Michigan


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Mount Forest Township, Michigan

Mount Forest Township is a civil township of Bay County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The township's population was 1,399 as of the 2020 census. It is included in the Bay City Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Communities
The township has two unincorporated communities within its borders:
 * Mount Forest is between 11 Mile Road and Carter Road, centered on Main Street and Sand Road. (43.88722°N, -84.11417°W ; Elevation:  692 ft./211 m.) It was a sawmill settlement with a station on the Michigan Central Railroad in 1888. A post office was established on October 12, 1888. The spelling was changed to Mountforest on September 7, 1894, and was closed on March 31, 1955.
 * Nine Mile is located on Nine Mile Road between Mount Forest Road and Cody Estey Road at Wirble Road 43.87667°N, -84.06528°W. It was a station on the Michigan Central Railroad in 1894.

History
Glencoe Post Office opened on August 18, 1876, and is believed to have been on the northeast corner of Bay Gladwin Line Road and Townline 16 Road. It operated for two years, being discontinued on May 28, 1878.

On October 12, 1888, Mountforest Post Office opened in Mount Forest. Bertie Post Office was opened on June 21, 1899, with storekeeper Locius Fogelsanger as the first postmaster.

The Bertie post office ended operations on October 31, 1903. The Mountforest PO was closed on Mar 31, 1955.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 93.0 sqkm, of which 0.03 sqkm, or 0.04%, is water. The Pinconning River has its headwaters in the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,405 people, 523 households, and 403 families residing in the township. The population density was 39.0 PD/sqmi. There were 550 housing units at an average density of 15.3 per square mile (5.9/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.86% White, 0.93% Native American, 0.57% from other races, and 0.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.78% of the population.

There were 523 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.3% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.9% were non-families. 18.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $38,125, and the median income for a family was $45,625. Males had a median income of $32,778 versus $22,431 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,627. About 6.5% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.9% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.

title: Mount Forest Township, Michigan


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Pinconning, Michigan

Pinconning is a city in Bay County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,204 at the 2020 census. It is included in the Saginaw, Midland, and Bay City metropolitan area. The city is locally noted for its former production of cheese and cheese products, especially Pinconning cheese.

History
The name, "Pinconning," comes from the Ojibwe Opinikaaning (syncope as Pinkaaning; recorded as "o-pin-nic-con-ing"), which translates into English as, "potato place.". The community is named after the Pinconning River, which flows through the community.

The town was first settled in 1872 by George VanEtten and Henry Kaiser as a lumber settlement along the Pinconning River. The post office in Pinconning opened on January 29, 1873. In 1907 a man named William Reid moved to Pinconning, and started Pinconning Creamery. A gravel road between Pinconning and neighboring Standish was built in 1918, the same year the prohibition had taken effect.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.85 sqmi, all land. The Pinconning River flows through the city. The city is located roughly 1.5 miles west of Saginaw Bay.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,307 people, 580 households, and 324 families living in the city. The population density was 1537.6 PD/sqmi. There were 637 housing units at an average density of 749.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.5% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.6% of the population.

There were 580 households, of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.6% were married couples living together, 16.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.1% were non-families. 38.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% 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 2.99.

The median age in the city was 37.1 years. 25.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.9% were from 25 to 44; 24.7% were from 45 to 64; and 16.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.3% male and 52.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,386 people, 609 households, and 356 families living in the city. The population density was 1,594.9 PD/sqmi. There were 645 housing units at an average density of 742.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.40% White, 0.07% African American, 0.94% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.43% from other races, and 1.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.25% of the population.

There were 609 households, out of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.2% were married couples living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.5% were non-families. 36.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 10.6% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,188, and the median income for a family was $33,646. Males had a median income of $32,344 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,210. About 15.0% of families and 15.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.9% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.

Bus

 * Indian Trails provides daily intercity bus service between St. Ignace and Bay City, Michigan.

Highways

 * M-13 passes directly through Pinconning, and I-75 is only three miles from the heart of the city.

Education
Pinconning Area School District operates public schools serving Pinconning.

Bay County Library System includes the public library in Pinconning.

title: Pinconning, Michigan


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Pinconning Township, Michigan

Pinconning Township is a civil township of Bay County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The township's population was 2,299 as of the 2020 census. It is included in the Bay City Metropolitan Statistical Area. Pinconning Township was organized on February 28, 1873. The city of Pinconning is surrounded by the township, but is administratively autonomous. The name "Pinconning" is said to come from the Native American word O-pin-nic-con-ing, meaning "potato place".

Communities

 * Woodville is an unincorporated community within the township at 7 Mile Road and Cody Estey Road west of Interstate 75. (Elevation: 627 ft./191 m.)

History
The first post office in White Feather opened 14 October 1874 on Whitefeather Road just east of N Huron Road. The post office was closed for the first time on March 16, 1875. On May 24, 1875, the White Feather PO was reopened and operated until June 27, 1878. Reestablished for a third time, the White Feather PO reopened on November 10, 1879. The White Feather PO finally closed on June 14, 1881. White Feather was the last station on the Mackinaw Branch of the Michigan Central Railroad in Pinconning Township; Woodville was the last station on the Gladwin Branch.

Geography
Pinconning Township is located in northern Bay County along the west shore of Lake Huron's Saginaw Bay. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 108.7 km2, of which 95.0 km2 is land and 13.7 km2, or 12.63%, is water. The Pinconning River flows eastward through the southern part of the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,608 people, 983 households, and 756 families residing in the township. The population density was 71.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,055 housing units at an average density of 28.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.32% White, 0.88% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 1.04% from other races, and 1.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.88% of the population.

There were 983 households, out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.2% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.0% were non-families. 19.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $43,021, and the median income for a family was $52,237. Males had a median income of $40,000 versus $21,960 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,163. About 6.4% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.5% of those under age 18 and 13.2% of those age 65 or over.

title: Pinconning Township, Michigan


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Portsmouth Township, Michigan

Portsmouth Charter Township is a charter township located in Bay County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The township's population was 3,224 as of the 2020 census and is included in the Bay City Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Before the arrival of Euro-American emigres, there was a tree here that was said to mark the grave of Ke-wah-ke-won, a leader of the Ojibwe in former days.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 20.1 sqmi, of which 20.0 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi (0.50%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,619 people, 1,408 households, and 1,056 families residing in the township. The population density was 181.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,484 housing units at an average density of 74.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.91% White, 0.75% African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.91% from other races, and 0.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.45% of the population.

There were 1,408 households, out of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.9% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 22.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 28.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $45,500, and the median income for a family was $50,938. Males had a median income of $42,000 versus $22,024 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,337. About 5.4% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.3% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

title: Portsmouth Township, Michigan


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Williams Township, Michigan

Williams Charter Township is a charter township of Bay County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The township's population was 5,058 as of the 2020 Census and is included in the Bay City Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Communities
The township has two unincorporated communities:
 * Fisherville is located at the intersection of 11 Mile Road and Midland Rd (43.60417°N, -84.10889°W Elevation: 640 ft./195 m.)
 * North Williams is located at the intersection of Garfield Road and Wheeler Road.(43.63972°N, -84.08889°W

History
The Willams Post Office opened August 26, 1868 in what is now North Williams and operated until April 10, 1874.

North Williams Post Office was opened on March 20, 1891 east of what is now North Williams at Garfield and Wheeler roads. On April 22, the Colden Post Office was opened at Rockwell Road and James Savage Road in what is now the US-10 and M-20 interchange on the border with Midland County.

The Laredo Post Office opened Aug 19, 1892 in what is now Fisherville. On January 15, 1898, the Laredo Post Office was closed until its February 8, 1899 reopening. The last day that the North Williams Post Office was open was May 15, 1903. On Apr 30, 1906, the Laredo PO was again closed. The Colden Post Office was discontinued on January 15, 1907.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.6 sqmi, of which 33.5 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi (0.12%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,492 people, 1,623 households, and 1,283 families residing in the township. The population density was 133.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,703 housing units at an average density of 50.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.57% White, 0.22% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.56% from other races, and 1.11% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.91% of the population.

There were 1,623 households, out of which 37.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.4% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.9% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $54,766, and the median income for a family was $61,907. Males had a median income of $45,450 versus $30,365 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,262. About 2.9% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.7% of those under age 18 and 2.3% of those age 65 or over.

title: Williams Township, Michigan