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Vernon Township, Isabella County, Michigan

Vernon Township is a civil township of Isabella County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,300 based on the 2020 census.

Communities

 * The city of Clare is to the north of, mostly within, Clare County, although the city has incorporated some land within Vernon Township. The Clare post office, with ZIP code 48617, also serves a large portion of Vernon Township.
 * Ellaville was the name of a post office in this township from 1878 to 1879.
 * Vernon City is a mostly historical locale within the township at 43.81444°N, -84.77222°W on the Little Tobacco Creek on the county line overlooking the city of Clare. Vernon City was platted in 1870 by John L. Markey.
 * Vernon Center is an unincorporated locale in the township and the location of the township hall at 43.75694°N, -84.76722°W

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.7 square miles (92.4 km$2$), of which 35.4 square miles (91.8 km$2$) is land and 0.2 square mile (0.6 km$2$) (0.70%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,342 people, 488 households, and 380 families residing in the township. The population density was 37.9 PD/sqmi. There were 573 housing units at an average density of 16.2 per square mile (6.2/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.47% White, 0.37% African American, 0.60% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.15% from other races, and 1.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.35% of the population.

There were 488 households, out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.2% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.1% were non-families. 17.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $43,594, and the median income for a family was $46,793. Males had a median income of $31,205 versus $24,013 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,291. About 6.6% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.2% of those under age 18 and 3.7% of those age 65 or over.


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Lake Isabella, Michigan

Lake Isabella is a village split between Sherman Township and Broomfield Township within Isabella County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population grew to 1,681 people as of the 2010 Census, making the community one of the state's ten fastest growing communities in terms of percentage, with an increase of 35% from the 2000 Census, and an increase of 160% from 1990. The village shares the 48893 ZIP Code with several neighboring municipalities.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 4.65 sqmi, of which 3.51 sqmi is land and 1.14 sqmi is water.

Demographics
The Village benefited from the real estate boom of the late 1990s and early 2000s. Since incorporating in May 1998 there have been 332 new homes built in the community. Of those, over 250 were built after the 2000 census. In addition to residential real estate development, the village's small commercial downtown began to development. In 2007 a new Village Hall was built which provides over 2000 sqft of meeting and office space.

In terms of land area, Lake Isabella ranks as the state's second largest village. As of the 2000 Census Lake Isabella was the 71st largest village in the state in terms of population. The village also has a large street network of about 27 miles of streets which is the second largest street network for any village in Michigan. As of 2011 the tax base for the community had grown to over $70 million, making it the 17th largest for all of Michigan's villages.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,681 people, 694 households, and 507 families residing in the village. The population density was 478.9 PD/sqmi. There were 939 housing units at an average density of 267.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.1% White, 0.4% African American, 1.1% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.8% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.6% of the population.

There were 694 households, of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.2% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.9% were non-families. 22.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age in the village was 41.1 years. 22.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.6% were from 25 to 44; 28.1% were from 45 to 64; and 17.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,243 people, 529 households, and 399 families residing in the village. The population density was 356.0 PD/sqmi. There were 737 housing units at an average density of 211.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.66% White, 0.72% African American, 1.37% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.40% from other races, and 1.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.53% of the population.

There were 529 households, out of which 21.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.4% were non-families. 19.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.62.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 18.3% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 33.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $40,833, and the median income for a family was $43,077. Males had a median income of $35,188 versus $27,115 for females. The per capita income for the village was $23,324. About 7.8% of families and 11.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.7% of those under age 18 and 1.1% of those age 65 or over.

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Weidman, Michigan

Weidman is an unincorporated community in Isabella County, Michigan, United States. It is a census-designated place (CDP) for statistical purposes, but has no independent municipal authority. The population of the CDP was 959 at the 2010 census, up from 879 at the 2000 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 15.4 km2, of which 14.6 km2 are land and 0.8 km2, or 4.98%, are water. The built-up center of town is in the southern part of the CDP, on the south side of Lake of the Hills on the Coldwater River. The Coldwater is a south-flowing tributary of the Chippewa River and thus part of the Saginaw River drainage basin.

Weidman is 16 mi by road northwest of Mount Pleasant, the Isabella County seat, and 19 mi southwest of Clare.

The community is situated on the boundary between Nottawa Township on the east and Sherman Township on the west. The area of the CDP within Sherman Township is somewhat larger than that within Nottawa Township. The Nottawa Township section, in addition, lies on part of the Isabella Indian Reservation. While the CDP has boundaries defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, there are no precise boundaries for the corresponding community. The postal delivery area for the Weidman ZIP code, 48893, is much larger than the CDP, including large portions of both Sherman and Nottawa townships as well as portions of Coldwater and Gilmore townships on the north and Broomfield and Deerfield townships on the south, as well as the village of Lake Isabella and the western half of the community of Beal City.

The area of the CDP, as defined in the 2010 census, includes all of the area of Section 1 in the northeast corner of Sherman Township, the portion of section 2 lying east of Walker Creek and Lake Windoga, all of section 12, except for a small portion west of Walker Creek, the portion of section 11 lying east of Walker Creek and a strip along the south of section 11 lying west of the Lake of the Hills. It includes the portion of section 14 lying north of Airline Road and the portion of section 13 lying north of Airline Road and east of Coldwater Road. In Nottawa Township, the CDP includes all of section 18, section 17 west of North La Pearl Road, and section 7 west of Johnson Road.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 879 people, 344 households, and 258 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 159.4 PD/sqmi. There were 389 housing units at an average density of 70.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 94.88% White, 0.34% Black or African American, 3.53% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.23% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.02% of the population.

There were 344 households, out of which 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.8% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.7 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $36,042, and the median income for a family was $37,857. Males had a median income of $35,469 versus $19,732 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $15,968. About 8.9% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.7% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.

Notable business
The Incredible Dr. Pol is a Nat Geo Wild popular reality show that follows veterinarian Jan Pol, his family and employees, centered around his veterinarian office in Weidman.

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Wise Township, Michigan

Wise Township is a civil township of Isabella County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,355 at the 2020 census.

History
Wise Township was established on January 24, 1872. It was named after George Wise, who was one of the first settlers to the area in the community of Loomis. Originally, Wise Township occupied two 36-square-mile survey townships in the northeast corner of Isabella County. The original boundaries of the township can be seen on an 1873 county map. The southern half of Wise Township was set aside as Denver Township in 1876.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.59 sqmi, of which 36.50 sqmi is land and 0.09 sqmi (0.25%) is water.

The Pere Marquette Rail-Trail runs through the township. The entire township is within the boundaries of the Isabella Indian Reservation.

Major highways

 * runs east–west along the northern portion of the city.
 * is a business loop that enters very briefly in the northwest corner of the township and connects to US 10.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,301 people, 464 households, and 360 families residing in the township. The population density was 35.5 PD/sqmi. There were 517 housing units at an average density of 14.1 per square mile (5.4/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 93.62% White, 0.08% African American, 4.38% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.31% from other races, and 1.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.54% of the population.

There were 464 households, out of which 37.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.3% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.4% were non-families. 18.1% 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 2.80 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.6% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% 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 104.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,333, and the median income for a family was $45,208. Males had a median income of $32,500 versus $21,111 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,346. About 5.5% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.3% of those under age 18 and 13.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Wise Township is served by three separate public school districts. The northern portion of the township is served by Clare Public Schools to the northwest in the city of Clare. The southeast portion of the township is served by Coleman Community School District to the west in the city of Coleman in Midland County. A small portion of the southwest corner of the township is served by Mount Pleasant Public Schools much further to the south in the city of Mount Pleasant.

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Blackman Charter Township, Michigan

Blackman Charter Township is a charter township of Jackson County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 25,642.

The Michigan State Prison was partly located within the township. Four smaller state institutions currently occupy the former state prison grounds within the township. The township is also the junction of four major highways: Interstate 94, M-50, M-60 and U.S. Route 127.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 31.90 sqmi, of which 31.71 sqmi is land and 0.19 sqmi (0.60%) is water.

Blackman Charter Township is in central Jackson County and is bordered to the south by the city of Jackson, the county seat. Ann Arbor is 35 mi to the east, and Battle Creek is 40 mi to the west, both by Interstate 94. Lansing, the state capital, is 35 mi to the north via US-127.

It encompasses most of the survey township T2S R1W. The township is drained by the Grand River, which flows from south to north through the township center, and its tributaries.

Rod Mills Park is located in Blackman Township and includes hiking trails, baseball diamonds, soccer fields, a playground area, picnic tables and grills.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 22,800 people, 6,658 households, and 4,187 families residing in the township. The population density was 716.6 PD/sqmi. There were 6,921 housing units at an average density of 217.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 79.46% White, 17.24% African American, 0.38% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.10% from other races, and 1.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.47% of the population.

There were 6,658 households, out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.1% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the township the population was spread out, with 16.7% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 39.2% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 172.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 191.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,286, and the median income for a family was $47,966. Males had a median income of $36,482 versus $26,795 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,708. About 4.3% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over.

Government and infrastructure
The Michigan Department of Corrections operates several correctional facilities in the township. They include the Cooper Street Correctional Facility, the Cotton Correctional Facility, the Charles Egeler Reception & Guidance Center (reception center for new male prisoners), and the Parnall Correctional Facility.

title: Blackman Charter Township, Michigan


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Brooklyn, Michigan

Brooklyn is a village in Jackson County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,313 at the 2020 census. It is located in the Irish Hills region of southern Michigan, just north of U.S. Route 12 along M-50. The village is located within Columbia Township. Michigan International Speedway is just to its south in Cambridge Township.

History
The village was founded by Calvin Swain, who filed the first land claim on June 16, 1832, and named his settlement Swainsville. In a town meeting vote on August 5, 1836, the community elected to change the town's name to Brooklyn. The town is named after Brooklyn, New York.

The area has historically been a summer vacation spot for residents of metropolitan Detroit who owned cottages near lakes in the area.

The Ford Motor Company Brooklyn Plant opened in 1939. It made parts for B-24 bombers during World War II. Then, after the war, it made components for Ford cars and trucks through 1966, when the plant was closed.

The Michigan International Speedway opened in 1968. It is used primarily for NASCAR events.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.02 sqmi, of which 1.01 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi (0.98%) is water.

Brooklyn is located in a portion of central lower Michigan known for its lush, rolling green landscapes in the Irish Hills area of Southeast Michigan, which contains scenic lakes surrounding Hayes State Park, Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve, and Cambridge Junction Historic State Park. The village is 14 mi southeast of Jackson, 37 mi southwest of Ann Arbor, 56 mi southeast of Lansing and 60 mi from Detroit.

Major highways

 * (4 miles (6 km) south)

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,206 people, 577 households, and 306 families living in the village. The population density was 1194.1 PD/sqmi. There were 661 housing units at an average density of 654.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.9% White, 0.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.3% Asian, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9% of the population.

There were 577 households, of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.7% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.0% were non-families. 41.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age in the village was 43.6 years. 22.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.8% were from 25 to 44; 24.9% were from 45 to 64; and 23% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 43.4% male and 56.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,176 people, 507 households, and 297 families living in the village. The population density was 1,171.1 PD/sqmi. There were 534 housing units at an average density of 531.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.96% White, 0.26% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 0.51% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.96% of the population.

There were 507 households, out of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.8% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.4% were non-families. 35.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 23.5% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 21.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 81.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $31,964, and the median income for a family was $48,750. Males had a median income of $32,727 versus $22,083 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,933. About 9.7% of families and 12.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.1% of those under age 18 and 12.1% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Ethlyn T. Clough (1858–1936), American newspaper publisher, editor
 * Vivian Kellogg, first baseman in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League; lived in Brooklyn; the Vivian Kellogg Field was dedicated at the Columbia Little League complex.

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Columbia Township, Jackson County, Michigan

Columbia Township is a civil township of Jackson County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the population was 7,392.

Communities

 * Brooklyn is a village in the southeast of the township.
 * Cement City (primarily in Lenawee County) lies within the south-central part of the township.
 * Clarklake is an unincorporated community around Clark Lake in the northwest of the township served by a US Post Office with the ZIP Code of 49234. It began as a settlement in 1833.
 * Lake Columbia is an unincorporated community around Lake Columbia in the south central part of the township.
 * Vineyard Lake is an unincorporated community and census-designated place partially within the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 39.60 sqmi, of which 36.64 sqmi is land and 2.96 sqmi (7.47%) is water.

The township is in southeastern Jackson County and is bordered to the south by Lenawee County. U.S. Route 127 follows the western border of the township and leads north 10 mi to Jackson, the county seat, and south 19 mi to Hudson. M-50 runs through the eastern side of the township and the village of Brooklyn, leading northwest 14 mi to Jackson and southeast 19 mi to Tecumseh. M-124 runs east-southeast from Brooklyn past Vineyard Lake and Wamplers Lake 8 mi to US-12 in Lenawee County.

The township is the headwaters of the River Raisin which passes through Vineyard Lake and ultimately flows east to Lake Erie. Goose Creek passes through the manmade lake Lake Columbia then into the Raisin River. The headwaters of the Grand River pass through the west end of the township, ultimately leading north and west to Lake Michigan.

The township contains the northern part of the Michigan International Speedway property.

Government

 * Supervisor Robert Elrod
 * Clerk Barry Marsh
 * Treasurer John C. Calhoun
 * Trustees Robin Tackett, Rick Deland, Brent Beamish, and Phil Reynolds
 * Trustees Robin Tackett, Rick Deland, Brent Beamish, and Phil Reynolds

The township has a 24/7 police department, as well as a part-paid fire department (25 paid on-call), with two full-time fire personnel chief/fire inspector and assistant chief and two fire stations.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 7,234 people, 2,894 households, and 2,115 families residing in the township. The population density was 197.8 PD/sqmi. There were 3,552 housing units at an average density of 97.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.82% White, 0.07% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.39% from other races, and 1.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.37% of the population.

There were 2,894 households, out of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.0% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.9% were non-families. 22.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 28.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $51,632, and the median income for a family was $60,111. Males had a median income of $43,359 versus $30,410 for females. The per capita income for the township was $25,763. About 3.4% of families and 4.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.2% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.


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Concord Township, Michigan

Concord Township (/'kɐn.koɻd̪/ /ˈtɐʊn.ʃɪp/) is a civil township of Jackson County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,755 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Concord is a village within the township.
 * Bath Mills and North Concord Station were both stations on the Michigan Central Railroad in the northern part of the township. The North Concord Station was located on North Concord Road between Erie and King roads.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.20 sqmi, of which 35.73 sqmi is land and 0.47 sqmi (1.30%) is water.

Concord Township is in western Jackson County and is bordered to the west by Calhoun County. Highway M-60 passes through the township, leading northeast to Jackson, the county seat, and southwest to Homer.

It is drained by the North Branch of the Kalamazoo River.

Demographics
At the 2000 census, there were 2,692 people, 986 households and 753 families residing in the township. The population density was 75.1 PD/sqmi. There were 1,092 housing units at an average density of 30.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.11% White, 0.15% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.48% from other races, and 0.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.82% of the population.

There were 986 households, of which 37.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.2% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.6% were non-families. 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.14.

28.8% of the population were under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.1 males.

The median household income was $50,000 and the median family income was $55,991. Males had a median income of $37,482 versus $25,625 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,417. About 3.5% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.0% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.

title: Concord Township, Michigan


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Grass Lake, Michigan

Grass Lake is a village in Jackson County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,105 at the 2020 census. The village is located just south of Interstate 94 in Grass Lake Township.

History
In 1842, the Michigan Central Railroad bypassed the original village and built a depot 1.5 mi to the west when an offer of $1.50 an acre was offered (compared to $2.00 an acre at the previous city center). The village was relocated to this new location - its current location - to be closer to the rail depot and some of the original buildings were relocated to the new site.

In 1887, Grass Lake was awarded a stone depot designed by the same architects, Spier and Rohns, and with stone from the same quarry as the Ann Arbor station. The historic Romanesque Whistle Stop Depot offers displays of local interest and is available for rental.

The Grass Lake Historical Society also operates the Coe House Museum. The home was constructed in 1871 for Henry Van Winkle, who owned and operated a hardware store and farm equipment dealership in Grass Lake. In 1972 the home was donated to the historical society by Mrs. Myrta Coe. This Tuscan Vernacular home has been furnished to represent a typical home of the Victorian Era.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.94 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
According to the 2010 census, there were 1,173 people, 462 households, and 306 families residing in Grass Lake. The population density was 1247.9 PD/sqmi. There were 513 housing units at an average density of 545.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup was 94.7% White, 1.1% African American, 1.2% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.9% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.

Out of the 462 households located in Grass Lake, 36.4% contained children under the age of 18, 52.4% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.8% were non-families. 27.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 people and the average family size was 3.13 people.

The median age in the village was 36.9 years old. 26.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.7% were from 25 to 44; 27.6% were from 45 to 64; and 10.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

2000 census
According to the 2000 census, there were 1,082 people and 421 households residing in the village. The population density was 1,124.2 PD/sqmi. There were 436 housing units at an average density of 453.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.80% White, 0.28% African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.18% Asian, and 0.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.65% of the population.

There were 421 households, out of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.4% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.2% were non-families. 25.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 32.6% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.3 males.

The median income for a household was $45,078, and the median income for a family was $52,143. About 2.2% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.5% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over.

Religion
A Romanian episcopate established for serving the United States was established in Detroit in 1929. In 1937 this episcopate, headed by Bishop Policarp Morusca, established a cultural center in Grass Lake. John Radzilowski, the author of an entry on Romanians in The American Midwest: An Interpretive Encyclopedia, wrote that this center "remains the most significant Romanian cultural institution" in the United States.

Notable people

 * Morgen Baird, American racing driver
 * William DeBilzan, American painter and sculptor

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Talk:Vulgar fraction

what about the verniculum? archaic i know but that the symbol that looks like a radicand for roots is called a verniculum with long division...doesn't it?

 * I think you mean vinculum (apparently from the Latin for chain). The external link:

 * http://members.aol.com/jeff570/operation.html

 * has a list of various historical usages of mathematical symbols; it lists history (and images from historic documents) of both the obelus ("÷") (crossword addicts take notice) and the vinculum, among other approaches to notating division. Chas zzz brown 01:36 Oct 21, 2002 (UTC)

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The plan for this article is to move most of the current text into an ==arithmetic== section and to bring over from the fraction (mathematics) disambiguation page all the sub-categories of vulgar fraction. Paul Beardsell 23:53, 20 Feb 2004 (UTC)

Do vulgar fractions yell profanities?
Okay, sounds like a silly question, but exactly why is it called a "vulgar" fraction? (Maybe it's just my crazy imagination, but it makes me think of a numerator and denominator yelling vulgarities at each other. Or perhaps insulting someone that he's only ½ the man he used to be.) –radiojon 19:51, 2004 Jul 12 (UTC)
 * 'vulgar' is Latin for 'common'; the term just means common fraction, which is a synonym. -R. S. Shaw 19:13, 16 Jun 2005 (UTC)
 * What is the other kind of fraction? Decimal fraction? Are there other kinds of fractions? (Surreal numbers perhaps?)  --Doradus 03:42, July 20, 2005 (UTC).

 * See Fraction (mathematics) -R. S. Shaw 04:51, 17 October 2005 (UTC)

 * During the medival period, unit fraction series became less popular. The common vulgar fraction version became popular, a shorthand method that shortened the work of arthmetic problem solving, as the Liber Abaci, 1202 AD, and other texts cited. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 172.197.178.219 (talk • contribs) 18:39, 16 March 2006   (UTC)

Perhaps the meaning of "vulgar" should be added to the entry. I, too, wondered why they are called that.
 * I agree. I saw the "Vulgar fraction" link in the article on transport font, and my first reaction was "What the #%$@& is that supposed to mean?"Algr 20:49, 18 May 2006 (UTC)

I'm going to enter an article on ordinal fractions.
Bo Jacoby, September 5, 200500

I Suggest Proper/Improper/Mixed
I have done some research on this subject and have found that, internationally, it is best to break fractions into:

 * Proper Fractions
 * Improper Fractions
 * Mixed Fractions

"Vulgar" is not as commonly used as "Improper"

See my page Proper Fractions, designed for an international audience.

Note: there are differing views on whether a fraction such as 2/2 is Proper or Improper, I have gone with "Improper" in that case.

So I propose reorganising along those lines, and leaving a redirect for "vulgar"

I can have a go at this in a few weeks if I have some consensus. MathsIsFun 20 Sep 05

 * 1) ' "Vulgar" is not as commonly used as "Improper" ' – this seems to imply that they are synonyms, but they are not.  Vulgar fractions can be either proper or improper.
 * 2) It's not clear to me what sort of reorganization you are proposing.  There are already articles for Fraction (mathematics), improper fraction, mixed fraction, and for other types of fractions. -R. S. Shaw 04:51, 17 October 2005 (UTC)

Fractions
I believe the term 'common fraction' is more suitable for today's audience.
 * yet, to understand ancient math, of Greeks and Egyptians the term vulgar fraction is more appropriate. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 172.199.41.208 (talk • contribs) 17:29, 18 January 2006 (UTC)

The author of 'Vulgar Fraction' makes the point that a 'vulgar', or 'common', fraction is one in which the numerator and denominator are integers, as opposed to rationals, irrationals, etc. This is a distinction that needs to be mentioned, but perhaps should not be the title of the entry.

It could also be pointed out that 'fractions' is the ordinary term for what scientists and mathematicians call 'rational numbers': pairs of integers that provide the ability to break down a whole into fractional parts. A link to number systems could be made.

I would suggest 'Fractions' as the overall title since it is what most people would know, with several categories defined in the summary: common, proper, improper, etc. Links to more 'mathematical' fractions such as rational functions, could also be made. Examples could be shown for each type.

In the order of presentation, multiplying fractions should, I believe, come before addition, since multiplication of fractions is easier than addition.

Examples using cakes, pizzas, etc. are good. Use of money is also attractive, but suffers from the fact that there is no common monetary unit. The same could be said for foods, of course. So we need universal objects that anyone on earth would recognize. Anybody know any? A cake might be close. I like cheese.

D. Crandall, Salem, Mass, USA —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 24.147.110.209 (talk • contribs) 15:56, 14 December 2005 (UTC)

 * Ancient Egypt, and the RMP problems 24-38 are also excellent problems to discuss. Each solved simple algebra problems using vulgar fractions as an intermediate step. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 172.199.41.208 (talk • contribs) 17:29, 18 January 2006 (UTC)

Numbers that Aren't Integers Can't Always Be Written as Decimals
i is a number, yet there is no way to write it as a decimal. I'm changing it to read:

Fractions that cannot be expressed as integers (i.e. are not of the form a⁄a) can be written as decimals. Don 01:42, 5 February 2006 (UTC)

 * You must have meant a⁄1, not a⁄a since the latter is only the integer 1, not any other integer. Anyway, an integer can be expressed using decimals; many people do this frequently.  When I write a check for twelve dollars, I usually write the amount as 12.00, which is a decimal expression, albeit a trivial one.  Hence, I've simplified the section on decimals by removing the complication about integers. -R. S. Shaw 19:18, 16 February 2006 (UTC)

Merge with fraction (mathematics)
Merge. On Dec 9, 2005, someone posted a suggestion to merge vulgar fraction with fraction (mathematics). I second the motion. (I was redirected here from numerator, and see no use for having vulgar fractions as a separate article.) --Jon Olav Vik 11:57, 30 March 2006 (UTC)

Merge. There's nothing truly notable about "vulgar" fractions versus fractions in general.

Merge. I agree. There's nothing that notable about vulgar vs. fractions in general. Wikipedian27 14:50, 7 August 2006 (UTC)

Merge. "Vulgar" fractions are fractions, so they should be included in that article.

Where ever the content is, history and different contexts of nomenclature ought to be eplained an expanded.
I honestly think mathematical terms like this, which obviously have an etymology and contexts of usage that are interesting for a general reader, like here is obviously the case, they should be covered in the wikipedia, and not only wiktionary. That is of course just my opinion. -- Cimon avaro; on a pogostick. 05:36, 18 April 2006 (UTC)

Error in simplification?
I noticed you mentioned the simplification of 4/64 to 1/4 by a scribe. Shouldn't the simplification be to 1/16? Did the scribe make an error?

65.96.177.121 15:51, 11 June 2006 (UTC)Jason

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Grass Lake Charter Township, Michigan

Grass Lake Charter Township is a charter township of Jackson County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 6,069 at the 2020 census, up from 5,684 at the 2010 census.

Communities

 * Grass Lake is a village in the central portion of the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 48.01 sqmi, of which 46.43 sqmi is land and 1.58 sqmi (3.29%) is water.

The township is on the eastern side of Jackson County and is bordered to the east by Washtenaw County. The village of Grass Lake is in the center of the township. Interstate 94 runs through the northern part of the township, with access from Exits 150 and 153. I-94 leads east 24 mi to Ann Arbor and west 10 mi to Jackson, the local county seat.

Grass Lake is a water body in the center of the township, and the land primarily drains west as part of the Grand River watershed.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,586 people, 1,653 households, and 1,292 families residing in the township. The population density was 97.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,804 housing units at an average density of 38.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.10% White, 0.50% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.17% from other races, and 0.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.07% of the population.

There were 1,653 households, out of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.2% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.8% were non-families. 17.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.00. In the township the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $55,280, and the median income for a family was $61,027. Males had a median income of $47,228 versus $30,805 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,976. About 0.6% of families and 2.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.7% of those under age 18 and 3.1% of those age 65 or over.

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Hanover, Michigan

Hanover is a village in Jackson County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 441 at the 2010 census. The village is located within Hanover Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.44 sqmi, of which 0.42 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi (4.55%) is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 441 people, 164 households, and 117 families living in the village. The population density was 1050.0 PD/sqmi. There were 186 housing units at an average density of 442.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.7% White, 0.9% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.7% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.3% of the population.

There were 164 households, of which 41.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 17.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.7% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% 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 3.17.

The median age in the village was 32.1 years. 32% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.1% were from 25 to 44; 22.5% were from 45 to 64; and 10% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.6% male and 52.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 424 people, 155 households, and 121 families living in the village. The population density was 1,031.2 PD/sqmi. There were 164 housing units at an average density of 398.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.82% White, 0.94% African American and 0.24% Native American.

There were 155 households, out of which 43.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 16.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.9% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 32.1% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.6 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $38,750, and the median income for a family was $39,167. Males had a median income of $35,833 versus $25,625 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,254. About 17.5% of families and 18.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.6% of those under age 18 and 13.3% of those age 65 or over.

Attractions
The Lee Conklin Organ Museum is the main attraction within the town, displaying over 100 fully restored and working antique reed organs. Special events include Rust N' Dust Days, Fourth of July Tractor Pulls and October Corn Mazes. Hanover-Horton 4th of July Celebration also includes a parade, 5 mile run and fireworks.

Notable people

 * Homer Folks, sociologist and social welfare advocate
 * Dean Hudnutt, Olympian
 * Ernest A. Snow, Michigan Supreme Court justice, was born in Hanover.

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Hanover Township, Jackson County, Michigan

Hanover Township is a civil township of Jackson County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,662 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Hanover is a village within the township.
 * Farwell Lake is both a lake and the surrounding unincorporated community in the southeast corner of the township. The north branch of the Kalamazoo River rises near Farwell Lake.
 * Horton (/'hoɻ.ʔən̪/) is an unincorporated community in the northeast part of the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.78 sqmi, of which 34.84 sqmi is land and 0.94 sqmi (2.63%) is water.

Hanover Township is in southwest Jackson County, bordered to the south by Hillsdale County.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,792 people, 1,374 households, and 1,114 families residing in the township. The population density was 108.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,490 housing units at an average density of 42.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.05% White, 0.29% African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.13% from other races, and 1.11% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.90% of the population.

There were 1,374 households, out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.3% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.9% were non-families. 15.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $49,966, and the median income for a family was $56,216. Males had a median income of $41,309 versus $26,797 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,648. About 3.5% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.9% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over.


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Henrietta Township, Michigan

Henrietta Township is a civil township of Jackson County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,673 at the 2020 census.

History
Jean Baptiste Berard (also spelled Boreaux by descendants) claimed to have settled here in 1816 and had established a trading post in 1831. Nearby Batteese Lake and Batteese Creek were named after him, as his name was also commonly written as "Battise" by other early settlers. The township was organized in 1837 with the name "West Portage". In 1839, Henry Hurd had the town renamed "Henrietta", after his home town of Henrietta, New York. A post office named "Portage" opened on May 21, 1838, with John Davidson as the first postmaster. The name changed to "West Portage" on December 14, 1838, and then to "Henrietta" on May 13, 1840. The post office was discontinued on December 14, 1903. Another post office, named "South Henrietta", opened on September 5, 1851, with Henry Hurd as the first postmaster, and was succeeded by William D. Martin on May 10, 1853. The office continued until December 21, 1866.

Communities

 * Henrietta Station is a mostly historical locale in the southeastern part of the township on Coon Hill Road at 42.36333°N, -84.28611°W. It was a stop on the Western Jackson branch of the Grand Trunk Western Railroad.
 * Pleasant Lake is an unincorporated community at the junction of N. Meridian Road and E. Berry Road at 42.38°N, -84.34917°W, just south of the lake of the same name. The lake was known as Spring Lake until John Wenstren purchased 1800 acre of land adjoining the lake in 1836. A village named Pleasant Lake was platted in 1868, but never incorporated. A post office opened on October 13, 1961, with Leo E. Osterberg as the first postmaster. The ZIP code for the post office in 49272.
 * Munith is a small unincorporated community on M-106 on the boundary between Waterloo and Henrietta townships. The Munith post office with ZIP code 49259 also serves portions of Henrietta Township.
 * Roots is an unincorporated community on Root Station Road between Jordon and Wooster roads at 42.33556°N, -84.32222°W, Roots was a station on the Western Jackson branch of the Grand Trunk Western Railroad. A post office named "Tanner" was established there on April 14, 1884. The name changed to "Roots" on September 11, 1885, then to "Valley Villa" on December 20, 1885, and the name of Roots was restored on March 1, 1890. The office was discontinued on November 14, 1904.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 37.05 sqmi, of which 35.98 sqmi is land and 1.07 sqmi (2.89%) is water.

It is drained by tributaries of the Portage River, which runs along the township's southern boundary and is part of the Grand River watershed.

A portion of Meridian-Baseline State Park is located within Henrietta Township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,483 people, 1,614 households, and 1,276 families residing in the township. The population density was 123.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,753 housing units at an average density of 48.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.50% White, 0.42% African American, 0.49% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.76% from other races, and 0.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.85% of the population.

There were 1,614 households, out of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.5% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.9% were non-families. 16.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $48,517, and the median income for a family was $55,265. Males had a median income of $38,454 versus $26,079 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,904. About 1.3% of families and 3.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.2% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

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Leoni Township, Michigan

Leoni Township is a civil township of Jackson County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 13,847 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Leoni is a small unincorporated community in the southeastern part of the township, 7 mi east of Jackson, the county seat.
 * Michigan Center is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place in the southwestern part of the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 51.22 sqmi, of which 48.54 sqmi is land and 2.68 sqmi (5.23%) is water.

Center Lake is on the township's southern boundary and is adjacent to Michigan Center. Gilletts Lake, Brill Lake, and Goose Lake are in the central region of the township. The Portage River runs close to the northern border of the township. The entire township is part of the Grand River watershed.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 13,459 people, 5,240 households, and 3,825 families residing in the township. The population density was 274.1 PD/sqmi. There were 5,568 housing units at an average density of 113.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.04% White, 0.82% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.31% from other races, and 1.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.62% of the population.

There were 5,240 households, out of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% were non-families. 21.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $43,551, and the median income for a family was $47,032. Males had a median income of $38,306 versus $27,870 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,329. About 6.5% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.6% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over.

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Liberty Township, Jackson County, Michigan

Liberty Township is a civil township of Jackson County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 3,059.

Communities

 * Cedar Bank had a post office from 1889 until 1902.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.62 sqmi, of which 34.27 sqmi is land and 1.35 sqmi (3.79%) is water.

Liberty Township is in southern Jackson County and is bordered to the south by Hillsdale County. The southeast corner of the township touches the northwest corner of Lenawee County. U.S. Route 127 forms the eastern border of the township and leads north 9 mi to Jackson, the county seat. Most of the township is drained by the Grand River, except for the westernmost part, which is drained by the North Branch of the Kalamazoo River.

Parks, campgrounds, or preserves

 * 4-H Camp McGregor is a small campground on Adams Road, with a forest and wetlands, and is on the shore of Crispell Lake.
 * Shady Acres Campground is a campground on Crispell Road. It is on the shore of Crispell Lake and has much foliage.
 * Grand River Nature Preserve is a nature preserve on Liberty Road. It is one of the headwaters of the Grand River; the other is in Hillsdale County. The area has some woods but is mainly wetland.
 * MacCready Reserve is a 408 acre nature preserve on the west side of the township. It has 6.5 mi of hiking trails. The property used to be owned by Thomas C. MacCready in the late 1800s, then after three generations of family, Douglas, Lynn, and Willis MacCready donated the land to Michigan State University in 2001. The area has five hiking trails and is managed by the Departments of Forestry, Fisheries and Wildlife, MSU Extension, and MSU Land Management Office. The area contains many forests, rolling hills, and wetlands and a natural spring.

Lakes and ponds

 * Crispell Lake - Crispell Lake and Round Lake are the largest lakes in Liberty Township. It has some wetlands on parts of it, but is usable for boating; it is fairly deep but nothing over 75 ft. It has two campgrounds on it, 4-H Camp McGregor, and Crispell Lake Campgrounds. The lake has boat ramps. The lake is on the far east side of the township. Crispell lake has a sister lake right across from her called Mud Lake. They are only about a quarter of a mile apart from each other; sometimes when it rains a lot the two lakes connect. The only thing between them is Springbrook Road and woods and wetland. Crispell Lake is larger than Mud Lake and has boats on it and campgrounds, and has more of a population on it.
 * Grand Lake, one of the smaller lakes in Liberty Township, is at the headwaters of the Grand River. A small stream connects it to Mirror Lake upstream, which is about the same size. Mirror Lake used to be called Little Grand Lake and Grand Lake was called Big Grand Lake.
 * Mirror Lake is one of the smaller lakes of Liberty Township; it connects with Grand Lake downstream. Mirror Lake used to be called Little Grand Lake, and Grand Lake was called Big Grand Lake. The lake has much of its population on the west shore and south shores; the north and east shore are wilder.
 * Mud Lake is one of the larger lakes of Liberty Township. It is not very deep—maybe 20 ft in some areas. It is sometimes considered a swamp because so many lily pads are on it in the summer, and no boats are ever on it. There are only a few houses on it, so it is pretty much all wildlife, with many waterfowl birds on it in the summer. It is one of the most scenic lakes in the township. Mud Lake has a sister lake called Crispell Lake, only a quarter of a mile away. They sometimes connect in the summer by a small creek when it rains a lot. Springbrook Road, woods, and wetlands are the only things between them.
 * Round Lake – Round Lake or Crispell Lake are the largest lakes in Liberty Township. Round Lake has more population on it than any other lake in Liberty Township, as the whole lake has houses around it, and it is fairly deep. Boats are allowed on the lake, and there are boat ramps and docks on the lake. There is also a public beach and playground, and tables. Round Lake's west shore is on the border between Liberty Township and Hanover Township.
 * Skiff Lake is one of the larger lakes of the township and one of the least populated. It may be the most scenic lake in the township, with many pine trees along the shores, and a few islands. A small stream leaves the lake and connects to the Grand River.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,903 people, 1,073 households, and 857 families residing in the township. The population density was 83.5 PD/sqmi. There were 1,186 housing units at an average density of 34.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.97% White, 0.14% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.41% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.10% of the population.

There were 1,073 households, out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.5% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.1% were non-families. 16.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $55,046, and the median income for a family was $59,135. Males had a median income of $46,842 versus $29,323 for females. The per capita income for the township was $27,433. About 1.7% of families and 2.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.8% of those under age 18 and 1.8% of those age 65 or over.


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Michigan Center, Michigan

Michigan Center is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Jackson County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,672 at the 2010 census. The CDP is located within Leoni Township on the eastern border of the city of Jackson.

Michigan Center was platted as "Michigan Centre" in 1837 by Abel Fitch and Paul Ring, although there were settlements in the area from at least 1834. The name was presumably derived from the proximity to the Michigan meridian which divided the state into eastern and western portions for surveying. The community is not close to any sort of geographical center of the state. Fitch became the first postmaster in 1838.

Michigan Center began developing as a mill town on a tributary of the Grand River. There was a station on the Michigan Central Railroad. However, nearby Jackson rapidly outpaced Michigan Center, which has since become a bedroom community to the city.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.70 sqmi, of which 5.04 sqmi is land and 0.66 sqmi (11.58%) is water.

Michigan Center is in eastern Jackson County, in the southern part of Leoni Township. The CDP shares a slight western border with the city of Jackson but is otherwise surrounded by Leoni Township on the north, east, and west with a southern boundary with Napoleon Township.

The community is situated primarily around the northern end of Center Lake, formed by a dam on a tributary of the Grand River in 1911. Several other nearby lakes on the same tributary form a connected chain of lakes: Round Lake, Price Lake, Moon Lake, Little Dollar Lake, Dollar Lake, Olcott Lake, Little Olcott Lake, Wolf Lake and Little Wolf Lake. Local residents travel between the first several lakes using small boats or personal watercraft.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,641 people, 1,856 households, and 1,308 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 895.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,961 housing units at an average density of 378.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.72% White, 0.34% Black or African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.26% from other races, and 0.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 1.53% of the population.

There were 1,856 households, out of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.1% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.5% were non-families. 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the CDP, 23.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.8% was from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% was 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 99.8 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $43,056, and the median income for a family was $49,159. Males had a median income of $38,233 versus $29,048 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $18,701. About 3.6% of families and 4.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.3% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.

Local events
Michigan Center hosts the annual Carp Carnival at Leoni Township Park in June. The festival features a parade, fishing contest, midway games and rides, chicken barbecue dinners and beer tent.

title: Michigan Center, Michigan


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Napoleon, Michigan

Napoleon is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Jackson County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population of the CDP was 1,258 at the 2010 census. It is located within Napoleon Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.64 sqmi, of which 2.62 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi (0.76%) is water.

Napoleon is in southeastern Jackson County, in the eastern part of Napoleon Township. State highway M-50 passes through the center of town, leading northwest 10 mi to Jackson, the county seat, and south 4 mi to Brooklyn.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,254 people, 473 households, and 340 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 472.5 PD/sqmi. There were 498 housing units at an average density of 187.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.89% White, 0.24% Black or African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 1.12% from other races, and 1.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.15% of the population.

There were 473 households, out of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.3% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.1% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 30.6% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.1 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $39,737, and the median income for a family was $41,464. Males had a median income of $31,842 versus $23,705 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $14,932. About 8.5% of families and 9.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.9% of those under age 18 and 9.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The school system in Napoleon is managed by the Napoleon Community Schools. This includes Napoleon High School and Napoleon Middle School, and Ezra Eby Elementary.

title: Napoleon, Michigan


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Napoleon Township, Michigan

Napoleon Township is a civil township of Jackson County in the U.S. states of Michigan. The population was 6,789 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Ackerson was a flag station on the C. N. Railroad. It had a post office from December 1898 to February 1899 and again from November 1899 to August 1902.
 * Napoleon is an unincorporated community and census-designated place located within the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 31.41 sqmi, of which 28.94 sqmi is land and 2.47 sqmi (7.86%) is water.

The township is southeast of the center of Jackson County. U.S. Route 127 forms part of the western border, and state highway M-50 runs through the center of the township, connecting Napoleon village with Jackson, the county seat, 10 mi to the northwest. Most of the township is part of the Grand River watershed flowing to Lake Michigan, except for the southeastern corner, which drains to the River Raisin and eventually Lake Erie.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,962 people, 2,592 households, and 1,938 families residing in the township. The population density was 236.4 PD/sqmi. There were 2,824 housing units at an average density of 95.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.61% White, 0.86% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.69% from other races, and 1.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.55% of the population.

There were 2,592 households, out of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.3% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.2% were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $48,065, and the median income for a family was $51,875. Males had a median income of $40,789 versus $24,972 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,436. About 3.4% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.5% of those under age 18 and 1.8% of those age 65 or over.

title: Napoleon Township, Michigan


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Norvell Township, Michigan

Norvell Township is a civil township of Jackson County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,800 at the 2020 census. The township is named after John Norvell, one of Michigan's first U.S. senators.

Communities

 * Norvell is an unincorporated community in the township at 42.15833°N, -84.18361°W. It is situated at the outlet of Norvell Lake on the River Raisin. William Hunt, the first white settler in the area, arrived in 1831. A post office was established on March 17, 1838, with Harvey Austin as the first postmaster. It was a station on the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway in 1878. The community was named for John Norvell, one of the first U.S. senators from Michigan.
 * Vineyard Lake is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in the southwest corner of the township. The CDP also extends into Columbia Township to the west.

Schools

 * Columbia School District
 * Grass Lake School District

Recreation

 * Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve
 * Camp O' the Hills Girl Scouts Camp
 * Camp Liberty - Camp Liberty provides inclusive outdoor recreation programs that aid in the reintegration of U.S. military service members, veterans, and their families, with an emphasis on assisting those with post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injuries
 * Hollerfest - A family friendly celebration of local music, food, and community held at Frog Holler Farm

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 32.16 sqmi, of which 29.53 sqmi is land and 2.63 sqmi (8.18%) is water.

Norvell Township occupies the southeast corner of Jackson County. It is bordered to the east by Washtenaw County and to the south by Lenawee County. It is 15 mi southeast of Jackson, the county seat.

The township contains 717 acre of Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve, owned by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,922 people, 1,135 households, and 831 families residing in the township. The population density was 97.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,568 housing units at an average density of 52.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.26% White, 0.62% African American, 0.51% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.14% from other races, and 1.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.68% of the population.

There were 1,135 households, out of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.9% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.7% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.9% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 29.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $49,167, and the median income for a family was $55,221. Males had a median income of $45,756 versus $29,625 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,488. About 6.9% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.3% of those under age 18 and 14.2% of those age 65 or over.

title: Norvell Township, Michigan


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Parma Township, Michigan

Parma Township is a civil township of Jackson County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,668 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Devereaux is an unincorporated community in the township established in 1872.
 * Parma is a village at the southeast corner of the township, partially within Sandstone Charter Township to the east.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.40 sqmi, of which 36.30 sqmi is land and 0.10 sqmi (0.27%) is water.

Parma Township is in western Jackson County, bordered on its west side by Calhoun County. Interstate 94 passes through the township, with access from four exits. I-94 leads west 6 mi to Albion and east 14 mi to Jackson. Most of the township drains west as part of the Kalamazoo River watershed, while the northeast part of the township is within the Grand River watershed.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,696 people, 943 households, and 742 families residing in the township. The population density was 74.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,001 housing units at an average density of 27.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 93.58% White, 3.64% African American, 0.85% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.74% from other races, and 0.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.93% of the population.

There were 943 households, out of which 37.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.5% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.3% were non-families. 16.9% 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 2.82 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $48,510, and the median income for a family was $53,315. Males had a median income of $37,361 versus $25,568 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,026. About 4.5% of families and 7.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.1% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over.

title: Parma Township, Michigan


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Pulaski Township, Michigan

Pulaski Township (/pəˈlæs.kɐɪ/ /ˈtɐʊn.t̚ʃɪp̚/) is a civil township of Jackson County in the southern portion of the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 1,883.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.68 sqmi, of which 36.18 sqmi is land and 0.50 sqmi (1.36%) is water.

Pulaski Township is in the southwest corner of Jackson County. It is bordered to the west by Calhoun County and to the south by Hillsdale County. The township is drained by the North and South branches of the Kalamazoo River. The South Branch runs through the southwestern part of the township and the southeast corner, while the North Branch flows to the north of the township. The township comprising the entire portion of the survey township of T4S R3W.

 * Wheelerton Station was a train station located in the Pulaski hamlet.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,931 people, 700 households, and 546 families residing in the township. The population density was 53.3 PD/sqmi. There were 769 housing units at an average density of 21.2 per square mile (8.2/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.29% White, 0.16% African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.41% from other races, and 0.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.62% of the population.

There were 700 households, out of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.4% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.9% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.0% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $44,306, and the median income for a family was $50,769. Males had a median income of $37,216 versus $28,661 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,126. About 5.3% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.3% of those under age 18 and 4.1% of those age 65 or over.

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Rives Township, Michigan

Rives Township is a civil township of Jackson County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,750 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Rives Junction is an unincorporated community in the township at 42.38583°N, -84.46167°W. It was founded in 1834 by Samuel Prescott and Henry Fifield. A post office named "West Rives" was established on June 15, 1839, with Prescott as the first postmaster, operating from his home on the west side of the Michigan Central Railroad tracks. The community developed on the eastern side of the tracks and was renamed "Eaton Rapids Junction" on March 12, 1866, and again renamed "Rives Junction" on May 7, 1866. The Rives Junction post office, with ZIP Code 49277, continues to serve large portions of Rives Township as well as northeast portions of adjacent Tompkins Township. Rives Junction was the junction between the Michigan Central lines to Saginaw and Grand Rapids.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.28 sqmi, of which 35.79 sqmi is land and 0.49 sqmi (1.35%) is water.

Rives Township is in northern Jackson County, bordered to the north by Ingham County. U.S. Route 127 crosses the center of the township, leading north 28 mi to Lansing and south 10 mi to Jackson. The township is drained by the Grand River, which crosses from the southern border to the northwest corner.

A portion of Meridian-Baseline State Park is located within Rives Township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,725 people, 1,677 households, and 1,319 families residing in the township. The population density was 131.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,745 housing units at an average density of 48.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.14% White, 0.19% African American, 0.61% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.51% from other races, and 1.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.76% of the population.

There were 1,677 households, out of which 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.1% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.3% were non-families. 16.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $53,819, and the median income for a family was $58,897. Males had a median income of $42,131 versus $27,743 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,942. About 6.3% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.4% of those under age 18 and 1.8% of those age 65 or over.

title: Rives Township, Michigan


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Sandstone Charter Township, Michigan

Sandstone Charter Township is a charter township of Jackson County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the population was 3,927.

Communities

 * Parma is a village that contains two sections within the township and also extends into Parma Township to the west.
 * Sandstone is a small unincorporated community in the southeastern part of the township at 42.25278°N, -84.51778°W.

History
Originally part of Spring Arbor Township, Sandstone was established in 1837 by act of the state legislature. It incorporated as a charter township in 2000 after rapid commercial and industrial development and the need for expanded municipal powers. One major development was Michigan Automotive Compressors, Inc. (MACI), which produces parts for the automotive industry and employs several hundred members of the community.

Sandstone Station is a former railroad stop along the current Norfolk Southern Railway/Amtrak line between Jackson and Albion. The station building is located at the intersection of Sandstone Road and Michigan Avenue (formerly U.S. Highway 12).
 * Sandstone Station

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.18 sqmi, of which 36.00 sqmi is land and 0.18 sqmi (0.50%) is water.

The township is in western Jackson County. Interstate 94 passes through the township south of its center, with access from Exits 130 and 133. I-94 leads east 7 mi to Jackson, the county seat, and west 33 mi to Battle Creek.

The township is drained by Sandstone Creek, which flows north toward the Grand River. The entire territory encompasses the T2S R2W survey township.

Government
Sandstone is a Charter Township, incorporated under the Charter Township Act of 1947 and governed by a Township Board, consisting of a Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer and four Trustees. The members of the Board are currently:

 * Supervisor: Keith Acker, (Republican)
 * Clerk: Priscilla Sterrett, (Republican)
 * Treasurer: Theresa Taylor, (Republican)
 * Trustees: Cheryl Marks, William Paulis, Rosalyn Thompson, and James Wellman (all Republican)

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,801 people, 1,321 households, and 1,051 families residing in the township. The population density was 104.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,358 housing units at an average density of 37.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.40% White, 0.50% African American, 0.39% Native American, 0.45% Asian, 0.29% from other races, and 0.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.97% of the population.

There were 1,321 households, out of which 38.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.2% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.4% were non-families. 17.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.0% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $50,396, and the median income for a family was $53,594. Males had a median income of $40,175 versus $26,985 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,622. About 4.3% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.1% of those under age 18 and 3.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
There are three school districts in the township. They are:
 * Western School District
 * Northwest School District
 * Springport School District

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Spring Arbor Township, Michigan

Spring Arbor Township is a civil township of Jackson County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 8,530 at the 2020 census, up from 8,267 at the 2010 census.

Communities

 * Spring Arbor is an unincorporated community and census-designated place within the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.75 sqmi, of which 35.10 sqmi is land and 0.65 sqmi (1.82%) is water.

The township is in west-central Jackson County, 9 mi west of Jackson, the county seat. Highway M-60 passes through the township, including the community of Spring Arbor, leading east to the western side of Jackson and west to Concord and Tekonsha. The west side of the township is part of the Kalamazoo River watershed, while the east side flows toward the Grand River. The North Branch of the Kalamazoo River passes through the southwest corner of the township.

Located west of the city of Jackson, it covers the entirety of the survey township of T3S R2W.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 7,577 people, 2,570 households, and 1,930 families residing in the township. The population density was 214.1 PD/sqmi. There were 2,694 housing units at an average density of 76.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.04% White, 0.81% African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.50% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 0.36% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.72% of the population.

There were 2,570 households, out of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.7% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.9% were non-families. 21.1% 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 2.64 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 14.3% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $51,770, and the median income for a family was $59,407. Males had a median income of $42,245 versus $27,729 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,622. About 4.5% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.9% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over.

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Springport, Michigan

Springport is a village in Jackson County of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 800 at the 2010 census. The village is located within Springport Township on M-99 about 20 mi northwest of Jackson. Springport High School is located in the village.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.26 sqmi, all land.

History
Springport was originally developed by a man named John Oyer, who arrived in late 1836 from Cayuga County, New York. Oyer helped organized the township's government. He built the first store in Springport, and erected several brick stores, as well as a hotel and a mill. For many years the community was known as "Oyer’s Corner" before the name was changed to Springport. Springport was the name of a town in Cayuga County, New York. The village was incorporated in 1882, with a population of roughly 600 people.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 800 people, 293 households, and 207 families living in the village. The population density was 634.9 PD/sqmi. There were 312 housing units at an average density of 247.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.1% White, 0.1% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population.

There were 293 households, of which 39.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.3% were married couples living together, 20.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.4% were non-families. 24.6% 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 2.73 and the average family size was 3.10.

The median age in the village was 33.6 years. 29% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.8% were from 25 to 44; 25.4% were from 45 to 64; and 10.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.3% male and 52.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 704 people, 266 households, and 193 families living in the village. The population density was 551.7 PD/sqmi. There were 281 housing units at an average density of 220.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.73% White, 0.14% African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.14% Pacific Islander, 0.99% from other races, and 1.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.85% of the population.

There were 266 households, out of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 15.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.4% were non-families. 22.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.8% 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 3.03.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.7% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $40,052, and the median income for a family was $43,068. Males had a median income of $31,500 versus $20,893 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,887. About 7.1% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.2% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.

Attractions
Springport Motor Speedway is a racing facility constructed in 1989 and is home to short track racing. It has a Bandeloro class for up and coming racers.

title: Springport, Michigan


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Springport Township, Michigan

Springport Township is a civil township of Jackson County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 2,142.

Communities

 * East Springport was the name of a post office in this township from 1874 until 1900.
 * Springport is a village within the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.37 sqmi, of which 36.10 sqmi is land and 0.17 sqmi (0.47%) is water.

Springport Township is in the northwest corner of Jackson County, bordered to the north by Eaton County and to the west by Calhoun County. It is 20 mi northwest of the city of Jackson, the county seat.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,182 people, 770 households, 586 families, and one creature residing in the township. The population density was 60.4 PD/sqmi. There were 816 housing units at an average density of 22.6 per square mile (8.7/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.71% White, 0.27% African American, 0.50% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.41% from other races, and 0.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.15% of the population.

There were 770 households, out of which 37.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.9% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.8% were non-families. 18.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.9% 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 3.19.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.0% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $42,344, and the median income for a family was $49,265. Males had a median income of $36,289 versus $24,464 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,417. About 5.5% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.4% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.

title: Springport Township, Michigan


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Tompkins Township, Michigan

Tompkins Township is a civil township of Jackson County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,618 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.36 sqmi, of which 36.01 sqmi is land and 0.35 sqmi (0.96%) is water.

Tompkins Township is in northwestern Jackson County and is bordered to the north by Ingham County. State highway M-50 crosses the township, leading southeast 14 mi to Jackson, the county seat, and northwest 13 mi to Eaton Rapids. The Grand River crosses the northeastern portion of the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,758 people, 985 households, and 781 families residing in the township. The population density was 76.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,032 housing units at an average density of 28.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.74% White, 0.51% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.80% from other races, and 1.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.34% of the population.

There were 985 households, out of which 38.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.0% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.7% were non-families. 17.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.9% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $43,203, and the median income for a family was $46,893. Males had a median income of $38,477 versus $22,411 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,094. About 5.0% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.9% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over.

title: Tompkins Township, Michigan