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Mendon, Michigan

Mendon is a village in St. Joseph County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 870 at the 2010 census. The village is located within Mendon Township.

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 is water.

History
This area along the St. Joseph River was settled in the colonial period by French pioneers from Quebec and France. They traded with the Potawatomi and other Algonquian-speaking tribes of the area.

After United States acquisition of this territory following the American Revolution, settlers began to enter from eastern states in the early 19th century. The original county of St. Joseph was divided by Americans into townships. Mendon township was settled in 1831. The village of Mendon was platted in 1845.

On April 11, 1905, city activists who supported a public library received a matching construction grant from the Carnegie Foundation. They built the Mendon Township Library, which is one of the many Carnegie Libraries still in operation to this day.

Mendon is the home of two landmarks that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Marantette House was added to the list in 1973; it was built by an ethnic French man from Detroit who had traded with the Potawatomi at their settlement of Nottawaseepe. The Marantette Bridge, built at the end of the 19th century, was listed in 2001.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 870 people, 319 households, and 241 families residing in the village. The population density was 861.4 PD/sqmi. There were 349 housing units at an average density of 345.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.9% White, 0.8% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 319 households, of which 39.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.5% were non-families. 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.08.

The median age in the village was 37.1 years. 28.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.2% were from 25 to 44; 28.4% were from 45 to 64; and 10.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

2000 census
According to the census of 2000, there were 917 people, 334 households, and 245 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,217.1 PD/sqmi. There were 364 housing units at an average density of 483.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.84% White, 0.65% African American, 0.44% Native American, 0.55% Pacific Islander, 0.44% from other races, and 1.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.07% of the population.

There were 334 households, out of which 38.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.8% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.6% were non-families. 21.6% 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 2.75 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 31.4% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 32.3% from 25 to 44, 17.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $40,000, and the median income for a family was $41,625. Males had a median income of $34,479 versus $27,692 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,266. About 3.9% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.3% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.

Culture
Despite its small size, this town has culture to spare.

Mendon Riverfest
Each year, the village celebrates the Mendon Riverfest at Reed River Park on the banks of the St. Joseph River. This festival began in 1987 at the historic Wakeman House, but relocated around 1989, when the size of the festival became too large for the venue. The Mendon Riverfest takes place annually on the third weekend in August, from Thursday through Saturday. Some of the signature activities include the Lip Sync Contest, the Canoe Swamp, Casino Night, and the Toy Boat Race. On Saturday night a fireworks display is set off over the banks of the St. Joseph River.

Mendon Kiwanis Showboat
Beginning as a Minstrel Show in 1956, The Mendon Kiwanis Showboat, Has become a cultural staple. With its Focus on Local Music, Talent, and comedy what's not to love.

It is also the Largest fundraiser for the local Mendon Kiwanis Club. In 2017 it raised Nearly $10,000 USD, much of which stayed local and went to funding food programs and scholarships for the kids in the town of Mendon.

On the first full Weekend of every November,† at the Mendon Elementary Auditorium, This Fundraiser takes place. Each Year it brings together a Chorus of local talent to perform in a variety show. For the first fifty years of its existence the show's format and theme remained largely unchanged. It Used to be Based on turn of the century Mississippi River Steam Boat shows and the musical 'Showboat' By Oscar Hammerstein II. The 51st show would begin a brand New era for the show. One where the Steamboat theme and minstrel show format would vanish. In the most recent fourteen years of the show it has taken on a theme of the year style. With some of the previous years themes being:
 * Vaudeway! (2017) The Showboat Chorus finds themselves enchanted by an evil wizard Forced into performing The music of Broadway and the sketch comedy of Vaudeville.
 * SMILE! (2018) A gang of characters (loosely based on the Muppets), led by the charismatic Cermet T. Toad, come into the town of Mendon to remind the adults to smile. Featuring songs and skits about happiness.
 * Lets Fake A Deal! (2019) A group of Ed Sullivan fanatics, finds themselves participating in a fast paced game show for the grand prize of One million dollars. Music all about the games we play and sketches written based on your favorite TV Game shows.

†Except in 2006 when the 50th anniversary show was canceled due to construction on the Auditorium, and 2020 when the decision was made to cancel the show due to the COVID-19

Education
Mendon Junior/Senior High School is one of the top academic schools in southwestern Michigan. Mendon Junior/Senior High School scored better in writing on the spring 2009 Michigan Merit Exam than any other school in the region. They finished second in reading and third in English language arts.

Mendon Junior/Senior High School has had an outstanding football program. In 1999 it won its sixth state championship in Division 8. Since then, it has won seven more state championships. In 2011 it defeated Fowler High School (Michigan) with a score of 33–0 in the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) Division 8 Championship game.

Notable people

 * Nathan Bombrys, professional rugby managing director; grew up in Mendon.
 * Phyliss Cupp, member of the 1972–73 US Women's basketball team that won a silver medal in the World University games in Moscow in 1973. She also made the final selection for the 1975 Pan-American and Olympic teams. Member of the US Women's Volleyball Training Squad in 1973. She was named outstanding college athlete in 1975. She won coach of the year honors volleyball district 23 NAIA in 1981–82 and in basketball for the 1986–87 season. Born in Mendon and a lifetime resident.
 * Pete Estes, fifteenth president of General Motors; born in Mendon.
 * David Small, author and illustrator; resides in Mendon.
 * Sarah Stewart (author), author; resides in Mendon.
 * George L. Yaple, congressman and candidate for governor; lived in and is buried in Mendon.

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Mendon Township, Michigan

Mendon Township is a civil township of St. Joseph County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,581 at the 2020 census. The Village of Mendon is located within the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.2 sqmi, of which 35.0 sqmi is land and 1.2 sqmi (3.42%) is water. Portage Lake is located within the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,775 people, 1,062 households, and 786 families residing in the township. The population density was 79.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,291 housing units at an average density of 36.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.50% White, 1.01% African American, 0.54% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.18% Pacific Islander, 0.47% from other races, and 1.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.69% of the population.

There were 1,062 households, out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.9% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.9% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,324, and the median income for a family was $45,577. Males had a median income of $36,743 versus $23,482 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,600. About 5.1% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.9% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.

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Mottville Township, Michigan

Mottville Township is a civil township of St. Joseph County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,444 at the 2020 census. US 12 runs through the township, and M-103 connects it with the Indiana state line.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 20.0 sqmi, of which 19.6 sqmi is land and 0.4 sqmi (1.95%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,499 people, 570 households, and 421 families residing in the township. The population density was 76.6 PD/sqmi. There were 633 housing units at an average density of 32.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.13% White, 0.27% African American, 0.73% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.33% from other races, and 1.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.00% of the population.

There were 570 households, out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.9% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% were non-families. 19.5% 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 2.63 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $43,421, and the median income for a family was $44,706. Males had a median income of $33,500 versus $25,458 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,917. About 7.3% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.6% of those under age 18 and 5.5% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Harvey Freeman, pitcher for the Philadelphia Athletics in 1921
 * Shavehead, 19th-century Potawatomi chief

Points of interest

 * Mottville Speedway, a 1/4 mi asphalt oval race track.
 * US 12–St. Joseph River Bridge, a 270 ft, reinforced concrete, camelback-arch bridge composed of three 90 ft and 22 ft spans resting on concrete piers and abutments over the St. Joseph River.

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Nottawa Township, St. Joseph County, Michigan

Nottawa Township is a civil township of St. Joseph County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,685 at the 2020 census. The township is named after the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi.

History
Nottawa Township was the center of the Notawasepe Potawatamie Reservation which was the home of the ancestors of the Nottawasippi Potawatamies starting in 1821.

Communities

 * Centreville is a village on the western edge of the township, partially within adjacent Lockport Township.
 * Nottawa is an unincorporated community in the southwest of the township on M-86, about two miles west of M-66 and four miles east of Centreville.
 * Wasepi is an unincorporated community near the center of the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 37.6 square miles (97.4 km$2$), of which 35.8 square miles (92.7 km$2$) is land and 1.8 square miles (4.7 km$2$) (4.81%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,999 people, 1,325 households, and 1,004 families residing in the township. The population density was 111.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,521 housing units at an average density of 42.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.77% White, 1.15% African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.53% Asian, 0.25% from other races, and 1.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.08% of the population.

There were 1,325 households, out of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.6% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.2% were non-families. 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.26.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.7% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 22.7% 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 98.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,875, and the median income for a family was $48,724. Males had a median income of $36,448 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,814. About 7.3% of families and 10.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.4% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over.


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Park Township, St. Joseph County, Michigan

Park Township is a civil township of St. Joseph County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,397 at the 2020 census.

The township was originally part of Flowerfield Township and was set off as a separate township in 1838.

Communities

 * Fishers Lake was a settlement established in 1834.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 square miles (92.7 km$2$), of which 35.1 square miles (90.9 km$2$) is land and 0.7 square mile (1.7 km$2$) (1.87%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,699 people, 996 households, and 769 families residing in the township. The population density was 76.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,131 housing units at an average density of 32.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 94.00% White, 2.37% African American, 0.48% Native American, 0.52% Asian, 0.67% from other races, and 1.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.19% of the population.

There were 996 households, out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.9% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.7% were non-families. 18.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.5% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $48,173, and the median income for a family was $51,425. Males had a median income of $39,632 versus $26,806 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,045. About 5.0% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.1% of those under age 18 and 2.1% of those age 65 or over.


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Sherman Township, St. Joseph County, Michigan

Sherman Township is a civil township of St. Joseph County in the U.S. state of Michigan, located just north of Sturgis. The population was 3,444 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Chapin Lake was an unincorporated community on the lake of the same name.
 * Crossman Lake was an unincorporated community. It was started by Abel Crossman in 1840.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.0 square miles (90.6 km$2$), of which 33.1 square miles (85.7 km$2$) is land and 1.9 square miles (4.8 km$2$ or 5.35%) is water. Major roads in the township include M-66, Banker Street Rd., Featherstone Rd., Shimmel Rd., and Balk Rd.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,248 people, 1,175 households, and 909 families residing in the township. The population density was 98.1 PD/sqmi. There were 1,353 housing units at an average density of 40.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.14% White, 0.65% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.68% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.49% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.45% of the population.

There were 1,175 households, out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.8% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.6% were non-families. 18.0% 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 2.69 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $47,727, and the median income for a family was $54,291. Males had a median income of $38,106 versus $27,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,904. About 4.4% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.9% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.


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Sturgis, Michigan

Sturgis is a city in St. Joseph County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 10,994 at the 2010 census. The city is located at the northeast corner of Sturgis Township and at the intersection of US 12 and M-66. Sturgis is just north of the Michigan–Indiana border and the I-80/90 Indiana Toll Road.

Sturgis has been assigned a ZIP code of 49091.

Geography
Sturgis is located at 41.79917°N, -85.41917°W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.49 sqmi, all land.

Major highways

 * runs east and west through the city.
 * runs north and south through the city.
 * has an exit within three miles of Sturgis.

Airport
The City owns and operates Kirsch Municipal Airport (KIRS), which is located in northeast corner of the City. Kirsch Municipal is a general aviation airport and features two runways; the primary runway is 5,200 feet long with a secondary, crosswind runway 3,457 feet long.

Railroad
Sturgis is served by Michigan Southern Railroad Company for commercial rail service.

The historic Sturgis Train Depot, built in 1895, is one of the oldest train depots in West Michigan. In 2014, it was moved across town and is now being renovated to become the home of the Sturgis Historical Museum.

Founding of the community
In 1827, Judge John Sturgis came to the St. Joseph Valley area in southern Michigan territory and settled in what is now Sturgis. The original site of his home can be seen at Pioneer Park, maintained by the City of Sturgis. Legend has it that Sturgis was chosen as the town's name because Mrs. John Sturgis baked a pan of biscuits and sent them to a surveying party near their cabin. Lewis Cass, who later became governor, was part of that surveying party. When the time came to name the town, Governor Cass remembered the biscuits and was insistent that the town be named Sturgis. In 1896, Sturgis officially became a city.

Sturgis: the "Electric City"
Sturgis is known as the "Electric City" due to its municipal electric utility and hydroelectric dam, which date back to the early days of the community. The City-owned electric department has served the Sturgis area since the city's inception in 1896. In 1909, the City of Sturgis approved construction of a hydroelectric dam on the St. Joseph River near Centreville, Michigan. The dam began operation on September 3, 1911, and continues to serve the community. In 2011, the City celebrated the centennial of the Dam as part of "Sturgis Dam Days."

Sister City
Sturgis is a Sister City to Wiesloch, Germany. In 1966, the cities of Wiesloch and Sturgis decided to form a Sister City partnership that grew out of President Eisenhower's People-to-People program which was formed to increase cultural awareness and promote friendship. In 1967 Wiesloch formally began the cultural exchange by sending a community choir to Sturgis. In 1969 Sturgis reciprocated, sending its community choir to Wiesloch. In 1977, the exchange program was expanded to include students, who each year spend three weeks in their partner's home. In 1989 a Sturgis teacher worked in Wiesloch as part of the Sister City program. This teacher exchange continues periodically as teachers from Wiesloch work in Sturgis and vice versa.

In 2016, Sturgis and Wiesloch celebrated the 50th Anniversary of their Sister City partnership.

Kickoff city for Michigan Week
For many years, in the third week of May, Sturgis served as the kickoff city for Michigan Week, a statewide celebration. Many prominent political figures walked in the parade annually. These included State Representatives and State Senators as well as the 6th District U.S. Representative and periodically the Governor of Michigan. With statewide celebration of Michigan Week waning, in 2010, Sturgis ended the tradition of holding the Michigan Week Kick-Off, opting to celebrate Sturgis Dam Days in June. Sturgis Dam Days was held in honor of the hydroelectric dam. The 100-year anniversary of the Sturgis Dam was celebrated at the Sturgis Dam Days in 2011. In 2012, the Sturgis community began celebrating Sturgis Fest during the last week in June.

Sturgis Rail Depot
On June 23–24, 2014, the historic Sturgis Rail Depot was moved from its location on West Main & N. Clay Streets to a more central location on W. Chicago Road. The 120-year-old building, featuring masonry walls up to 2 feet thick and weighing 304 tons, was moved by Wolfe House & Building Movers. The building was elevated by a Unified Jacking System and mounted on the Buckingham Dolly System for the quarter of a mile move across town.

The Depot underwent renovations to be used as a museum by the Sturgis Historical Society.

Abbott plant for infant formula
Abbott Laboratories produces infant formula at a plant in Sturgis. In February 2022, the plant was shut down due to bacteria in some of the infant formula produced there, which led to a nationwide shortage. The plant resumed production in June 2022 after receiving FDA clearance, first making specialty formula for infants with special dietary needs. The operations at the plant were a focus of an investigation launched by the House Oversight Committee.

Government
The City of Sturgis is a Council-Manager Form of government with a nine-member City Commission. The City is divided into four precincts and two members of the Commission are elected from each precinct with one member elected from the City at large. Members elected from precincts serve a term of four years while the member at large serves a two-year term. Each year in November the Commission nominates one of its members as Mayor and another as Vice-Mayor. The current Mayor is Frank Perez and the current Vice-Mayor is Aaron Miller.

The City Commission is the legislative body, responsible for the passage of municipal ordinances and the overall direction of City. The City Commission appoints a professional City Manager, who manages the day-to-day operations of the City, as well as the City Attorney, City Assessor, City Treasurer, and City Clerk. The Commission sets policy to be carried out by the City Manager and City staff.

2010 census
As of the Census of 2010, there were 10,994 people, 4,088 households, and 2,632 families residing in the city. The population density was 1694.0 PD/sqmi. There were 4,595 housing units at an average density of. The racial makeup of the city was 73.6% White, 1.4% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 1.6% from other races, and 3.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 20.8% of the population.

There were 4,088 households, of which 39.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.8% were married couples living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.6% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.28.

The median age in the city was 32.3 years. 30% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.1% were from 25 to 44; 22% were from 45 to 64; and 12.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.3% male and 52.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 11,285 people, 4,293 households, and 2,726 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,894.5 PD/sqmi. There were 4,529 housing units at an average density of 760.3 /sqmi. As of 2000, the racial makeup of the city was 91% White, 1% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.4% Asian, 4.4% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 20% of the population.

There were 4,293 households, out of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.6% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% 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 3.20.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 11.5% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 17.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,838, and the median income for a family was $43,381. Males had a median income of $29,508 versus $21,810 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,990. About 11.2% of families and 16.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.5% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Tom Bodett, author, voice actor, and radio host and spokesperson for Motel 6, was born in Illinois, raised in Sturgis.
 * Cameron S. Brown, former state senator of the 16th Senate District of Michigan, is from Sturgis.
 * Mattie A. Freeman, freethinker, abolitionist, writer, and lecturer, was born in Sturgis.
 * Walter T. Kelley, innovator of Beekeeping methods and materials.
 * June MacCloy, actress, was born in Sturgis.
 * Perle Mesta, socialite and Ambassador to Luxembourg, was born in Sturgis.
 * Frank W. Parker, New Mexico Supreme Court justice, was born in Sturgis.
 * William Balser Skirvin, business executive and oilman, was born in Sturgis.
 * Marlin Stutzman, former congressman from Indiana, was born in Sturgis.
 * Verne Troyer, actor, was born in Sturgis, but grew up in the nearby town of Centreville, Michigan.
 * Paul Weatherwax, film editor, two-time Academy Award winner, was born in Sturgis.

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Sturgis Township, Michigan

Sturgis Township is a civil township of St. Joseph County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,042 at the 2020 census, down from 2,261 at the 2010 census. The City of Sturgis is located at the northeast corner of the township and is administratively autonomous.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 18.0 sqmi, of which 17.9 sqmi is land and 0.1 square mile (0.26 km2) (0.39%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,403 people, 841 households, and 641 families residing in the township. The population density was 133.9 PD/sqmi. There were 889 housing units at an average density of 49.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 94.26% White, 0.71% African American, 0.21% Native American, 1.62% Asian, 2.12% from other races, and 1.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.45% of the population.

There were 841 households, out of which 39.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.9% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.7% were non-families. 18.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.5% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,982, and the median income for a family was $46,324. Males had a median income of $34,537 versus $25,952 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,367. About 1.3% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.6% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65 or over.

title: Sturgis Township, Michigan


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White Pigeon, Michigan

White Pigeon is a village in St. Joseph County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,718 at the 2020 census. The village is located within White Pigeon Township. Its also located along Michigan's border with Indiana.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.41 sqmi, of which 1.39 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water. The Pigeon River flows through the south end of town, emptying into the St. Joseph River that flows to Lake Michigan.

Railroad
White Pigeon is served by Michigan Southern Railroad, which has its main yard complex in town, and Grand Elk Railroad to the west of town.

History
White Pigeon was incorporated by European Americans in 1837. The United States Land Office, located in downtown White Pigeon, is the oldest surviving U.S. Land office in the state of Michigan. Following the cession of Native American lands in this area by leaders of regional tribes, the U.S. government sold more than 250,000 acres of land in Michigan for $1.25 an acre in the 1830s to settlers of Western Michigan.

The town was named after the local Potawatomi chief Wahbememe, which means White Pigeon. He was buried in the town, with a memorial stone marking his grave. This gravesite is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

According to legend, while he was at the gathering of the chiefs in Detroit, Wahbememe heard plans to attack the settlement which is now White Pigeon. The chief was a friend to the white settlers and did not want to see harm come to them, so he set out on foot and ran almost 150 miles to the settlement to warn the people. After running that long distance and giving his warning, he collapsed and soon died from exhaustion.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,522 people, 621 households, and 383 families residing in the village. The population density was 1095.0 PD/sqmi. There were 724 housing units at an average density of 520.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 93.3% White, 0.3% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 2.6% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.2% of the population.

There were 621 households, of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.4% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.3% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.02.

The median age in the village was 37.1 years. 27.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.9% were from 25 to 44; 25.5% were from 45 to 64; and 15.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.0% male and 53.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,627 people, 602 households, and 431 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,157.8 PD/sqmi. There were 640 housing units at an average density of 455.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 94.59% White, 0.18% African American, 1.11% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 2.03% from other races, and 1.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.58% of the population.

There were 602 households, out of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 15.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.4% were non-families. 21.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 29.1% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 85.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $41,292, and the median income for a family was $43,182. Males had a median income of $32,470 versus $21,327 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,895. About 10.5% of families and 13.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.1% of those under age 18 and 1.8% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * John S. Barry, fourth Governor of Michigan, lived in White Pigeon.
 * Orris Pratt, farmer and member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, was born in White Pigeon.
 * Scott Bales (born 1956), former Chief Justice of the Arizona Supreme Court grew up in White Pigeon.
 * Samuel Pratt, farmer and member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and the Wisconsin State Senate, lived for a time in White Pigeon, where his son Orris Pratt (above) was born.
 * Laney Byler, farmer and member of the Michigan Daily, was born and raised in White Pigeon where she was inducted into the White Pigeon Hall of Fame in 2019.

title: White Pigeon, Michigan


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White Pigeon Township, Michigan

White Pigeon Township is a civil township of St. Joseph County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,762 at the 2020 census. The village of White Pigeon is located within the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 27.6 sqmi, of which 25.5 sqmi is land and 2.0 sqmi (7.36%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,847 people, 1,505 households, and 1,071 families residing in the township. The population density was 150.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,845 housing units at an average density of 72.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.46% White, 0.18% African American, 0.60% Native American, 0.68% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 1.01% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.64% of the population.

There were 1,505 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.8% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.8% were non-families. 22.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.4% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $42,908, and the median income for a family was $49,155. Males had a median income of $36,054 versus $21,690 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,441. About 9.4% of families and 11.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.0% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.

title: White Pigeon Township, Michigan


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Akron, Michigan

Akron is a village in Tuscola County of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 349 at the 2020 census.

The village is located on the boundary between Akron Township on the north and Fairgrove Township on the south, with the village area approximately evenly split between the two. The Akron post office, with ZIP code 48701, also serves the southern and western portions of Akron Township, as well as portions of northern Fairgrove Township, most of eastern Wisner Township, and smaller portions of western Columbia Township and Almer Township.

History
Akron was settled by Charles H. Beach in 1854. It was originally known as Beach's Corners. It was renamed Akron at the time a post office was established in 1857.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 402 people, 160 households, and 105 families residing in the village. The population density was 427.7 PD/sqmi. There were 182 housing units at an average density of 193.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.3% White, 0.2% Native American, 0.5% from other races, and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.2% of the population.

There were 160 households, of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.9% were married couples living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.4% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% 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 3.05.

The median age in the village was 34.8 years. 27.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.2% were from 25 to 44; 21.6% were from 45 to 64; and 15.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 461 people, 173 households, and 125 families residing in the village. The population density was 483.5 PD/sqmi. There were 188 housing units at an average density of 197.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.61% White, 0.22% Native American, 0.43% from other races, and 1.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.07% of the population.

There were 173 households, out of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.7% were non-families. 23.7% 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 2.64 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 29.7% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $35,208, and the median income for a family was $35,313. Males had a median income of $31,806 versus $23,295 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,570. About 12.2% of families and 17.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.2% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

title: Akron, Michigan


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Akron Township, Michigan

Akron Township is a civil township of Tuscola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,379 at the 2020 Census.

Communities

 * The village of Akron is in the southern part of the township straddling the boundary between Akron Township to the north and Fairgrove Township to the south. The Akron post office, with ZIP code 48701, also serves the southern and western portions of Akron Township.
 * Bay Park is an unincorporated community on the border of the Township with Wisner Township on Saginaw Bay west of Vassar Road and Bay Park Road at 43.65472°N, -83.58917°W. It was platted as a subdivision on June 5, 1885.
 * Wisner is an unincorporated community on the boundary between Akron Township to the east and Wisner Township to the west.
 * Thomas is an unincorporated community in the northern part of the township on Saginaw Bay at 43.70056°N, -83.54806°W. Thomas was platted in three sections: Thomas Fisheries (1942), Thomas Park (1947) and Thomas (1957) subdivisions.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 56.9 sqmi, of which 52.9 sqmi is land and 4.0 sqmi (7.05%) is water.

The civil township comprises most of survey townships 14 and 15 north of range 8 east. Section 1 of T14N and section 36 of T15N have been attached to Columbia Township, which is adjacent to the east of Akron Township. These sections surround the village of Unionville, which also incorporates smaller portions of both sections.

Survey township 15N, on the shores of Saginaw Bay, is a partial township consisting of thirteen full 1 sqmi sections and eleven partial sections, with the remainder lying under water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,589 people, 602 households, and 441 families residing in the township. The population density was 30.0 PD/sqmi. There were 767 housing units at an average density of 14.5 per square mile (5.6/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 95.85% White, 0.19% African American, 0.76% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 1.76% from other races, and 1.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.59% of the population.

There were 602 households, out of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.6% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.6% were non-families. 23.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $36,891, and the median income for a family was $43,056. Males had a median income of $32,326 versus $21,548 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,487. About 6.2% of families and 11.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.9% of those under age 18 and 14.3% of those age 65 or over.

title: Akron Township, Michigan


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Almer Township, Michigan

Almer Charter Township is a charter township of Tuscola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,965 at the 2020 census. It is the only charter township in the Upper Thumb region of Michigan.

Communities

 * The city of Caro, which is also the county seat of Tuscola County, is to the south, mostly surrounded by Indianfields Township, although the city has also incorporated some land from southern Almer Charter Township. Caro was a village until becoming a city in 2009. The Caro post office, with ZIP code 48723, also serves nearly all of Almer Charter Township.
 * The village of Akron is to the west, and the Akron post office, with ZIP code 48701, also serves a small area in northwest Almer Charter Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.6 sqmi, of which 34.6 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi (0.06%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,023 people, 1,112 households, and 806 families residing in the township. The population density was 87.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,197 housing units at an average density of 34.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.96% White, 0.20% African American, 0.56% Native American, 0.46% Asian, 0.69% from other races, and 1.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.65% of the population.

There were 1,112 households, out of which 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.7% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.5% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $39,491, and the median income for a family was $49,878. Males had a median income of $36,140 versus $31,111 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,464. About 3.0% of families and 6.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.7% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

title: Almer Township, Michigan


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Arbela Township, Michigan

Arbela Township is a civil township of Tuscola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,808 at the 2020 Census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.5 sqmi, of which 33.4 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi (0.12%) is water.

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

Communities

 * Elva was the name of a rural post office here from 1873 until 1903.

Demographics
At the 2010 Census, Arbela Township had a population of 3,070, as 99.6% of the population lived in households. There were 1,138 households. The racial and ethnic composition of the population was 96.5% white, 0.7% black or African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.6% from some other race and 1.6% reporting two or more races. 1.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race.

As of the census of 2000, there were 3,219 people, 1,134 households, and 906 families residing in the township. The population density was 96.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,169 housing units at an average density of 35.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.99% White, 0.28% African American, 0.65% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.16% Pacific Islander, 0.50% from other races, and 1.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.83% of the population.

There were 1,134 households, out of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.3% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.1% were non-families. 16.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $44,840, and the median income for a family was $51,630. Males had a median income of $38,365 versus $21,563 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,519. About 3.2% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.3% of those under age 18 and 3.3% of those age 65 or over.

History
The Pine Grove Post Office opened on June 2, 1858, on Arbela Road, east of Lewis Road. This office was renamed to Arbela on January 16, 1871, and closed on May 31, 1905.

title: Arbela Township, Michigan


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Caro, Michigan

Caro is a city in and the county seat of Tuscola County, Michigan, United States. The population was 4,328 at the 2020 census and 4,145 at the 2000 census (an increase of 4.4%).

Caro is located northeast of Flint and east of Saginaw in Michigan's Upper Thumb region.

The Caro High School Tigers have been a dominant force in the world of track and cross country throughout the state of Michigan. Coach Jeff Schember has built the program into a yearly state champion caliber team.

History

Caro was founded on the ridge just above the site of the Chippewa Village that early on stood at the Oxbow in the Cass River that was known by Native Americans as "Pe-See-Kop-To-Qua-Yone." It is now the site of the Caro Dam in Section 10, Indianfields Township, Tuscola County. Caro would be built and organized on Section 3. On Section 10, at the gate of the Chippewa Village, the logging camp that started the "boom" in logging Cass River was established by Curtis Emerson in 1848. Paschel Richardson of Tuscola Village purchased land for logging on the future site of Caro or Section 3, Indianfields Township, also in 1848. The Johnson brothers, Daniel and Soloman, began to build the City of Zilwaukee, Michigan, from Cass River Pine timber that they logged from the land at the future site of Caro and that they bought in 1849. This was how the events would align.

Gardener and Ephraim Williams about 1830 to the 1840s were agents of the American Fur Company that had a trading post on the Cass River. The post was described as at the "very short bend in the river." The bend was "shaped like a horseshoe." It was called in rough English "Skop-Ti-Qua-Nou." This was undoubtedly a slightly misspelled name for the Oxbow. Gardner Williams would purchase tracts of land next to the Chippewa Village in the 1850s that amounted in size to be more than what was the area of Caro.

Later Samuel P. Sherman would purchase 63 acre in the north half of the northwest quarter of section 3 in Indianfields Township on September 8, 1852. Prior to this, only two land sales had been recorded, both for lumbering or speculative purposes. His son, William E. Sherman, had worked in the lumber industry nearby on the Cass River for some time prior to 1852 and William's favorable report persuaded his father to visit in 1851 and afterward purchased several tracts of land in addition to his initial purchase.

In the 1856-57 session of the Michigan Legislature, construction of a road was authorized from Bridgeport in Saginaw County northeast to Forestville in Sanilac County, with a route that would pass through what is now Caro. Once the road was cleared, commercial interests began to locate here. Melvin Gibbs, who had been keeping a hotel in an old log house, in 1858 put up a new frame building, known as the Gibbs House. In 1859, William E. Sherman built another hotel, which he named the Centerville House, based on the location being near the center of the county. The name Centerville became associated with the developing community.

In 1865, Centerville was selected as the county seat. A post office named Tuscola Center was established on April 25, 1866. To address the confusion caused by the differing names, community leaders met in 1868, and at the suggestion of William E. Sherman selected the name Caro, based on a variant spelling of the Egyptian city of Cairo.

On July 23, 2007, Governor Jennifer Granholm announced Caro as a community chosen by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) to take part in the Blueprints for Downtowns program. The city would receive a comprehensive, market-driven strategy toward developing an action-oriented downtown that would result in economic growth, job creation and private investments.

Caro residents voted in favor of changing to the status of a city on November 3, 2009. Village President Tom Striffler was elected to the position of mayor. Elected to the city council were Mike Henry, Rick Lipan, Joe Greene, Charlotte Kish, Amanda Langmaid, and Richard Pouliot.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.80 sqmi, of which 2.79 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

Caro is located in central Tuscola County, surrounded by Indianfields Township on its west, south, and east. Almer Township surrounds the northern part of the city. The Caro post office, with ZIP code 48723, also serves nearly all of Indianfields and Almer townships, as well as smaller portions of Wells Township to the east of Indianfields, Dayton Township to the southeast of Indianfields, Fremont Township to the south of Indianfields, Juniata Township to the west of Indianfields, Fairgrove Township to the northwest of Indianfields, Columbia Township, to the north of Almer, Elmwood Township to the northeast of Almer, and Ellington Township to the east of Almer.

Transportation
The city is served by the Tuscola Area Airport (also known as the Caro Municipal Airport), located approximately three miles southwest of the city. Founded in 1930, the airport was significantly improved under Michigan Department of Transportation grants throughout the 1980s and 1990s, to add and lengthen the runway and taxi-ways, as well as a new administration building and additional hangar space.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,229 people, 1,777 households, and 1,015 families residing in the city. The population density was 1515.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,987 housing units at an average density of 712.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.5% White, 0.7% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 1.2% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.3% of the population.

There were 1,777 households, of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.9% were married couples living together, 15.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.9% were non-families. 36.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% 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 2.88.

The median age in the city was 39.6 years. 21.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.3% were from 25 to 44; 25% were from 45 to 64; and 18.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.3% male and 53.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,145 people, 1,738 households, and 1,042 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,746.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,899 housing units at an average density of 799.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 94.62% White, 0.55% African American, 1.01% Native American, 0.87% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 1.95% from other races, and 0.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.08% of the population.

There were 1,738 households, out of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.6% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.0% were non-families. 35.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the village the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $31,226, and the median income for a family was $39,432. Males had a median income of $36,307 versus $25,833 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,152. About 5.1% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.4% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.

Industry
Caro is the home of a Michigan Sugar facility. Local sugarbeet farmers retain joint ownership of the plant.

In 2003, Michigan Ethanol, a partner of Poet Biorefining, opened a corn ethanol production facility in southwest Caro.

The Caro Center, a mental health facility operated by the state of Michigan, originally opened as a support center for individuals with epilepsy and operated as a self-supportive community, producing its own vegetables and maintaining livestock. Following, it converted to an institution for the developmentally disabled, and now operates as an inpatient psychiatric hospital for mentally ill adults.

The former Camp Tuscola, which was a state correctional facility until 2005, is now a residential re-entry program.

Radio
Local radio stations licensed to serve Caro are commercial broadcasters WKYO AM and WIDL FM.

FM

 * WCTP 88.5 FM, Gagetown, Gospel, Christian Gospel Radio
 * WSMB 89.3 FM, Harbor Beach, Religious, Smile FM
 * WIDL 92.1 FM, Cass City, Classic Rock The Thumb's Only Road for Pure Classic Rock
 * WBGV 92.5 FM, Marlette, Country, The Thumb's Best Country
 * WRCL 93.7 FM, Frankenmuth, Urban CHR, Today's Hottest Jamz
 * WHNN 96.1 FM, Bay City, Adult Contemporary, ''The Best Variety of Yesterday and Today
 * WMJO 97.3 FM, Essexville, Classic Hits/Adult Hits, Joe Plays Everything
 * WTGV 97.7 FM, Sandusky, Adult Contemporary, Light and Easy Listening
 * WKCQ 98.1 FM, Saginaw, Country, The Most Country
 * WOWE 98.9 FM, Vassar, Urban AC, Jammin' Oldies
 * WWBN 101.5 FM, Tuscola, Active Rock, The Banana, Flint's Rock Radio
 * WLEW 102.1 FM, Bad Axe, Classic Hits, Your Classic Hits Station
 * WIOG 102.5 FM, Bay City, CHR/Top 40, The Hit Music Channel
 * WCZE 103.7 FM, Harbor Beach, Christian Country, Positive Country
 * WTLZ 107.1 FM, Saginaw, Urban AC, Simply the Best R&B

AM

 * WMIC 660 AM, Sandusky (Daytime Only), Full Service/Country, The Thumb's Information Station
 * WSGW 790 AM, Saginaw, News/Talk, Your Connection to the Saginaw Valley and the World
 * WJMK 1250 AM, Bridgeport, Oldies, MeTV FM
 * WTRX 1330 AM, Flint, Sports, Mid-Michigan's Biggest Athletic Supporter
 * WLEW 1340 AM, Bad Axe, Country, ''The Thumb's Hottest Country
 * WKYO 1360 AM, Caro, Oldies, Your Greatest Hits
 * WMAX 1440 AM, Bay City, Religious Talk, Ave Marie Radio
 * WFNT 1470 AM, Flint, News/Talk, Flint's News Talk
 * WLCO 1530 AM, Lapeer, Classic Country, Real Country, Today's Stars and Legends

Newspapers

 * Daily editions of the Detroit Free Press and The Detroit News, four-day-per-week editions of the Bay City Times and Saginaw News, as well as the "Tuscola County Advertiser" and Vassar Pioneer Times are available.

Broadcast television
Tuscola County lies inside the Flint/Tri-Cities Television Market. Only stations available on Charter in the Caro area are listed below.

 * WNEM 5 (CBS/MyNetworkTV)
 * WJRT 12 (ABC)
 * WDCQ 19 (PBS)
 * WEYI 25 (NBC)
 * WBSF 46 (The CW)
 * WAQP 49 (TCT)
 * WSMH 66 (Fox)

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

July averages 71 °F (21 °C), with high temperatures reaching 90 °F (32 °C) an average of 17 days per year. The average high temperature in July is 86 °F (30 °C). January averages 23 °F (-5 °C), with an average monthly low of 15 °F (-9 °C).

title: Caro, Michigan


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Cass City, Michigan

Cass City is a village in Elkland Township, Tuscola County in the Flint/Tri-Cities area of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,428 at the 2010 U.S. Census and 2,643 at the 2000 U.S. Census (a decrease of about 8%). It is located along M-81 approximately 4 mi west of that highway's intersection with M-53. Cass City is surrounded by several communities including Colwood, Deford, Elmwood and Ellington.

History
The village and the nearby Cass River are both named after General Lewis Cass, the territorial governor of Michigan in the earlier 19th century and the Democratic nominee for President of the United States in 1848. It is currently within Michigan's 10th congressional district.

A sawmill was established at this location in 1851. Farming settlers first came here in 1855. Cass City was incorporated as a village in 1883.

It is notorious as the hometown of the 1930s murderer, holdup man and thief, Andrew Metelski (Andrzejowl Metelskiemu).

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.79 sqmi, of which 1.78 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,428 people, 1,024 households, and 627 families living in the village. The population density was 1364.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,177 housing units at an average density of 661.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.9% White, 0.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.

There were 1,024 households, of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.8% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.8% were non-families. 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the village was 43.7 years. 21.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.8% were from 25 to 44; 25.8% were from 45 to 64; and 22.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.0% male and 53.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,481 people, 4,670 households, and 3,892 families living in the village. The population density was 1,523.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,159 housing units at an average density of 668.2 /sqmi.

There were 1,670 households, out of which 38.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% were non-families. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 34.3% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.1 males; for every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.1 males 18 and over.

The median income for a household in the village was $33,397, and the median income for a family was $41,289. Males had a median income of $31,714 versus $24,853 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,159. About 8.1% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.4% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Agriculture is a central part of the Cass City economy, along with a small amount of industry (including Walbro Corp.).

Library
Cass City is the home of the Rawson Memorial Library, a district library that serves Cass City, Elkland Township, Elmwood Township and Novesta Township. The library also contracts with Ellington Township, Evergreen Township, Grant Township and Greenleaf Township for library services. The library started in 1910 as a project of a local Women's Study Club and was reorganized in 1966 as the Cass City and Elkland Township Library, a district library.

The library maintains online archives of two local newspapers, the Cass City Chronicle (published 1899-2023) and the Cass City Enterprise (published 1881–1906).

In 2007, Rawson Memorial Library was the recipient of the 2007 State Librarian's Excellence Award for exemplary public service. It was recognized for creating its own online bookstore, a traveling Business Resource Center, home delivery, one-on-one computer training, and a "very successful young-adult section" with "more than 750 books, magazines and paperbacks and seating for 14 people."

Education
Cass City is home to one of the campuses of the Baker College System, with programs that include the Accelerated Bachelor of Business degree as well as classes in health science, early childhood education, and automotive services technology. Public schools are managed by Cass City Public Schools.

Notable people

 * Larry MacPhail, Hall of Fame executive with Major League Baseball; born in Cass City
 * Brewster H. Shaw, NASA astronaut, a U.S. Air Force colonel, and executive at Boeing; born in Cass City

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Columbia Township, Tuscola County, Michigan

Columbia Township is a civil township of Tuscola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,229 at the 2020 census.

History
Columbia Township was established in 1855.

Communities

 * Colling is an unincorporated community in the township west of Colling Road on Dickerson Road at 43.61111°N, -83.40917°W. It was named for William Colling, a Canadian who purchased 180 acre of land here in 1880. It was given a station on the Michigan Central Railroad and a post office operated from January 30, 1903, until October 31, 1936.
 * Columbia Corners was an unincorporated community started in 1854. It had a post office from 1879 until 1903.
 * Colwood is an unincorporated community on the boundary between Columbia Township and Elmwood Township at Dickerson and Colwood Roads at 43.61167°N, -83.35222°W. Named as a portmanteau formed from the township and the principal product, lumber, a post office operated here from February 27, 1884, until May 31, 1905.
 * Unionville is an incorporated village located in the northwestern corner of the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,419 people, 528 households, and 399 families residing in the township. The population density was 39.4 PD/sqmi. There were 558 housing units at an average density of 15.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.18% White, 0.28% Native American, 0.49% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.78% from other races, and 1.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.47% of the population.

There were 528 households, out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.0% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.4% were non-families. 20.8% 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 2.66 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $39,375, and the median income for a family was $43,750. Males had a median income of $32,850 versus $22,404 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,026. About 8.0% of families and 10.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.5% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.


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Dayton Township, Tuscola County, Michigan

Dayton Township is a civil township of Tuscola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,920 at the 2020 census.

History
Dayton Township was established in 1857. It was named for William L. Dayton.

Communities
There are no incorporated municipalities in the township.
 * East Dayton is an unincorporated community located on the boundary between Dayton Township and the adjacent Wells Township at Hurds Corner and M-46 (Sanilac Road) 43.41083°N, -83.28528°W. It was established in 1856.
 * Silverwood is an unincorporated community in the northeast corner of the township at 43.32333°N, -83.24806°W on the boundary with Rich Township in Lapeer County to the north at Marlette, Clifford and Silverwood roads.

Geography
The southern portion of the township is drained by tributaries of the Flint River while the northern part is drained by tributaries of the Cass River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.2 sqmi, of which 35.8 sqmi is land and 0.3 sqmi (0.94%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,869 people, 679 households, and 530 families residing in the township. The population density was 52.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,006 housing units at an average density of 28.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 94.86% White, 2.41% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.21% from other races, and 2.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.71% of the population.

There were 679 households, out of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.0% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.8% were non-families. 18.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $42,000, and the median income for a family was $46,696. Males had a median income of $39,519 versus $21,950 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,890. About 6.9% of families and 10.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.5% of those under age 18 and 11.0% of those age 65 or over.


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Denmark Township, Michigan

Denmark Township is a civil township of Tuscola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,741 at the 2020 census.

Denmark Township was organized in 1853.

Communities

 * Carr's Corners was in the eastern part of the township. It was established in 1854 and had a post office from 1862 until 1900.
 * Denmark Junction is a location with the township at the Railroad junction North of M-46 between Quanicassee and Bradford Roads (43.41583°N, -83.655°W).
 * The village of Reese is in the northwest corner of the township on M-81.
 * Richville (formerly called Frankenhilf) is a small unincorporated community in the southwest corner of the township at 43.40917°N, -83.67722°W. It is at the junction of M-15 and M-46. Vassar is a few miles southeast on M-15; Reese is a few miles to the north by county roads; I-75 is 7 mi west on M-46, and Saginaw is just west of I-75; and Bay City is about 15 mi northwest on M-15. The ZIP code is 48758.

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

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,249 people, 1,265 households, and 934 families residing in the township. The population density was 92.1 PD/sqmi. There were 1,327 housing units at an average density of 37.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.01% White, 0.03% African American, 0.18% Native American, 1.23% Asian, 0.55% from other races, and 0.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.43% of the population.

There were 1,265 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.2% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.1% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,366, and the median income for a family was $50,417. Males had a median income of $38,352 versus $26,083 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,782. About 3.4% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.5% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.

title: Denmark Township, Michigan


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Elkland Township, Michigan

Elkland Township is a civil township of Tuscola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,532 at the 2020 census.

The village of Cass City is located within the southern part of the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.6 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,659 people, 1,479 households, and 1,004 families residing in the township. The population density was 102.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,561 housing units at an average density of 43.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.81% White, 0.25% African American, 0.85% Native American, 0.44% Asian, 0.16% from other races, and 0.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.09% of the population.

There were 1,479 households, out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.4% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.1% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.9% 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 2.96.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $33,532, and the median income for a family was $41,053. Males had a median income of $31,840 versus $25,268 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,837. About 9.5% of families and 11.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.1% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over.

title: Elkland Township, Michigan


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Ellington Township, Michigan

Ellington Township is a civil township of Tuscola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,325 at the 2020 census.

History
Ellington Township was established in 1855.

Communities

 * Ellington is an unincorporated community in the township at Dutcher Rd and M-81/E Caro Road. A post office operated from May 31, 1862, until May 31, 1905.
 * Elmwood is an unincorporated community on the boundary with Elmwood Township at Elmwood Road and M-81/E Caro Road.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.7 sqmi, of which 35.7 sqmi is land and 0.03% is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,304 people, 480 households, and 372 families residing in the township. The population density was 36.5 PD/sqmi. There were 527 housing units at an average density of 14.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.62% White, 0.08% African American, 0.54% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.69% from other races, and 1.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.84% of the population.

There were 480 households, out of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.6% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.3% were non-families. 17.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 8.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $43,750, and the median income for a family was $51,979. Males had a median income of $33,672 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,677. About 4.7% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.0% of those under age 18 and 11.5% of those age 65 or over.

title: Ellington Township, Michigan


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Elmwood Township, Tuscola County, Michigan

Elmwood Township is a civil township of Tuscola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,060 at the 2020 census.

Elijah White was the first permanent white settler in the township in 1855. The township was organized with the name Waterloo in 1860 and renamed Elmwood by the state legislature in 1863.

Communities

 * The village of Gagetown is located in the northeastern corner of the township.
 * Colwood is an unincorporated community located on the boundary between Elmwood and Columbia Townships at Dickerson and Colwood Roads at 43.61167°N, -83.35222°W.
 * Elmwood is an unincorporated community on the boundary between Elmwood and Ellington Townships at Elmwood Road and M-81/E Caro Road. A post office opened on May 31, 1862, and closed June 1, 1868. The office was reestablished on December 18, 1871, and closed June 23, 1873. It was reestablished on February 25, 1874, and closed May 31, 1905.
 * Elm Rock was a post office in this township from 1879 until 1883.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.5 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,213 people, 470 households, and 343 families residing in the township. The population density was 34.1 PD/sqmi. There were 515 housing units at an average density of 14.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 94.56% White, 0.25% African American, 0.82% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 1.73% from other races, and 2.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.12% of the population.

There were 470 households, out of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $37,583, and the median income for a family was $46,346. Males had a median income of $31,181 versus $24,028 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,317. About 7.5% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.4% of those under age 18 and 8.0% of those age 65 or over.


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Fairgrove, Michigan

Fairgrove is a village in Tuscola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 563 at the 2010 census. The village is located within Fairgrove Township.

Early history
The settlement of Fairgrove dates back to June 1852 when Amzy Clay bought acreage from Patrick McGlone of neighboring Juniata Township, Michigan. The land surrounding Fairgrove was level, sloping slightly to the northwest. The soil was ideal for farming, although many drainage projects were necessary to rid the area of its large mosquito population. Forest lands enclosed the township with stands of beech, maple, elm and basswood occurring in groves, giving the town its name. No roads into or out of the township existed at the time and Mr. Clay along with his father, Henry Clay, Jacob Winchell, Erastus A. Marr, David Gorter, a Mr. Blank, Patrick McGlone and Joseph R. McGlone hacked through five and a half miles of densely crowded forest to connect the new township with neighboring communities. Settlement did not begin in earnest until the following spring when several new families moved into the township.

Before the township was given a name it was designated as township 13 North, of Range 8 East by the State of Michigan. Three years later, on December 31, 1855, at a meeting of the board of supervisors the township was officially given the name of Fair Grove. The first school district organized for the township was the Hinson District, named for then resident D.P. Hinson. The first school house was built in the spring of 1856 and was run by Caroline E. Stoddard, of Rogers.

Fairgrove first received a post office in 1881 after a railroad was built here. It was incorporated in 1901.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.12 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 563 people, 225 households, and 154 families residing in the village. The population density was 502.7 PD/sqmi. There were 257 housing units at an average density of 229.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.4% White, 0.4% African American, 1.1% Native American, 1.2% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.9% of the population.

There were 225 households, of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.6% were married couples living together, 18.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.6% were non-families. 28.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% 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 3.03.

The median age in the village was 37.3 years. 27.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.7% were from 25 to 44; 28.7% were from 45 to 64; and 12.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.8% male and 49.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 627 people, 238 households, and 169 families residing in the village. The population density was 572.1 PD/sqmi. There were 260 housing units at an average density of 237.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 93.46% White, 0.32% African American, 1.12% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 2.23% from other races, and 2.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.34% of the population.

There were 238 households, out of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $35,391, and the median income for a family was $38,929. Males had a median income of $31,484 versus $21,719 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,741. About 4.8% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.4% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

1880 census
Population, 1,609. In 1882 the number of acres assessed was 22,706; total equalized valuation of real and personal property was $476,815; number of farms in 1881, 242; acres of improved land, 8,222; bushels of wheat in 1880, 39,582; of corn, 67,643; tons of hay, 1,204.

1874 Michigan state census
Population, 1,056; bushels of wheat raised, 5,900; bushels of corn raised, 17,747; bushels of potatoes, 10,774; tons of hay cut, 1,580.

1870 census
Population, 928; number of farms, 128; voters, 185; pounds of wool sheared, 3,345; pounds of butter made, 43,790; bushels of wheat raised, 6,677; bushels of potatoes raised, 8,489; tons of hay cut, 1,233; bushels of corn raised, 4,726; bushels of oats raised, 7,175.

1860 census
Population, 367; families, 91; dwellings, 91; number of occupied farms, 87; number of acres improved, 1,398; number of horses, 15; number of cows, 114; bushels of wheat-raised, 1,396; bushels of rye raised, 48; bushels of corn raised, 1,363; bushels of oats raised, 1,082; bushels of potatoes raised, 1,325; pounds of butter made, 5,940.

Local events
The Michigan Bean Festival is held in Fairgrove on Labor Day weekend, although nearby Kinde was renowned as the "Bean Capital of the World". Michigan Bean Soup has been a staple for over one hundred years in the U.S. Senate dining room.

title: Fairgrove, Michigan


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Fairgrove Township, Michigan

Fairgrove Township is a civil township of Tuscola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,549 at the 2020 census. The village of Fairgrove is located within the township, as well as the southern half of the village of Akron.

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

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,749 people, 653 households, and 487 families residing in the township. The population density was 49.5 PD/sqmi. There were 711 housing units at an average density of 20.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.00% White, 0.17% African American, 0.51% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 1.66% from other races, and 1.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.97% of the population.

There were 653 households, out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.3% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.4% were non-families. 22.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 24.1% 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 95.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $39,653, and the median income for a family was $43,125. Males had a median income of $32,061 versus $24,609 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,511. About 2.8% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.0% of those under age 18 and 3.2% of those age 65 or over.

title: Fairgrove Township, Michigan


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Fremont Township, Tuscola County, Michigan

Fremont Township is a civil township of Tuscola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,167 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Mayville is a village on M-24 in the southeast corner of the township.
 * Juniata or Juniata Station was a Port Huron and Northwestern Railway station on the western edge of section 30 in the township, on the boundary with Vassar Township at 43.34972°N, -83.46222°W. A hotel known as Kelley's Tavern, which opened there in 1864, was the first house open for public lodging.  This is not to be confused with Juniata Township, which is a few miles away to the north and west in next range of townships.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.1 sqmi, of which 35.9 sqmi is land and 0.2 sqmi (0.53%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,559 people, 1,266 households, and 965 families residing in the township. The population density was 99.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,332 housing units at an average density of 37.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.50% White, 0.17% African American, 0.51% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.06% from other races, and 1.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.43% of the population.

There were 1,266 households, out of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.7% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.7% were non-families. 18.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.0% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% 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 96.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $38,909, and the median income for a family was $46,285. Males had a median income of $37,857 versus $22,554 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,355. About 6.7% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.8% of those under age 18 and 2.2% of those age 65 or over.

History
A post office called Northgrove opened at North Grove and Mertz Roads (now M-24) and operated from February 21, 1899 to March 15, 1901.


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Gagetown, Michigan

Gagetown is a village in Tuscola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 388 at the 2010 census. It is located in the northeastern corner of Elmwood Township.

Gagetown is northeast of the Saginaw metropolitan area as well as the city of Caro.

History
Gagetown began around a mill founded by Joseph Gage in 1869. The village was platted in 1871 and incorporated in 1887.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.98 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 388 people, 150 households, and 107 families residing in the village. The population density was 395.9 PD/sqmi. There were 171 housing units at an average density of 174.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.7% White, 1.0% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.1% of the population.

There were 150 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.7% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.7% were non-families. 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.06.

The median age in the village was 38.2 years. 27.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.6% were from 25 to 44; 24.2% were from 45 to 64; and 15.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.8% male and 49.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 389 people, 154 households, and 103 families residing in the village. The population density was 406.3 PD/sqmi. There were 167 housing units at an average density of 174.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 91.52% White, 1.03% Native American, 0.77% Asian, 2.83% from other races, and 3.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.20% of the population.

There were 154 households, out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.4% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.5% were non-families. 26.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 29.0% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $34,444. Males had a median income of $26,354 versus $20,500 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,165. About 11.7% of families and 14.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.3% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over.

title: Gagetown, Michigan