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Montcalm Township, Michigan

Montcalm Township is a civil township of Montcalm County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,394 at the 2020 census, up from 3,350 in 2010.

Geography
The township is in southwestern Montcalm County and is partially bordered to the south by Greenville, the largest city in the county. The township is bordered to the west by Kent County. State highway M-91 crosses the center of the township, leading south into Greenville and north to Lakeview.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Montcalm Township has a total area of 36.4 sqmi, of which 35.4 sqmi are land and 1.0 sqmi, or 2.70%, are water. The Flat River, a tributary of the Grand River, flows southward across the western part of the township, while Dickerson Creek, a tributary of the Flat River, drains the eastern part of the township.

Communities

 * Gowen is an unincorporated community in the township on the Flat River at 43.25167°N, -85.30194°W. Gowen began circa 1847 as a lumbering center and was first known as "Gregor's Mills", and later as "Kaywood". Colonel James Gowen, from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, founded the present community and platted it in 1871. A post office was established on March 4, 1872, with Samuel N. Peck as the first postmaster. It was a station on the Detroit, Grand Rapids and Western Railroad. The Gowen post office, with ZIP code 49326, serves the western part of Montcalm Township, as well as portions of townships to the west, southwest, and north.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,178 people, 1,154 households, and 887 families residing in the township. The population density was 89.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,321 housing units at an average density of 37.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.24% White, 0.13% African American, 0.60% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.28% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.26% of the population.

There were 1,154 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 23.1% were non-families. 17.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.0% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $43,485, and the median income for a family was $50,558. Males had a median income of $35,389 versus $25,068 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,591. About 3.4% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.2% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over.

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Fall River Mills, California

Fall River Mills, colloquially referred to as Fall River, is an unincorporated town and census-designated place (CDP) in Shasta County, California, United States. Its population is 616 as of the 2020 census, up from 573 from the 2010 census.

Production and industry
The community is known for its agriculture, producing cattle, Fall River wild rice, garlic, mint, hay, lavender, and alfalfa.

Local government
Local government in Fall River Mills includes:
 * Fall River Valley Municipal Advisory Council
 * Fall River Valley Community Services District
 * Fall River Valley Fire Protection District
 * Fall River Mills Cemetery District
 * Mayers Memorial Hospital District
 * Fall River Mills Joint Unified School District
 * Fall River Resource Conservation District

Education

 * Fall River Joint Unified School District
 * Elementary Schools
 * Fall River Elementary School (K-6) "a California Distinguished School"
 * Fall River Elementary Community Day School (K-6)
 * High School
 * Fall River Jr and Sr High School (7-12) "a California Distinguished School"
 * Fall River Community Day School (7-12)
 * Soldier Mt Continuation School (9-12)
 * Alternative Schools
 * Migrant Child Education (K-12)

Transportation
Fall River Mills Airport, Tonkin Field is a public airport located off Main Street, in downtown Fall River Mills, serving Shasta County. The airport has one runway and is mostly used for general aviation. It is the only airport within 75 mi of Redding and Alturas.

The airport was originally built in the 1940s as a location to train pilots for World War II. Over the years, the airport has been maintained and upgraded largely due to funding provided from the California Aid to Airports Program (CAAP). Today the airport has nine permanent t-hangars, five Portable hangars, approximately 30 tie-downs, and provides aviation fuel sales. The airport is equipped with runway lights which are designed to be turned on at night by the pilots as they approach the airport.

Geography and geology
Fall River Mills is located at 41.00583°N, -121.44083°W (41.005760, -121.440946).

Fall River Mills is nestled between the Sierra Nevada and the Cascade mountain ranges in the far Northeast corner of Shasta County, California. The town is surrounded by mountains in all four cardinal directions with Mount Shasta and Mount Lassen visible from anywhere in the Fall River Valley.

Elevation varies only slightly throughout the valley floor, ranging from 3,200 to 3400 ft. The surrounding passes all vary from 3,600 to 4,200+ feet.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.8 sqmi, of which, 2.6 sqmi of it is land and 0.2 sqmi of it (5.79%) is water.

Fall River Mills is named after one of the rivers (Fall River) which runs near it. This river, along with the Pit River, water the Fall River Valley, wherein Fall River Mills is located. Much of this valley and its surroundings are volcanic, with all the features which comes with such terrain.

Climate
According to the Köppen climate classification system, Fall River Mills has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csb" on climate maps.

2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Fall River Mills had a population of 573. The population density was 208.2 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Fall River Mills was 450 (78.5%) White, 0 (0.0%) African American, 30 (5.2%) Native American, 3 (0.5%) Asian, 2 (0.3%) Pacific Islander, 56 (9.8%) from other races, and 32 (5.6%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 105 persons (18.3%).

The Census reported that 535 people (93.4% of the population) lived in households, 9 (1.6%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 29 (5.1%) were institutionalized.

There were 228 households, out of which 71 (31.1%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 93 (40.8%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 26 (11.4%) had a female householder with no husband present, 13 (5.7%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 15 (6.6%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 1 (0.4%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 83 households (36.4%) were made up of individuals, and 41 (18.0%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35. There were 132 families (57.9% of all households); the average family size was 3.11.

The population was spread out, with 140 people (24.4%) under the age of 18, 56 people (9.8%) aged 18 to 24, 107 people (18.7%) aged 25 to 44, 147 people (25.7%) aged 45 to 64, and 123 people (21.5%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.6 males.

There were 280 housing units at an average density of 101.7 /sqmi, of which 128 (56.1%) were owner-occupied, and 100 (43.9%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 6.4%; the rental vacancy rate was 8.9%. 285 people (49.7% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 250 people (43.6%) lived in rental housing units.

2007
As of 2007, there were 712 people, 261 households, and 173 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 240 PD/sqmi. There were 304 housing units at an average density of 111/sq mi (43/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 81% White, 10% Native American, 5% from other races, and 4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12% of the population.

There were 261 households, out of which 35% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46% were married couples living together, 16% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33% were non-families. 32% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 31% under the age of 18, 7% from 18 to 24, 22% from 25 to 44, 23% from 45 to 64, and 17% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.9 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $29,833, and the median income for a family was $34,306. Males had a median income of $35,197 versus $21,364 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $15,667. About 22% of families and 28% of the population were below the poverty line, including 53% of those under age 18 and 18% of those age 65 or over.

Politics
In the state legislature Fall River Mills is in, and.

Federally, Fall River Mills is in.

Plans for the Incorporation of the Fall River Mills communities into a City or Town were started. Stemming from public outcry due to development plans and a need for the local communities to maintain control over the area. Formation of a Municipal Advisory Council or MAC is ongoing. The MAC will be the political and authoritative voice of the Fall River Mills communities to not only Shasta County but the State of California. Plans are also being drafted for the implementation of several municipal services to include but not be limited to, Parks & Recreation, Police Department, Transportation, Community Facilities, Animal Control, Cemetery, Fire and Emergency Services. These are just a few of the services listed as proposed by the town of Fall River Mills and the Fall River Valley Community Services District. Areas proposed for inclusion in the incorporation are the communities of Fall River Mills, McArthur, Pittville, Glenburn and Dana.

Recreation
The Fall River Valley offers recreation for people of all ages and backgrounds with opportunities being numerous. These include many annual events, festivals and fairs. The Fall River Valley is home to a World Class Golf course. multiple locations for Mountain Climbing and Spelunking. Sport angling including Fly Fishing, with several tournaments and derbies held each year. Hunting in the Fall River Valley offers several big game species and upland game and waterfowl.

Boating and Canoeing are popular in the Fall River Valley as it is home to several Lakes including Fall River Lake, Eastman Lake and Big Lake. White Water Rafting is among several popular sporting activities that take advantage of the river systems in the valley. These tributaries include the Fall River, Tule River, Ja-She Creek, Lava Creek, Bear Creek, Shelly Creek and Pit River. Together they span much of the Valley forming one of the largest systems of fresh water springs in the country. These waters culminate in a splendid waterfall south of the Town of Fall River Mills and again at a viewing point off State Highway 299 West of Fall River Mills. The Valley is home to the Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park, located north of the Fall River-McArthur Town Center. This state park is unique in that it is accessible only by water.

Local arts and culture can be viewed in several artists galleries and gift shops throughout the community. Equestrian and Rodeo Events are held throughout the year with the Intermountain Fair Rodeo being the mainstay event.

Several parks are situated throughout the community, offering family activities and sporting venues. These include Clark Field, Fall River Lions Community Park and the Joe Bruce Sports Complex.

Cycling has been extremely popular in the Valley for over a decade. Hundreds of cyclists come from throughout the country each year to participate in the Fall River Century Bike Ride which is held in late spring.

Tourism
The town of Fall River Mills is located in the Fall River Valley, between the two volcanic mountain peaks of Mount Shasta and Mount Lassen.

Fall River is a spring-fed stream that winds for 16 mi, mostly through private agricultural land with access points open to the public. The river has rainbow trout fishing holes. Fall River is piped through Saddle Mountain, to end at the Pit 1 Power House. There is white water rafting and fly fishing on the creeks in the area.

The weather can be very cold in the winter, while the spring, summer, and early fall has warm days and cool nights. The town is a traditional Northern California agricultural community. It is known for its wild rice, cattle, hay, lavender, and mint.

Notable residents
Please note: Not all the following people actually reside in Fall River Mills. Many only own property in the area.
 * George Crook (September 8, 1828 – March 21, 1890) was a career Army officer, noted for distinguished service during American Civil War and Indian Wars.
 * William Hanna, creator of beloved cartoon series Tom and Jerry, The Flintstones, The Jetsons, Scooby-Doo and many others.
 * Dan Hawkins, football head coach, UC Davis, Colorado and Boise State; born in Fall River Mills.
 * Bing Crosby, actor and singer, spearheaded fundraising efforts to build and furnish Fall River Mills's only hospital.
 * Jamie Pineda of Fall River Mills, frontwoman of pop music project Sweetbox.
 * Mark Wilson of Fall River Mills, offensive tackle for NFL's Oakland Raiders.

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Pierson, Michigan

Pierson is a village in Montcalm County of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 229 at the 2020 census, up from 172 in 2010. The village is within Pierson Township.

History
In 1856, David S. Pierson acquired 40 acre of land here. With Dexter Clark and John L. Shar, Pierson founded the community while it was still part of Mecosta County. Pierson opened the first post office in his home on January 29, 1857. It was platted in 1870 and incorporated as a village in 1873.

Geography
Pierson is in far western Montcalm County, in the southern part of Pierson Township. The U.S. 131 freeway passes west of the village, with access from Exit 114, 2 mi to the northwest. Pierson is 22 mi northwest of Greenville and 29 mi northwest of Grand Rapids.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.25 sqmi, all land.

The Pierson post office, with ZIP code 49339, also serves most of Pierson Township, as well as portions of Maple Valley Township to the east.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 172 people, 62 households, and 45 families residing in the village. The population density was 688.0 PD/sqmi. There were 73 housing units at an average density of 292.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.3% White, 0.6% African American, and 1.2% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.

There were 62 households, of which 43.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 14.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.4% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.16.

The median age in the village was 30.3 years. 29.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 31.9% were from 25 to 44; 21.5% were from 45 to 64; and 7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 56.4% male and 43.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 185 people, 62 households, and 46 families residing in the village. The population density was 730.2 PD/sqmi. There were 73 housing units at an average density of 288.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.22% White, 1.62% Native American, 0.54% from other races, and 1.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.16% of the population.

There were 62 households, out of which 41.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.7% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.2% were non-families. 16.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.38.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 31.4% under the age of 18, 14.1% from 18 to 24, 32.4% from 25 to 44, 15.1% from 45 to 64, and 7.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $39,000. Males had a median income of $29,063 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the village was $10,456. About 8.7% of families and 11.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 12.5% of those 65 or over.

Education
Tri County Area Schools, which operates Tri County High School, serves Pierson.

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Pierson Township, Michigan

Pierson Township is a civil township of Montcalm County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,363 at the 2020 census. The village of Pierson is located within the township.

History
The historical tribes inhabiting the region were the Ottawa, Chippewa and Potawatomi. Settlers began arriving in the 1830s.

Geography
The township is in far western Montcalm County, bordered to the west by Newaygo County and to the south by Kent County. The village of Pierson is in the southern part of the township. U.S. Route 131 crosses the township, leading north 27 mi to Big Rapids and southwest the same distance to Grand Rapids.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.2 sqmi, of which 34.6 sqmi are land and 1.6 sqmi, or 4.37%, are water. Several natural lakes, including Whitefish Lake and Little Whitefish Lake, are in the western part of the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,866 people, 1,015 households, and 795 families residing in the township. The population density was 82.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,343 housing units at an average density of 38.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.27% White, 0.07% African American, 0.87% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 0.59% from other races, and 1.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.36% of the population.

There were 1,015 households, out of which 40.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.1% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.6% were non-families. 16.9% 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 2.82 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.4% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 8.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $48,519, and the median income for a family was $50,573. Males had a median income of $36,921 versus $27,344 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,216. About 3.4% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.4% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Tri County Area Schools serves the township. Tri County High School and Tri County Middle School are in the township.

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Pine Township, Michigan

Pine Township is a civil township of Montcalm County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,870 according to the 2020 census.

Geography
The township is in western Montcalm County and is bordered to the southwest by Kent County. The unincorporated community of Langston is in the southeast part of the township. State highway M-91 crosses the center of the township, leading north to Lakeview and south to Greenville. Stanton, the Montcalm county seat, is to the southeast.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Pine Township has a total area of 36.1 sqmi, of which 35.0 sqmi are land and 1.1 sqmi, or 2.99%, are water. The township is drained by the Flat River, which crosses the southeast part of the township, flowing south toward the Grand River.

Demographics
At the 2000 census there were 1,654 people, 610 households and 466 families residing in the township. The population density was 47.0 /sqmi. There were 789 housing units at an average density of 22.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup was 97.52% White, 0.18% African American, 0.60% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.48% Pacific Islander, 0.12% from other races, and 0.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.85% of the population.

There were 610 households, of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.5% were married couples living together, 4.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.6% were non-families. 19.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.05.

27.9% of the population were under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.8 males.

The median household income was $41,583 and the median family income was $46,042. Males had a median income of $36,037 and females $22,216. The per capita income was $17,381. About 4.8% of families and 8.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.1% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over.

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Greg Flesch

Greg Flesch (born 1960) is an American guitarist and musician, best known for his work with the rock bands Daniel Amos and The Swirling Eddies (credited as Gene Pool).

Flesch joined D.A. in 1984, just in time for the Vox Humana tour.

Besides his work with D.A., Flesch was also heavily involved in the 1991 Various Artists album, At the Foot of the Cross Volume One, produced by Derri Daugherty and Steve Hindalong. Flesch also produced Terry Scott Taylor's second solo album, A Briefing for the Ascent.

When not making music, Flesch, who holds BS and MS degrees in Computer Science, is employed as a Senior Information Systems and Computer Science specialist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena.

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Reynolds Township, Michigan

Reynolds Township is a civil township of Montcalm County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 5,431 at the 2020 census.

Geography
The township is in the northwest corner of Montcalm County, bordered to the north by Mecosta County and to the west by Newaygo County. The village of Howard City is in the southeast part of the township.

The U.S. Route 131 freeway crosses the center of the township, leading north to Big Rapids and southwest to Grand Rapids. State highway M-46 enters the township from the east, then joins US 131 to leave the township to the south. M-82 leads west from US 131 in the southern part of the township.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Reynolds Township has a total area of 36.1 sqmi, of which 35.7 sqmi are land and 0.4 sqmi, or 1.15%, are water. The Little Muskegon River crosses the northwestern part of the township, and its tributary, Tamarack Creek, flows across the southern part. The township is part of the Muskegon River watershed, running westward toward Lake Michigan.

Communities

 * Conger is an unincorporated place established in 1872.
 * Howard City (population 1,835 in 2020) is a village located within the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,279 people, 1,534 households, and 1,142 families residing in the township. The population density was 118.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,693 housing units at an average density of 47.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.24% White, 0.47% African American, 0.56% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.44% from other races, and 2.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.66% of the population.

There were 1,534 households, out of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.7% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.5% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.0% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,799, and the median income for a family was $45,046. Males had a median income of $32,367 versus $22,157 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,589. About 7.8% of families and 11.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.9% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Tri County Area Schools, including Tri County High School, serves the community.

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Sheridan, Michigan

Sheridan is a village in Montcalm County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 692 at the 2020 census, up from 649 in 2010. The village is located at the corners of four townships and incorporates land from each: Evergreen Township to the northeast, Bushnell Township to the southeast, Fairplain Township to the southwest, and Sidney Township to the northwest.

History
In 1851, Louis Lovell recorded an entry for land here and John W. Winsor built the first business, a sawmill. A shingle-mill owner, Erastus P. Brown, became the first postmaster here on October 14, 1864. It was a station on the Toledo, Saginaw and Muskegon Railway. Sheridan incorporated as a village in 1877 and was named for Union Civil War General Philip Sheridan.

Geography
Sheridan is in southern Montcalm County, along state highway M-66, which leads north 6 mi to Stanton, the county seat. Greenville, the largest city in the county, is 11 mi to the west-southwest.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Sheridan has a total area of 1.16 sqmi, of which 1.10 sqmi are land and 0.06 sqmi, or 5.00%, are water. Pearl Lake is in the western part of the village.

The Sheridan post office, with ZIP code 48884, also serves portions of the four surrounding townships: Evergreen Township to the northeast, Bushnell Township to the southeast, Fairplain Township to the southwest, and Sidney Township to the northwest, as well as part of Crystal Township to the east of Evergreen, Bloomer Township to the east of Bushnell, and Montcalm Township to the west of Sidney.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 649 people, 277 households, and 186 families residing in the village. The population density was 590.0 PD/sqmi. There were 308 housing units at an average density of 280.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.2% White, 0.6% African American, 1.8% 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 1.7% of the population.

There were 277 households, of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.8% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.9% were non-families. 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.83.

The median age in the village was 41.9 years. 23.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.2% were from 25 to 44; 25.9% were from 45 to 64; and 20.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 46.1% male and 53.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 705 people, 304 households, and 207 families residing in the village. The population density was 767.1 PD/sqmi. There were 324 housing units at an average density of 352.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.16% White, 0.99% African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.43% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.99% of the population.

There were 304 households, out of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.3% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.9% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.81.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 18.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $30,556, and the median income for a family was $40,536. Males had a median income of $31,167 versus $22,125 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,781. About 7.8% of families and 9.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.1% of those under age 18 and 12.4% of those age 65 or over.

Landmark
Sheridan was formerly known for its historic water tower. The importance of the water tower was so significant that, when it was demolished in recent years, the village chose to paint an image of the historic water tower on the new one.

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Sidney Township, Michigan

Sidney Township is a civil township of Montcalm County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,538 at the 2020 census.

Geography
The township is in southwestern Montcalm County and is bordered to the northeast by the city of Stanton, the county seat. Part of the village of Sheridan occupies the southeast corner of the township. State highway M-66 runs along the eastern border of the township, connecting Stanton and Sheridan.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Sidney Township has a total area of 35.0 sqmi, of which 33.9 sqmi are land and 1.1 sqmi, or 3.12%, are water. The western and southern parts of the township are drained by Dickerson Creek and its tributaries, part of the Flat River watershed flowing south to the Grand River. The northern and eastern parts of the township are drained by tributaries of Fish Creek, which flows east to the Maple River, another tributary of the Grand.

Communities

 * Sidney is an unincorporated community near the center of the township at 43.25°N, -85.13306°W at the intersection of Derby and Sidney roads. In 1854, Phineas Swift, a New Yorker, became the first permanent settler. A post office was established on September 29, 1862, with Joshua V. Noah as the first postmaster. The community was named for the township, which in turn was named for Sidney, Ohio, the home of some of its early settlers. The Sidney post office, with ZIP code 48885, serves the central part of the township, as well as part of Montcalm Township to the west.
 * The village of Sheridan is at the southeast corner of the township and incorporates some land in the township. The Sheridan post office, with ZIP code 48884, serves the southern part of Sidney Township.
 * The city of Stanton is at the northeast corner of the township and incorporates some land formerly within the township. The Stanton post office, with ZIP code 48888, serves the northern part of Sidney Township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,563 people, 966 households, and 738 families residing in the township. The population density was 75.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,115 housing units at an average density of 32.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.50% White, 0.43% African American, 0.74% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.43% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.90% of the population.

There were 966 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.3% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.5% were non-families. 18.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,682, and the median income for a family was $44,762. Males had a median income of $31,952 versus $27,069 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,045. About 8.3% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.2% of those under age 18 and 11.6% of those age 65 or over.

title: Sidney Township, Michigan


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Stanton, Michigan

Stanton is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,348 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Montcalm County.

History
Stanton was organized in 1860 when the people of Montcalm County voted to move the county seat here from Greenville, which had been the original county seat since 1840. At that time, the County Board purchased 40 acre from Fred Hall of Ionia and named the location "Fred" in his honor. The family of Levi Camburn was the first to settle here, and he became its first postmaster on March 10, 1862. The city was renamed for U.S. Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton in 1863. Stanton was platted in 1865, incorporated as a village in 1869, and as a city in 1881. The Hotel Montcalm was established in 1863.

Geography
Stanton is in central Montcalm County, 17 mi by road northeast of Greenville, the largest city in the county. Stanton is located at the corners of four townships, incorporating land from each: Day Township to the northeast, Evergreen Township to the southeast, Sidney Township to the southwest, and Douglass Township to the northwest. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.15 sqmi, all land.

The Stanton post office, with ZIP code 48888, also serves portions of the four surrounding townships list above, as well as areas of Ferris Township to the east of Day, Belvidere Township to the north of Douglass, and Pine Township to the west of Douglass.

Transportation

 * passes through the city as South Sheridan Road, Main Street, and North State Street. The highway leads south 21 mi to Ionia and north 12 mi to Six Lakes.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,417 people, 508 households, and 315 families living in the city. The population density was 659.1 PD/sqmi. There were 579 housing units at an average density of 269.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.8% White, 1.8% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 1.8% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.9% of the population.

There were 508 households, of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.6% were married couples living together, 17.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.0% were non-families. 33.3% 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 2.42 and the average family size was 3.01.

The median age in the city was 33.8 years. 23.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.5% were from 25 to 44; 21.3% were from 45 to 64; and 13.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.6% male and 49.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,504 people, 555 households, and 362 families living in the city. The population density was 701.6 PD/sqmi. There were 609 housing units at an average density of 284.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.94% White, 0.20% African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 1.13% from other races, and 2.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.85% of the population. 46.9% of the town was Finnish, the largest percentage of any populated place in the United States.

There were 555 households, out of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.7% were married couples living together, 17.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.6% were non-families. 29.7% 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 2.54 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.9% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 16.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,286, and the median income for a family was $39,688. Males had a median income of $32,569 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,901. About 17.8% of families and 21.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.3% of those under age 18 and 12.2% of those age 65 or over.

Points of interest

 * Mid Michigan Motorplex
 * Corporate Home to Casair, Inc.

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Winfield Township, Michigan

Winfield Township is a civil township of Montcalm County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 2,279.

Geography
The township is in northwestern Montcalm County, bordered to the north by Mecosta County. State highway M-46 crosses the center of the township, leading east to Lakeview and west to U.S. Route 131 near Howard City.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.2 sqmi, of which 35.4 sqmi are land and 0.8 sqmi, or 2.17%, are water. The township is drained to the west by tributaries of the Little Muskegon River, most notably Tamarack Creek, which crosses the center of the township.

Communities
Amble is an unincorporated community in the township on M-46 at 43.43139°N, -85.38861°W. Located near the center of the township, the community was a station on the Pere Marquette Railroad and was platted and recorded by on July 8, 1886. A post office operated from February 5, 1887, until December 31, 1953. It was named in honor of Rev. Ole Amble, minister in the Danish Lutheran Church.

Decora was an unincorporated community in Winfield Township that had a post office from 1879 until 1880.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,049 people, 709 households, and 560 families residing in the township. The population density was 57.7 PD/sqmi. There were 886 housing units at an average density of 24.9 per square mile (9.6/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.32% White, 0.10% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 0.44% from other races, and 1.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.78% of the population.

There were 709 households, out of which 37.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.7% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.9% were non-families. 16.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.21.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.6% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $44,524, and the median income for a family was $49,792. Males had a median income of $37,039 versus $25,526 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,779. About 6.2% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.1% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.

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Albert Township, Michigan

Albert Township is a civil township of Montmorency County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 2,453.

Geography
The township is in southwestern Montmorency County, bordered to the south by Oscoda County, to the west by Otsego County, and at its southwest corner by Crawford County. The unincorporated community of Lewiston is in the southwest part of the township; the Lewiston post office (ZIP Code 49756) serves most of the township. Atlanta, the Montmorency county seat, is 16 mi by road to the northeast.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Albert Township has a total area of 70.4 sqmi, of which 65.7 sqmi are land and 4.7 sqmi, or 6.69%, are water. Several lakes are in the township, most notably East and West Twin Lake in the southwest, as well as Big Wolf Lake in the south and Avery Lake in the northeast.

Communities
Albert Township is home to Lewiston, a census-designated place and unincorporated community.

Demographics
As of the 2000 census, there were 2,695 people, 1,229 households, and 822 families residing in the township, with a population density of 40.9 per square mile (15.8/km$2$). There were 2,603 housing units at an average density of 39.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.37% White, 0.15% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.04% Asian, 0.33% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.89% of the population.

Of the 1,229 households, 19.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.0% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.1% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.68.

In the township, the population was spread out, with 19.0% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 19.7% from 25 to 44, 28.5% from 45 to 64, and 27.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.6 males; for every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $30,445, and the median income for a family was $35,597. Males had a median income of $33,795 versus $18,241 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,206. About 7.5% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.3% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65 or over.

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Montgomery Creek, California

Montgomery Creek is a census-designated place in Shasta County, California, United States. Its population is 176 as of the 2020 census, up from 163 from the 2010 census. The town and associated creek were named after Zachariah Montgomery.

Geography
Montgomery Creek is located at 40.84028°N, -121.91972°W (40.840230, -121.919586).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.3 sqmi, 98.55% of it land and 1.45% of it water.

2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Montgomery Creek had a population of 163. The population density was 49.4 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Montgomery Creek was 117 (71.8%) White, 2 (1.2%) African American, 16 (9.8%) Native American, 0 (0.0%) Asian, 0 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 9 (5.5%) from other races, and 19 (11.7%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 18 persons (11.0%).

The Census reported that 151 people (92.6% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 12 (7.4%) were institutionalized.

There were 61 households, out of which 20 (32.8%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 24 (39.3%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 10 (16.4%) had a female householder with no husband present, 5 (8.2%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 5 (8.2%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 2 (3.3%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 17 households (27.9%) were made up of individuals, and 8 (13.1%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48. There were 39 families (63.9% of all households); the average family size was 3.05.

The population was spread out, with 48 people (29.4%) under the age of 18, 12 people (7.4%) aged 18 to 24, 30 people (18.4%) aged 25 to 44, 48 people (29.4%) aged 45 to 64, and 25 people (15.3%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.3 males.

There were 69 housing units at an average density of 20.9 per square mile (8.1/km$2$), of which 42 (68.9%) were owner-occupied, and 19 (31.1%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.3%; the rental vacancy rate was 0%. 93 people (57.1% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 58 people (35.6%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
As of the census of 2000, there were 96 people, 42 households, and 27 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 29.9 PD/sqmi. There were 51 housing units at an average density of 15.9 per square mile (6.1/km$2$). The racial makeup of the CDP was 84.38% White, 12.50% Native American, and 3.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.08% of the population.

There were 42 households, out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.7% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.81.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 29.2% under the age of 18, 3.1% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 34.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 119.4 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $26,750. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $9,211. There were 29.6% of families and 33.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including 47.2% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Politics
In the state legislature Montgomery Creek is in, and.

Federally, Montgomery Creek is in.

History
In August 1992, the Fountain Fire burned many homes and structures in Montgomery Creek and neighboring Round Mountain. Firefighters were able to save most of the structures in 'downtown' Montgomery Creek.

Famous residents
Actor Craig T. Nelson lived in Montgomery Creek while working as a janitor at Cedar Creek Elementary School. Christopher Featherston 9/11 Pentagon survivor and Intelligence Analyst at the National Security Council in the White House went to 3rd and 4th grade in Cedar Creek Elementary School.

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Atlanta, Michigan

Atlanta is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is the county seat of Montmorency County. The community had a population of 720 at the 2020 census, down from 827 in 2010. Atlanta has been nicknamed the "Elk Capital of Michigan".

Atlanta is home to the annual Sno*Drift rally racing event. The event is currently the first Rally America National Rally Championship event of the season.

History
Atlanta was established in 1881 by Alfred J. West. The Atlanta post office opened under the name "Big Rock" on March 24, 1882; the name was changed to Atlanta on October 2, 1882, and was named after Atlanta, Georgia.

Geography
Atlanta is in central Montmorency County, mainly in eastern Briley Township, with a portion extending east into Avery Township. It is 46 mi west of Alpena on Lake Huron, 32 mi east of Gaylord and Interstate 75, and 26 mi south of Onaway.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Atlanta CDP has a total area of 3.8 sqmi, of which 3.6 sqmi are land and 0.2 sqmi, or 4.53%, are water. The Thunder Bay River flows into the community from the southwest and exits to the southeast, leading toward Thunder Bay on Lake Huron.

Major highways

 * is an east–west route that runs through the community. The highway can be used to access Gaylord to the west, and Hillman and Alpena to the east.
 * is a north–south route that runs through the community. The highway can be used to access Mio to the south, and Onaway and Cheboygan to the north.

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

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 757 people, 339 households, and 215 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 278.9 PD/sqmi. There were 501 housing units at an average density of 184.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.41% White, 0.13% African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.40% Asian, and 0.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.40% of the population.

There were 339 households, out of which 27.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.3% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.3% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.73.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 22.1% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 22.3% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 19.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.9 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $23,529, and the median income for a family was $37,188. Males had a median income of $28,250 versus $18,854 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $15,178. About 19.2% of families and 23.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.8% of those under age 18 and 12.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Atlanta is served by the Atlanta Community Schools district.

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Avery Township, Michigan

Avery Township is a civil township of Montmorency County in the U.S. state of Michigan. At the 2020 census, the township's population was 662.

Geography
The township is in central Montmorency County, just east of Atlanta, the county seat. State highways M-32 and M-33 cross the township. The two highways lead west together into Atlanta and cross most of the township before splitting on the east side of the township. M-32 continues east to Hillman and Alpena, while M-33 leads south to Mio.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.3 sqmi, of which 35.0 sqmi are land and 0.3 sqmi, or 0.84%, are water. The township is drained by the Thunder Bay River, which flows eastward to Lake Huron at Alpena.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 717 people, 309 households, and 218 families residing in the township. The population density was 20.5 PD/sqmi. There were 646 housing units at an average density of 18.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.07% White, 1.53% African American, 0.84% Native American, and 0.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.42% of the population.

There were 309 households, out of which 22.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.5% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.4% were non-families. 23.9% 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 2.32 and the average family size was 2.73.

In the township the population was spread out, with 20.6% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 20.9% from 25 to 44, 33.2% from 45 to 64, and 20.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $27,723, and the median income for a family was $28,261. Males had a median income of $24,464 versus $15,833 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,677. About 11.0% of families and 17.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.1% of those under age 18 and 10.9% of those age 65 or over.

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Briley Township, Michigan

Briley Township is a civil township and county seat of central Montmorency County, Michigan, United States. At the 2020 census, the township population was 1,697.

History
The township was founded by the Briley family, many of whom are buried in the Briley Cemetery in Atlanta.

Communities

 * The community of Atlanta is located primarily within the township.
 * Big Rock is a former village in the western part of the township that had a post office from March until October 1882.

Geography
The township is in central Montmorency County. Highways M-32 and M-33 meet in Atlanta along the eastern edge of the township. M-32 leads east to Alpena and west to Gaylord, while M-33 leads north to Onaway and south to Mio.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 70.3 sqmi, of which 68.4 sqmi are land and 2.0 sqmi, or 2.82%), are water. The Thunder Bay River drains the southern portion of the township, while tributaries of the Black River drain the northern portion.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,029 people, 889 households, and 590 families residing in the township. The population density was 29.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,530 housing units at an average density of 22.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.83% White, 0.44% African American, 0.44% Native American, 0.25% Asian, and 1.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.69% of the population.

There were 889 households, out of which 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.6% were non-families. 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.74.

In the township the population was spread out, with 20.5% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 20.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $27,264, and the median income for a family was $34,620. Males had a median income of $30,509 versus $19,875 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,906. About 14.4% of families and 18.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.8% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over.

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Canada Creek Ranch, Michigan

Canada Creek Ranch is an unincorporated community in Montmorency Township, Montmorency County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is a census-designated place (CDP) used for statistical purposes. The population was 258 at the 2020 census, down from 304 in 2010.

Geography
The community is in northern Montmorency County, 13 mi north of Atlanta, the county seat. It is bordered to the east by Mackinaw State Forest. State highway M-33 passes to the east of the community, leading south to Atlanta and north 14 mi to Onaway.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.5 sqmi, of which 2.2 sqmi are land and 0.2 sqmi, or 9.53%, are water. The community surrounds several natural lakes, including Lake Geneva, Wildfowl Lake, and Virginia Lake. Canada Creek runs along the western edge of the community, flowing north toward the Black River, which continues north to Lake Huron at the Straits of Mackinac.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 405 people, 207 households, and 144 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 52.1 PD/sqmi. There were 613 housing units at an average density of 78.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 99.01% White, and 0.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.25% of the population.

There were 207 households, out of which 10.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.7% were married couples living together, 2.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.4% were non-families. 28.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.96 and the average family size was 2.33.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 11.6% under the age of 18, 0.7% from 18 to 24, 9.4% from 25 to 44, 35.8% from 45 to 64, and 42.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 62 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.4 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $32,857, and the median income for a family was $37,500. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $20,227. About 2.8% of families and 2.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.

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Hillman, Michigan

Hillman is a village in Alpena and Montmorency counties in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 605 as of the 2020 census. Nearly all of the village is located within Hillman Township (Montmorency County), with only a small portion extending into Green Township (Alpena County).

History
Hillman was the county seat of Montmorency County from 1881 until the removal of the county seat to Atlanta in 1891.

Geography
The village is in eastern Montmorency County, with a small portion extending east into Alpena County. It is 15 mi east-northeast of Atlanta and 23 mi west of Alpena.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.70 sqmi, of which 1.66 sqmi are land and 0.05 sqmi, or 2.82%, are water. The Thunder Bay River passes through the village, flowing east to enter Lake Huron at Alpena. Brush Creek joins the river from the northwest within the village.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 701 people, 300 households, and 158 families living in the village. The population density was 424.8 PD/sqmi. There were 363 housing units at an average density of 220.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.9% White, 0.1% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 300 households, of which 20.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.0% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.3% were non-families. 43.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.02 and the average family size was 2.73.

The median age in the village was 51.4 years. 17% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.5% were from 25 to 44; 29.1% were from 45 to 64; and 31.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 46.2% male and 53.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 685 people, 288 households, and 154 families living in the village. The population density was 406.6 PD/sqmi. There were 329 housing units at an average density of 195.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.98% White, 0.15% African American, and 0.88% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.46% of the population.

There were 288 households, out of which 24.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.8% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.5% were non-families. 42.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 26.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.06 and the average family size was 2.75.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 17.8% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 17.8% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 34.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51 years. For every 100 females, there were 74.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 64.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $21,250, and the median income for a family was $31,771. Males had a median income of $28,438 versus $23,125 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,818. About 12.8% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.3% of those under age 18 and 13.4% of those age 65 or over.

Major highways

 * bypasses the village to turn east into Alpena County.
 * runs through Hillman.
 * is a county-designated highway running through the village, ending at M-32 south of Hillman.

Trails

 * Alpena to Hillman Trail

title: Hillman, Michigan


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Hillman Township, Michigan

Hillman Township is a civil township of Montmorency County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,009 at the 2020 census, 604 of whom lived in the village of Hillman within the township.

Geography
The township is in eastern Montmorency County, bordered to the east by Alpena County. The village of Hillman is in the eastern part of the township, extending slightly into Alpena County. State highway M-32 crosses the southeast part of the township, passing through the southern part of Hillman village. The highway leads west to Atlanta, the Montmorency county seat, and east to Alpena on Lake Huron.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Hillman Township has a total area of 69.0 sqmi, of which 67.6 sqmi are land and 1.4 sqmi, or 1.99%, are water. It is drained by the Thunder Bay River, which crosses the southeast part of the township on its way to Lake Huron.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,267 people, 916 households, and 606 families residing in the township. The population density was 33.5 PD/sqmi. There were 1,635 housing units at an average density of 24.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.81% White, 0.04% African American, 0.49% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.04% from other races, and 0.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.75% of the population.

There were 916 households, out of which 26.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.8% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the township the population was spread out, with 21.8% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 21.0% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 23.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $27,011, and the median income for a family was $32,560. Males had a median income of $30,515 versus $19,911 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,660. About 10.6% of families and 11.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.1% of those under age 18 and 13.4% of those age 65 or over.

title: Hillman Township, Michigan


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Lewiston, Michigan

Lewiston is an unincorporated community in Montmorency County, Michigan, United States. It is a census-designated place (CDP) for statistical purposes. The population was 996 at the 2020 census.

History
Lewiston was formally established in 1892. The Lewiston post office first opened on April 25, 1892. The Lewiston Area Historical Society Museum is in an 1892 original Lewiston home. It was first owned by David Kneeland, who was the manager of the Michelson & Hanson Lumber Company; his family lived in Lewiston from 1892 to 1910. When the mill closed, Kneeland sold the dwelling to George and Martha Sachs, who then expanded some of the town's boundaries, defining what they are today. Lewiston is also known as Timber Town.

Geography
The community is in southwestern Montmorency County, in western Albert Township. It is bordered to the south by Oscoda County. It is 16 mi southwest of Atlanta, the Montmorency county seat, and 27 mi southeast of Gaylord. The community is centered on the north side of East Twin Lake, but the CDP extends south so as to surround the entire lake.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.1 sqmi, of which 2.8 sqmi are land and 1.3 sqmi, or 38.16%, are water. East Twin Lake and its downstream neighbor, West Twin Lake, are part of the Au Sable River watershed leading to Lake Huron.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 990 people, 480 households, and 312 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 187.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,230 housing units at an average density of 232.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.59% White, 0.10% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.61% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.21% of the population.

There were 480 households, out of which 15.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.5% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.0% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.06 and the average family size was 2.53.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 15.3% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 16.6% from 25 to 44, 30.3% from 45 to 64, and 33.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 55 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.7 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $31,429, and the median income for a family was $36,563. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $18,869 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $20,393. About 4.3% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.8% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65 or over.

As of the 2010 census, the population for Lewiston, Michigan was 1,392. The population was more female dominated, with there being 718 females compared to 674 males. The total number of households for the 2010 census was 689, with 413 of these households being family households. The average household size was around two. Of this total household number, 318(46.2%) of them include married couples. 22(3.2%) of them include a male householder with no wife present, and 73(10.6%) of them include a female householder with no husband present. The total number of households that have one or more people under the age of 18 years is 131(19.0%); 558(80.9%) households have no people under the age of 18 years. The remaining number of 276(40.1%) households is made up of nonfamily households.

The median income for Lewiston residents was $31,576. Lewiston households made slightly more than those in the surrounding cities of Alpena and Cadillac, but their poverty level was 26.4%.

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Loud Township, Michigan

Loud Township is a civil township of Montmorency County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 262 at the 2020 census.

Geography
The township is in southern Montmorency County, bordered to the south by Oscoda County. State highway M-33 crosses the east side of the township, leading north and then west to Atlanta, the county seat, and south to Mio.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.9 sqmi, of which 35.8 sqmi are land and 0.1 sqmi, or 0.25%, are water. The township is drained by Gilchrist Creek and Hunt Creek, north-flowing tributaries of the Thunder Bay River leading to Lake Huron.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 284 people, 128 households, and 88 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.9 PD/sqmi. There were 415 housing units at an average density of 11.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.65% White, and 0.35% from two or more races.

There were 128 households, out of which 16.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.7% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.3% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.64.

In the township the population was spread out, with 16.2% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 17.6% from 25 to 44, 33.5% from 45 to 64, and 26.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $26,750, and the median income for a family was $35,500. Males had a median income of $28,125 versus $21,667 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,031. About 6.8% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 11.2% of those 65 or over.

title: Loud Township, Michigan


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Larkfield-Wikiup, California

Larkfield-Wikiup is a census-designated place unincorporated area in Sonoma County, California, United States. The population was 8,884 at the 2010 census, up from 7,479 at the 2000 census. It comprises the Mark West area between Santa Rosa (to the south), Windsor (north), Calistoga (east), and Fulton (west). There are at least four schools within the limits of the CDP, including Cardinal Newman High School, John B. Riebli Elementary School, Mark West Elementary, and San Miguel Elementary schools.

Geography
Larkfield-Wikiup is located about 5 mi north of the city of Santa Rosa.

The CDP has a total area of 5.31 sqmi, all of it land. Nevertheless, the Mark West Creek's seasonal flows pass directly through this region.

As of 2005, the landscape is made up of housing developments, interspersed with vineyards, farms, and light industry.

2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Larkfield-Wikiup had a population of 8,884. The population density was 1,673.8 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Larkfield-Wikiup was 7,042 (79.3%) White, 81 (0.9%) African American, 168 (1.9%) Native American, 292 (3.3%) Asian, 19 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 878 (9.9%) from other races, and 404 (4.5%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1,979 persons (22.3%).

The Census reported that 8,841 people (99.5% of the population) lived in households, 37 (0.4%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 6 (0.1%) were institutionalized.

There were 3,434 households, out of which 1,179 (34.3%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,729 (50.3%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 425 (12.4%) had a female householder with no husband present, 204 (5.9%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 234 (6.8%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 34 (1.0%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 811 households (23.6%) were made up of individuals, and 325 (9.5%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57. There were 2,358 families (68.7% of all households); the average family size was 3.03.

The population was spread out, with 2,150 people (24.2%) under the age of 18, 678 people (7.6%) aged 18 to 24, 2,051 people (23.1%) aged 25 to 44, 2,736 people (30.8%) aged 45 to 64, and 1,269 people (14.3%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.4 males.

There were 3,596 housing units at an average density of 677.5 /sqmi, of which 2,312 (67.3%) were owner-occupied, and 1,122 (32.7%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.1%; the rental vacancy rate was 6.5%. 5,787 people (65.1% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 3,054 people (34.4%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
As of the census of 2000, there were 7,479 people, 2,735 households, and 2,023 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,643.1 PD/sqmi. There were 2,790 housing units at an average density of 613.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 87.10% White, 1.03% African American, 1.11% Native American, 3.38% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 3.29% from other races, and 3.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.67% of the population.

There were 2,735 households, out of which 39.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.4% were married couples living together, 12.5% 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 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.1 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $62,202, and the median income for a family was $66,504. Males had a median income of $55,153 versus $35,954 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $27,062. About 6.0% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.9% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over.

Politics
In the state legislature, Larkfield-Wikiup is in the 3rd Senate District, and in the 1st Assembly District.

Federally, Larkfield-Wikiup is in.

Tubbs Fire
In October 2017, the Tubbs Fire destroyed approximately 500 homes in the Larkfield-Wikiup area. The fire blew in through the Mark West Springs area, ultimately destroying 5,000+ buildings in Sonoma and Napa counties.

Kincade Fire
The Kincade Fire started on October 23, 2019, in The Geysers. The fire exploded to 10,000 acre in its first day. The fire ultimately prompted evacuations in much of Sonoma County, and Larkfield was one of the communities evacuated. The fire pushed up to the border of the community during an extreme wind event and blew into parts of the Tubbs Fire burn scar which devastated the community just two years before.

title: Larkfield-Wikiup, California


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Montmorency Township, Michigan

Montmorency Township is a civil township of Montmorency County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,016 at the 2020 census.

Geography
The township occupies the northern quarter of Montmorency County, extending from the Otsego County line in the west to the Alpena County line in the east. It is bordered to the north by Cheboygan and Presque Isle counties. The unincorporated community of Canada Creek Ranch is in the west-central part of the township. State highway M-33 crosses the center of the township, leading south to Atlanta, the county seat, and north to Onaway.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 140.5 sqmi, of which, 136.6 sqmi are land and 3.8 sqmi, or 2.74%, are water. The western half of the township is drained by the north-flowing Black River and a major tributary, Canada Creek, while the eastern half is drained by the east-flowing North Branch of the Thunder Bay River.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,202 people, 533 households, and 384 families residing in the township. The population density was 8.7 per square mile (3.4/km$2$). There were 1,418 housing units at an average density of 10.3 per square mile (4.0/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.59% White, 0.17% Native American, 0.08% Asian, and 1.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.33% of the population.

There were 533 households, out of which 20.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.8% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.8% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% 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 2.63.

In the township the population was spread out, with 18.4% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 19.1% from 25 to 44, 31.4% from 45 to 64, and 26.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $34,500, and the median income for a family was $39,034. Males had a median income of $31,786 versus $20,227 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,701. About 7.1% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.3% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.

title: Montmorency Township, Michigan


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Rust Township, Michigan

Rust Township is a civil township of Montmorency County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 519 at the 2020 census.

Geography
The township is in southeastern Montmorency County, bordered to the east by Alpena County, to the south by Oscoda County, and at its southeast corner by Alcona County. State highway M-32 crosses the northern part of the township, leading west to Atlanta, the county seat, and northeast to Hillman.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Rust Township has a total area of 71.9 sqmi, of which 68.5 sqmi are land and 3.4 sqmi, or 4.72%, are water. The township is in the watershed of the Thunder Bay River, which crosses its northwestern corner. Fletcher Pond and Turtle Lake are on the township's eastern border.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 549 people, 218 households, and 166 families residing in the township. The population density was 8.0 per square mile (3.1/km$2$). There were 432 housing units at an average density of 6.3 per square mile (2.4/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.91% White, 0.18% Native American, and 0.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.55% of the population.

There were 218 households, out of which 24.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.1% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.4% were non-families. 17.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.82.

In the township the population was spread out, with 21.5% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 22.2% from 25 to 44, 26.0% from 45 to 64, and 23.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $30,870, and the median income for a family was $31,908. Males had a median income of $30,268 versus $20,982 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,129. About 11.0% of families and 12.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.9% of those under age 18 and 3.2% of those age 65 or over.

title: Rust Township, Michigan


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Casnovia Township, Michigan

Casnovia Township is a civil township of Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,793 at the 2020 census.

Geography
The township is the easternmost in Muskegon County, bordered to the north by Newaygo County, to the east by Kent County, and to the south by Ottawa County. The center of the township is 20 mi east of Muskegon, the county seat, and 25 mi north-northwest of Grand Rapids.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 sqmi, of which 35.6 sqmi are land and 0.2 sqmi, or 0.44%, are water. The township is drained by Crockery Creek, which flows southward across the west side of the township, running to the Grand River south of Nunica.

Communities

 * The village of Casnovia lies partially within the township on M-46 and M-37 at the eastern edge of the township.
 * Bailey is an unincorporated community on M-37 in the northeast corner of the township at 43.27778°N, -85.81028°W. The ZIP code is 49303. Nearly all of northern Casnovia Township (which includes Bailey) is part of the Grant Public School District. A post office was established here in 1872.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,652 people, 881 households, and 702 families residing in the township. The population density was 74.3 PD/sqmi. There were 955 housing units at an average density of 26.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 94.34% White, 0.38% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 3.39% from other races, and 1.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.58% of the population.

There were 881 households, out of which 40.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.8% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.3% were non-families. 15.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.97 and the average family size was 3.32.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.8% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 8.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,711, and the median income for a family was $46,875. Males had a median income of $37,458 versus $26,029 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,880. About 7.0% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.1% of those under age 18 and 11.7% of those age 65 or over.

title: Casnovia Township, Michigan


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Dalton Township, Michigan

Dalton Township is a civil township of Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 9,427.

History
Dalton Township was established in 1859.

Geography
The township is in central Muskegon County, north of Muskegon, the county seat, and southeast of Whitehall. U.S. Route 31 crosses the township from northwest to south as a four-lane freeway, with access from Exits 118, 121, and 126. State highway M-120 crosses the east side of the township, passing through the community of Twin Lake.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.3 sqmi, of which 35.3 sqmi are land and 1.0 sqmi, or 2.71%, are water.

Communities

 * Lakewood Club is a village in the northwest corner of the township.
 * Twin Lake is an unincorporated community and census-designated place on M-120 in the northeast part of the township with ZIP code 49457.
 * Califf Station was a depot on the Chicago and West Michigan Railroad beginning in 1874.
 * Dalton is an unincorporated community at 43.31861°N, -86.26167°W in the southwest part of the township, with ZIP code 49445.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 8,047 people, 2,871 households, and 2,247 families residing in the township. The population density was 225.5 PD/sqmi. There were 3,064 housing units at an average density of 85.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 93.34% White, 2.31% African American, 1.30% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.93% from other races, and 1.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.87% of the population.

There were 2,871 households, out of which 39.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.6% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.7% were non-families. 17.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.0% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 8.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $47,127, and the median income for a family was $50,096. Males had a median income of $37,743 versus $25,433 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,036. About 3.8% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.6% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.

title: Dalton Township, Michigan


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Egelston Township, Michigan

Egelston Township is a general law township (known in other states as a civil township) of Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 11,128, up from 9,909 in 2010.

History
Egleston Township was established in 1859.

Geography
The township is in southern Muskegon County, bordered to the northeast by Newaygo County. The community of Wolf Lake is in the western part of the township. State highway M-46 crosses the southern part of the township, leading west to Muskegon, the county seat, and east to Casnovia.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 sqmi, of which 33.2 sqmi are land and 2.6 sqmi, or 7.26%, are water. Wolf Lake, west of the center of the township, is the largest natural water body. The Muskegon River crosses the northern part of the township.

Government
Egelston Township, a general law township, is run under a board system of management. Its elected officials include a Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer and four trustees.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 9,537 people, 3,458 households, and 2,596 families residing in the township. The population density was 272.8 PD/sqmi. There were 3,643 housing units at an average density of 104.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 94.04% White, 1.05% African American, 1.05% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 1.48% from other races, and 2.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.98% of the population.

There were 3,458 households, out of which 38.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.7% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.9% were non-families. 20.0% 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 2.75 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.2% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $37,557, and the median income for a family was $41,810. Males had a median income of $33,140 versus $25,066 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,489. About 6.9% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.2% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.

Schools
The Muskegon Oakridge Public Schools District serves the Egelston area and is part of the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District.

title: Egelston Township, Michigan


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Fruitland Township, Michigan

Fruitland Township is a civil township of Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 5,793 at the 2020 census.

Geography
The township is in northwestern Muskegon County, bordered to the west by Lake Michigan and to the north by its inlet White Lake and the city of Whitehall. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 38.2 sqmi, of which 36.3 sqmi are land and 2.0 sqmi, or 5.17%, are water. The center of the township is drained by Duck Creek, which forms Duck Lake, an inlet of Lake Michigan. The northern part of the township drains to White Lake, while the southern part drains toward Muskegon Lake, another inlet of Lake Michigan.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,235 people, 1,859 households, and 1,492 families residing in the township. The population density was 143.4 PD/sqmi. There were 2,247 housing units at an average density of 61.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.96% White, 0.63% African American, 0.65% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.25% from other races, and 1.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.03% of the population.

There were 1,859 households, out of which 39.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.6% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.7% were non-families. 16.5% 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 2.81 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.0% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 27.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $53,977, and the median income for a family was $60,021. Males had a median income of $40,647 versus $28,615 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,216. About 2.0% of families and 3.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.1% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.

title: Fruitland Township, Michigan


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Fruitport, Michigan

Fruitport is a village in Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,103 at the 2020 census. The community is located within Fruitport Charter Township.

Water and sewer utilities are provided by Fruitport Charter Township.

History
Fruitport was founded by Edward L. Craw in 1868, who platted and named it "Crawville". It was renamed "Fruitport" a year later when the Pere Marquette Railroad built a station there, as the town was in the middle of a fertile fruit-growing area and also a port. It incorporated as a village in 1891.

In an election on November 8, 2005, 306 residents voted unsuccessfully to dissolve the village municipal corporation, while 155 voted no, short of the two-thirds majority (308 votes) needed to dissolve the village. This was the fourth time since 1979 that a proposal to dissolve the village was on the ballot for an election. In 1990, a proposal to disincorporate was defeated by a 2 to 1 margin while a proposal in 1998 failed by 41 votes.

Geography
The village is in southern Muskegon County, in the southern part of Fruitport Charter Township. It is bordered to the south by Ottawa County. The city of Muskegon is 10 mi to the northwest, while Grand Haven is 8 mi to the southwest. Fruitport sits at the upstream end of Spring Lake, connected to Lake Michigan via the Grand River at Grand Haven.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.02 sqmi, of which 0.91 sqmi are land and 0.11 sqmi, or 10.8%, are water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,093 people, 440 households, and 312 families residing in the village. The population density was 1201.1 PD/sqmi. There were 476 housing units at an average density of 523.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.8% White, 1.5% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.

There were 440 households, of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.1% were non-families. 23.0% 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 2.48 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the village was 43.6 years. 22.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.5% were from 25 to 44; 31.6% were from 45 to 64; and 16.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.2% male and 49.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,124 people, 439 households, and 315 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,197.8 PD/sqmi. There were 467 housing units at an average density of 497.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.04% White, 0.09% African American, 0.44% Native American, 0.62% Asian, 0.27% from other races, and 0.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.42% of the population.

There were 439 households, out of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.9% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.2% were non-families. 24.1% 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 2.55 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $48,125, and the median income for a family was $54,917. Males had a median income of $38,362 versus $30,227 for females. The per capita income for the village was $22,364. About 3.3% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.8% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Education
The village is located in the Fruitport Community Schools district, which also serves Fruitport Charter Township. Fruitport High School, Fruitport Middle School, and Edgewood Elementary School serve the village. Also located near the village is the private Calvary Christian School.

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

title: Fruitport, Michigan