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GARFIELD TOWNSHIP

Specialty Definition: Garfield Township, Bay County, Michigan

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Garfield Township is a township located in Bay County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 1,775.

Geography


According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 92.4 km² (35.7 mi²). 92.4 km² (35.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.06% water.

Demographics


As of the census of 2000, there are 1,775 people, 604 households, and 495 families residing in the township. The population density is 19.2/km² (49.8/mi²). There are 627 housing units at an average density of 6.8/km² (17.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 97.46% White, 0.90% African American, 0.45% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 1.07% from two or more races. 1.35% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 604 households out of which 36.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.7% are married couples living together, 8.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 17.9% are non-families. 14.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 5.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.87 and the average family size is 3.14. In the township the population is spread out with 25.6% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 29.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 109.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 106.6 males. The median income for a household in the township is $44,044, and the median income for a family is $49,559. Males have a median income of $36,250 versus $20,592 for females. The per capita income for the township is $17,306. 10.5% of the population and 7.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 10.9% are under the age of 18 and 11.8% are 65 or older.



Garfield Township is a township located in Clare County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 1,968.

Geography


According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 92.4 km² (35.7 mi²). 86.5 km² (33.4 mi²) of it is land and 6.0 km² (2.3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 6.44% water.

Demographics


As of the census of 2000, there are 1,968 people, 852 households, and 581 families residing in the township. The population density is 22.8/km² (58.9/mi²). There are 1,936 housing units at an average density of 22.4/km² (58.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 98.07% White, 0.00% African American, 0.66% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.20% from other races, and 1.02% from two or more races. 0.86% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 852 households out of which 23.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% are married couples living together, 8.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% are non-families. 26.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.29 and the average family size is 2.68. In the township the population is spread out with 21.4% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 20.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 43 years. For every 100 females there are 99.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 99.0 males. The median income for a household in the township is $29,038, and the median income for a family is $32,813. Males have a median income of $26,357 versus $19,000 for females. The per capita income for the township is $17,209. 12.7% of the population and 6.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 20.1% are under the age of 18 and 6.8% are 65 or older.



Garfield Township is a township located in Grand Traverse County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 13,840.

Geography


According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 71.7 km² (27.7 mi²). 69.1 km² (26.7 mi²) of it is land and 2.5 km² (1.0 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 3.54% water.

Demographics


As of the census of 2000, there are 13,840 people, 5,745 households, and 3,544 families residing in the township. The population density is 200.2/km² (518.5/mi²). There are 6,150 housing units at an average density of 89.0/km² (230.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 96.34% White, 0.33% African American, 1.01% Native American, 0.72% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.40% from other races, and 1.16% from two or more races. 1.50% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 5,745 households out of which 27.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% are married couples living together, 10.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 38.3% are non-families. 31.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.28 and the average family size is 2.86. In the township the population is spread out with 22.0% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 20.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 82.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 77.2 males. The median income for a household in the township is $37,472, and the median income for a family is $50,307. Males have a median income of $36,002 versus $24,421 for females. The per capita income for the township is $22,142. 6.0% of the population and 4.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 6.5% are under the age of 18 and 5.0% are 65 or older.



Garfield Township is a township located in Kalkaska County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 794.

Geography


According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 276.6 km² (106.8 mi²). 276.5 km² (106.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.04% water.

Demographics


As of the census of 2000, there are 794 people, 331 households, and 240 families residing in the township. The population density is 2.9/km² (7.4/mi²). There are 780 housing units at an average density of 2.8/km² (7.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 97.98% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.50% from other races, and 1.26% from two or more races. 1.13% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 331 households out of which 22.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.4% are married couples living together, 4.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 27.2% are non-families. 22.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.40 and the average family size is 2.76. In the township the population is spread out with 22.4% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 30.1% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 107.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 108.8 males. The median income for a household in the township is $34,444, and the median income for a family is $36,500. Males have a median income of $31,607 versus $24,250 for females. The per capita income for the township is $15,552. 11.9% of the population and 11.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 9.9% are under the age of 18 and 13.6% are 65 or older.



Garfield Township is a township located in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 187.

Geography


According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 96.4 km² (37.2 mi²). 96.3 km² (37.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.11% water.

Demographics


As of the census of 2000, there are 187 people, 65 households, and 52 families residing in the township. The population density is 1.9/km² (5.0/mi²). There are 73 housing units at an average density of 0.8/km² (2.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 100.00% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.00% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 65 households out of which 35.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.9% are married couples living together, 0.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 18.5% are non-families. 16.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.88 and the average family size is 3.23. In the township the population is spread out with 33.7% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 114.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 113.8 males. The median income for a household in the township is $40,625, and the median income for a family is $45,625. Males have a median income of $26,875 versus $20,417 for females. The per capita income for the township is $25,220. 5.4% of the population and 4.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 9.0% are under the age of 18 and 0.0% are 65 or older.



Garfield Township is a township located in Mackinac County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 1,251.

Geography


According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 355.8 km² (137.4 mi²). 347.4 km² (134.1 mi²) of it is land and 8.4 km² (3.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.36% water.

Demographics


As of the census of 2000, there are 1,251 people, 550 households, and 382 families residing in the township. The population density is 3.6/km² (9.3/mi²). There are 1,029 housing units at an average density of 3.0/km² (7.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 82.09% White, 0.08% African American, 12.47% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.48% from other races, and 4.72% from two or more races. 1.36% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 550 households out of which 22.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.4% are married couples living together, 5.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 30.4% are non-families. 26.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.27 and the average family size is 2.73. In the township the population is spread out with 19.5% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 22.5% from 25 to 44, 29.4% from 45 to 64, and 23.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 47 years. For every 100 females there are 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 96.7 males. The median income for a household in the township is $34,712, and the median income for a family is $37,917. Males have a median income of $29,821 versus $26,146 for females. The per capita income for the township is $17,315. 10.0% of the population and 7.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 8.1% are under the age of 18 and 12.6% are 65 or older.



Garfield Township is the name of some places in the U.S. state of Michigan:
*Garfield Township, Bay County, Michigan
*Garfield Township, Clare County, Michigan
*Garfield Township, Grand Traverse County, Michigan
*Garfield Township, Kalkaska County, Michigan
*Garfield Township, Mackinac County, Michigan
*Garfield Township, Newaygo County, Michigan



Garfield Township is the name of some places in the U.S. state of Minnesota:
*Garfield Township, Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota
*Garfield Township, Polk County, Minnesota



Garfield Township is a township located in Newaygo County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 2,464.

Geography


According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 88.2 km² (34.0 mi²). 85.4 km² (33.0 mi²) of it is land and 2.7 km² (1.0 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 3.08% water.

Demographics


As of the census of 2000, there are 2,464 people, 844 households, and 629 families residing in the township. The population density is 28.8/km² (74.7/mi²). There are 1,096 housing units at an average density of 12.8/km² (33.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 93.43% White, 0.28% African American, 0.65% Native American, 0.77% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 3.49% from other races, and 1.34% from two or more races. 7.31% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 844 households out of which 32.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.9% are married couples living together, 7.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 25.4% are non-families. 21.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.77 and the average family size is 3.25. In the township the population is spread out with 27.4% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 95.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.1 males. The median income for a household in the township is $38,548, and the median income for a family is $44,453. Males have a median income of $36,048 versus $23,816 for females. The per capita income for the township is $16,410. 9.8% of the population and 5.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 12.5% are under the age of 18 and 10.0% are 65 or older.



Garfield Township is a township located in Polk County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 391.

Geography


According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 87.7 km² (33.9 mi²). 85.8 km² (33.1 mi²) of it is land and 2.0 km² (0.8 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.24% water.

Demographics


As of the census of 2000, there are 391 people, 149 households, and 123 families residing in the township. The population density is 4.6/km² (11.8/mi²). There are 167 housing units at an average density of 1.9/km² (5.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 98.21% White, 0.00% African American, 1.28% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 149 households out of which 34.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.2% are married couples living together, 6.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 16.8% are non-families. 15.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.62 and the average family size is 2.94. In the township the population is spread out with 25.6% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 116.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 107.9 males. The median income for a household in the township is $32,292, and the median income for a family is $35,833. Males have a median income of $27,813 versus $15,625 for females. The per capita income for the township is $15,760. 9.7% of the population and 7.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 10.4% are under the age of 18 and 10.0% are 65 or older.

Source: the above text is adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia under a copyleft GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) from the article "Garfield Township, Bay County, Michigan."

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