Monitor Township, Michigan
Monitor Township, Michigan | ||
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FIPS code 26-54980[1] | | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626753[2] | |
| Website | Official website | |
Monitor Charter Township is a
Communities
There are two unincorporated communities within the Township:
- Kawkawlin is located on M-13 on the south side of the Kawkawlin River just south of the border with Kawkawlin Township. (Elevation: 597/182 m.)[5]
- Brooks is located at the intersection of the Huron and Eastern Railway and Hotchkiss Road and Euclid Avenue where the borders of the Township, Frankenlust Township and Bay City meet.[6]
History
The Kawkawlin Post Office opened on March 6, 1868 in Kawkawlin and has been in operation ever since.[7]
On January 16, 1897, A post office, Colfax Post Office, opened in the township at Mackinaw Road and Salzburg Road. On May 15, 1900, the Colfax Post Office was closed down for the first time. The Post Office name Colfax was reopened on May 29, 1900 and lasting until May 15, 1901.[8]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 37.0 square miles (96 km2), of which 37.0 square miles (96 km2) is land and 0.03% is water.
Demographics
As of the
There were 3,975 households, out of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.9% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% were non-families. 22.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the township the population was spread out, with 21.3% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.1 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $50,106, and the median income for a family was $56,812. Males had a median income of $46,844 versus $25,951 for females. The
References
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Monitor Township, Michigan
- ^ "Monitor Township, Bay County, MI \ Bay-Journal". bay-journal.com. Retrieved 2018-12-17.
- ^ "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Monitor charter township, Bay County, Michigan; Bay County, Michigan". www.census.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kawkawlin, Michigan & GNIS in Google Map
- ^ Bay County (PDF) (Map). Map by Counties. Lansing, Michigan: State of Michigan. August 5, 2010. p. 1. Retrieved July 21, 2013.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kawkawlin Post Office, Michigan & GNIS in Google Map
Citation: directoriesUSA. Michigan Business Directory, 2007/2008. 2007/2008. 12-Dec-2007. - ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Colfax Post Office (historical), Michigan & GNIS in Google Map
Citation: Ellis, David M. Michigan Postal History, The Post Offices 1805-1986. 12-Dec-1993.
External links
- Township Officials
- Monitor Township information, from Bay-Journal.com
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