Beaver Township, Michigan
Civil township
Location within Bay County
Location within Bay County
Bay Township is located in Michigan
Bay Township
Bay Township
Location within the state of Michigan
Bay Township is located in the United States
Bay Township
Bay Township
Bay Township (the United States)
Coordinates: 43°41′57″N 84°05′51″W / 43.69917°N 84.09750°W / 43.69917; -84.09750
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyBay
Established1867
Government
 • SupervisorSteve Gray
 • ClerkMary McCarry
Area
 • Total35.36 sq mi (91.59 km2)
 • Land35.34 sq mi (91.53 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation
610 ft (186 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total2,885
 • Density81.6/sq mi (31.5/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
48611 (Auburn)
48631 (Kawkawlin)
48634 (Linwood)
48642 (Midland)
Area code989
FIPS code26-06540[1]
GNIS feature ID1625900[2]
WebsiteOfficial website

Beaver Township is a civil township of Bay County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The township's population was 2,885 as of the 2010 census.[3] It is included in the Bay City Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Communities

The township has five unincorporated communities located within its borders:

History

Beaver Township was organized March 13, 1867. Levi Willard, Josiah L. Wellington, and Oscar H. Kellogg were appointed to oversee the first township meeting to be held on the first Monday in April of that year.[12] In 1873, Deep River Township was set off from Beaver Township.[13] A post office name Willard was opened on February 26, 1885.[14] On November 30, 1892, the Duel community received its post office.[15] On April 20, 1894, the Loehne community had its post office open.[16] On Dec 31, 1907, the Willard Post Office was closed down.[14] The Loehne post office closed on July 30, 1904.[16] On Mar 31, 1908, the Duel post office was closed.[15]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.4 square miles (91.6 km2), of which 0.019 square miles (0.05 km2), or 0.06%, is water.[3]

Demographics

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 2,806 people, 968 households, and 787 families residing in the township. The population density was 79.3 inhabitants per square mile (30.6/km2). There were 998 housing units at an average density of 28.2 per square mile (10.9/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.82% White, 0.14% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.43% from other races, and 0.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.46% of the population.

There were 968 households, out of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.0% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.6% were non-families. 15.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.4% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $51,546, and the median income for a family was $55,972. Males had a median income of $41,420 versus $27,303 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,654. About 2.6% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.6% of those under age 18 and 16.1% of those age 65 or over.

References

  1. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Beaver Township, Bay County, Michigan
  3. 1 2 "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Beaver township, Bay County, Michigan". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved December 26, 2013.
  4. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Beaver, Michigan & GNIS in Google Map
  5. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Duel, Michigan & GNIS in Google Map.
  6. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Loehme & GNIS in Google Map.
  7. 1 2 Romig, Walter (1986) [1973]. Michigan Place Names. Detroit, Michigan: Wayne State University Press. ISBN 0-8143-1838-X.
  8. ↑ Gansser, Augustus H., ed. (2005) [1905]. History of Bay County, Michigan: and representative citizens. Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan Library. Retrieved September 28, 2008., p. 119 and p. 132
  9. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Seidlers, Michigan & GNIS in Google Map
  10. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Willard, Michigan & GNIS in Google Map
  11. ↑ Kennet, John. "Shari at the Willard Hillton to close on July 15". Midland Daily News. Midland Daily News. Retrieved October 5, 2022.
  12. ↑ Acts of the Legislature of the State of Michigan Passed At The Regular Session of 1867 Vo. II. Lansing: John A. Kerr & Co. 1867. p. 326.
  13. ↑ Acts of the Legislature of the State of Michigan Passed At The Regular Session of 1873 Vo. III Local and Personal Acts. Lansing: W. S. George & Co. 1873. p. 19.
  14. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Willard Post Office (historical), Michigan & GNIS in Google Map.
    Citation: Ellis, David M. Michigan Postal History, The Post Offices 1805-1986. 12-Dec-1993.
  15. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Duel Post Office (historical), Michigan & GNIS in Google Map.
    Citation: Ellis, David M. Michigan Postal History, The Post Offices 1805-1986. 12-Dec-1993.
  16. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Loehne Post Office (historical), Michigan & GNIS in Google Map.
    Citation: Ellis, David M. Michigan Postal History, The Post Offices 1805-1986. 12-Dec-1993.
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