Lincoln Township, Michigan
Civil township
Location within Midland County and the state of Michigan
Location within Midland County and the state of Michigan
Lincoln Township is located in Michigan
Lincoln Township
Lincoln Township
Lincoln Township is located in the United States
Lincoln Township
Lincoln Township
Coordinates: 43°42′01″N 84°19′28″W / 43.70028°N 84.32444°W / 43.70028; -84.32444
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyMidland
Government
 • SupervisorKevin Wray
 • ClerkMark Trinklein
Area
[1]
 • Total23.4 sq mi (61 km2)
 • Land23.3 sq mi (60 km2)
 • Water0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2)
Elevation
640 ft (195 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total2,497
 • Density107.3/sq mi (41.4/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
48642 (Midland)
48628 (Hope)
48657 (Sanford)
Area code989
FIPS code26-111-47680[3]
GNIS feature ID1626623[4]
Websitewww.lincoln-twp.org

Lincoln Township is a civil township of Midland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,497 at the 2020 census.[2]

Communities

Geography

The township is in central Midland County, bordered to the southeast by the city of Midland, the county seat, and to the west by the village of Sanford. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 23.4 square miles (61 km2), of which 23.3 square miles (60 km2) are land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km2), or 0.41%, are water.[1] The township is drained by tributaries of the Tittabawassee River, which crosses the township's southwest corner.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1870322—
1880173−46.3%
189025245.7%
190034336.1%
191039214.3%
1920357−8.9%
1930350−2.0%
194050343.7%
195073946.9%
19601,00035.3%
19701,41741.7%
19801,64315.9%
19901,80710.0%
20002,27726.0%
20102,4748.7%
20202,4970.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 2,277 people, 838 households, and 648 families residing in the township. The population density was 97.3 inhabitants per square mile (37.6/km2). There were 880 housing units at an average density of 37.6 per square mile (14.5/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.42% White, 0.22% African American, 0.53% Asian, 0.13% from other races, and 0.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.88% of the population.

There were 838 households, out of which 37.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.1% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.6% were non-families. 17.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 31.5% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 8.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $42,167, and the median income for a family was $47,448. Males had a median income of $40,913 versus $24,706 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,168. About 6.6% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.8% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.

References

  1. 1 2 "2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Michigan". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
  2. 1 2 "P1. Race – Lincoln township, Michigan: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
  3. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lincoln Township, Midland County, Michigan
  5. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Averill, Michigan
  6. ↑ Romig, Walter (1986) [1973]. Michigan Place Names. Detroit, Michigan: Wayne State University Press. ISBN 0-8143-1838-X.
  7. ↑ "Decennial Census Official Publications". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
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