Chesaning Township, Michigan

Chesaning Township is a civil township of Saginaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,659 at the 2010 Census. The township was organized in 1847.

Chesaning Township, Michigan
Location within Saginaw County (red) and the administered village of Chesaning (pink)
Location within Saginaw County (red) and the administered village of Chesaning (pink)
Chesaning Township is located in Michigan
Chesaning Township
Chesaning Township
Location within the state of Michigan
Chesaning Township is located in the United States
Chesaning Township
Chesaning Township
Chesaning Township (the United States)
Coordinates: 43°10′54″N 84°06′47″W
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountySaginaw
Established1847
Government
  SupervisorRobert Corrin
  ClerkFrances Kukulis
Area
  Total34.7 sq mi (89.8 km2)
  Land34.7 sq mi (89.8 km2)
  Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
636 ft (194 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total4,659
  Density134.3/sq mi (51.9/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
48616 (Chesaning)
48649 (Oakley)
Area code989
FIPS code26-15160[1]
GNIS feature ID1626069[2]
WebsiteOfficial website

Communities

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.7 square miles (90 km2), all land.

Demographics

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 4,861 people, 1,905 households, and 1,377 families residing in the township. The population density was 140.1 inhabitants per square mile (54.1/km2). There were 1,992 housing units at an average density of 57.4 per square mile (22.2/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 97.33% White, 0.25% African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.32% from other races, and 0.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.24% of the population.

There were 1,905 households, out of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.4% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.7% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% 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 2.99.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.5% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,254, and the median income for a family was $50,233. Males had a median income of $38,854 versus $24,309 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,839. About 4.6% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.2% of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over.

References

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