Reynolds Township, Michigan

Reynolds Township is a civil township of Montcalm County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,279 at the 2000 census.

Reynolds Township, Michigan
Township
Reynolds Township, Michigan is located in Michigan
Reynolds Township, Michigan
Reynolds Township, Michigan
Location within the state of Michigan
Reynolds Township, Michigan is located in the United States
Reynolds Township, Michigan
Reynolds Township, Michigan
Reynolds Township, Michigan (the United States)
Coordinates: 43°24′30″N 85°28′45″W
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyMontcalm
Area
 • Total36.1 sq mi (93.5 km2)
 • Land36.0 sq mi (93.3 km2)
 • Water0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2)
Elevation
896 ft (273 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total4,279
 • Density118.7/sq mi (45.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code26-68120[1]
GNIS feature ID1626966[2]
WebsiteTownship website

Communities
  • Conger is an unincorporated place established in 1872.[3]
  • Howard City is a village located within the township.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.1 square miles (93 km2), of which 36.0 square miles (93 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (0.17%) is water.

Demographics

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 4,279 people, 1,534 households, and 1,142 families residing in the township. The population density was 118.7 inhabitants per square mile (45.8/km2). There were 1,693 housing units at an average density of 47.0 per square mile (18.1/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 96.24% White, 0.47% African American, 0.56% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.44% from other races, and 2.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.66% of the population.

There were 1,534 households, out of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.7% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.5% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.0% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,799, and the median income for a family was $45,046. Males had a median income of $32,367 versus $22,157 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,589. About 7.8% of families and 11.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.9% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Tri County Area Schools, including Tri County High School, serves the community.[4][5]

References
  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Reynolds Township, Michigan
  3. Walter Romig, Michigan Place Names, p. 130
  4. "Tri County Area Schools." State of Michigan. Retrieved on October 22, 2017.
  5. "Zoning Map." Reynolds Township. Retrieved on October 22, 2017.
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