Geneva Township, Midland County, Michigan
{{Hatnote|There is also a Geneva Township in Van Buren County.}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2023}}
{{Infobox settlement
|official_name = Geneva Township, Michigan
|settlement_type = Civil township
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|pushpin_label = Geneva Township
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|image_map = Geneva Township (Midland), MI location.png
|mapsize = 250
|map_caption = Location within Midland County and the state of Michigan
|subdivision_type = Country
|subdivision_name = United States
|subdivision_type1 = State
|subdivision_name1 = Michigan
|subdivision_type2 = County
|subdivision_name2 = Midland
|government_footnotes =
|government_type =
|leader_title = Supervisor
|leader_name = Josh Murray
|leader_title1 = Clerk
|leader_name1 = Carole Murray
|established_title = Established
|established_date = 1873
|unit_pref = Imperial
|area_total_km2 =
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|area_total_sq_mi = 36.0
|area_land_sq_mi = 35.5
|area_water_sq_mi = 0.5
|population_as_of = 2020
|population_total = 1065
|population_density_km2 =
|population_density_sq_mi = 30.0
|timezone = Eastern (EST)
|utc_offset = -5
|timezone_DST = EDT
|utc_offset_DST = -4
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|elevation_m = 207
|elevation_ft = 679
|coordinates = {{coord|43|41|01|N|84|32|53|W|region:US-MI_type:adm2nd_source:GNIS|display=inline,title}}
|postal_code_type = ZIP Codes
|postal_code = 48618 (Coleman)
48883 (Shepherd)
|area_code = 989
|blank_name = FIPS code
|blank_info = 26-111-31820{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}
|blank1_name = GNIS feature ID
|blank1_info = 1626343{{gnis|1626343}}
|website = {{URL|genevatwpmidlandcounty.com}}
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Geneva Township is a civil township of Midland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,065 at the 2020 census.
Communities
- North Bradley is an unincorporated community in the township at {{Coord|43|42|41|N|84|29|24|W|region:US-MI_type:city_scale:30000_source:GNIS|name=North Bradley}}.{{gnis|633484|North Bradley, Michigan}} A post office operated from November 5, 1873, until April 27, 1984. The settlement was also called Buttonville or Button, for William R. Button, who was closely associated with its development.{{cite book | last = Romig | first = Walter | year = 1986 | title = Michigan Place Names | origyear= 1973 | publisher = Wayne State University Press | location = Detroit, Michigan | isbn = 0-8143-1838-X}} [http://webpmt.usps.gov/pmt007.cfm Midland County, Michigan] {{dead link|date=January 2017|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}, Postmaster Finder:Post Offices by County, United States Post Office
Geography
The township is in western Midland County, bordered to the west by Isabella County. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of {{convert|36.0|mi2|km2}}, of which {{convert|35.5|sqmi}} are land and {{convert|0.5|sqmi|1}}, or 1.48%, are water. The Salt River, a tributary of the Tittabawassee River and part of the Saginaw River watershed, flows across the township from west to east.
Demographics
{{US Census population
|1880= 237
|1890= 458
|1900= 584
|1910= 699
|1920= 721
|1930= 620
|1940= 613
|1950= 623
|1960= 717
|1970= 683
|1980= 1157
|1990= 1048
|2000= 1137
|2010= 1056
|2020= 1065
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census/decade/decennial-publications.html|title=Decennial Census Official Publications|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=October 17, 2023}}
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As of the census of 2000, there were 1,137 people, 436 households, and 340 families residing in the township. The population density was {{convert|31.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 469 housing units at an average density of {{convert|13.0|/sqmi|/km2|abbr=out}}. The racial makeup of the township was 98.50% White, 0.09% African American, 0.79% Native American, and 0.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.58% of the population.
There were 436 households, out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.9% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.8% were non-families. 17.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the township the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.1 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $41,908, and the median income for a family was $43,906. Males had a median income of $35,469 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,479. About 7.3% of families and 8.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.3% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.
References
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External links
- {{Official|genevatwpmidlandcounty.com}}
{{Midland County, Michigan}}
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Category:Townships in Midland County, Michigan
Category:Townships in Michigan