Benona Township, Michigan | |
---|---|
Coordinates: 43°35′57″N86°27′48″W / 43.59917°N 86.46333°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Michigan |
County | Oceana |
Area | |
• Total | 41.3 sq mi (106.9 km2) |
• Land | 40.8 sq mi (105.6 km2) |
• Water | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km2) |
Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 1,425 |
• Density | 34.8/sq mi (13.4/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
FIPS code | 26-07300 [1] |
GNIS feature ID | 1625914 [2] |
Benona Township is a civil township of Oceana County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 1,425.
A sawmill was established here in 1849. Early on it was called New Stony Creek as it was located on a stream of that name. However the postmaster Amos R. Wheeler convinced the legislature to rename the place Benona after a legendary Potawatamie lady. [3]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 41.3 square miles (107 km2), of which, 40.8 square miles (106 km2) of it is land and 0.5 square miles (1.3 km2) of it (1.19%) is water.
As of the 2010 census Benona Township had a population of 1,437. The ethnic and racial makeup of the population was 91.0% non-Hispanic white, 0.1% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 1.3% from two or more races and 7.2% Hispanic. [4]
As of the census [1] of 2000, there were 1,520 people, 583 households, and 429 families residing in the township. The population density was 37.3 inhabitants per square mile (14.4/km2). There were 1,223 housing units at an average density of 30.0 per square mile (11.6/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 92.63% White, 0.46% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 6.18% from other races, and 0.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.13% of the population.
There were 583 households, out of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.0% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the township the population was spread out, with 25.5% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.8 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $44,375, and the median income for a family was $48,750. Males had a median income of $33,563 versus $25,515 for females. The per capita income for the township was $24,724. About 8.8% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.7% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over.
Whitney Township is a civil township of Arenac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,001 at the 2010 census.
Hatton Township is a civil township of Clare County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 893 at the 2020 census.
North Shade Township is a civil township of Gratiot County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 706 at the 2000 census.
Wilber Township is a civil township of Iosco County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 740 at the 2000 census.
Pleasant Plains Township is a civil township of Lake County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,535 at the 2000 census.
Tecumseh Township is a civil township of Lenawee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,881 at the 2000 census. The city of Tecumseh is surrounded by three sides by the Township. The township was first organized in 1827.
Pentland Township is a civil township of Luce County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 1,564.
Big Rapids Township is a charter township of Mecosta County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 3,249.
Faithorn Township is a civil township of Menominee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 214 at the 2000 census.
Pine Township is a civil township of Montcalm County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,870 according to the 2020 census.
Goodwell Township is a civil township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 551 at the 2000 census.
Milford Township is a charter township of Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 15,736 at the 2010 census. The village of Milford is located within the township.
Claybanks Township is a civil township of Oceana County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 855 at the 2020 census.
North Allis Township is a civil township of Presque Isle County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 618 at the 2000 census.
Fremont Township is a civil township of Sanilac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 913.
Speaker Township is a civil township of Sanilac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,483 at the 2010 census.
Emmett Township is a civil township of St. Clair County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,654 at the 2010 Census. The village of Emmett is located within the township. Emmett Township was set off from Clyde Township in 1850. It is named for Irish patriot Robert Emmet.
Elmwood Township is a civil township of Tuscola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,207 at the 2010 Census.
Birch Creek Township is a township in Pine County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 217 at the 2000 census.
Lennon is a village in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 511 at the 2010 census. The village is located along M-13 within Venice Township in Shiawassee County to the west and Clayton Township in Genesee County to the east.