Chester Township, Eaton County, Michigan

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Chester Township, Michigan
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Chester Township, Michigan
Location within the state of Michigan
Coordinates: 42°38′39″N84°54′3″W / 42.64417°N 84.90083°W / 42.64417; -84.90083 Coordinates: 42°38′39″N84°54′3″W / 42.64417°N 84.90083°W / 42.64417; -84.90083
Country United States
State Michigan
County Eaton
Government
  TypeTownship Board
  SupervisorDonald Stall
  ClerkShelia Draper
  TreasurerLeslie Garn
  TrusteeJustin Vedder
  TrusteeKim Walters
Area
  Total36.1 sq mi (93.6 km2)
  Land36.1 sq mi (93.6 km2)
  Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
912 ft (278 m)
Population
 (2000)
  Total1,778
  Density49.2/sq mi (19.0/km2)
Time zone Eastern
FIPS code 26-15260 [1]
GNIS feature ID1626071 [2]

Chester Township is a civil township of Eaton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,778 at the 2000 United States Census.

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History

Chester Township was organized in 1839. [3]

Communities

Geography

According to the US Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.1 square miles (93 km2), of which 36.1 square miles (93 km2) is land and 0.03% is water. Nearly all of the township is in the drainage basin of the Thornapple River, which flows through the northern part. The Little Thornapple River joins the Thornapple in section 11.

Demographics

As of the 2000 United States Census, [1] there were 1,778 people, 648 households, and 517 families residing in the township. The population density was 49.2 inhabitants per square mile (19.0/km2). There were 670 housing units at an average density of 18.5 per square mile (7.2/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 97.64% White, 0.39% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 0.79% from other races, and 0.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.69% of the population.

There were 648 households, out of which 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.6% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.2% were non-families. 17.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.09.

The township population contained 26.5% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 27.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $52,438, and the median income for a family was $57,188. Males had a median income of $40,119 versus $27,875 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,588. About 3.4% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.6% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over.

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References

Notes

  1. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". US Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Chester Township, Eaton County, Michigan
  3. Romig 1986, p. 113.
  4. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Chester, Michigan
  5. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gresham, Michigan
  6. Romig 1986, p. 240.
  7. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Needmore, Michigan
  8. Stalls Corner, Chester Township, Eaton County MI Google Maps (accessed 30 September 2018)

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