Convis Township, Michigan

Last updated

Convis Township, Michigan
Township
USA Michigan location map.svg
Red pog.svg
Convis Township
Location within the state of Michigan
Coordinates: 42°22′58″N84°59′51″W / 42.38278°N 84.99750°W / 42.38278; -84.99750
Country United States
State Michigan
County Calhoun
Area
 • Total36.5 sq mi (94.5 km2)
 • Land35.4 sq mi (91.6 km2)
 • Water1.1 sq mi (2.9 km2)
Elevation
945 ft (288 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total1,508
 • Density41/sq mi (16/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code 26-17880 [1]
GNIS feature ID1626129 [2]
Website convistownship.org

Convis Township is a civil township of Calhoun County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is part of the Battle Creek, Michigan Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,508 at the 2020 census. [3]

Contents

History

Convis Township was established in 1837. [4]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.5 square miles (94.5 km2), of which 35.4 square miles (91.6 km2) is land and 1.1 square miles (2.9 km2), or 3.05%, is water. [5]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1960 1,068—
1970 1,28720.5%
1980 1,73434.7%
1990 1,7390.3%
2000 1,666−4.2%
2010 1,636−1.8%
2020 1,508−7.8%
Source: Census Bureau. Census 1960- 2000, 2010.

As of the census [1] of 2000, there were 1,666 people, 622 households, and 475 families residing in the township. The population density was 47.2 inhabitants per square mile (18.2/km2). There were 651 housing units at an average density of 18.4 units per square mile (7.1 units/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.08% White, 0.06% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.36% from other races, and 1.02% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.68% of the population.

There were 622 households, out of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.0% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.6% were non-families. 20.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $42,222, and the median income for a family was $48,846. Males had a median income of $34,375 versus $25,556 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,870. About 5.5% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.7% of those under age 18 and 3.6% of those age 65 or over.

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Athens, Michigan</span> Village in Michigan, United States

Athens is a village in Calhoun County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 936 at the 2020 census. The village is located in southern Athens Township, and is part of the Battle Creek, Michigan Metropolitan Statistical Area. It was settled in 1831.

Eckford Township is a civil township of Calhoun County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is part of the Battle Creek Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,298 at the 2020 census. Eckford Township was named after Henry Eckford.

Fredonia Township is a civil township of Calhoun County in the U.S. state of Michigan located southwest of the city of Marshall. It is part of the Battle Creek Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,585 at the 2020 census.

Leroy Township is a civil township of Calhoun County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is part of the Battle Creek, Michigan Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 3,659 at the 2020 census.

Marengo Township is a civil township of Calhoun County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is part of the Battle Creek, Michigan Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 2,205.

Newton Township is a civil township of Calhoun County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,781 at the 2020 census. The township was named after Newton, Massachusetts.

Berlin Township is a civil township of Ionia County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 2,138.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Parma Township, Michigan</span> Civil township in Michigan, United States

Parma Township is a civil township of Jackson County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,668 at the 2020 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Springport Township, Michigan</span> Civil township in Michigan, United States

Springport Township is a civil township of Jackson County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 2,142.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Charleston Township, Kalamazoo County, Michigan</span> Civil township in Michigan, United States

Charleston Township is a civil township of Kalamazoo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The 2020 census recorded a population of 1,904, slightly down from 1,975 at the 2010 census.

Springdale Township is a civil township of Manistee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 849 at the 2020 census.

Ashland Township is a civil township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 2,764. The city of Grant is adjacent to the township. The township was established in 1854.

Big Prairie Township is a civil township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 2,436.

Bridgeton Township is a civil township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 2,224.

Brooks Township is a civil township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 3,705.

Ensley Township is a civil township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,603 at the 2020 census.

Polkton Charter Township is a charter township of Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,565 at the 2020 census. It was organized in 1845.

Bangor Township is a civil township of Van Buren County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 1,939. The City of Bangor is located in the northeast corner of the township, but is administratively autonomous. Bangor Township was organized in 1853.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hamilton Township, Van Buren County, Michigan</span> Township in Michigan, United States

Hamilton Township is a civil township of Van Buren County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 1,370.

Evergreen Township is a civil township of Montcalm County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,941 at the 2020 census.

References

Notes

  1. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Convis Township, Michigan
  3. ↑ "Convis township, Calhoun County, Michigan - Census Bureau Profile". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  4. ↑ Romig 1986, p. 131.
  5. ↑ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Convis township, Calhoun County, Michigan". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved August 27, 2014.

Sources

This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.