Fruitland Township, Michigan

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Fruitland Township, Michigan
Township
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Fruitland Township
Coordinates: 43°20′39″N86°20′30″W / 43.34417°N 86.34167°W / 43.34417; -86.34167
Country United States
State Michigan
County Muskegon
Area
[1]
 • Total38.2 sq mi (99 km2)
 • Land36.3 sq mi (94 km2)
 • Water2.0 sq mi (5 km2)
Elevation
630 ft (192 m)
Population
 (2020) [2]
 • Total5,793
 • Density159.8/sq mi (61.7/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
49461 (Whitehall)
49445 (Muskegon)
FIPS code 26-121-30980 [3]
GNIS feature ID1626324 [4]
Website www.fruitlandtwp.org

Fruitland Township is a civil township of Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 5,793 at the 2020 census. [2]

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Geography

The township is in northwestern Muskegon County, bordered to the west by Lake Michigan and to the north by its inlet White Lake and the city of Whitehall. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 38.2 square miles (99 km2), of which 36.3 square miles (94 km2) are land and 2.0 square miles (5.2 km2), or 5.17%, are water. [1] The center of the township is drained by Duck Creek, which forms Duck Lake, an inlet of Lake Michigan. The northern part of the township drains to White Lake, while the southern part drains toward Muskegon Lake, another inlet of Lake Michigan.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1870 228—
1880 494116.7%
1890 58017.4%
1900 84445.5%
1910 783−7.2%
1920 612−21.8%
1930 68912.6%
1940 1,04050.9%
1950 1,54848.8%
1960 2,57466.3%
1970 3,20024.3%
1980 4,16830.3%
1990 4,3915.4%
2000 5,23519.2%
2010 5,5435.9%
2020 5,7934.5%
U.S. Decennial Census [5]

As of the census [3] of 2000, there were 5,235 people, 1,859 households, and 1,492 families residing in the township. The population density was 143.4 inhabitants per square mile (55.4/km2). There were 2,247 housing units at an average density of 61.5 per square mile (23.7/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 96.96% White, 0.63% African American, 0.65% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.25% from other races, and 1.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.03% of the population.

There were 1,859 households, out of which 39.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.6% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.7% were non-families. 16.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.0% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 27.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $53,977, and the median income for a family was $60,021. Males had a median income of $40,647 versus $28,615 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,216. About 2.0% of families and 3.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.1% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.

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References

  1. 1 2 "2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Michigan". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  2. 1 2 "P1. Race – Fruitland township, Michigan: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  3. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fruitland Township, Michigan
  5. ↑ "Decennial Census Official Publications". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
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