Lee Township, Allegan County, Michigan

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Lee Township, Michigan
Township
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Lee Township
Location within the state of Michigan
Coordinates: 42°27′44″N86°4′33″W / 42.46222°N 86.07583°W / 42.46222; -86.07583
Country United States
State Michigan
County Allegan
Area
 • Total36.1 sq mi (93.5 km2)
 • Land35.2 sq mi (91.1 km2)
 • Water0.9 sq mi (2.4 km2)
Elevation
659 ft (201 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total3,805
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code 26-46600 [1]
GNIS feature ID1626598 [2]
Website www.leetwp.org

Lee Township is a civil township of Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,805 at the 2020 census. [3]

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The township is rural with the population living mostly around the lakes. A small portion of the Allegan State Game Area is in the township.

CSX Transportation has a rail line that goes through the township in a north–south direction. The line also carries Amtrak traffic, but does not stop within the township. No major highways go through Lee Township.

Communities

There no villages within the township, but there are several unincorporated communities:

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.1 square miles (93.5 km2), of which 35.2 square miles (91.1 km2) is land and 0.93 square miles (2.4 km2), or 2.56%, is water. [7]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1960 1,327—
1970 1,93445.7%
1980 2,24916.3%
1990 2,67218.8%
2000 4,11454.0%
2010 4,015−2.4%
2020 3,805−5.2%
Source: Census Bureau. Census 1960- 2000, 2010.

As of the census [1] of 2000, there were 4,114 people, 1,313 households, and 983 families residing in the township. The population density was 116.4 inhabitants per square mile (44.9/km2). There were 1,807 housing units at an average density of 51.1 per square mile (19.7/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 74.53% White, 7.73% African American, 0.95% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 12.86% from other races, and 3.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 21.10% of the population.

There were 1,313 households, out of which 43.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.1% were non-families. 18.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.09 and the average family size was 3.48.

In the township the population was spread out, with 34.7% under the age of 18, 11.0% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 17.1% from 45 to 64, and 7.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $30,875, and the median income for a family was $32,688. Males had a median income of $28,789 versus $23,563 for females. The per capita income for the township was $11,836. About 16.6% of families and 21.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.7% of those under age 18 and 17.7% of those age 65 or over.

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References

  1. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lee Township, Allegan County, Michigan
  3. ↑ "Lee township, Allegan County, Michigan - Census Bureau Profile". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  4. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bakersville, Michigan & GNIS in Google Map.
  5. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lee, Michigan & GNIS in Google Map.
  6. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sherman Park, Michigan & GNIS in Google Map.
  7. ↑ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Lee township, Allegan County, Michigan". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
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