Wheatfield Township, Michigan

Last updated
Wheatfield Township, Michigan
Wheatfield Township, MI location.png
Location within Ingham County
USA Michigan location map.svg
Red pog.svg
Wheatfield Township
Location within the state of Michigan
Usa edcp location map.svg
Red pog.svg
Wheatfield Township
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 42°38′45″N84°18′44″W / 42.64583°N 84.31222°W / 42.64583; -84.31222 Coordinates: 42°38′45″N84°18′44″W / 42.64583°N 84.31222°W / 42.64583; -84.31222
CountryUnited States
State Michigan
County Ingham
Organized1841
Government
  SupervisorWayne Myer
   Clerk Denise Kapp
Area
  Total29.20 sq mi (75.63 km2)
  Land29.14 sq mi (75.74 km2)
  Water0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2)
Elevation
909 ft (277 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total1,632
  Density56.0/sq mi (21.6/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
48854 (Mason)
48864 (Okemos)
48895 (Williamston)
Area code 517
FIPS code 26-86520 [1]
GNIS feature ID1627254 [2]

Wheatfield Township is a civil township of Ingham County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,632 at the 2010 census. [3]

Contents

History

Wheatfield Township was organized in 1841. [4]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 29.20 square miles (75.63 km2), of which 29.14 square miles (75.47 km2) is land and 0.06 square miles (0.16 km2) (0.21%) is water. [3]

Interstate 96 runs east–west through the northern portion of the township with one access point at exit 117 (Williamston Road) at the southern border with the city of Williamston.

Demographics

As of the census [1] of 2000, there were 1,641 people, 570 households, and 466 families residing in the township. The population density was 56.4 inhabitants per square mile (21.8/km2). There were 588 housing units at an average density of 20.2 per square mile (7.8/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 97.26% White, 0.49% African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.98% Asian, 0.30% from other races, and 0.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.40% of the population.

There were 570 households, out of which 40.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.6% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.2% were non-families. 13.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $63,636, and the median income for a family was $70,078. Males had a median income of $47,679 versus $32,625 for females. The per capita income for the township was $26,540. About 1.0% of families and 2.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.0% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Related Research Articles

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

Bingham Township is a civil township of Clinton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the township had a population of 2,859.

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

Grant Township is a civil township of Huron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 833.

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

Bunker Hill Township is a civil township of Ingham County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 1,966.

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

Williamstown Township is a civil township of Ingham County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the township population was 4,978. The city of Williamston occupies the southeast corner of the township, but the two are administered autonomously.

Orange Township is a civil township of Ionia County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,040 at the 2000 census.

<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 2,726 at the 2010 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 2010 census, the township population was 2,159.

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

Raisin Charter Township is a charter township of Lenawee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 7,559 at the 2010 census.

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

Negaunee Township is a civil township of Marquette County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,088 at the 2010 census. The city of Negaunee is located at the southwest corner of the township, but the two administered autonomously.

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

Eden Township is a civil township of Mason County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 582 at the 2010 census.

Fork Township is a civil township of Mecosta County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,678 at the 2000 census.

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

Gourley Township is a civil township of Menominee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 409 at the 2000 census.

Cato Township is a civil township of Montcalm County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,920 at the 2000 census.

Ferris Township is a civil township of Montcalm County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,379 at the 2000 census.

Ashland Township is a civil township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 2,570. The city of Grant is adjacent to the township. The township was established in 1854.

Colfax Township is a civil township of Oceana County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 574 at the 2000 census.

Leavitt Township is a civil township of Oceana County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 845 at the 2000 census. It is an agricultural area.

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

Horton Township is a civil township of Ogemaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 927 at the 2010 census.

Wheatland Township is a civil township of Sanilac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 488 at the 2010 census.

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

Akron is a village in Tuscola County of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 402 at the 2010 census.

References

  1. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wheatfield Township, Michigan
  3. 1 2 "Michigan: 2010 Population and Housing Unit Counts 2010 Census of Population and Housing" (PDF). 2010 United States Census . United States Census Bureau. September 2012. p. 25 Michigan. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2012-10-19. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  4. Romig 1986, p. 84.

Sources