Ingersoll Township, Michigan

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Ingersoll Township, Michigan
Location within Midland County
Location within Midland County
Ingersoll Township is located in Michigan
Ingersoll Township
Ingersoll Township
Location within the state of Michigan
Ingersoll Township is located in the United States
Ingersoll Township
Ingersoll Township
Ingersoll Township (the United States)
Coordinates: 43°31′29″N 84°13′56″W / 43.52472°N 84.23222°W / 43.52472; -84.23222Coordinates: 43°31′29″N 84°13′56″W / 43.52472°N 84.23222°W / 43.52472; -84.23222
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyMidland
Established1855
Government
 • SupervisorCharles Tabb
 • ClerkMary Ellen Keel
Area
 • Total36.5 sq mi (94.6 km2)
 • Land36.4 sq mi (94.2 km2)
 • Water0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2)
Elevation
627 ft (191 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total3,018
 • Density82.9/sq mi (32.0/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
48623 (Freeland)
48626 (Hemlock)
48640 (Midland)
Area code(s)989
FIPS code26-40620[1]
GNIS feature ID1626514[2]
WebsiteOfficial website

Ingersoll Township is a civil township of Midland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,018 at the 2000 census.

Communities[edit]

Geography[edit]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.5 square miles (95 km2), of which 36.4 square miles (94 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (0.36%) is water.

Demographics[edit]

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 3,018 people, 1,067 households, and 837 families residing in the township. The population density was 82.9 per square mile (32.0/km2). There were 1,107 housing units at an average density of 30.4 per square mile (11.7/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 97.68% White, 0.33% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.60% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.79% of the population.

There were 1,067 households, out of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.0% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.5% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $49,673, and the median income for a family was $55,050. Males had a median income of $41,458 versus $30,385 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,249. About 3.5% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.3% of those under age 18 and 8.9% of those age 65 or over.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ingersoll Township, Michigan
  3. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Laporte, Michigan
  4. ^ a b Romig, Walter (1986) [1973]. Michigan Place Names. Detroit, Michigan: Wayne State University Press. ISBN 0-8143-1838-X.
  5. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Poseyville, Michigan