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'''Township of Groveland''', or '''Groveland Township''', is a [[civil township]] of [[Oakland County, Michigan|Oakland County]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Michigan]]. The population was 5,476 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder2.census.gov| title=Race, Hispanic or Latino, Age, and Housing Occupancy: 2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File (QT-PL), Groveland township, Oakland County, Michigan| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American FactFinder 2| accessdate=August 22, 2011}}</ref>
'''Groveland Township''' is a [[civil township]] of [[Oakland County, Michigan|Oakland County]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Michigan]]. The population was 5,912 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/profile/Groveland_township,_Oakland_County,_Michigan?g=060XX00US2612535640 |access-date=2024-04-20 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Groveland Township was established in 1835.{{sfn|Romig|1986|page=243}}


== Communities ==
== Communities ==
There are no incorporated villages in the Township but there are two [[unincorporated communities]] within the Township:
There are no incorporated villages in the township, but there are two [[unincorporated area|unincorporated communities]] within the township:
*'''Austin Corners''' located on the southern boundary of the township with [[Springfield Township, Oakland County, Michigan|Springfield Township]] at [[Dixie Highway]] and Oakhill Road ({{Coord|42|47|16|N|83|30|29|W|region:US-MI_type:city_scale:30000_source:GNIS|name=Austin Corners, Michigan|}} Elevation: 1106 ft./337 m.)<ref>{{gnis|620358|Austin Corners}} & [http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gazpublic/getgooglemap?p_lat=42.7878061&p_longi=-83.5080002&fid=620358 GNIS in Google Map]</ref> The former post office was named for David Austin Wright, the first postmaster, who along with Horatio Wright established the office on March 2, 1848. The name was changed to Taylorsville on September 5, 1849, back to Austin on May 11, 1853, and closed on April 30, 1901.<ref name="Romig">{{cite book | last = Romig | first = Walter | authorlink=Walter Romig | year = 1986 | title = Michigan Place Names | origyear= 1973 | publisher = Wayne State University Press | location = Detroit, Michigan | isbn = 0-8143-1838-X}}</ref>
*'''Austin Corners''' located on the southern boundary of the township with [[Springfield Township, Oakland County, Michigan|Springfield Township]] at [[Dixie Highway]] and Oakhill Road ({{Coord|42|47|16|N|83|30|29|W|region:US-MI_type:city_scale:30000_source:GNIS|name=Austin Corners, Michigan|}} Elevation: 1106&nbsp;ft./337 m.)<ref>{{gnis|620358|Austin Corners}} & [http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gazpublic/getgooglemap?p_lat=42.7878061&p_longi=-83.5080002&fid=620358 GNIS in Google Map]</ref> The former post office was named for David Austin Wright, the first postmaster, who along with Horatio Wright established the office on March 2, 1848. The name was changed to Taylorsville on September 5, 1849, back to Austin on May 11, 1853, and closed on April 30, 1901.{{sfn|Romig|1986|page=}}
*'''Groveland Corners''', formerly Cottage Corners, is located at the junction of Dixie Highway and Grange Hall Road ({{Coord|42|48|58|N|83|32|52|W|}} Elevation: 991 ft./302 m.). After 1922, Groveland Clinic was build there and the community acquired the name Groveland Corners.<ref>{{gnis|1625569|Groveland Corners, Michigan}} & [http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gazpublic/getgooglemap?p_lat=42.8161393&p_longi=-83.5477241&fid=1625569 GNIS in Google Map]</ref>
*'''Groveland Corners''', formerly Cottage Corners, is located at the junction of Dixie Highway and Grange Hall Road ({{Coord|42|48|58|N|83|32|52|W|}} Elevation: 991&nbsp;ft./302 m.). After 1922, Groveland Clinic was built there and the community acquired the name Groveland Corners.<ref>{{gnis|1625569|Groveland Corners, Michigan}} & [http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gazpublic/getgooglemap?p_lat=42.8161393&p_longi=-83.5477241&fid=1625569 GNIS in Google Map]</ref>

==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the township has a total area of {{convert|36.1|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|35.5|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|0.5|sqmi}}, or 1.50%, is water.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the township has a total area of {{convert|36.04|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|35.26|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.78|sqmi|sqkm|2}} (2.16%) is water.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 6,150 people, 2,106 households, and 1,714 families residing in the township. The [[population density]] was 173.1 per square mile (66.8/km²). There were 2,199 housing units at an average density of 61.9 per square mile (23.9/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 96.70% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.85% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.31% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.54% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.46% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.15% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.67% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 5,476 people, 1,943 households, and 1,542 families residing in the township. The racial makeup of the township was 96.7% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.8% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.3% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.5% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.5% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.2% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.7% of the population.


There were 2,106 households out of which 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.6% were non-families. 13.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.17.
There were 1,943 households, out of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.6% were non-families. 16.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.12.


In the township the population was spread out with 27.6% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 5.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 105.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.5 males.
In the township the population was spread out, with 4.1% under the age of 5, 6.4% ages 5 to 9, 7.8% ages 10 to 14, 8.7% ages 15 to 19, 4.7% ages 20 to 24, 3.5% ages 25 to 29, 4.5% ages 30 to 34, 5.0% ages 35 to 39, 8.0% ages 40 to 44, 9.5% ages 45 to 49, 10.8% ages 50 to 54, 9.0% ages 55 to 59, 7.9% ages 60 to 64, 4.9% ages 65 to 69, 2.6% ages 70 to 74, 1.2% ages 75 to 79, 0.9% ages 80 to 84 and 0.5% ages 85 and older. The median age was 43.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.9 males.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0600000US2612535640 |title=American FactFinder - Results |access-date=2019-06-13 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213154336/https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0600000US2612535640 |archive-date=2020-02-13 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


The median income for a household in the township was $72,188, and the median income for a family was $83,789. Males had a median income of $61,436 versus $26,414 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the township was $28,574. About 4.7% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 14.5% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the township was $72,188, and the median income for a family was $83,789. Males had a median income of $61,436 versus $26,414 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the township was $28,574. About 4.7% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 14.5% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over.


==References==
==References==

{{reflist}}
===Notes===
{{Reflist|30em}}

===Sources===
*{{cite book |first1=Walter |last1=Romig |title=Michigan Place Names: The History of the Founding and the Naming of More Than Five Thousand Past and Present Michigan Communities |series=Great Lakes Books Series |type=Paperback |orig-year= 1973 |date=October 1, 1986 |publisher=[[Wayne State University Press]] |isbn = 978-0-8143-1838-6 |location=Detroit, Michigan }}


==External links==
==External links==
{{Portal|Metro Detroit}}
{{Portal|Michigan}}
*[http://www.grovelandtownship.net/ Groveland Township]
*[http://www.grovelandtownship.net/ Groveland Township]
*[http://www.grovelandfire.org/ Groveland Township Fire Department]
*[http://www.grovelandfire.org/ Groveland Township Fire Department]
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{{Geographic location
|Center = Groveland Township
|Center = Groveland Township
|North = [[Atlas Township, Michigan|Atlas Township]],<br>[[Genesee County, Michigan|Genesee County]]
|North = [[Atlas Township, Michigan|Atlas Township]],<br />[[Genesee County, Michigan|Genesee County]]
|Northeast = [[Hadley Township, Michigan|Hadley Township]],<br>[[Lapeer County, Michigan|Lapeer County]]
|Northeast = [[Hadley Township, Michigan|Hadley Township]],<br />[[Lapeer County, Michigan|Lapeer County]]
|East = [[Brandon Township, Michigan|Brandon Township]]
|East = [[Brandon Township, Michigan|Brandon Township]]
|Southeast = [[Independence Township, Michigan|Independence Township]]
|Southeast = [[Independence Township, Michigan|Independence Township]]
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|Southwest = [[Rose Township, Oakland County, Michigan|Rose Township]]
|Southwest = [[Rose Township, Oakland County, Michigan|Rose Township]]
|West = [[Holly Township, Michigan|Holly Township]]
|West = [[Holly Township, Michigan|Holly Township]]
|Northwest = [[Grand Blanc Township, Michigan|Grand Blanc Township]],<br>[[Genesee County, Michigan|Genesee County]]
|Northwest = [[Grand Blanc Township, Michigan|Grand Blanc Township]],<br />[[Genesee County, Michigan|Genesee County]]
}}
}}
{{Geographic location
|Center = Groveland Corners
|North = [[Goodrich, Michigan|Goodrich Village]],<br>[[Genesee County, Michigan|Genesee County]]
|Northeast = [[Ortonville, Michigan|Village of Ortonville]]
|East = [Brandon Gardens, Michigan|Brandon Gardens]]
|Southeast = Austin Corners
|South = [[Davisburg, Michigan|Davisburg]]
|Southwest = [[Rose Center, Michigan|Rose Center]]
|West = [[Holly, Michigan|Holly Village]]
|Northwest = [[Grand Blanc, Michigan|Grand Blanc City]],<br>[[Genesee County, Michigan|Genesee County]]
}}


{{Oakland County, Michigan}}
{{Oakland County, Michigan}}
{{Metro Detroit}}
{{Metro Detroit}}


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[[Category:Townships in Oakland County, Michigan]]


[[Category:Townships in Michigan]]
[[es:Municipio de Groveland (Míchigan)]]
[[Category:Townships in Oakland County, Michigan]]
[[Category:Metro Detroit]]
[[Category:1835 establishments in Michigan Territory]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1835]]

Latest revision as of 03:15, 20 April 2024

Groveland Township, Michigan
Civil township
Location within Oakland County
Location within Oakland County
Groveland Township is located in Michigan
Groveland Township
Groveland Township
Location within the state of Michigan
Groveland Township is located in the United States
Groveland Township
Groveland Township
Groveland Township (the United States)
Coordinates: 42°49′35″N 83°31′18″W / 42.82639°N 83.52167°W / 42.82639; -83.52167
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyOakland
Established1835
Government
 • SupervisorRobert DePalma
 • ClerkPatti Back
Area
36.04 sq mi (93.3 km2)
 • Land35.26 sq mi (91.3 km2)
 • Water0.78 sq mi (2.0 km2)
Elevation
978 ft (298 m)
Population
 (2020)
5,912
 • Density160/sq mi (63/km2)
 • Metro
4,296,250 (Metro Detroit)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
48348 (Clarkston)
48442 (Holly)
48462 (Ortonville)
Area code(s)248
FIPS code26-35640[1]
GNIS feature ID1626414[2]
WebsiteOfficial website

Groveland Township is a civil township of Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 5,912 at the 2020 census.[3] Groveland Township was established in 1835.[4]

Communities

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There are no incorporated villages in the township, but there are two unincorporated communities within the township:

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.04 square miles (93.34 km2), of which 35.26 square miles (91.32 km2) is land and 0.78 square miles (2.02 km2) (2.16%) is water.

Demographics

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As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 5,476 people, 1,943 households, and 1,542 families residing in the township. The racial makeup of the township was 96.7% White, 0.8% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.

There were 1,943 households, out of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.1% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.6% were non-families. 16.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the township the population was spread out, with 4.1% under the age of 5, 6.4% ages 5 to 9, 7.8% ages 10 to 14, 8.7% ages 15 to 19, 4.7% ages 20 to 24, 3.5% ages 25 to 29, 4.5% ages 30 to 34, 5.0% ages 35 to 39, 8.0% ages 40 to 44, 9.5% ages 45 to 49, 10.8% ages 50 to 54, 9.0% ages 55 to 59, 7.9% ages 60 to 64, 4.9% ages 65 to 69, 2.6% ages 70 to 74, 1.2% ages 75 to 79, 0.9% ages 80 to 84 and 0.5% ages 85 and older. The median age was 43.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.9 males.[8]

The median income for a household in the township was $72,188, and the median income for a family was $83,789. Males had a median income of $61,436 versus $26,414 for females. The per capita income for the township was $28,574. About 4.7% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.5% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over.

References

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Notes

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  1. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Groveland Township, Michigan
  3. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  4. ^ Romig 1986, p. 243.
  5. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Austin Corners & GNIS in Google Map
  6. ^ Romig 1986.
  7. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Groveland Corners, Michigan & GNIS in Google Map
  8. ^ "American FactFinder - Results". Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved June 13, 2019.

Sources

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  • Romig, Walter (October 1, 1986) [1973]. Michigan Place Names: The History of the Founding and the Naming of More Than Five Thousand Past and Present Michigan Communities (Paperback). Great Lakes Books Series. Detroit, Michigan: Wayne State University Press. ISBN 978-0-8143-1838-6.
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