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'''Leoni Township''' is a [[civil township]] of [[Jackson County, Michigan|Jackson County]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Michigan]]. The population was 13,459 at the [[United States Census, 2000|2000 census]].
'''Leoni Township''' is a [[civil township]] of [[Jackson County, Michigan|Jackson County]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Michigan]]. The population was 13,847 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/profile/Leoni_township,_Jackson_County,_Michigan?g=060XX00US2607546980 |access-date=2024-04-27 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>


== Communities ==
==Communities==
* '''Leoni''' is a small, [[unincorporated community]] within the township, several miles east of [[Jackson, Michigan|Jackson]].
* '''Leoni''' is a small [[unincorporated area|unincorporated community]] in the southeastern part of the township, {{convert|7|mi|0}} east of [[Jackson, Michigan|Jackson]], the [[county seat]].
* [[Michigan Center, Michigan|Michigan Center]] is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place within the township.
* '''[[Michigan Center, Michigan|Michigan Center]]''' is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place in the southwestern part of the township.


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the township has a total area of {{convert|51.2|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|49.1|sqmi|km2}} is land and {{convert|2.1|sqmi|km2}} (4.14%) is water.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the township has a total area of {{convert|51.22|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|48.54|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|2.68|sqmi|sqkm|2}} (5.23%) is water.<ref name="CENS">{{cite web |date=September 2012 |title=Michigan: 2010 Population and Housing Unit Counts 2010 Census of Population and Housing |url=https://www.census.gov/prod/cen2010/cph-2-24.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121019111423/http://www.census.gov/prod/cen2010/cph-2-24.pdf |archive-date=2012-10-19 |accessdate=May 1, 2020 |work=[[2010 United States Census]] |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |page=26 Michigan |format=PDF}}</ref>

Center Lake is on the township's southern boundary and is adjacent to Michigan Center. Gilletts Lake, Brill Lake, and Goose Lake are in the central region of the township. The Portage River runs close to the northern border of the township. The entire township is part of the [[Grand River (Michigan)|Grand River]] watershed.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 13,459 people, 5,240 households, and 3,825 families residing in the township. The [[population density]] was 274.1 per square mile (105.8/km²). There were 5,568 housing units at an average density of 113.4 per square mile (43.8/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 97.04% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.82% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.31% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.33% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.02% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.31% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.17% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.62% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 13,459 people, 5,240 households, and 3,825 families residing in the township. The population density was {{convert|274.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 5,568 housing units at an average density of {{convert|113.4|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the township was 97.04% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.82% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.31% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.33% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.02% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.31% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.17% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.62% of the population.


There were 5,240 households out of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% were non-families. 21.8% 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 2.56 and the average family size was 2.97.
There were 5,240 households, out of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% were non-families. 21.8% 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 2.56 and the average family size was 2.97.


In the township the population was spread out with 25.9% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 98.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.7 males.
In the township the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.7 males.


The median income for a household in the township was $43,551, and the median income for a family was $47,032. Males had a median income of $38,306 versus $27,870 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the township was $19,329. About 6.5% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 10.6% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the township was $43,551, and the median income for a family was $47,032. Males had a median income of $38,306 versus $27,870 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the township was $19,329. About 6.5% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 10.6% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over.

==Local government==
Leoni Township has a board of trustees that is the responsible governing body for the township. The board is composed of seven elected officials with a township supervisor, clerk, treasurer, and then four trustees. Each elected official serves a four-year term. There are no term limits. The supervisor, clerk, and treasurer can also appoint a full-time deputy and the township office also has other positions such as a book keeper, zoning enforcement officer, etc... Township issues are discussed amongst the board and there is a monthly township meeting on the second Tuesday of each month. At these meetings residents can voice opinions, concerns, etc... The county commissioner that is responsible for most of Leoni Township is at these meetings and gives a brief assessment of Jackson county issues that effect Leoni Township. After public comment and the county commissioner's briefing the board then discusses pressing township issues and votes on them. Only the seven elected officials on the board can vote. A majority vote is necessary for a motion to pass.

The township hall is located in downtown Michigan Center inside of Leoni Township. It's address is 915 Fifth Street Michigan Center, MI 49254. The hall is open to the public Monday thru Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM and until 7PM on Wednesdays. It is closed on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The supervisor, clerk, and treasurer or one of their deputies are there each day the hall is open to collect taxes, payments, and answer resident's questions.

The current board is Township Supervisor Howard Linnabary, Clerk Michele Manke, Treasurer Lori Stack, Trustee Jerry Cox, Trustee Michale Villareal, Trustee Kurt Cole, and Trustee Corey Kennedy. Their terms expire November 20, 2020 when another board will be elected for a four-year term.

Leoni's police and fire department dissolved in 2010 when the former board voted to merge with nearby Blackman Township's police and fire services. Leoni now partners with Blackman township for their law enforcement and fire department needs for an annual cost. The police and fire force is called Blackman Leoni Public Safety and is available 24 hours to residents of both townships. Blackman Leoni Public Safety's director is currently Mike Jester.<ref>http://www.leonitownship.com/index.php</ref>

== Local Events ==
Michigan Center hosts the annual [http://www.carpcarnival.com/ Carp Carnival] at Leoni Township Park in June. The Festival features a parade, fishing contest, midway games and rides, chicken barbecue dinners and beer tent.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.leonitownship.com/ Leoni Township official website]


{{Jackson County, Michigan}}
{{Jackson County, Michigan}}

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

Latest revision as of 03:12, 27 April 2024

Leoni Township, Michigan
Civil township
Location within Jackson County (red) and the administered Michigan Center community (pink)
Location within Jackson County (red) and the administered Michigan Center community (pink)
Leoni Township is located in Michigan
Leoni Township
Leoni Township
Location within the state of Michigan
Leoni Township is located in the United States
Leoni Township
Leoni Township
Leoni Township (the United States)
Coordinates: 42°15′17″N 84°18′43″W / 42.25472°N 84.31194°W / 42.25472; -84.31194
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyJackson
Government
 • SupervisorHoward Linnabary
 • ClerkKerry Pickett
Area
 • Total
51.22 sq mi (132.7 km2)
 • Land48.54 sq mi (125.7 km2)
 • Water2.68 sq mi (6.9 km2)
Elevation
991 ft (302 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
13,847
 • Density270/sq mi (100/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
49201–49203 (Jackson)
49240 (Grass Lake)
49254 (Michigan Center)
49259 (Munith)
Area code517
FIPS code26-46980[1]
GNIS feature ID1626605[2]
WebsiteOfficial website

Leoni Township is a civil township of Jackson County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 13,847 at the 2020 census.[3]

Communities

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Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 51.22 square miles (132.66 km2), of which 48.54 square miles (125.72 km2) is land and 2.68 square miles (6.94 km2) (5.23%) is water.[4]

Center Lake is on the township's southern boundary and is adjacent to Michigan Center. Gilletts Lake, Brill Lake, and Goose Lake are in the central region of the township. The Portage River runs close to the northern border of the township. The entire township is part of the Grand River watershed.

Demographics

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As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 13,459 people, 5,240 households, and 3,825 families residing in the township. The population density was 274.1 inhabitants per square mile (105.8/km2). There were 5,568 housing units at an average density of 113.4 per square mile (43.8/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 97.04% White, 0.82% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.31% from other races, and 1.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.62% of the population.

There were 5,240 households, out of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% were non-families. 21.8% 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 2.56 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $43,551, and the median income for a family was $47,032. Males had a median income of $38,306 versus $27,870 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,329. About 6.5% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.6% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over.

References

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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: Leoni Township, Michigan
  3. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  4. ^ "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. 26 Michigan. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 19, 2012. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
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