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'''Ridgeway Township''' is a [[civil township]] of [[Lenawee County, Michigan|Lenawee County]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Michigan]]. The population was 1,580 at the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]]. The unincorporated community of Ridgeway can be found within Ridgeway Township.
'''Ridgeway Township''' is a [[civil township]] of [[Lenawee County, Michigan|Lenawee County]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Michigan]]. The population was 1,535 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/profile/Ridgeway_township,_Lenawee_County,_Michigan?g=060XX00US2609168540 |access-date=2024-04-27 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> The unincorporated community of Ridgeway can be found within Ridgeway Township.


==Geography==
==Geography==
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==Demographics==
==Demographics==
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 1,580 people, 576 households, and 449 families residing in the township. The [[population density]] was 55.1 per square mile (21.3/km{{sup|2}}). There were 591 housing units at an average density of 20.6 per square mile (8.0/km{{sup|2}}). The racial makeup of the township was 97.47% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.32% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.19% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.32% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.08% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.63% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.66% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 1,580 people, 576 households, and 449 families residing in the township. The population density was {{convert|55.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 591 housing units at an average density of 20.6 per square mile (8.0/km{{sup|2}}). The racial makeup of the township was 97.47% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.32% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.19% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.32% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.08% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.63% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.66% of the population.


There were 576 households out of which 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.0% were non-families. 18.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.14.
There were 576 households, out of which 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.0% were non-families. 18.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.14.


In the township the population was spread out with 28.5% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.3 males.
In the township the population was spread out, with 28.5% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.3 males.


The median income for a household in the township was $50,642, and the median income for a family was $54,167. Males had a median income of $40,500 versus $26,181 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the township was $19,111. About 4.3% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 5.2% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the township was $50,642, and the median income for a family was $54,167. Males had a median income of $40,500 versus $26,181 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the township was $19,111. About 4.3% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 5.2% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over.

Latest revision as of 04:14, 27 April 2024

"Ridgeway Township" redirects here. For other townships, see Ridgway Township.

Ridgeway Township, Michigan
Civil township
Township Hall and Fire Department in Britton
Township Hall and Fire Department in Britton
Location within Lenawee County (red) and the administered village of Britton (pink)
Location within Lenawee County (red) and the administered village of Britton (pink)
Ridgeway Township is located in Michigan
Ridgeway Township
Ridgeway Township
Location within the state of Michigan
Ridgeway Township is located in the United States
Ridgeway Township
Ridgeway Township
Ridgeway Township (the United States)
Coordinates: 41°58′21″N 83°50′06″W / 41.97250°N 83.83500°W / 41.97250; -83.83500
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyLenawee
Government
 • SupervisorRobert Downing
 • ClerkLora Feldkamp
Area
 • Total
28.7 sq mi (74.3 km2)
 • Land28.7 sq mi (74.2 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2)
Elevation
686 ft (209 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,535
 • Density53/sq mi (21/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
49229 (Britton)
49238 (Deerfield)
49286 (Tecumseh)
Area code517
FIPS code26-68540[1]
GNIS feature ID1626979[2]

Ridgeway Township is a civil township of Lenawee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,535 at the 2020 census.[3] The unincorporated community of Ridgeway can be found within Ridgeway Township.

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 28.7 square miles (74 km2), of which 28.7 square miles (74 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) (0.10%) is water.

Demographics

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As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 1,580 people, 576 households, and 449 families residing in the township. The population density was 55.1 inhabitants per square mile (21.3/km2). There were 591 housing units at an average density of 20.6 per square mile (8.0/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 97.47% White, 0.32% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 1.08% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.66% of the population.

There were 576 households, out of which 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.6% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.0% were non-families. 18.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.5% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $50,642, and the median income for a family was $54,167. Males had a median income of $40,500 versus $26,181 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,111. About 4.3% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.2% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over.

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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: Ridgeway Township, Michigan
  3. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
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