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'''St. Charles Township''' is a [[civil township]] of [[Saginaw County, Michigan|Saginaw County]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Michigan]]. The population was 3,183 at the [[2020 United States Census|2020 Census]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/profile/St._Charles_township,_Saginaw_County,_Michigan?g=060XX00US2614570660 |access-date=2024-04-24 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>


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'''St. Charles Township''' is a [[civil township]] of [[Saginaw County, Michigan|Saginaw County]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Michigan]]. The population was 3,393 at the [[United States Census, 2000|2000 census]].
==Communities==
==Communities==
*The village of [[St. Charles, Michigan|St. Charles]] is located in the northwest corner of the township.
* The village of [[St. Charles, Michigan|St. Charles]] is located in the northwest corner of the township.
*'''Clausedale''' is an [[unincorporated community]] in the Township at Fry and Claudesdale Roads.<ref name="scm">[http://www.michigan.gov/documents/CGI_COUNTY-v4_SAGINAW_COUNTY_125303_7.pdf Saginaw County Map.] J. Shively. State of Michigan Department of Information Technology Technology Center for Genographic Information. September 2007.</ref><ref>{{gnis|1617491|Clausedale, Michigan}}</ref>
* '''Clausedale''' is an [[unincorporated community]] in the Township at Fry and Claudesdale Roads.<ref name="scm">[http://www.michigan.gov/documents/CGI_COUNTY-v4_SAGINAW_COUNTY_125303_7.pdf Saginaw County Map.] J. Shively. State of Michigan Department of Information Technology Technology Center for Geographic Information. September 2007.</ref><ref>{{gnis|1617491|Clausedale, Michigan}}</ref>
*'''Fergus''' is identified as a locale by the U.S. Geological Survey in the township at Fergus and McKeighan Roads.<ref name="scm">[http://www.michigan.gov/documents/CGI_COUNTY-v4_SAGINAW_COUNTY_125303_7.pdf Saginaw County Map.] J. Shively. State of Michigan Department of Information Technology Technology Center for Genographic Information. September 2007.</ref><ref>{{gnis|625901|Fergus, Michigan}}</ref> Fergus was a station on the [[Michigan Central Railroad]] and had a post office from December 28, 2882 to August 15, 1933.<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 | id = ISBN 0-8143-1838-X}}</ref>
* '''Fergus''' is identified as a locale by the U.S. Geological Survey in the township at Fergus and McKeighan Roads.<ref name="scm" /><ref>{{gnis|625901|Fergus, Michigan}}</ref> Fergus was a station on the [[Michigan Central Railroad]] and had a post office from December 28, 1882 to August 15, 1933.<ref name="Romig">{{cite book | last = Romig | first = Walter | year = 1986 | title = Michigan Place Names | orig-year= 1973 | publisher = Wayne State University Press | location = Detroit, Michigan | isbn = 0-8143-1838-X}}</ref><ref>{{gnis|2558496|Fergus Post Office (historical)}}</ref>
*'''Groveton''' is an [[unincorporated community]] in the Township on 4th Street between Marion and Burt Roads.<ref name="scm">[http://www.michigan.gov/documents/CGI_COUNTY-v4_SAGINAW_COUNTY_125303_7.pdf Saginaw County Map.] J. Shively. State of Michigan Department of Information Technology Technology Center for Genographic Information. September 2007.</ref>
* '''Groveton''' is an unincorporated community in the township on 4th Street between Marion and Burt Roads.<ref name="scm"/><ref>{{gnis|1617599|Groveton, Michigan}}</ref>
* '''Luce''' is an unincorporated community in the township at its Eastern border with [[Albee Township, Michigan|Albee Township]] at Burt and Gasper Roads.<ref name="scm"/><ref>{{gnis|1617691|Luce, Michigan}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the township has a total area of 37.2 [[square mile]]s (96.3 [[km²]]), of which, 37.0 square miles (95.7&nbsp;km²) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.6&nbsp;km²) of it (0.62%) is water.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the township has a total area of {{convert|37.2|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|37.0|sqmi|km2}} is land and {{convert|0.2|sqmi|km2}} (0.62%) is water.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 3,393 people, 1,301 households, and 965 families residing in the township. The [[population density]] was 91.8 per square mile (35.4/km²). There were 1,365 housing units at an average density of 36.9/sq&nbsp;mi (14.3/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 96.73% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.47% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.56% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.27% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.80% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.18% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 3.24% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 3,393 people, 1,301 households, and 965 families residing in the township. The population density was {{convert|91.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 1,365 housing units at an average density of {{convert|36.9|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the township was 96.73% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.47% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.56% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.27% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.80% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.18% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 3.24% of the population.


There were 1,301 households out of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.04.
There were 1,301 households, out of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.04.


In the township the population was spread out with 27.1% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.9 males.
In the township the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.9 males.


The median income for a household in the township was $40,726, and the median income for a family was $48,776. Males had a median income of $40,208 versus $23,708 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the township was $17,818. About 6.6% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 12.1% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the township was $40,726, and the median income for a family was $48,776. Males had a median income of $40,208 versus $23,708 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the township was $17,818. About 6.6% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 12.1% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.
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Latest revision as of 22:27, 24 April 2024

St. Charles Township, Michigan
Civil township
Location within Saginaw County (red) and an administered portion of the village of St. Charles (pink)
Location within Saginaw County (red) and an administered portion of the village of St. Charles (pink)
St. Charles Township is located in Michigan
St. Charles Township
St. Charles Township
Location within the state of Michigan
St. Charles Township is located in the United States
St. Charles Township
St. Charles Township
St. Charles Township (the United States)
Coordinates: 43°16′34″N 84°07′52″W / 43.27611°N 84.13111°W / 43.27611; -84.13111
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountySaginaw
Government
 • SupervisorTom Sargent
 • ClerkJoseph Krawczyk
Area
 • Total
37.2 sq mi (96.3 km2)
 • Land37.0 sq mi (95.7 km2)
 • Water0.2 sq mi (0.6 km2)
Elevation
591 ft (180 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
3,183
 • Density86/sq mi (33/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
48616 (Chesaning)
48655 (St. Charles)
Area code989
FIPS code26-70660[1]
GNIS feature ID1627023[2]
WebsiteOfficial website

St. Charles Township is a civil township of Saginaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,183 at the 2020 Census.[3]

Communities

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  • The village of St. Charles is located in the northwest corner of the township.
  • Clausedale is an unincorporated community in the Township at Fry and Claudesdale Roads.[4][5]
  • Fergus is identified as a locale by the U.S. Geological Survey in the township at Fergus and McKeighan Roads.[4][6] Fergus was a station on the Michigan Central Railroad and had a post office from December 28, 1882 to August 15, 1933.[7][8]
  • Groveton is an unincorporated community in the township on 4th Street between Marion and Burt Roads.[4][9]
  • Luce is an unincorporated community in the township at its Eastern border with Albee Township at Burt and Gasper Roads.[4][10]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 37.2 square miles (96 km2), of which 37.0 square miles (96 km2) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2) (0.62%) is water.

Demographics

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As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 3,393 people, 1,301 households, and 965 families residing in the township. The population density was 91.8 inhabitants per square mile (35.4/km2). There were 1,365 housing units at an average density of 36.9 per square mile (14.2/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 96.73% White, 0.47% African American, 0.56% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.80% from other races, and 1.18% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.24% of the population.

There were 1,301 households, out of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.2% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,726, and the median income for a family was $48,776. Males had a median income of $40,208 versus $23,708 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,818. About 6.6% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.1% of those under age 18 and 7.7% 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: St. Charles Township, Michigan
  3. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
  4. ^ a b c d Saginaw County Map. J. Shively. State of Michigan Department of Information Technology Technology Center for Geographic Information. September 2007.
  5. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Clausedale, Michigan
  6. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fergus, Michigan
  7. ^ Romig, Walter (1986) [1973]. Michigan Place Names. Detroit, Michigan: Wayne State University Press. ISBN 0-8143-1838-X.
  8. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fergus Post Office (historical)
  9. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Groveton, Michigan
  10. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Luce, Michigan
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