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{{Infobox settlement
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|official_name = Riga Township, Michigan
| official_name = Riga Township, Michigan
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| leader_name = Gary Kastel
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| leader_name1 = Natalie Thompson
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| postal_code = 49228 ([[Blissfield, Michigan|Blissfield]])<br>49267 ([[Ottawa Lake, Michigan|Ottawa Lake]])<br>49276 (Riga)

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'''Riga Township''' is a [[civil township]] of [[Lenawee County, Michigan|Lenawee County]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Michigan]]. The population was 1,439 at the [[United States Census, 2000|2000 census]].
'''Riga Township''' is a [[civil township]] of [[Lenawee County, Michigan|Lenawee County]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Michigan]]. The population was 1,286 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/profile/Riga_township,_Lenawee_County,_Michigan?g=060XX00US2609168580 |access-date=2024-04-27 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> The unincorporated community of Riga can be found within the township.


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the township has a total area of 40.9 [[square mile]]s (105.9 [[km²]]), all land.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the township has a total area of {{convert|40.9|sqmi|km2}}, all land.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
[[File:Riga, MI Post Office.jpg|thumb|left|250px|U.S. Post Office in Riga]]
As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 1,439 people, 514 households, and 404 families residing in the township. The [[population density]] was 35.2 per square mile (13.6/km²). There were 543 housing units at an average density of 13.3 per square mile (5.1/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 97.43% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.07% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.14% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.39% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.97% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 4.45% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 1,439 people, 514 households, and 404 families residing in the township. The population density was {{convert|35.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 543 housing units at an average density of 13.3 per square mile (5.1/km{{sup|2}}). The racial makeup of the township was 97.43% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.07% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.14% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.39% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.97% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 4.45% of the population.


There were 514 households out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.4% were non-families. 19.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.17.
There were 514 households, out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.4% were non-families. 19.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.17.


In the township the population was spread out with 27.2% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 107.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.2 males.
In the township the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 107.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.2 males.


The median income for a household in the township was $50,368, and the median income for a family was $57,614. Males had a median income of $39,226 versus $26,667 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the township was $20,968. About 4.4% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 3.3% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the township was $50,368, and the median income for a family was $57,614. Males had a median income of $39,226 versus $26,667 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the township was $20,968. About 4.4% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 3.3% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.
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Latest revision as of 04:15, 27 April 2024

Riga Township, Michigan
Civil township
Riga Township Municipal Building
Riga Township Municipal Building
Flag of Riga Township, Michigan
Flag
Location within Lenawee County
Location within Lenawee County
Riga Township is located in Michigan
Riga Township
Riga Township
Location within the state of Michigan
Riga Township is located in the United States
Riga Township
Riga Township
Riga Township (the United States)
Coordinates: 41°47′02″N 83°49′09″W / 41.78389°N 83.81917°W / 41.78389; -83.81917
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyLenawee
Government
 • SupervisorGary Kastel
 • ClerkNatalie Thompson
Area
 • Total
40.9 sq mi (105.9 km2)
 • Land40.9 sq mi (105.9 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
705 ft (215 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,286
 • Density31/sq mi (12/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
49228 (Blissfield)
49267 (Ottawa Lake)
49276 (Riga)
Area code517
FIPS code26-68580[1]
GNIS feature ID1626980[2]
Websitewww.rigatownship.com

Riga Township is a civil township of Lenawee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,286 at the 2020 census.[3] The unincorporated community of Riga can be found within the township.

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 40.9 square miles (106 km2), all land.

Demographics

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U.S. Post Office in Riga

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 1,439 people, 514 households, and 404 families residing in the township. The population density was 35.2 inhabitants per square mile (13.6/km2). There were 543 housing units at an average density of 13.3 per square mile (5.1/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 97.43% White, 0.07% African American, 0.14% Asian, 1.39% from other races, and 0.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.45% of the population.

There were 514 households, out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.7% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.4% were non-families. 19.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 107.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $50,368, and the median income for a family was $57,614. Males had a median income of $39,226 versus $26,667 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,968. About 4.4% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.3% of those under age 18 and 6.3% 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: Riga Township, Michigan
  3. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
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