Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan
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The Charter Township of Caledonia is a charter township in Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 8,964.
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Communities
- The Village of Caledonia is within the township on Michigan State Highway 37 in the southeast part of the township.
- Alaska is an unincorporated community within the township on the Thornapple River at Template:Coor dms. The elevation is 685 feet above sea level and the FIPS place code is 00880.
The township is situated about 15 miles south-southeast of downtown Grand Rapids. The city of Kentwood is directy northwest, Cascade Charter Township is to the north, Bowne Township to the east, Gaines Charter Township to the west, and Thornapple Township in Barry County to the south.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 92.6 km² (35.8 mi²). 91.0 km² (35.2 mi²) of it is land and 1.6 km² (0.6 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.73% water.
The Thornapple River flows north through the township, dividing it nearly in half. The Coldwater River enters at the southeast corner flowing east and merges with the Thornapple in the south.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 8,964 people, 3,075 households, and 2,493 families residing in the township. The population density is 98.5/km² (255.0/mi²). There are 3,225 housing units at an average density of 35.4/km² (91.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 97.55% White, 0.25% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.76% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.47% from other races, and 0.64% from two or more races. 1.24% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 3,075 households out of which 43.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.7% are married couples living together, 6.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 18.9% are non-families. 15.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 4.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.91 and the average family size is 3.26.
In the township the population is spread out with 31.3% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 7.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 101.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 99.6 males.
The median income for a household in the township is $63,032, and the median income for a family is $69,836. Males have a median income of $51,843 versus $30,032 for females. The per capita income for the township is $25,710. 2.3% of the population and 1.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 1.9% of those under the age of 18 and 3.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
External links
- Charter Township of Caledonia official website (http://www.caledoniatownship.org/)