Flint Township, Michigan
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The Charter Township of Flint is a charter township in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 33,691. The City of Flint is adjacent to the township on the east, but is politically independent.
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History
The permanent white settlers in the area were Elijah Carman and his family, who arrived in 1835. In the next year, on March 2, 1836, Flint Township was organized. Many other settlers followed, including the Torrey, Dye, Utley, Bristol, Miller and Carter families. Many of Flint Township's primary roads are named for these families. In 1878 the first schoolhouse was built in Flint Township. Eventually as many as ten school districts were created within the township; today only one, the Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools, remains. Today Flint Township is the retail center of Genesee County, home to the Genesee Valley Center shopping mall. An average of 100,000 people visit Flint Township each day. Flint Township is also home to a campus of Baker College. In addition it is home to the General Motors Truck and Bus Center warehousing facilities.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 61.2 km² (23.6 mi²). 61.2 km² (23.6 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 33,691 people, 13,972 households, and 9,025 families residing in the township. The population density is 550.5/km² (1,425.5/mi²). There are 14,864 housing units at an average density of 242.9/km² (628.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 77.77% White, 16.12% African American, 0.61% Native American, 2.20% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.75% from other races, and 2.55% from two or more races. 2.33% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 13,972 households out of which 30.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% are married couples living together, 14.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 35.4% are non-families. 30.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.36 and the average family size is 2.94.
In the township the population is spread out with 24.4% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 87.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 82.2 males.
The median income for a household in the township is $39,718, and the median income for a family is $48,763. Males have a median income of $41,449 versus $26,933 for females. The per capita income for the township is $22,216. 10.4% of the population and 7.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 15.4% of those under the age of 18 and 6.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Transportation
Bishop International Airport is adjacent to Flint Township. The township is served by the Mass Transportation Authority bus lines. In addition, three major highways--I-75, 1-69 and US-23, which run through the township--intersect one mile from Bishop Airport. Also, three major rail lines--Grand Trunk Western, CSX Transportation, and Central Michigan Railway--intersect at the township's northern border.
External links
- Charter Township of Flint (http://www.flinttownship.com/)