Three Oaks Township, Michigan
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Three Oaks Township is a township located in south-central portion of Berrien County in the U.S. state of Michigan on the border with the state of Indiana. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 2,949.
The Village of Three Oaks is the only incorporated community within the township.
U.S. Highway 12 crosses east-west through the township. The south branch of the Galien River flows through the western part of the township.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 60.8 km² (23.5 mi²). 60.6 km² (23.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.30% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,949 people, 1,181 households, and 816 families residing in the township. The population density is 48.7/km² (126.1/mi²). There are 1,284 housing units at an average density of 21.2/km² (54.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 96.81% White, 0.88% African American, 0.47% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.41% from other races, and 1.32% from two or more races. 1.63% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,181 households out of which 31.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% are married couples living together, 11.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 30.9% are non-families. 26.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.50 and the average family size is 3.02.
In the township the population is spread out with 25.6% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 97.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 93.2 males.
The median income for a household in the township is $36,989, and the median income for a family is $45,302. Males have a median income of $31,908 versus $21,745 for females. The per capita income for the township is $17,901. 9.9% of the population and 7.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 15.3% of those under the age of 18 and 3.9% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.