Charlotte, Michigan
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Charlotte is a city in Eaton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 8,389. It is the county seat of Eaton County6.
Charlotte is in the central portion of the county, on the boundary between Eaton Township and Carmel Township, though politically independent of both. Interstate 69 serves the city, connecting with Interstate 96, 13 miles to the northeast, on the southwest side of Lansing, and with Interstate 94, 21 miles to the southwest, near Marshall. Michigan State Highway 79 has its eastern terminus in the city, with Hastings 27 miles west. Michigan State Highway 50 runs east-northwest through the city, with Eaton Rapids nine miles to the east and Jackson another 21 miles further. M-50 provides a northwest route to Grand Rapids, about 60 miles away.
Charlotte incorporated as a village on October 10, 1863 and as a city on March 29, 1871. It was designated as the county seat when Eaton County was organized in 1837; however, due to a lack of population and buildings, county functions were conducted at Bellevue until 1840. The city's name was reportedly that of early land-owner E. B. Bostwick's wife.
Geography
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Location of Charlotte, Michigan
Charlotte is situated on gently rolling prairie. The Battle Creek River has its northern bend in the south part of the city, entering from the southeast and exiting to the southwest. The northern part of the city is part of the Thornapple River watershed. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.5 km² (6.0 mi²). 15.5 km² (6.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.17% is water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 8,389 people, 3,249 households, and 2,124 families residing in the city. The population density is 541.6/km² (1,403.8/mi²). There are 3,417 housing units at an average density of 220.6/km² (571.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 95.79% White, 0.94% African American, 0.55% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.07% from other races, and 1.30% from two or more races. 3.46% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 3,249 households out of which 34.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% are married couples living together, 13.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.6% are non-families. 29.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.45 and the average family size is 3.02.
In the city the population is spread out with 26.5% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 95.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $37,473, and the median income for a family is $45,759. Males have a median income of $31,573 versus $27,019 for females. The per capita income for the city is $18,066. 10.0% of the population and 7.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 11.3% of those under the age of 18 and 11.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
External links
- City of Charlotte (http://www.charlotte-mi.com/)