Forest Township, Genesee County, Michigan
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Forest Township is a township in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 4,738.
Communities
- The Village of Otisville is within the township.
- The Village of Otter Lake is partially within the township in the northeast corner.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 93.6 km² (36.1 mi²). 92.7 km² (35.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.9 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.94% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 4,738 people, 1,706 households, and 1,371 families residing in the township. The population density is 51.1/km² (132.4/mi²). There are 1,774 housing units at an average density of 19.1/km² (49.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 97.28% White, 0.36% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.55% from other races, and 1.25% from two or more races. 1.18% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,706 households out of which 35.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.4% are married couples living together, 7.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 19.6% are non-families. 15.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 5.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.77 and the average family size is 3.07.
In the township the population is spread out with 25.4% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 103.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 99.8 males.
The median income for a household in the township is $51,235, and the median income for a family is $57,880. Males have a median income of $48,393 versus $22,788 for females. The per capita income for the township is $20,773. 3.0% of the population and 1.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 1.4% of those under the age of 18 and 3.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.