East China Township, Michigan

East China Township, Michigan
Charter township
Charter Township of East China
Motto: "A Community Growing Together "[1]
East China Township, Michigan

Location within the state of Michigan

Coordinates: 42°46′39″N 82°28′52″W / 42.77750°N 82.48111°W / 42.77750; -82.48111Coordinates: 42°46′39″N 82°28′52″W / 42.77750°N 82.48111°W / 42.77750; -82.48111
Country United States
State Michigan
County St. Clair
Area
 • Total 7.8 sq mi (20.3 km2)
 • Land 6.7 sq mi (17.3 km2)
 • Water 1.1 sq mi (3.0 km2)
Elevation 587 ft (179 m)
Population (2000)
 • Total 3,630
 • Density 542.9/sq mi (209.6/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
FIPS code 26-23820[2]
GNIS feature ID 1626203[3]
Website = East China Charter Township

East China Township is a charter township of St. Clair County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,630 at the 2000 census.

History

The township was named after China Township, Michigan.[4]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 7.8 square miles (20 km2), of which 6.7 square miles (17 km2) is land and 1.1 square miles (2.8 km2) (14.69%) is water.

Communities

Demographics

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 3,630 people, 1,467 households, and 1,007 families residing in the township. The population density was 542.9 per square mile (209.5/km²). There were 1,577 housing units at an average density of 235.9 per square mile (91.0/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 98.57% White, 0.22% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.06% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.52% of the population.

There were 1,467 households out of which 25.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.4% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.3% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the township the population was spread out with 20.5% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 92.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $51,652, and the median income for a family was $65,597. Males had a median income of $47,104 versus $30,625 for females. The per capita income for the township was $26,792. About 2.2% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.0% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

East China Township is home to the St. Clair and Belle River Power Plants.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "East China Charter Township". East China Charter Township. Retrieved August 26, 2012.
  2. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: East China Township, Michigan
  4. ↑ "Profile for China, Michigan, MI". ePodunk. Retrieved August 26, 2012.
  5. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hawthorne, Michigan & GNIS in Google Map
  6. ↑ Samilton, Tracy. "US EPA to propose rules on wastewater from power plants".

External links

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China Township St. Clair River / CanadaOntario St. Clair
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Cottrellville Township Marine City
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