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|official_name = Gilford Township, Michigan
| official_name = Gilford Township, Michigan
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| postal_code = 48733 ([[Fairgrove, Michigan|Fairgrove]]),<br />48736 (Gilford P.O. Box),<br />48757 ([[Reese, Michigan|Reese]])
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'''Gilford Township''' is a [[civil township]] of [[Tuscola County, Michigan|Tuscola County]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Michigan]]. The population was 833 at the [[United States Census, 2000|2000 census]].
'''Gilford Township''' is a [[civil township]] of [[Tuscola County, Michigan|Tuscola County]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Michigan]]. The population was 735 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/profile/Gilford_township,_Tuscola_County,_Michigan?g=060XX00US2615732160 |access-date=2024-04-28 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>


== Communities ==
== Communities ==
* '''Gilford''' is an [[unincorporated community]] in the southwest part of the township at {{Coord|43|29|39|N|83|37|19|W|}}.<ref>{{gnis|626820|Gilford, Michigan}}</ref> The ZIP code 48736 provides P.O. Box only service for the community.<ref>[http://zip4.usps.com/zip4/citytown.jsp ZIP Code Lookup], United States Postal Service</ref> Gilford was named for the Gilford family. A post office was established in June 1869. It closed in July 1875 and re-opened in August 1878.<ref name="Romig">{{cite book | last = Romig | first = Walter | authorlink=Walter Romig | year = 1986 | title = Michigan Place Names | origyear= 1973 | publisher = Wayne State University Press | location = Detroit, Michigan | isbn = 0-8143-1838-X}}</ref>
* '''Gilford''' is an [[unincorporated community]] in the southwest part of the township at {{Coord|43|29|39|N|83|37|19|W|}}.<ref>{{gnis|626820|Gilford, Michigan}}</ref> The ZIP code 48736 provides P.O. Box only service for the community.<ref>[http://zip4.usps.com/zip4/citytown.jsp ZIP Code Lookup] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101122200027/http://zip4.usps.com/zip4/citytown.jsp |date=2010-11-22 }}, United States Postal Service</ref> Gilford was named for the Gilford family. A post office was established in June 1869. It closed in July 1875 and re-opened in August 1878.<ref name="Romig">{{cite book | last = Romig | first = Walter | year = 1986 | title = Michigan Place Names | orig-year= 1973 | publisher = Wayne State University Press | location = Detroit, Michigan | isbn = 0-8143-1838-X}}</ref>
* [[Fairgrove, Michigan|Fairgrove]] is a village to the east in [[Fairgrove Township, Michigan|Fairgrove Township]], and the Farigrove ZIP code 48733 also serves areas in the northern and eastern parts of Gilford Township.<ref>[http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/MapItDrawServlet?geo_id=86000US48733&_bucket_id=50&tree_id=420&context=AdvSearch&_lang=en 48733 5-Digit ZCTA, 487 3-Digit ZCTA - Reference Map - American FactFinder], U.S. Census, 2000 census</ref>
* [[Fairgrove, Michigan|Fairgrove]] is a village to the east in [[Fairgrove Township, Michigan|Fairgrove Township]], and the Farigrove ZIP code 48733 also serves areas in the northern and eastern parts of Gilford Township.<ref>[http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/MapItDrawServlet?geo_id=86000US48733&_bucket_id=50&tree_id=420&context=AdvSearch&_lang=en 48733 5-Digit ZCTA, 487 3-Digit ZCTA - Reference Map - American FactFinder]{{dead link|date=October 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}, U.S. Census, 2000 census</ref>
* [[Reese, Michigan|Reese]] is a village to the southwest in [[Denmark Township, Michigan|Denmark Township]], and the Reese ZIP code 48757 also serves the southern and western parts of Gilford Township.<ref>[http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/MapItDrawServlet?geo_id=86000US48757&_bucket_id=50&tree_id=420&context=AdvSearch&_lang=en 48757 5-Digit ZCTA, 487 3-Digit ZCTA - Reference Map - American FactFinder], U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 census</ref>
* [[Reese, Michigan|Reese]] is a village to the southwest in [[Denmark Township, Michigan|Denmark Township]], and the Reese ZIP code 48757 also serves the southern and western parts of Gilford Township.<ref>[http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/MapItDrawServlet?geo_id=86000US48757&_bucket_id=50&tree_id=420&context=AdvSearch&_lang=en 48757 5-Digit ZCTA, 487 3-Digit ZCTA - Reference Map - American FactFinder]{{Dead link|date=August 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}, U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 census</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the township has a total area of 34.8 square miles (90.1&nbsp;km²), all land.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the township has a total area of {{convert|34.8|sqmi|km2}}, all land.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 833 people, 317 households, and 241 families residing in the township. The [[population density]] was 23.9 per square mile (9.2/km²). There were 339 housing units at an average density of 9.7/sq&nbsp;mi (3.8/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 97.84% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.36% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.84% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.96% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 3.24% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 833 people, 317 households, and 241 families residing in the township. The population density was {{convert|23.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 339 housing units at an average density of {{convert|9.7|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the township was 97.84% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.36% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.84% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.96% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 3.24% of the population.


There were 317 households out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.7% were non-families. 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.05.
There were 317 households, out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.7% were non-families. 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.05.


In the township the population was spread out with 26.1% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.2 males.
In the township the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.2 males.


The median income for a household in the township was $40,288, and the median income for a family was $45,000. Males had a median income of $32,206 versus $25,500 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the township was $17,778. About 7.4% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 9.4% of those under age 18 and 12.8% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the township was $40,288, and the median income for a family was $45,000. Males had a median income of $32,206 versus $25,500 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the township was $17,778. About 7.4% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 9.4% of those under age 18 and 12.8% of those age 65 or over.

Agricluture is the main income of the township, with farmers producing dry beans, corn, wheat, sugar beets and soybeans. Businesses include an automotive repair facility and grain elevator.


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 20:19, 28 April 2024

Gilford Township, Michigan
Township
Gilford Township, Michigan is located in Michigan
Gilford Township, Michigan
Gilford Township, Michigan
Location within the state of Michigan
Coordinates: 43°31′48″N 83°39′7″W / 43.53000°N 83.65194°W / 43.53000; -83.65194
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyTuscola
Area
 • Total34.8 sq mi (90.1 km2)
 • Land34.8 sq mi (90.1 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
597 ft (182 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total735
 • Density21/sq mi (8.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
48733 (Fairgrove),
48736 (Gilford P.O. Box),
48757 (Reese)
Area code989
FIPS code26-32160[1]
GNIS feature ID1626352[2]

Gilford Township is a civil township of Tuscola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 735 at the 2020 census.[3]

Communities[edit]

Geography[edit]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.8 square miles (90 km2), all land.

Demographics[edit]

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 833 people, 317 households, and 241 families residing in the township. The population density was 23.9 inhabitants per square mile (9.2/km2). There were 339 housing units at an average density of 9.7 per square mile (3.7/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 97.84% White, 0.36% African American, 0.84% from other races, and 0.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.24% of the population.

There were 317 households, out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.6% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.7% were non-families. 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,288, and the median income for a family was $45,000. Males had a median income of $32,206 versus $25,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,778. About 7.4% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.4% of those under age 18 and 12.8% of those age 65 or over.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gilford Township, Michigan
  3. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  4. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gilford, Michigan
  5. ^ ZIP Code Lookup Archived 2010-11-22 at the Wayback Machine, United States Postal Service
  6. ^ Romig, Walter (1986) [1973]. Michigan Place Names. Detroit, Michigan: Wayne State University Press. ISBN 0-8143-1838-X.
  7. ^ 48733 5-Digit ZCTA, 487 3-Digit ZCTA - Reference Map - American FactFinder[permanent dead link], U.S. Census, 2000 census
  8. ^ 48757 5-Digit ZCTA, 487 3-Digit ZCTA - Reference Map - American FactFinder[permanent dead link], U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 census
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