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'''Winterfield Township''' is a [[civil township]] of [[Clare County, Michigan|Clare County]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Michigan]]. The population was 483 at the [[United States Census, 2000|2000 census]].
'''Winterfield Township''' is a [[civil township]] of [[Clare County, Michigan|Clare County]] in the U.S. state of [[Michigan]]. The population was 460 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name=C2020/>

== Communities ==
There are no named settlements of note within the township.
* The city of [[Harrison, Michigan|Harrison]] is to the southeast, and the Harrison ZIP code 48625 also serves the southeast corner of Winterfield Township.<ref>[http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/MapItDrawServlet?geo_id=86000US48625&_bucket_id=50&tree_id=420&context=AdvSearch&_lang=en 48625 5-Digit ZCTA, 486 3-Digit ZCTA - Reference Map - American FactFinder], U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 census</ref>
* The village of [[Marion, Michigan|Marion]] is to the west in [[Osceola County, Michigan|Osceola County]], and the Marion ZIP code 49665 also serves most of Winterfield Township.<ref>[http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/MapItDrawServlet?geo_id=86000US49665&_bucket_id=50&tree_id=420&context=AdvSearch&_lang=en 49665 5-Digit ZCTA, 496 3-Digit ZCTA - Reference Map - American FactFinder], U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 census</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau|U.S. Census Bureau]], the township has a total area of {{convert|36.61|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|36.05|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.56|sqmi|sqkm|2}} (1.53%) is water.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/cen2010/cph-2-24.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121019111423/http://www.census.gov/prod/cen2010/cph-2-24.pdf |archive-date=2012-10-19 |url-status=live|format=PDF |title=Michigan: 2010 Population and Housing Unit Counts 2010 Census of Population and Housing | date = September 2012|publisher = [[United States Census Bureau]]| work = [[2010 United States census]]| accessdate = January 13, 2023|page=19 Michigan}}</ref>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the township has a total area of 36.7 square miles (95.0 km²), of which, 36.6 square miles (94.7&nbsp;km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2&nbsp;km²) of it (0.25%) is water.

The [[Muskegon River]] runs through the southeast portion of the township, while the [[Clam River (Michigan)|Clam River]] enters from the north as a tributary to the Muskegon River.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 483 people, 184 households, and 142 families residing in the township. The [[population density]] was 13.2 per square mile (5.1/km²). There were 386 housing units at an average density of 10.6 per square mile (4.1/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 95.86% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.04% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.66% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.45% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.04% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 483 people, 184 households, and 142 families residing in the township. The [[population density]] was 13.2 per square mile (5.1/km{{sup|2}}). There were 386 housing units at an average density of 10.6 per square mile (4.1/km{{sup|2}}). The racial makeup of the township was 95.86% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.04% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.66% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.45% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.04% of the population.


There were 184 households out of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.8% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.3% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 2.94.
There were 184 households, out of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.8% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.3% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 2.94.


In the township the population was spread out with 26.7% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 21.7% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 105.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.9 males.
In the township the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 21.7% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.9 males.


The median income for a household in the township was $26,953, and the median income for a family was $30,455. Males had a median income of $32,500 versus $22,813 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the township was $14,322. About 18.8% of families and 22.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 31.0% of those under age 18 and 13.7% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the township was $26,953, and the median income for a family was $30,455. Males had a median income of $32,500 versus $22,813 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the township was $14,322. About 18.8% of families and 22.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 31.0% of those under age 18 and 13.7% of those age 65 or over.

==Education==
The township is served by three separate public school districts. The majority of the township is served by [[Marion Public Schools]] to the west in the village of [[Marion, Michigan|Marion]] in [[Osceola County, Michigan|Osceola County]]. The southeast corner of the township is served by [[Harrison Community Schools]] to the southeast in the city of [[Harrison, Michigan|Harrison]], while a very small northern portion of the township is served by [[McBain Rural Agricultural Schools]] to the north in the city of [[McBain, Michigan|McBain]] in [[Missaukee County, Michigan|Missaukee County]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Michigan Geographic Framework|url=http://www.mcgi.state.mi.us/mgdl/pdfmaps/CountySchools/SD_BYCO_esize_CLARE%20COUNTY.pdf|title=Clare County School Districts|date=15 November 2013|accessdate=February 1, 2023}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
*[http://winterfieldtownship.org/ Winterfield Township official website]


{{Clare County, Michigan}}
{{Clare County, Michigan}}
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[[Category:Townships in Clare County, Michigan]]
[[Category:Townships in Clare County, Michigan]]
[[Category:Townships in Michigan]]

[[Category:Populated places established in 1871]]
[[es:Municipio de Winterfield (condado de Clare, Míchigan)]]
[[Category:1871 establishments in Michigan]]

Latest revision as of 05:55, 30 July 2023

Winterfield Township, Michigan
Civil township
Winterfield Township Hall
Winterfield Township Hall
Location within Clare County
Location within Clare County
Winterfield Township is located in Michigan
Winterfield Township
Winterfield Township
Location within the state of Michigan
Winterfield Township is located in the United States
Winterfield Township
Winterfield Township
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 44°06′50″N 85°01′52″W / 44.11389°N 85.03111°W / 44.11389; -85.03111
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyClare
Established1871
Government
[1]
 • SupervisorMark Hammar
 • ClerkBonnie Blackledge
Area
 • Total36.61 sq mi (94.82 km2)
 • Land36.05 sq mi (93.37 km2)
 • Water0.56 sq mi (1.45 km2)
Elevation
1,076 ft (328 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total460
 • Density12.8/sq mi (4.9/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
49665 (Marion)
Area code989
FIPS code26-87980[3]
GNIS feature ID1627282[4]
WebsiteOfficial website

Winterfield Township is a civil township of Clare County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 460 at the 2020 census.[2]

Geography[edit]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.61 square miles (94.82 km2), of which 36.05 square miles (93.37 km2) is land and 0.56 square miles (1.45 km2) (1.53%) is water.[5]

The Muskegon River runs through the southeast portion of the township, while the Clam River enters from the north as a tributary to the Muskegon River.

Demographics[edit]

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 483 people, 184 households, and 142 families residing in the township. The population density was 13.2 per square mile (5.1/km2). There were 386 housing units at an average density of 10.6 per square mile (4.1/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 95.86% White, 1.04% Native American, 1.66% from other races, and 1.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.04% of the population.

There were 184 households, out of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.8% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.3% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 21.7% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $26,953, and the median income for a family was $30,455. Males had a median income of $32,500 versus $22,813 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,322. About 18.8% of families and 22.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.0% of those under age 18 and 13.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education[edit]

The township is served by three separate public school districts. The majority of the township is served by Marion Public Schools to the west in the village of Marion in Osceola County. The southeast corner of the township is served by Harrison Community Schools to the southeast in the city of Harrison, while a very small northern portion of the township is served by McBain Rural Agricultural Schools to the north in the city of McBain in Missaukee County.[6]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Michigan Townships Association (2023). "Winterfield Township, Clare County, Michigan". Retrieved January 25, 2023.
  2. ^ a b United States Census Bureau. "Winterfield Township, Clare County, Michigan". Retrieved January 24, 2023.
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Winterfield Township, Michigan
  5. ^ "Michigan: 2010 Population and Housing Unit Counts 2010 Census of Population and Housing" (PDF). 2010 United States census. United States Census Bureau. September 2012. p. 19 Michigan. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 19, 2012. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
  6. ^ Michigan Geographic Framework (November 15, 2013). "Clare County School Districts" (PDF). Retrieved February 1, 2023.

External links[edit]

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