Nelson Township, Michigan

Nelson Township is a civil township of Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,764 at the 2010 census,[3] up from 4,192 at the 2000 census.

Nelson Township, Michigan
Township
Nelson Township
Location within Michigan and the United States
Nelson Township
Nelson Township (the United States)
Coordinates: 43°16′14″N 85°30′18″W
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyKent
Area
 • Total35.9 sq mi (93.1 km2)
 • Land35.2 sq mi (91.2 km2)
 • Water0.7 sq mi (1.9 km2)
Elevation
906 ft (276 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total4,764
 • Density135/sq mi (52.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code26-081-56920[1]
GNIS feature ID1626792[2]
Websitewww.nelsontownship.org

Geography

The township is in northern Kent County and is bordered by Montcalm County to the north. Neighboring municipalities are Pierson Township and Maple Valley Township to the north in Montcalm County, Spencer Township to the east, Courtland Township to the south, the city of Cedar Springs to the southwest, and Solon Township to the west. The village of Sand Lake is in the northern part of the township.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Nelson Township has a total area of 35.9 square miles (93.1 km2), of which 35.2 square miles (91.2 km2) are land and 0.73 square miles (1.9 km2), or 2.08%, are water.[3]

Demographics

As of the census[1] of 2010, there were 4,764 people, 1,427 households, and 1,117 families residing in the township. The population density was 116.4 per square mile (44.9/km2). There were 1,499 housing units at an average density of 41.6 per square mile (16.1/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 97.54% White, 0.36% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.60% from other races, and 0.93% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.67% of the population.

There were 1,427 households, out of which 42.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.2% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.7% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.28.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.8% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 7.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $50,521, and the median income for a family was $54,375. Males had a median income of $36,974 versus $25,897 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,861. About 8.1% of families and 11.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.7% of those under age 18 and 13.4% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Nelson Township is run by a board of elected officials. As of January 2017 township officials are:

  • Supervisor: Robyn Britton
  • Clerk: Laura Hoffman
  • Treasurer: Katy Austin Deputy Treasurer: Brenda Arnold
  • Trustees: Glen Armstrong, Maureen Mahoney

These offices run until November 20, 2020.

References
  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Nelson Township, Michigan
  3. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001), Nelson township, Kent County, Michigan". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
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