Egelston Township, Michigan
Egelston Township, Michigan | |
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  Egelston Township, Michigan Location within the state of Michigan | |
| Coordinates: 43°14′38″N 86°04′57″W / 43.24389°N 86.08250°WCoordinates: 43°14′38″N 86°04′57″W / 43.24389°N 86.08250°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Muskegon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.6 sq mi (92.2 km2) |
| • Land | 35.0 sq mi (90.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 9,909 |
| • Density | 278.3/sq mi (107.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 26-25080[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626220[2] |
| Website | [1] |
Egelston Township is a general law township (known in other states as a civil township) of Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the township population was 9,909.
History[]
Egleston Township was established in 1859.[3]
Geography[]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.6 square miles (92 km2), of which 35.0 square miles (91 km2) is land and 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2) (1.77%) is water.
Government[]
Egelston Township, a general law township, is run under a board system of management. Its elected officials include a Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer and four trustees.
Township Board The 2016-2020 Board consisted of Supervisor John Holter, Clerk Joan Raap, Treasurer Kelly Gerard, and trustees Bob Coon, Renea Foster, Brent Hartman, and Alex Maginity. Most of the officials were elected in 2016.
The current Board consists of Supervisor John Holter, Clerk Joan Raap, Treasurer Kelly Gerard, and trustees Renea Foster, Alex Maginity, Brent Hartman, and Bob Coon. The term ends for all positions in 2020.
Planning Commission The Current Planning Commission consists of Chairperson Don Darke, Vice Chair Sheila Quillin, Secretary Cari Avery, Board Trustee Bob Coon, and Jerry Shaefer.
Zoning Board of Appeals The current Board of Appeals consists of Brent Hartman, Bambi Rhinehart, Cari Avery, Scott Rogers and Bryan Mathis.
Egelston Township Branch, Muskegon Area District Library The current staff consists of Head Librarian Andrew Hammond, Library Assistant Wendy Williamson, Library Substitute Samaria Holbert and Library Page Laurel Robillard.
Demographics[]
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 9,537 people, 3,458 households, and 2,596 families residing in the township. The population density was 272.8 per square mile (105.4/km2). There were 3,643 housing units at an average density of 104.2 per square mile (40.2/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 94.04% White, 1.05% African American, 1.05% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 1.48% from other races, and 2.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.98% of the population.
There were 3,458 households, out of which 38.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.7% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.9% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.14.
In the township the population was spread out, with 29.2% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.4 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $37,557, and the median income for a family was $41,810. Males had a median income of $33,140 versus $25,066 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,489. About 6.9% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.2% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.
Schools[]
The Muskegon Oakridge Public Schools District serves the Egelston area and is part of the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District.
References[]
 | This article includes a list of general references, but it remains largely unverified because it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations. (May 2009) |
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Egelston Township, Michigan
- ^ Walter Romig, Michigan Place Names, p. 177
External links[]
- Oakridge Public Schools
- Oakridge Alumni Association
- Muskegon Area Intermediate School District
- Egelston Township
- Muskegon Area District Library Egelston Branch
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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- Townships in Muskegon County, Michigan
- Populated places established in 1859
- Townships in Michigan
- 1859 establishments in Michigan