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{{dablink|There is also [[Fairfield Township, Lenawee County, Michigan]].}}
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'''Fairfield Township''' is a [[civil township]] of [[Shiawassee County, Michigan|Shiawassee County]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Michigan]]. As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the township population was 652.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/profile/Fairfield_township,_Shiawassee_County,_Michigan?g=060XX00US2615527040 |access-date=2024-04-24 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>
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'''Fairfield Township''' is a [[civil township]] of [[Shiawassee County, Michigan|Shiawassee County]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Michigan]]. As of the [[United States Census, 2000|2000 census]], the township population was 745.
==Communities==
==Communities==
*'''Carland''' is an [[unincorporated community]] within the township at N. Carland Road and Judville Road with {{coor dms|43|3|29|N|84|18|17|W|}}.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.shiawasseehistory.com/cityvillage.html |title=Village and City Histories of Shiawassee County, Michigan |accessdate=2008-02-27 |format=html |work=Shiawassee History }}</ref>
*'''Carland''' is an [[unincorporated area|unincorporated community]] within the township at North Carland and Juddville roads with coordinates of {{Coord|43|03|29|N|84|18|17|W|}}.<ref name="shiawasseehistory.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.shiawasseehistory.com/cityvillage.html |title=Village and City Histories of Shiawassee County, Michigan |access-date=2008-02-27 |work=Shiawassee History |archive-date=June 30, 2004 |archive-url=http://web.archive.bibalex.org/web/20040630201526/http://www.shiawasseehistory.com/cityvillage.html |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{gnis|622718|Carland}}</ref><ref name="scm">[http://www.michigan.gov/documents/CGI_COUNTY-v4_SHIAWASSEE_COUNTY_125308_7.pdf SHIAWASSEE County Map.] J. Shively. State of Michigan Department of Information Technology Technology Center for Genographic Information. September 2007.</ref> Carland was laid out in 1884 when the railroad was extended to that point.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=9T4iAAAAIBAJ&sjid=sqwFAAAAIBAJ&pg=1568%2C1275079 | title=Ghost towns and post offices of Shiawassee County | work=The Argus-Press | date=September 15, 2000 | access-date=30 April 2015 | pages=3}}</ref>
*'''Hoovers Corners''' is an unincorporated community within the township at Allan and North Carland roads with coordinates of {{Coord|43|06|01|N|84|18|20|W|}}.<ref name="shiawasseehistory.com"/><ref name="scm"/><ref>{{gnis|1617626|Hoovers Corners}}</ref>
*'''Olney Corners''' is an unincorporated community within the township at Ridge and Warren roads with coordinates of {{Coord|43|07|41|N|84|20|41|W|}} at the border with [[Chapin Township, Michigan|Chapin Township]], [[Saginaw County, Michigan|Saginaw County]].<ref name="scm"/><ref>{{gnis|1617760|Olney Corners, Michigan}}</ref>

==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the township has a total area of {{convert|25.07|sqmi|km2|2}}, of which {{convert|25.06|sqmi|km2|2}} is land and {{convert|0.01|sqmi|km2|2}} (0.04%) is water.<ref name="CENS">{{cite web |date=September 2012 |title=Michigan: 2010 Population and Housing Unit Counts 2010 Census of Population and Housing |url=https://www.census.gov/prod/cen2010/cph-2-24.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121019111423/http://www.census.gov/prod/cen2010/cph-2-24.pdf |archive-date=2012-10-19 |access-date=May 1, 2020 |work=[[2010 United States Census]] |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |page=42 Michigan |format=PDF}}</ref>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the township has a total area of 25.1 [[square mile]]s (65.0 [[km²]]), all land.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
As of the [[census]][[Geographic references#2|<sup>2</sup>]] of 2000, there were 745 people, 272 households, and 205 families residing in the township. The [[population density]] was 29.7 per square mile (11.5/km²). There were 288 housing units at an average density of 11.5/sq&nbsp;mi (4.4/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 99.06% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.27% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.13% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], and 0.54% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.94% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 745 people, 272 households, and 205 families residing in the township. The population density was {{convert|29.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 288 housing units at an average density of {{convert|11.5|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the township was 99.06% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.27% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.13% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], and 0.54% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.94% of the population.


There were 272 households out of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.3% were non-families. 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.14.
There were 272 households, out of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.3% were non-families. 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.14.


In the township the population was spread out with 26.7% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 108.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.0 males.
In the township the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.0 males.


The median income for a household in the township was $42,188, and the median income for a family was $44,375. Males had a median income of $32,240 versus $26,750 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the township was $16,327. About 6.7% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 13.5% of those under age 18 and 2.8% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the township was $42,188, and the median income for a family was $44,375. Males had a median income of $32,240 versus $26,750 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the township was $16,327. About 6.7% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 13.5% of those under age 18 and 2.8% of those age 65 or over.


==Reference==
==References==
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{{Shiawassee County, Michigan}}
{{Shiawassee County, Michigan}}

[[Category:Shiawassee County, Michigan]]
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[[Category:Townships in Shiawassee County, Michigan]]
[[Category:Townships in Michigan]]
[[Category:Townships in Michigan]]

Latest revision as of 22:53, 24 April 2024

There is also Fairfield Township, Lenawee County, Michigan.

Fairfield Township, Michigan
Civil township
Location within Shiawassee County
Location within Shiawassee County
Fairfield Township is located in Michigan
Fairfield Township
Fairfield Township
Location within the state of Michigan
Fairfield Township is located in the United States
Fairfield Township
Fairfield Township
Fairfield Township (the United States)
Coordinates: 43°04′45″N 84°20′02″W / 43.07917°N 84.33389°W / 43.07917; -84.33389
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyShiawassee
Government
 • SupervisorRichard Zemla
 • ClerkCarolyn Long
Area
 • Total
25.07 sq mi (64.9 km2)
 • Land25.06 sq mi (64.9 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation
745 ft (227 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
652
 • Density26/sq mi (10/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
48831 (Elsie)
48841 (Henderson)
Area code989
FIPS code26-27040[1]
GNIS feature ID1626264[2]
WebsiteOfficial website

Fairfield Township is a civil township of Shiawassee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 652.[3]

Communities

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Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 25.07 square miles (64.93 km2), of which 25.06 square miles (64.91 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) (0.04%) is water.[10]

Demographics

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As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 745 people, 272 households, and 205 families residing in the township. The population density was 29.7 inhabitants per square mile (11.5/km2). There were 288 housing units at an average density of 11.5 per square mile (4.4/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 99.06% White, 0.27% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, and 0.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.94% of the population.

There were 272 households, out of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.7% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.3% were non-families. 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $42,188, and the median income for a family was $44,375. Males had a median income of $32,240 versus $26,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,327. About 6.7% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.5% of those under age 18 and 2.8% of those age 65 or over.

References

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  1. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fairfield Township, Shiawassee County, Michigan
  3. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Village and City Histories of Shiawassee County, Michigan". Shiawassee History. Archived from the original on June 30, 2004. Retrieved February 27, 2008.
  5. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Carland
  6. ^ a b c SHIAWASSEE County Map. J. Shively. State of Michigan Department of Information Technology Technology Center for Genographic Information. September 2007.
  7. ^ "Ghost towns and post offices of Shiawassee County". The Argus-Press. September 15, 2000. p. 3. Retrieved April 30, 2015.
  8. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hoovers Corners
  9. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Olney Corners, Michigan
  10. ^ "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. 42 Michigan. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 19, 2012. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
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