Hinton Township, Michigan

Coordinates: 43°31′5″N 85°15′33″W / 43.51806°N 85.25917°W / 43.51806; -85.25917
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Hinton Township, Michigan
Hinton Township is located in Michigan
Hinton Township
Hinton Township
Hinton Township is located in the United States
Hinton Township
Hinton Township
Coordinates: 43°31′5″N 85°15′33″W / 43.51806°N 85.25917°W / 43.51806; -85.25917
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyMecosta
Area
 • Total35.8 sq mi (93 km2)
 • Land35.7 sq mi (92 km2)
 • Water0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2)
Elevation
991 ft (302 m)
Population
 • Total1,054
 • Density29.5/sq mi (11.4/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
48850 (Lakeview)
49310 (Blanchard)
49332 (Mecosta)
49336 (Morley)
FIPS code26-107-38540[3]
GNIS feature ID1626476[4]

Hinton Township is a civil township of Mecosta County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 1,054.[2]

History[edit]

John Hinton was the first white settler here in 1855. The township was named for him when it was organized in 1860. A post office named Hinton operated from July 1862 until October 1863.[5]

Communities[edit]

There are no incorporated municipalities in the township. There are some unincorporated communities or named locales in the northern portion of the township along 5 Mile Road:

Geography[edit]

Hinton Township is in southern Mecosta County, bordered to the south by Montcalm County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 square miles (93 km2), of which 35.7 square miles (92 km2) are land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2), or 0.20%, are water.[1]

Demographics[edit]

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 1,035 people, 372 households, and 287 families residing in the township. The population density was 29.0 inhabitants per square mile (11.2/km2). There were 424 housing units at an average density of 11.9 per square mile (4.6/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 96.71% White, 0.10% African American, 0.58% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.77% from other races, and 1.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.74% of the population.

There were 372 households, out of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.5% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.6% were non-families. 16.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $37,976, and the median income for a family was $45,893. Males had a median income of $31,912 versus $19,911 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,964. About 5.2% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.5% of those under age 18 and 12.7% of those age 65 or over.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Michigan". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "P1. Race – Hinton township, Michigan: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved September 13, 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: Hinton Township, Michigan
  5. ^ a b c Romig, Walter (1986) [1973]. Michigan Place Names. Detroit, Michigan: Wayne State University Press. ISBN 0-8143-1838-X.
  6. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Altona, Michigan
  7. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Halls Corner, Michigan
  8. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sylvester, Michigan