Clarendon Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Clarendon Township, Michigan
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 Clarendon Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Calhoun |
| Established | March 6, 1838 |
| Named for | Clarendon, New York |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.7 sq mi (92.5 km2) |
| • Land | 35.5 sq mi (92.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 971 ft (296 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,181 |
| • Density | 33.07/sq mi (12.768/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | |
| FIPS code | 26-16020 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626087 |
Clarendon Township is a small community located in Calhoun County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. It's a type of local government area called a civil township. In 2020, about 1,181 people lived here. The township is also part of the larger Battle Creek area.
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Exploring Clarendon Township
Clarendon Township was officially created on March 6, 1838. It was named after Clarendon, New York. This area is mostly used for farming.
Small Communities and History
Clarendon Township doesn't have any big cities or towns. Instead, it has a few smaller, unincorporated communities. These are places where people live, but they don't have their own local government like a city or village.
Bentleys Corners: A Historic Spot
Bentleys Corners is one of these small communities. It's located where 22 Mile Road and T Drive South meet. This spot was first known as Clarendon Centre. A post office opened here in 1854. Later, in 1867, the post office moved about two miles north and was renamed Clarendon.
Cook's Prairie: Early Settlers
Cook's Prairie is another historic area in the northeastern part of the township. It also reaches into nearby Eckford Township. This was one of the first places where people settled in Clarendon Township. Anthony Doolittle arrived here in May 1832. A post office was set up in 1840 but closed in 1858.
Clarendon: A Railroad Stop
The community of Clarendon became important around 1870. It was a station on the Michigan Air Line Railroad. This railroad was part of the Michigan Central Railroad. The post office from Clarendon Centre moved here in 1871 and was renamed Clarendon. It closed for a while but reopened from 1883 to 1910.
Nearby Towns and Services
Even though Clarendon Township is mostly rural, it's close to several towns:
- The village of Homer is to the east. Its post office (ZIP code 49245) serves much of eastern Clarendon Township.
- The village of Tekonsha is to the west. Its post office (ZIP code 49092) serves the southwestern part of the township.
- The city of Marshall is to the northwest. Its post office (ZIP code 49068) serves the northwestern part of the township.
Where is Clarendon Township?
Clarendon Township covers a total area of about 92.5 square kilometers (or 35.7 square miles). Most of this area, about 92.0 square kilometers (35.5 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.5 square kilometers (0.2 square miles), is water.
People of Clarendon Township
The population of Clarendon Township has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 1,095 | — | |
| 1970 | 1,137 | 3.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,176 | 3.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,100 | −6.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,114 | 1.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,139 | 2.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,181 | 3.7% | |
| Source: Census Bureau. Census 1960- 2000, 2010. | |||
In 2000, there were 1,114 people living in the township. Most residents were White (97.22%). A small percentage were Native American (1.35%) or from two or more races (1.35%).
The average age of people in the township in 2000 was 36 years old. About 28.5% of the population was under 18 years old. This shows a mix of families and older residents.
The average income for a household in the township was about $44,750 per year in 2000. For families, the average income was around $48,661. A small number of families (4.7%) and individuals (8.0%) lived below the poverty line.
