Geneva Township, Midland County, Michigan facts for kids
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Geneva Township, Michigan
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Location within Midland County and the state of Michigan
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 Geneva Township, Midland County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Geneva Township, Midland County, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Midland |
| Established | 1873 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.0 sq mi (93 km2) |
| • Land | 35.5 sq mi (92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.5 sq mi (1 km2) |
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,065 |
| • Density | 30.0/sq mi (11.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-111-31820 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626343 |
Geneva Township is a special kind of local government area in Midland County, Michigan. It's like a small community or district that helps manage local services. In 2020, about 1,065 people lived here.
Communities in Geneva Township
Geneva Township is home to a few smaller areas. One of these is:
- North Bradley is a small community within the township. It used to have its own post office for over 100 years! This area was sometimes called Buttonville or Button. This was named after William R. Button, who helped develop the settlement.
Geography of Geneva Township
Geneva Township is located in the western part of Midland County. To its west is Isabella County. The township covers about 36 square miles. Most of this area, about 35.5 square miles, is land. The rest, about 0.5 square miles, is water.
A river called the Salt River flows through the township. This river is a branch of the Tittabawassee River. It is also part of the larger Saginaw River system. This means water from the Salt River eventually flows into the Saginaw River.
Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 237 | — | |
| 1890 | 458 | 93.2% | |
| 1900 | 584 | 27.5% | |
| 1910 | 699 | 19.7% | |
| 1920 | 721 | 3.1% | |
| 1930 | 620 | −14.0% | |
| 1940 | 613 | −1.1% | |
| 1950 | 623 | 1.6% | |
| 1960 | 717 | 15.1% | |
| 1970 | 683 | −4.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,157 | 69.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,048 | −9.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,137 | 8.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,056 | −7.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,065 | 0.9% | |
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The population of Geneva Township has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1880, only 237 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 1,065 people. This shows how the community has developed over more than a century.
In the year 2000, there were 1,137 people living in the township. There were 436 households, which means 436 different homes or groups of people living together. About 31% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Most households, about 67.9%, were married couples.
The average age of people in the township in 2000 was 38 years old. About 25% of the population was under 18. This means Geneva Township is a place with a mix of young people, adults, and older residents.
