Green Charter Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Green Charter Township
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 Green Charter Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Green Charter Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Mecosta |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37.57 sq mi (97.3 km2) |
| • Land | 36.97 sq mi (95.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.59 sq mi (1.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 951 ft (290 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,219 |
| • Density | 87.1/sq mi (33.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | |
| FIPS code | 26-107-34760 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626393 |
Green Charter Township is a special type of local government area called a charter township. It is located in Mecosta County, which is part of the U.S. state of Michigan. In 2020, about 3,219 people lived here. Green Charter Township was first set up in 1858. This was even before Mecosta County became its own separate county from Newaygo County.
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Communities in Green Township
What is Paris, Michigan?
Paris is a small, unincorporated community within Green Charter Township. This means it's a recognized place but doesn't have its own separate local government. Paris is the largest settlement in the township. You can find it on the Muskegon River, about 5 miles (8 km) north of Big Rapids.
Geography of Green Charter Township
Where is Green Township Located?
Green Charter Township is in the northwest part of Mecosta County. It shares borders with Osceola County to the north and Newaygo County to the west. At its very northwest corner, it also touches Lake County.
Major Roads and Rivers
U.S. Route 131 is a main highway that runs through the western side of the township. This road connects Green Township to other cities. It goes south to Big Rapids and Grand Rapids. To the north, it leads to Reed City and Cadillac.
The township covers about 37.6 square miles (97.4 square kilometers) in total. Most of this area, about 37.0 square miles (95.8 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.6 square miles (1.6 square kilometers), is water. The Muskegon River flows through the eastern part of the township. This river eventually flows into Lake Michigan. The Muskegon River also forms the northeastern border of the township with Grant Township.
People of Green Charter Township
Who Lives in Green Township?
Based on the 2000 census, there were 3,209 people living in Green Charter Township. There were 1,247 households and 864 families. Most of the people living here were White (97.20%). A smaller number were African American (0.87%), Native American (0.47%), or Asian (0.03%). Some people were from other races or had mixed racial backgrounds. About 1.03% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
Many households (34.0%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (56.0%) were married couples. About 10.0% of households had a female head without a husband present. The average household had about 2.57 people, and the average family had about 3.05 people.
The population in the township included people of all ages. About 26.7% were under 18 years old. About 9.6% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, 28.8%, was between 25 and 44 years old. About 11.3% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in the township was 36 years.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in the township was $39,036. For families, the average income was $43,884. The average income per person in the township was $18,212. About 10.6% of all people in the township lived below the poverty line. This included 10.0% of those under 18 and 7.7% of those 65 or older.
