Monitor Township, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Monitor Township, Michigan
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Charter township
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| Charter Township of Monitor | |
Location within Bay County
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 Monitor Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Bay |
| Established | 1869 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37.0 sq mi (95.8 km2) |
| • Land | 37.0 sq mi (95.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 600 ft (183 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 10,687 |
| • Density | 288.8/sq mi (111.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-54980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626753 |
Monitor Charter Township is a special kind of town called a "charter township." It is located in Bay County, in the state of Michigan, United States. The township was officially started in 1869. In 2020, about 10,687 people lived there. It is part of the larger Bay City area.
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Places to Explore in Monitor Township
Monitor Township has two smaller areas that are not officially separate towns. These are called unincorporated communities.
Kawkawlin Community
- Kawkawlin is a community found along M-13. It is on the south side of the Kawkawlin River. This area is just south of the border with Kawkawlin Township. It sits at an elevation of about 597 feet (182 meters) above sea level.
Brooks Community
- Brooks is another community in the township. You can find it where the Huron and Eastern Railway crosses Hotchkiss Road and Euclid Avenue. This spot is where Monitor Township meets Frankenlust Township and Bay City.
A Look at Monitor Township's Past
Monitor Township has an interesting history, especially with its post offices.
Early Post Offices
The Kawkawlin Post Office first opened its doors on March 6, 1868. It has been helping people send and receive mail ever since.
The Colfax Post Office
On January 16, 1897, another post office called Colfax opened. It was located at Mackinaw Road and Salzburg Road. The Colfax Post Office closed for a short time on May 15, 1900. But it reopened quickly on May 29, 1900. It then stayed open until May 15, 1901.
Understanding Monitor Township's Geography
Monitor Township covers a certain amount of land. This helps us understand its size.
Land and Water Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of about 37.0 square miles (95.8 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. There is very little water within the township's borders.
Who Lives in Monitor Township?
Learning about the people who live in Monitor Township helps us understand the community.
Population Overview
In 2000, there were 10,037 people living in the township. These people lived in 3,975 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most of these households, 2,949 of them, were families. The population density was about 271 people per square mile (105 people per square kilometer).
Community Makeup
Most of the people in Monitor Township were White (about 97.83%). A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people identified with two or more races. About 1.68% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
About 27.7% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (64.9%) were married couples living together. About 22.9% of all households were made up of people living alone. This included about 10.9% of people who were 65 years old or older. The average household had 2.47 people. The average family had 2.91 people.
Age Groups
The population in the township was spread across different age groups. About 21.3% of the people were under 18 years old. About 19.2% were 65 years old or older. The median age, which is the middle age of all the people, was 43 years.
