Brookfield Township, Michigan
Brookfield Township, Michigan is located in Michigan
Brookfield Township, Michigan
Brookfield Township, Michigan
Location within the state of Michigan
Brookfield Township, Michigan is located in the United States
Brookfield Township, Michigan
Brookfield Township, Michigan
Brookfield Township, Michigan (the United States)
Coordinates: 42°27′42″N 84°46′05″W / 42.46167°N 84.76806°W / 42.46167; -84.76806
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyEaton
Organized1841
Area
  Total36.2 sq mi (93.8 km2)
  Land35.9 sq mi (93.0 km2)
  Water0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2)
Elevation
935 ft (285 m)
Population
 (2000)
  Total1,429
  Density39.8/sq mi (15.4/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
48813 (Charlotte),
48827 (Eaton Rapids),
49076 (Olivet),49284 (Springport)
FIPS code26-10920[1]
GNIS feature ID1625987[2]

Brookfield Township is a civil township of Eaton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the township population was 1,537.

Communities

There are no incorporated municipalities in the township.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.2 square miles (93.8 km2), of which 35.9 square miles (93.0 km2) is land and 0.3 square mile (0.8 km2) (0.86%) is water.

Demographics

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 1,429 people, 538 households, and 399 families residing in the township. The population density was 39.8 inhabitants per square mile (15.4/km2). There were 577 housing units at an average density of 16.1 per square mile (6.2/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.11% White, 0.28% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.49% from other races, and 1.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.38% of the population.

There were 538 households, out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.6% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% were non-families. 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $47,604, and the median income for a family was $53,875. Males had a median income of $39,444 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,720. About 3.2% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.3% of those under age 18 and 3.6% of those age 65 or over.

References

  1. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Brookfield Township, Eaton County, Michigan
  3. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Brookfield, Michigan
  4. Romig, Walter (1986) [1973]. Michigan Place Names. Detroit, Michigan: Wayne State University Press. ISBN 0-8143-1838-X.
  5. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Five Points Corner, Michigan
  6. 48813 5-Digit ZCTA, 488 3-Digit ZCTA - Reference Map - American FactFinder, U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 census
  7. 48827 5-Digit ZCTA, 488 3-Digit ZCTA - Reference Map - American FactFinder Archived June 6, 2011, at the Wayback Machine, U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 census
  8. 49076 5-Digit ZCTA, 490 3-Digit ZCTA - Reference Map - American FactFinder, U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 census
  9. 49284 5-Digit ZCTA, 492 3-Digit ZCTA - Reference Map - American FactFinder, U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 census
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