Watertown Charter Township, Michigan

Watertown Charter Township is a charter township of Clinton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,836 in the 2010 census, which was an increase from 4,162 at the 2000 census.[3]

For other townships in Michigan named Watertown, see Watertown Township, Michigan.
Watertown Township, Michigan
Charter township
Watertown Charter Township
Location within Clinton County (red) and the administered CDP of Wacousta (pink)
Watertown Township
Location within the state of Michigan
Watertown Township
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 42°48′30″N 84°39′17″W
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyClinton
Established1837
Government
 • SupervisorJohn Maahs
 • ClerkDeborah Adams
Area
 • Total35.72 sq mi (92.51 km2)
 • Land35.51 sq mi (91.97 km2)
 • Water0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2)
Elevation
827 ft (252 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total4,836
 • Density136.2/sq mi (52.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
48820 (DeWitt)
48822 (Eagle)
48837 (Grand Ledge)
48906 (Lansing)
Area code(s)517
FIPS code26-84400[1]
GNIS feature ID1627221[2]
WebsiteOfficial website

Communities

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.72 square miles (92.51 km2), of which 35.51 square miles (91.97 km2) is land and 0.21 square miles (0.54 km2) (0.59%) is water.[3]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
19602,008—
19703,14656.7%
19803,60214.5%
19903,7313.6%
20004,16211.6%
20104,83616.2%
U.S. Decennial Census

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 4,162 people, 1,469 households, and 1,213 families residing in the township. The population density was 116.5 per square mile (45.0/km2). There were 1,502 housing units at an average density of 42.0 per square mile (16.2/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 96.11% White, 0.70% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.77% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 1.15% from other races, and 0.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.40% of the population.

There were 1,469 households, out of which 38.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.1% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.4% were non-families. 14.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 30.4% from 45 to 64, and 8.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $67,034, and the median income for a family was $71,354. Males had a median income of $50,536 versus $31,875 for females. The per capita income for the township was $26,631. About 1.1% of families and 2.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.4% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

References
  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Watertown Charter Township, Michigan
  3. "Michigan: 2010 Population and Housing Unit Counts 2010 Census of Population and Housing" (PDF). 2010 United States Census. United States Census Bureau. September 2012. p. 19 Michigan. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
  4. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wacousta, Michigan
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