Holton Township, Michigan

Holton Township is a civil township of Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 2,586.[2]

Holton Township, Michigan
Holton Township is located in Michigan
Holton Township
Holton Township
Holton Township is located in the United States
Holton Township
Holton Township
Coordinates: 43°25′14″N 86°6′14″W / 43.42056°N 86.10389°W / 43.42056; -86.10389
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyMuskegon
Area
 • Total35.7 sq mi (92 km2)
 • Land35.0 sq mi (91 km2)
 • Water0.7 sq mi (2 km2)
Elevation
735 ft (224 m)
Population
 • Total2,586
 • Density73.9/sq mi (28.5/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
49425 (Holton)
49457 (Twin Lake)
49412 (Fremont)
Area code231
FIPS code26-121-38820[3]
GNIS feature ID1626482[4]
Websiteholtontownship.com

History edit

On November 14, 2023, Holton Township declared itself a Second Amendment Sanctuary in the State of Michigan. Concurrently, the township established the Holton Township militia.[5][6]

Geography edit

The township is in northern Muskegon County, bordered to the north by Oceana County and to the east by Newaygo County. It is 17 miles (27 km) northeast of Muskegon, the county seat, and 14 miles (23 km) east of Whitehall. State highway M-120 crosses the township, leading southwest to Muskegon and northeast to Fremont.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.7 square miles (92 km2), of which 35.0 square miles (91 km2) are land and 0.7 square miles (1.8 km2), or 2.08%, are water.[1] The southern part of the township is drained by Cedar Creek, a southwest-flowing tributary of the Muskegon River, while the northern part is drained by Skeel Creek, a northwest-flowing tributary within the White River watershed.

Communities edit

Demographics edit

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1880892
18909061.6%
1900846−6.6%
19109158.2%
1920809−11.6%
1930775−4.2%
194092519.4%
19501,07516.2%
19601,44934.8%
19701,4993.5%
19802,02234.9%
19902,31814.6%
20002,5329.2%
20102,515−0.7%
20202,5862.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[12]

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 2,532 people, 903 households, and 682 families residing in the township. The population density was 71.9 inhabitants per square mile (27.8/km2). There were 980 housing units at an average density of 27.8 per square mile (10.7/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 96.01% White, 0.43% African American, 1.22% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.16% from other races, and 1.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.78% of the population.

There were 903 households, out of which 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.9% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.4% were non-families. 18.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.9% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $37,813, and the median income for a family was $41,637. Males had a median income of $33,333 versus $22,857 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,210. About 7.1% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.5% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Education edit

In 2000, Holton was one of only seven school districts in the state of Michigan that would have been eligible for private school vouchers, on which there was a statewide referendum that year. Most residents were opposed to the measure, since they did not want competition for the local public school. The measure was defeated in Holton and across the state by about a 2:1 ratio.

The main festival of the year, Holton Days, is held in the last weekend of July.

The Holton Red Devils have a state title in volleyball in 1994. They were also runner-up in 1993. In baseball they were state runner-up in 2006, losing to #1 state ranked Homer 3–2.

 
Holton High School

References edit

  1. ^ a b "2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Michigan". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "P1. Race – Holton township, Michigan: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Holton Township, Michigan
  5. ^ Hazekamp, Michelle (November 16, 2023). "RESOLUTION DECLARING HOLTON TOWNSHIP MICHIGAN A SECOND AMENDMENT SANCTUARY". Muskegon Republicans. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  6. ^ "Board Meeting Minutes – November 14, 2023 | Holton Township". holtontownship.com. November 21, 2023. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  7. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Holton, Michigan
  8. ^ a b Romig, Walter (1986) [1973]. Michigan Place Names. Detroit, Michigan: Wayne State University Press. ISBN 0-8143-1838-X.
  9. ^ 49425 5-Digit ZCTA, 494 3-Digit ZCTA - Reference Map - American FactFinder[permanent dead link], U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 census
  10. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Brunswick, Michigan
  11. ^ Station: Brunswick, Michigan Archived 2006-10-29 at the Wayback Machine, Michigan's Internet Railroad History Museum
  12. ^ "Decennial Census Official Publications". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved December 21, 2023.

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