Volinia Township, Michigan

Volinia Township is a civil township of Cass County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,096 at the 2020 census.[3] When the township was organized in 1833, it was at first named Volhynia, after the province in Poland. It is believed to have been given to honor General Tadeusz Kościuszko, the Polish patriot who helped the United States during the American Revolutionary War. The name was altered first to "Volenia" and then by 1901[4] or earlier to "Volinia".[5]

Volinia Township, Michigan
Location within Cass County
Location within Cass County
Volinia Township is located in Michigan
Volinia Township
Volinia Township
Location within the state of Michigan
Volinia Township is located in the United States
Volinia Township
Volinia Township
Volinia Township (the United States)
Coordinates: 42°01′23″N 85°56′21″W / 42.02306°N 85.93917°W / 42.02306; -85.93917
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyCass
Area
 • Total35.1 sq mi (91.0 km2)
 • Land34.4 sq mi (89.1 km2)
 • Water0.7 sq mi (1.9 km2)
Elevation
869 ft (265 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total1,096
 • Density31/sq mi (12/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
49031, 49045, 49047, 49067
Area code269
FIPS code26-82580[1]
GNIS feature ID1627203[2]

The township is the site of Newton Woods, a U.S. National Natural Landmark.

Communities

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There are no incorporated municipalities in the township.

The postal delivery areas of some nearby communities also serve the township:

  • Cassopolis is a village to the southwest, and the Cassopolis ZIP code 49031 serves southern areas of the township.[16]
  • Decatur is a village to the north in Van Buren County, and the Decatur ZIP code 49045 serves areas in the northern part of the township.[17]
  • Dowagiac is a city to the west, and the Dowagiac ZIP code 49047 serves areas in the western part of the township.[18]
  • Marcellus is a village to the east, and the Marcellus ZIP code 49067 serves areas in the east and central part of the township.[19]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.1 square miles (91.0 km2), of which 34.4 square miles (89.1 km2) is land and 0.73 square miles (1.9 km2), or 2.07%, is water.[20]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
20001,174
20101,112−5.3%
20201,096−1.4%
[3][20][1]

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 1,174 people, 426 households, and 322 families residing in the township. The population density was 34.2 inhabitants per square mile (13.2/km2). There were 588 housing units at an average density of 17.1 per square mile (6.6/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 93.70% White, 2.56% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 1.79% from other races, and 1.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.75% of the population.

There were 426 households, out of which 39.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.0% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.4% were non-families. 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.7% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $38,900, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $30,729 versus $23,077 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,375. About 3.0% of families and 3.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.2% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over.

References

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  1. ^ a b c "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Volinia Township, Michigan
  3. ^ a b "Volinia township, Cass County, Michigan - Census Bureau Profile". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  4. ^ "Volinia Township", listed variously as residence location in 1901. Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 70; Film Description: 1900 Wayne - 1901 Chippewa; accessed August 2018.
  5. ^ a b c d e Romig, Walter (1986) [1973]. Michigan Place Names. Detroit, Michigan: Wayne State University Press. ISBN 0-8143-1838-X.
  6. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Charleston Cemetery
  7. ^ Walter Romig, Michigan Place Names, p. 218
  8. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Prairie Ronde Post Office (historical)
  9. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Nicholsville, Michigan
  10. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rose Hill Cemetery
  11. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Volinia, Michigan
  12. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Picket's Corner Post Office (historical)
  13. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Volinia Post Office (historical)
  14. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wakelee, Michigan
  15. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wakelee Post Office (historical)
  16. ^ 49031 5-Digit ZCTA, 490 3-Digit ZCTA - Reference Map - American FactFinder[permanent dead link], U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 census
  17. ^ 49045 5-Digit ZCTA, 490 3-Digit ZCTA - Reference Map - American FactFinder[permanent dead link], U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 census
  18. ^ 49047 5-Digit ZCTA, 490 3-Digit ZCTA - Reference Map - American FactFinder[permanent dead link], U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 census
  19. ^ 49067 5-Digit ZCTA, 490 3-Digit ZCTA - Reference Map - American FactFinder[permanent dead link], U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 census
  20. ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Volinia township, Cass County, Michigan". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved August 29, 2014.