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A small area in the south of the township, just west of [[Interstate 69]] has been annexed to the city of [[Coldwater, Michigan|Coldwater]], even though it is noncontiguous with the rest of the city. An area on the east side of Morrison Lake in the [[Coldwater River (Michigan)|Coldwater River]] is considered to be part of the Coldwater urban area, although it remains unincorporated. There are no other incorporated municipalities within the township. The only other concentrated settlements is the [[unincorporated community]] of '''Girard''' is at {{coor dms|42|01|46|N|85|00|05|W|}}. The [[FIPS place code]] is 32260.

== Geography ==

Most of the township is drained by branches of the Hog Creek, a tributary of the [[Coldwater River (Michigan)|Coldwater River]], which flows through the southwest of the township. Tenkonsha Creek drains the northeast of the township, flowing into the [[St. Joseph River (Lake Michigan)|St. Joseph River]] near [[Tekonsha, Michigan|Tekonsha]].

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the township has a total area of 93.9 [[square kilometer|km²]] (36.2 [[square mile|mi²]]). 91.3 km² (35.2 mi²) of it is land and 2.6 km² (1.0 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.76% water.

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the township has a total area of 93.9 [[square kilometer|km²²]] (36.2 [[square mile|mi²²]]). 91.3 km²² (35.2 mi²²) of it is land and 2.6 km²² (1.0 mi²²) of it is water. The total area is 2.76% water.

== Demographics ==

As of the [[census]][[Geographic references#2|²]] of [[2000]], there are 1,916 people, 705 households, and 528 families residing in the township. The [[population density]] is 21.0/km² (54.4/mi²). There are 851 housing units at an average density of 9.3/km² (24.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 97.65% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.78% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.47% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.47% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.00% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.16% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 0.47% from two or more races. 0.84% of the population are [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race.

== Demographics ==

There are 705 households out of which 27.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.1% are [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% are non-families. 21.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.51 and the average family size is 2.89.

As of the [[census]][[Geographic references#2|²]] of [[2000]], there arewere 1,916 people, 705 households, and 528 families residing in the township. The [[population density]] iswas 21.0/km²² (54.4/mi²²). There arewere 851 housing units at an average density of 9.3/km²² (24.1/mi²²). The racial makeup of the township iswas 97.65% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.78% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.47% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.47% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.00% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.16% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 0.47% from two or more races. 0.84% of the population arewere [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race.

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In the township the population was spread out with 19.7% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 28.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 110.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township is $43,173, and the median income for a family is $50,197. Males have a median income of $34,545 versus $23,393 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the township is $21,016. 6.6% of the population and 5.4% of families are below the [[poverty line]]. Out of the total population, 6.0% of those under the age of 18 and 10.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

The median income for a household in the township iswas $43,173, and the median income for a family iswas $50,197. Males havehad a median income of $34,545 versus $23,393 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the township iswas $21,016. 6.6% of the population and 5.4% of families arewere below the [[poverty line]]. Out of the total population, 6.0% of those under the age of 18 and 10.6% of those 65 and older arewere living below the poverty line.

[[Category:Branch County, Michigan]]