Hartland Township, Michigan

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Hartland Township, Michigan
settlement_type = Township
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pushpin_map_caption =Location within the state of Michigan
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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Michigan
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Livingston

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area_total_km2 = 97.5
area_land_km2 = 94.1
area_water_km2 = 3.4
area_total_sq_mi = 37.7
area_land_sq_mi = 36.3
area_water_sq_mi = 1.3

population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 10996
population_density_km2 = 116.8
population_density_sq_mi = 302.5

timezone = Eastern (EST)
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elevation_m = 292
elevation_ft = 958
latd = 42 |latm = 38 |lats = 21 |latNS = N
longd = 83 |longm = 44 |longs = 10 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 48353
area_code = 248, 517, 810
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blank_info = 26-37040GR|2
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blank1_info = 1626446 [gnis|1626446]
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Hartland Township is a civil township of Livingston County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 10,996 at the 2000 census.

Communities

* Hartland is an unincorporated community situated near the center of the township, just north of the junction of US 23 and M-59. [gnis|627882|Hartland, Michigan]
* Parshallville is an unincorporated community partially located in the northwest corner of the township. [gnis|634431|Parshaville, Michigan]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 37.7 square miles (97.5 km²), of which, 36.3 square miles (94.1 km²) of it is land and 1.3 square miles (3.4 km²) of it (3.48%) is water.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 10,996 people, 3,696 households, and 3,108 families residing in the township. The population density was 302.5 per square mile (116.8/km²). There were 3,908 housing units at an average density of 107.5/sq mi (41.5/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 97.94% White, 0.27% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.25% from other races, and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.11% of the population.

There were 3,696 households out of which 44.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.1% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.9% were non-families. 12.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the township the population was spread out with 30.4% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 7.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 99.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $75,908, and the median income for a family was $79,524. Males had a median income of $60,797 versus $36,662 for females. The per capita income for the township was $28,971. About 1.2% of families and 1.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.9% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.

chools

Hartland Consolidated School District is composed of a number of schools. Their athletic teams are known as the Hartland Eagles, and they compete as a member of the Kensington Valley Conference.
*Elementary schoolsCreekside Elementary School, Lakes Elementary School, Round Elementary School, Village Elementary School
*Intermediate SchoolsFarms Intermediate
*Middle SchoolsHartland Middle School at Ore Creek
*High schools
Hartland High School
*OtherHartland Community Education, Alternative Education (LEGACY) Located at the Old Hartland High School.

Attractions

*Some attractions to Hartland Township include Spicers Orchards and Cider Mill, the Parshallville Grist Mill, Dunham Hills golf course, Hartland Glen golf course, and Waldenwoods (a four season resort, campground, and golf course).
*The township also holds a Farmers Market every Saturday at the "Old Hartland High School" off of M-59.
*The township also is home to a small but fairly popular Memorial Day Parade which is held annually in the old Hartland "Village" settlement area.

References

External links

* [http://www.hartlandtwp.com/ Hartland Township Website]
* [http://www.hartlandschools.us/ Hartland Consolidated Schools Homepage]
* [http://www.hartlandfarms.com/ Hartland Farms Website]
* [http://www.waldenwoods.com/ Waldenwoods Campground and Resort]
* [http://www.spicerorchards.com/ Spicers Orchards Farm Market and Cider Mill]