Hartland Township, Michigan

Hartland Township
Township
Hartland Township

Location within the state of Michigan

Coordinates: 42°38′21″N 83°44′10″W / 42.63917°N 83.73611°W / 42.63917; -83.73611Coordinates: 42°38′21″N 83°44′10″W / 42.63917°N 83.73611°W / 42.63917; -83.73611
Country United States
State Michigan
County Livingston
Area
 • Total 37.7 sq mi (97.5 km2)
 • Land 36.3 sq mi (94.1 km2)
 • Water 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km2)
Elevation 958 ft (292 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 14,663
 • Density 388.9/sq mi (150.4/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 48353
Area code(s) 248, 517, 810
FIPS code 26-37040[1]
GNIS feature ID 1626446[2]

Hartland Township is a civil township of Livingston County in the U.S. state of Michigan located along M-59. The population was 14,663 at the 2010 census. Recognized regionally for its warmth and community engagement, the Hartland Community tagline is Hartland: Friendly by Nature.

In 2013, Hartland Township opened two new parks: Hartland Heritage Park and Settlers Park. Hartland Heritage Park features fields to host lacrosse, soccer and football practices. The focal point of Settlers Park is a paved walking path that winds alongside midwest prairies and wooded areas.

Communities

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 37.7 square miles (98 km2), of which 36.3 square miles (94 km2) is land and 1.3 square miles (3.4 km2) (3.48%) is water.

Demographics

As of the census[1] 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 per square mile (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.

Schools

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 Lakes Activities Association.

Elementary Schools

Intermediate Schools

Middle Schools

High Schools

Other

Attractions

References

  1. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hartland Township, Michigan
  3. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hallers Corners, Michigan
  4. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hartland, Michigan
  5. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Parshaville, Michigan

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