Bedford Township, Monroe County, Michigan

Bedford Township, Michigan
Civil Township

Bedford Township Government Center

Location of Bedford Township within Monroe County.
Bedford Township, Michigan

Location within the state of Michigan

Coordinates: 41°45′38″N 83°35′19″W / 41.76056°N 83.58861°W / 41.76056; -83.58861Coordinates: 41°45′38″N 83°35′19″W / 41.76056°N 83.58861°W / 41.76056; -83.58861
Country United States
State Michigan
County Monroe
Area
 • Total 39.3 sq mi (101.7 km2)
 • Land 39.1 sq mi (101.3 km2)
 • Water 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km2)
Elevation 650 ft (198 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 31,085
 • Density 731.5/sq mi (282.4/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP codes 48144 (Lambertville),
48177 (Samaria P.O. Box),
48182 (Temperance)
FIPS code 26-06740[1]
GNIS feature ID 1625906[2]

Bedford Township is a civil township of Monroe County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Bedford Township was organized in 1836.[3] The population was 31,085 at the 2010 census, making it Toledo's largest suburb. The unincorporated communities of Temperance, Lambertville and Samaria are located within the township. The township is directly north of Toledo, Ohio, sharing its entire southern boundary with the northern boundary of Toledo. Bedford Township also has strong cultural ties to the Metro Detroit area and Monroe, Michigan.

Communities

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 39.3 square miles (102 km2), of which 39.1 square miles (101 km2) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2) (0.41%) is water.

Education

Bedford Township and a few surrounding areas are serviced by Bedford Public Schools, which includes Smith Road (Closed), Temperance Road (Closed), Douglas Road, Jackman Road, and Monroe Road Elementary Schools, Bedford Junior High School, and Bedford Senior High School. Between 2010 and 2012, facing budget constraints and a declining enrollment, the school board decided to close Smith Road Elementary and Temperance Road Elementary. Students from both schools were absorbed into the remaining elementary schools. Also, Spring Arbor University operates a location geared for adults in Lambertville, and Monroe County Community College operates a branch of its college in Bedford Township named the Whitman Center.

Demographics

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 28,606 people, 10,327 households, and 8,086 families residing in the township. The population density was 731.5 per square mile (282.4/km²). There were 10,659 housing units at an average density of 272.6 per square mile (105.2/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 97.56% White, 0.40% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.41% from other races, and 0.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.93% of the population.

There were 10,327 households out of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.5% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.7% were non-families. 18.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the township the population was spread out with 28.1% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 96.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $59,835, and the median income for a family was $67,239. Males had a median income of $50,754 versus $31,165 for females. The per capita income for the township was $24,131. About 2.7% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.8% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.

Media

Despite being a bedroom community, there are two newspapers that focus on Bedford Township: Bedford Now and the Bedford Press. In addition, the nearby Toledo Blade daily newspaper covers Bedford Township and the surrounding community through its Neighbors Section. Bedford Township also has a radio station, despite being in the Toledo Radio area, WMLZ-LP that is owned by Bedford Public Schools and is a student-run station that went on the air in 2002. WMLZ-LP broadcasts with the power of 100 watts and plays a classic rock format.

References

  1. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bedford Township, Monroe County, Michigan
  3. ↑ "Some Historical Facts On Bedford Township". Toledo Blade. May 6, 1986. pp. N2. Retrieved 2 May 2015.
  4. ↑ 48144 5-Digit ZCTA, 481 3-Digit ZCTA - Reference Map - American FactFinder, U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 census
  5. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Samaria, Michigan
  6. ↑ "Some Historical Facts On Bedford Township". Toledo Blade. May 6, 1986. pp. N2. Retrieved 2 May 2015.
  7. ↑ Romig, Walter (1986) [1973]. Michigan Place Names. Detroit, Michigan: Wayne State University Press. ISBN 0-8143-1838-X.
  8. ↑ ZIP Code Lookup, U.S. Postal Service
  9. ↑ 48182 5-Digit ZCTA, 481 3-Digit ZCTA - Reference Map - American FactFinder, U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 census
Adjacent places of Bedford Township, Monroe County, Michigan
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