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Attica Township is a civil township of Lapeer County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,755 at the 2010 Census.

Attica Township, Michigan
Township
Attica Township
Location in Michigan
Attica Township
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 43°0′54″N 83°9′36″W
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyLapeer
Government
  SupervisorAl Ochadleus
  ClerkNancy Herpolsheimer
  TreasurerPam Mason
Area
  Total36.2 sq mi (93.9 km2)
  Land35.8 sq mi (92.6 km2)
  Water0.5 sq mi (1.2 km2)
Elevation
879 ft (268 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total4,755
  Density132.8/sq mi (51.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
48412 (Attica),
48428 (Dryden),
48444 (Imlay City),
48455 (Metamora)
Area code810
FIPS code26-04040[1]
GNIS feature ID1625858[2]
Websiteatticatownship.org

Communities



Geography


According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.2 square miles (94 km2), of which 35.8 square miles (93 km2) is land and 0.5 square miles (1.3 km2) (1.32%) is water. It is located at latitude 43°1'49" North, longitude 83°9'58" West.


Demographics


As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 4,678 people, 1,602 households, and 1,291 families residing in the township. The population density was 130.8 inhabitants per square mile (50.5/km2). There were 1,789 housing units at an average density of 50.0 per square mile (19.3/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 96.86% White, 0.13% African American, 0.58% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.18% from other races, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.65% of the population.

There were 1,602 households, out of which 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.5% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.4% were non-families. 15.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.21.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.1% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $50,392, and the median income for a family was $56,463. Males had a median income of $53,438 versus $25,594 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,226. About 1.7% of families and 3.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.1% of those under age 18 and 3.6% of those age 65 or over.


Government


Attica is locally governed by a five-member township board, consisting of a supervisor, a clerk, a treasurer, and two trustees. All five members serve four year terms. The township also has a planning commission and a zoning board of appeals, both of which are appointed by the elected township board.[9] Attica belongs to the 6th county commission district for Lapeer County, the 82nd district for the Michigan State House of Representatives, and the 10th district Michigan for the United States House of Representatives.


References


  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Attica Township, Michigan
  3. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Attica, Michigan
  4. Romig, Walter (1986) [1973]. Michigan Place Names. Detroit, Michigan: Wayne State University Press. ISBN 0-8143-1838-X.
  5. 48412 5-Digit ZCTA, 484 3-Digit ZCTA - Reference Map - American FactFinder[permanent dead link], U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 census
  6. 48428 5-Digit ZCTA, 484 3-Digit ZCTA - Reference Map - American FactFinder[permanent dead link], U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 census
  7. 48444 5-Digit ZCTA, 484 3-Digit ZCTA - Reference Map - American FactFinder Archived 2012-10-09 at archive.today, U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 census
  8. 48455 5-Digit ZCTA, 484 3-Digit ZCTA - Reference Map - American FactFinder[permanent dead link], U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 census
  9. , Official site of Attica Township





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