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|official_name = Charter Township of Oakland, Michigan
|settlement_type = [[Charter township]]
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'''Oakland Charter Township''' is a [[charter township]] on the north [[Oakland County, Michigan|Oakland County]] outskirts of Metro Detroit, in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Michigan]]. It is usually referred to as "Oakland Township". The population was 16,779 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder2.census.gov| title=Race, Hispanic or Latino, Age, and Housing Occupancy: 2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File (QT-PL), Oakland charter township, Oakland County, Michigan| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American FactFinder 2| accessdate=August 22, 2011}}</ref> [[Rochester Community Schools (Michigan)|Rochester Community Schools]] serves a majority of the area, while [[Lake Orion Community Schools]] and [[Romeo Community Schools]] serve the rest.
'''Charter Township of Oakland''' is a [[charter township]] on the north [[Oakland County, Michigan|Oakland County]] outskirts of Metro Detroit, in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Michigan]]. It is usually referred to as "Oakland Township". The population was 16,779 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder2.census.gov| title=Race, Hispanic or Latino, Age, and Housing Occupancy: 2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File (QT-PL), Oakland charter township, Oakland County, Michigan| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American FactFinder 2| accessdate=August 22, 2011}}</ref>
==Communities==

While there are no incorporated villages in the Township, there are two [[Unincorporated communities|unincorporated communities]]:
Oakland County is touted as one of the wealthiest counties in the [[Midwestern United States]], with Oakland Township representing one of the highest concentrations of wealth-the 'Billion Dollar Mile', which includes a mile of over a billion dollars in property. The area is known for extravagant homes and subdivisions. Located on the northern outskirts of [[Metro Detroit]] and the extreme southern outskirts of Metro [[Flint, Michigan|Flint]], much of the area is wooded and undeveloped, making it appealing for those looking for privacy. The area is also home to local athletes and business executives from [[Detroit]] and its metro area, as well as a few celebrities. This is represented by the demographics listed below.
*'''Campbells Corner''' is on the northern border with [[Addison Township, Michigan|Addison Township]] at Rochester and Romeo Roads ({{Coord|42|47|59|N|83|08|01|W|}} Elevation: 948/289).<ref>{{cite gnis|622669|Campbells Corner, Michigan}} & [http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gazpublic/getgooglemap?p_lat=42.7997527&p_longi=-83.1335468&fid=622669 GNIS in Google Map]</ref>

*'''Goodison''' is located within the township at Collins, Territorial/Orion and Gallagher Roads ({{Coord|42|43|58|N|83|09|45|W|}} Elevation: 840 ft./256 m.).<ref>{{cite gnis|626946|Goodison, Michigan}} & [http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gazpublic/getgooglemap?p_lat=42.7328093&p_longi=-83.1624353&fid=626946 GNIS in Google Map]</ref>
Oakland Charter Township as a whole serves as a [[bedroom community]]. The unincorporated village of Goodison is located within the township boundaries.<ref>{{cite gnis|626946|Goodison, Michigan}}</ref>

Major airports around the area include [[Bishop International Airport]] in Flint and [[Detroit Metro Airport]] in [[Romulus, Michigan|Romulus]].


==Geography==
==Geography==
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The median income for a household in the township was $102,034, and the median income for a family was $107,268. Males had a median income of $80,354 versus $41,208 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the township was $42,616. About 1.7% of families and 2.6% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 3.5% of those under age 18 and 1.7% of those age 65 and over.
The median income for a household in the township was $102,034, and the median income for a family was $107,268. Males had a median income of $80,354 versus $41,208 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the township was $42,616. About 1.7% of families and 2.6% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 3.5% of those under age 18 and 1.7% of those age 65 and over.
==Government==
[[Rochester Community Schools (Michigan)|Rochester Community Schools]] serves a majority of the area, while [[Lake Orion Community Schools]] and [[Romeo Community Schools]] serve the rest.


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 20:44, 16 February 2012

Charter Township of Oakland, Michigan
Charter township
Location of Oakland Charter Township within Oakland County, Michigan
Location of Oakland Charter Township within Oakland County, Michigan
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyOakland
Area
 • Total36.8 sq mi (95.2 km2)
 • Land36.4 sq mi (94.3 km2)
 • Water0.3 sq mi (0.9 km2)
Elevation
938 ft (286 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total16,779
 • Density460/sq mi (180/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
48306, 48363, 48370 (NW corner)
Area code248
FIPS code26-59820Template:GR
GNIS feature ID1626833[1]

Charter Township of Oakland is a charter township on the north Oakland County outskirts of Metro Detroit, in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is usually referred to as "Oakland Township". The population was 16,779 at the 2010 census.[2]

Communities

While there are no incorporated villages in the Township, there are two unincorporated communities:

Geography

Oakland Charter Township is bordered to the north by Addison Township, to the west by Orion Township, to the south by the city of Rochester Hills, and to the east by Washington Township in Macomb County. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.8 square miles (95 km2), of which 36.4 square miles (94 km2) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2), or 0.92%, is water.

Demographics

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 13,071 people, 4,341 households, and 3,772 families residing in the township. The population density was 358.8 per square mile (138.5/km²). There were 4,529 housing units at an average density of 124.3 per square mile (48.0/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 94.14% White, 2.00% African American, 0.09% Native American, 2.62% Asian, 0.19% from other races, and 0.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.19% of the population.

There were 4,341 households out of which 45.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 80.2% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.1% were non-families. 11.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.01 and the average family size was 3.26.

In the township the population was spread out with 30.5% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 29.1% from 45 to 64, and 7.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 100.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $102,034, and the median income for a family was $107,268. Males had a median income of $80,354 versus $41,208 for females. The per capita income for the township was $42,616. About 1.7% of families and 2.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.5% of those under age 18 and 1.7% of those age 65 and over.

Government

Rochester Community Schools serves a majority of the area, while Lake Orion Community Schools and Romeo Community Schools serve the rest.

See also

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Oakland Charter Township, Michigan
  2. ^ "Race, Hispanic or Latino, Age, and Housing Occupancy: 2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File (QT-PL), Oakland charter township, Oakland County, Michigan". U.S. Census Bureau, American FactFinder 2. Retrieved August 22, 2011.
  3. ^ "Campbells Corner, Michigan". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. & GNIS in Google Map
  4. ^ "Goodison, Michigan". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. & GNIS in Google Map
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