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{{Infobox settlement
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|official_name = Holly Township, Michigan
|official_name = Township of Holly, Michigan
|settlement_type = [[Township (United States)|Township]]
|settlement_type = [[Township (United States)|Township]]
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'''Holly Township''' is a [[civil township]] of north [[Oakland County, Michigan|Oakland County]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Michigan]]. The population was 11,362 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), Holly township, Oakland County, Michigan| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American FactFinder 2| accessdate=August 22, 2011}}</ref>
'''Holly Township''' is a [[civil township]] of north [[Oakland County, Michigan|Oakland County]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Michigan]]. The population was 11,362 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), Holly township, Oakland County, Michigan| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American FactFinder 2| accessdate=August 22, 2011}}</ref> Holly Township is home to the [[Michigan Renaissance Festival]].

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== Communities ==
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* The village of [[Holly, Michigan|Holly]] is located within the township.
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* '''Newark''' is an unincorporated community in the northern part of the township at the rail tracks and Belford Road ({{Coord|42|51|36|N|83|37|31|W|region:US-MI_type:city_scale:30000_source:GNIS|name=Newark|display=inline}}<ref>{{gnis|1617742|Newark, Michigan}} & [http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gazpublic/getgooglemap?p_lat=42.860028&p_longi=-83.6252274&fid=1617742 GNIS in Google Map]</ref>


==History==
==History==
Holly was the last of Oakland County's townships to be organized. It was organized on 6 March 1838.<ref>Arthur A. Hagman, ed., ''Oakland County Book of History'' (1970), p. 23</ref>
Holly was the last of Oakland County's townships to be organized. It was organized on 6 March 1838.<ref>Arthur A. Hagman, ed., ''Oakland County Book of History'' (1970), p. 23</ref>


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== Communities ==
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* The village of [[Holly, Michigan|Holly]] is located within the township.
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* '''Newark''' is an unincorporated community in the northern part of the township at {{Coord|42|51|36|N|83|37|31|W|region:US-MI_type:city_scale:30000_source:GNIS|name=Newark|display=inline}}<ref>{{gnis|1617742|Newark, Michigan}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the township has a total area of {{convert|36.6|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|34.8|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|1.8|sqmi}}, or 4.91%, is water.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the township has a total area of {{convert|36.6|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|34.8|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|1.8|sqmi}}, or 4.91%, is water.

==Demographics==
==Demographics==
As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 10,037 people, 3,733 households, and 2,639 families residing in the township. The [[population density]] was 288.2 per square mile (111.3/km²). There were 3,926 housing units at an average density of 112.7 per square mile (43.5/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 94.51% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 2.20% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.46% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.42% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.04% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.83% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.54% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.88% of the population.
As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 10,037 people, 3,733 households, and 2,639 families residing in the township. The [[population density]] was 288.2 per square mile (111.3/km²). There were 3,926 housing units at an average density of 112.7 per square mile (43.5/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 94.51% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 2.20% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.46% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.42% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.04% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.83% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.54% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.88% of the population.
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==Tourism==
==Tourism==
Holly Township is home to the [[Michigan Renaissance Festival]].

Holly Township is also home to the [[Great Lakes National Cemetery]].
Holly Township is also home to the [[Great Lakes National Cemetery]].


Holly is also part of the Oakland County Main Street Project.


==References==
==References==
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*[http://www.hollytownship.org/ Holly Township]
*[http://www.hollytownship.org/ Holly Township]
*[http://www.vi.holly.mi.us/ Village of Holly]
*[http://www.mainstreetholly.com/ Holly Downtown Development Authority]
*[http://www.hollychamber.com/ Holly Area Chamber of Commerce]
*[http://www.hollychamber.com/ Holly Area Chamber of Commerce]
*[http://www.thehollyexpress.com The Holly Express - Local Online Newspaper]
*[http://www.thehollyexpress.com The Holly Express - Local Online Newspaper]
{{Geographic location
*[http://www.hollydickensfestival.com Holly Annual Dickens Festival]
| Center = Holly Township

| North = [[Grand Blanc Township, Michigan|Grand Blanc Township]]<br>[[Genesee County, Michigan|Genesee County]]
| Northwest = [[Mundy Township, Michigan|Mundy Township]]<br>[[Genesee County, Michigan|Genesee County]]
| Northeast = [[Atlas Township, Michigan|Atlas Township]]<br>[[Genesee County, Michigan|Genesee County]]
| East = [[Groveland Township, Michigan|Groveland Township]]
| Southeast = [[Springfield Township, Oakland County, Michigan|Springfield Township]]
| South = [[Rose Township, Oakland County, Michigan|Rose Township]]
| Southwest =
| West = [[Fenton Township, Michigan|Fenton Township]]<br>[[Fenton, Michigan|Fenton]]<br>[[Genesee County, Michigan|Genesee County]]
}}
{{Oakland County, Michigan}}
{{Oakland County, Michigan}}
{{Metro Detroit}}
{{Metro Detroit}}

Revision as of 22:34, 16 February 2012

Township of Holly, Michigan
Township
Location of Holly Township within Oakland County, Michigan.
Location of Holly Township within Oakland County, Michigan.
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyOakland
Area
 • Total36.6 sq mi (94.9 km2)
 • Land34.8 sq mi (90.2 km2)
 • Water1.8 sq mi (4.7 km2)
Elevation
922 ft (281 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total11,362
 • Density310/sq mi (120/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
48442
Area code(s)810, 248
FIPS code26-38720Template:GR
GNIS feature ID1626480[1]

Holly Township is a civil township of north Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 11,362 at the 2010 census.[2] Holly Township is home to the Michigan Renaissance Festival.

Communities

  • The village of Holly is located within the township.
  • Newark is an unincorporated community in the northern part of the township at the rail tracks and Belford Road (42°51′36″N 83°37′31″W / 42.86000°N 83.62528°W / 42.86000; -83.62528 (Newark)[3]

History

Holly was the last of Oakland County's townships to be organized. It was organized on 6 March 1838.[4]


Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.6 square miles (95 km2), of which 34.8 square miles (90 km2) is land and 1.8 square miles (4.7 km2), or 4.91%, is water.

Demographics

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 10,037 people, 3,733 households, and 2,639 families residing in the township. The population density was 288.2 per square mile (111.3/km²). There were 3,926 housing units at an average density of 112.7 per square mile (43.5/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 94.51% White, 2.20% African American, 0.46% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.83% from other races, and 1.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.88% of the population.

There were 3,733 households out of which 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.3% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the township the population was spread out with 26.6% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 33.9% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 98.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $52,865, and the median income for a family was $60,783. Males had a median income of $46,943 versus $28,535 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,370. About 4.6% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.1% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over.

Tourism

Holly Township is also home to the Great Lakes National Cemetery.


References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Holly Township, Michigan
  2. ^ "Race, Hispanic or Latino, Age, and Housing Occupancy: 2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File (QT-PL), Holly township, Oakland County, Michigan". U.S. Census Bureau, American FactFinder 2. Retrieved August 22, 2011.
  3. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Newark, Michigan & GNIS in Google Map
  4. ^ Arthur A. Hagman, ed., Oakland County Book of History (1970), p. 23
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