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Encyclopedia > Genesee County, Michigan
Genesee County, Michigan
Map
Map of Michigan highlighting Genesee County
Location in the state of Michigan
Map of the USA highlighting Michigan
Michigan's location in the USA
Statistics
Founded March 28, 1835 [1]
Seat Flint
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water

1,682 km² (649 mi²)
1,657 km² (640 mi²)
25 km² (10 mi²), 1.49%
Population
 - (2000)
 - Density

436,141
263/km² 
Website: www.co.genesee.mi.us

Genesee County is a county in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the population was 436,141. The county seat and population center is Flint6. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, it forms part of the Greater Detroit area. It is the state's fifth-largest county in terms of population. Image File history File links This image depicts a seal, an emblem, a coat of arms or a crest. ... Image File history File links Map_of_Michigan_highlighting_Genesee_County. ... Official language(s) None (English, de-facto) Capital Lansing Largest city Detroit Area  Ranked 11th  - Total 97,990 sq mi (253,793 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 491 miles (790 km)  - % water 41. ... Image File history File links Map_of_USA_MI.svg‎ File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Michigan ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... Square kilometre (U.S. spelling: square kilometer), symbol km², is a decimal multiple of SI unit of surface area square metre, one of the SI derived units. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... Population density by country, 2006 Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. ... United States of America, showing states, divided into counties. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  Politics Portal      A U.S. state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of the... Official language(s) None (English, de-facto) Capital Lansing Largest city Detroit Area  Ranked 11th  - Total 97,990 sq mi (253,793 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 491 miles (790 km)  - % water 41. ... The United States Census of year 2000, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A simulated-color satellite image of Metro Detroit, with Windsor across the river, taken on NASAs Landsat 7 satellite. ...

Contents

History

It was created on March 28, 1835 and fully organized on April 4, 1836. It was named after Genesee County, New York by settlers from New York. Many local place names in the county are also from New York and Pennsylvania, reflecting the pattern of settlement. A major attraction for visitors is Crossroads Village, a living history village north of Flint. Genesee County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. ... “NY” redirects here. ... Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area  Ranked 33rd  - Total 46,055 sq mi (119,283 km²)  - Width 280 miles (455 km)  - Length 160 miles (255 km)  - % water 2. ...

Genesee County table/maps
1835
No Twp. No Twp. No Twp.
No Twp. No Twp. No Twp.
No Twp. Grand Blanc
No Twp. Township
No Twp.
1836
Flint Flint Flint
Flint Flint Flint
Flint Flint Flint
No Twp. Grand Blanc Grand Blanc
Argentine Argentine
1837
Vienna Vienna Vienna
Flint Flint Flint
Flint Flint Flint
Mundy Mundy Grand Blanc
Argentine Argentine
1838
Vienna Vienna Vienna
Flushing Flint Genesee
Flint Flint Flint
Mundy Mundy Grand Blanc
Argentine Fenton
1839
Vienna Vienna Vienna
Flushing Flint Genesee
Kearsley
Flint Flint Kearsley
Flint
Mundy Mundy Grand Blanc
Argentine Fenton
1842
Vienna Vienna Thetford
Flushing Flint Genesee
Kearsley
Flint Flint Kearsley
Flint
Gaines Mundy Grand Blanc
Argentine Fenton
1843
Vienna Vienna Thetford Forest
Flushing Flint Genesee Richfield
Flint Flint Flint Davison
Gaines Mundy Grand Blanc Atlas
Argentine Fenton
1846
Pewanagawink Vienna Thetford Forest
Flushing Flint Genesee Richfield
Clayton Flint Flint Davison
Gaines Mundy Grand Blanc Atlas
Argentine Fenton
1848
Montrose Vienna Thetford Forest
Flushing Flint Genesee Richfield
Clayton Flint Flint Davison
Gaines Mundy Grand Blanc Atlas
Argentine Fenton
1855
Montrose Vienna Thetford Forest
Flushing Mount Morris Genesee Richfield
Clayton Flint Village
Garland (Flint)
Burton Davison
Gaines Mundy Grand Blanc Atlas
Argentine Fenton

[1] The Township of Kearsley was a civil township in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan organized in 1839 from part of then Flint Township. ...

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,682 km² (649 mi²). 1,657 km² (640 mi²) of it is land and 25 km² (10 mi²) of it (1.49%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


Most of the land in the county is very flat, but the southern end is hilly and covered by several lakes.


The county is mostly drained by the Flint River, which is dammed into Mott Lake and the Holloway Reservoir in the northeast corner of the county. The southeast corner and southern end are drained by the Shiawassee River. Location of the Flint River watershed The Flint River Watershed The Flint River is a river in southeast Michigan, 142 mi (229 km) long, that flows through the city of Flint. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Saginaw River watershed The Shiawassee River in the U.S. state of Michigan is approximately 110 miles long and generally flows in a northerly direction. ...


Adjacent counties

Tuscola County is a county in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Saginaw County is a county in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Lapeer County is a county located in the state of Michigan. ... Shiawassee County is a county in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Oakland County is a county in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Livingston County is a county located in the state of Michigan. ...

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 436,141 people, 169,825 households, and 115,990 families residing in the county. The population density was 263/km² (682/mi²). There were 183,630 housing units at an average density of 111/km² (287/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 75.29% White, 20.37% Black or African American, 0.55% Native American, 0.81% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.78% from other races, and 2.18% from two or more races. 2.33% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 95.7% spoke English and 1.9% Spanish as their first language. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ...


There were 169,825 households out of which 33.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.40% were married couples living together, 16.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.70% were non-families. 26.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.07. “Spouse” redirects here. ...


In the county the population was spread out with 27.40% under the age of 18, 8.90% from 18 to 24, 29.70% from 25 to 44, 22.40% from 45 to 64, and 11.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 92.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.50 males.


The median income for a household in the county was $41,951, and the median income for a family was $50,090. Males had a median income of $44,255 versus $27,418 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,883. About 10.20% of families and 13.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.10% of those under age 18 and 7.70% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Government

The county government operates the jail, maintains rural roads, operates the major local courts, keeps files of deeds and mortgages, maintains vital records, administers public health regulations, and participates with the state in the provision of welfare and other social services. The county board of commissioners controls the budget but has only limited authority to make laws or ordinances. In Michigan, most local government functions — police and fire, building and zoning, tax assessment, street maintenance, etc. — are the responsibility of individual cities and townships. Vital records are records of life events kept under governmental authority, including birth certificates, marriage licenses, and death certificates. ... Public health is concerned with threats to the overall health of a community based on population health analysis. ... In local government in the United States, a county commission is a group of elected officials charged with adminstering the county government. ...


Genesee County elected officials

Executive Offices officeholder political party
Prosecuting Attorney David Leyton Democrat
Sheriff Robert J. Pickell Democrat
County Clerk Michael J. Carr Democrat
County Treasurer Daniel T. Kildee Democrat
Register of Deeds Melvin P. McCree Democrat
Drain Commissioner Jeffrey Wright Democrat
County Surveyor Carl H. Carlson Democrat
Board of Commissioners
District
officeholder political party
1st Raynetta P. Speed Democrat
2nd Woodrow Stanley Democrat
3rd Jamie W. Curtis Democrat
4th John W. Northrup Democrat
5th Miles T. Gadola Republican
6th Patricia A. Lockwood Democrat
7th Archie H. Bailey Democrat
8th Ted Henry Democrat
9th Rose Bogardus Democrat [2]
Circuit Court Judge
Division
officeholder
Chief Judge
Civil/Criminal
Archie L. Hayman
Chief Judge Pro-Tem
Civil/Criminal
Richard B. Yuille
Family Duncan M. Beagle
Civil/Criminal Joseph J. Farah
Civil/Criminal Judith A. Fullerton
Family John A. Gadola
Civil/Criminal Geoffrey L. Neithercut
Family David J. Newblatt
Family Michael J. Theile[3]

Genesee County except for the City of Flint is covered under the jurisdiction of the 67th District Court of Michigan. District Courts have a limited jurisdiction as charged with under state law. 67th District Court operates in seven divisions, each with a single judge except for the Central Court Division, which is used for jury and felony cases.[4] The prosecutor is the chief legal representative of the prosecution in countries adopting the common law adversarial system or the civil law inquisitorial system. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  Politics Portal      Further information: Politics of the United States#Organization of American political parties The Democratic... Look up Sheriff in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... The term county clerk has been commonly applied, in several English-speaking countries, to an influential employee of a county administration. ... In many governments, a treasurer is the person responsible for running the treasury. ... Recorder of deeds refers to the government office that maintains records of transfers of real estate, as well as many other public documents. ... A drain commissioner is an elected official in most Michigan counties. ... Jeffrey Wright (born December 7, 1965) is a Tony Award-, Emmy Award-, and Golden Globe Award-winning American film and stage actor. ...

Division Judge
Fenton Court,
Chief Judge
Mark McCabe
Mt. Morris Court
Chief Judge Pro Tem
Larry Stecco
Davison Court John Conover
Flushing Court David Goggins
4th (Grand Blanc) Christopher R. Odette
Burton Court Richard Hughes
  • Probate Court Judges
  • Robert E. Weiss, Chief
  • Jennie E. Barkey
Office District Officeholder political party
U.S. Representative 5th Dale E. Kildee Democrat
State Senator 26th Deborah Cherry Democrat
27th John J. Gleason Democrat
State Representative 34th Brenda J. Clack Democrat
48th Richard E. Hammel Democrat
49th Lee Gonzales Democrat
50th Ted Hammon Democrat
51st David B. Robertson Republican
Community College C.S. Mott Multiple; see article Non-partisan

[5] Dale Edward Kildee (born September 16, 1929), American politician, has been a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Michigan since 1977. ... Deborah Cherry, a Democrat from Burton, Michigan was elected to the State Senate in 2002. ... Lee Gonzales Is a politician from the State of Michigan. ...


Cities, villages and townships

Cities

Burton is a city in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Fenton is a city located in Genesee County and Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Grand Blanc is a city in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Mount Morris is a city located in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Clio is a city located in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Linden is a city in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Swartz Creek is a city located in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Davison is a city in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Flushing is a city located in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Montrose is a city located in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ...

Villages

There is also Gaines Charter Township in Kent County. ... Goodrich is a village in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Otter Lake is a village in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Lennon is a village located in the U.S. state of Michigan. ...

Unincorporated

CDP A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ...

Unincorporated community Beecher is an unincorporated community located in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Lake Fenton is an unincorporated community located in Fenton Charter Township, Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with unincorporated. ...

Atlas Township is a township in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... The Charter Township of Mundy is a charter township in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Grand Blanc Township is a charter township in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ...

Townships

Charter A Charter Township is a form of local government in the U.S. state of Michigan. ...

General law Clayton Township is a township in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Fenton Charter Township is a charter township in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... The Charter Township of Flint is a charter township in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Flushing Charter Township is a charter township in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Genesee Township is a township in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Grand Blanc Township is a charter township in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Montrose Township is a township in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Mount Morris Township is a township in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... The Charter Township of Mundy is a charter township in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Vienna Charter Township is a charter township in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... A civil township is a widely-used unit of local government in the United States, subordinate to a county. ...

Atlas Township is a township in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Davison Township is a township in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Gaines Township is a civil township of Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Richfield Township is a township in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Thetford Township is a township in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Forest Township is a township in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ...

Reference

  1. ^ Wood, Edwin O. (1916). History of Genesee County, Michigan, Her People, Industries and Institutions. Michigan Historical Commission. 
  2. ^ http://www.co.genesee.mi.us/clerk/images/Election%20results/110706/SUMMARY.HTM
  3. ^ The Seventh Judicial Circuit Court Judges. County of Genesee. Retrieved on 2007-01-17.
  4. ^ ABOUT 67TH. County of Genesee. Retrieved on 2007-01-17.
  5. ^ Carr, Michael J. (2006-11-07). Summary Report General Election Official Resutlts. Genesee County Website. County of Genesee. Retrieved on 2007-01-17.

Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... is the 17th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... is the 17th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... is the 17th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...

External links

Coordinates: 43°01′N 83°43′W / 43.02, -83.71 Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...


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