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Harrison is a charter township in Macomb County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, it had a total population of 24,461. A Charter Township is a form of local government in the U.S. state of Michigan. ...
Macomb County is a county located in the state of Michigan. ...
A state of the United States (U.S. state) is any one of the fifty states, four of which officially favor the term commonwealth which, along with the District of Columbia, form the United States of America. ...
Official language(s) English de-facto Capital Lansing Largest city Detroit Area - Total - Width - Length - % water - Latitude - Longitude Ranked 11th 96,716 mi² 250,494 km² 239 miles 385 km 491 miles 790 km 41. ...
Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 61.5 km² (23.8 mi²). 37.0 km² (14.3 mi²) of it is land and 24.5 km² (9.4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 39.79% water. Harrison Township sits along Lake St.Clair in the southeast region of Michigan. This provides its identity of "Boat Town." The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ...
Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ...
A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...
Attractions The location of the city is a very popular attraction for many people in surrounding areas. Metro Park is located on the shoreline of Harrison Township and Lake St.Clair. This attraction is both educational and recreational. The park has nature trails, learning centers, playgrounds, beaches, pools, and picnic areas. This park also has an area for boats to be docked. This is just one of several marinas in the area.
Demographics The U.S. Census Bureau has also defined Harrison Township as a census-designated place (CDP) in the 2000 Census so that the community would appear on the list of places (like cities and villages) as well on the list of county subdivisions (like other townships). The final statistics for the township and the CDP are identical. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ...
A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ...
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 24,461 people, 10,720 households, and 6,421 families residing in the township. The population density was 660.5/km² (1,710.2/mi²). There were 11,486 housing units at an average density of 310.1/km² (803.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the township was 94.53% White, 2.47% African American, 0.38% Native American, 0.58% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.45% from other races, and 1.55% from two or more races. 1.48% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ...
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The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
There were 10,720 households out of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.1% were non-families. 33.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.94. The examples and perspective in this article may not represent a worldwide view. ...
In the township the population was spread out with 21.9% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 32.5% from 25 to 44, 26.0% 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 101.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.7 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $51,892, and the median income for a family was $67,129. Males had a median income of $47,444 versus $31,561 for females. The per capita income for the township was $29,491. 5.7% of the population and 3.6% of families were below the poverty line. 7.0% of those under the age of 18 and 5.9% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. 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 living in poverty The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...
Government The Charter Township of Harrison is run by a board of elected officials. As of 2006, township officials are as follows: 2006 is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
Supervisor: Anthony G. Forlini
Clerk: Jan P. Jorgensen
Treasurer: Darrin S. York
Trustees: Sharon Eineman, Robert I. Garvin, Mike Rice, James A. Ulinski
These offices run until November 20, 2008. November 20 is the 324th day of the year (325th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ...
2008 (MMVIII) will be a leap year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
There is no official police department in the township. The city’s safety rests in the hands of the Macomb County Sheriff’s Department. There is a police station for these officers located on Town Hall road. Although the township does not have its own police force, they do have a fire department. The fire station is located on Crocker, between Jefferson and Sixteen Mile Road.
Education Harrison Township is home to the L'anse Creuse Public School District. This district is now "School of Choice" which allows students to move freely within the district. The district houses ten elementary schools, four middle schools, and two high schools. In addition to schools, the district also has a Vocational and Technical Center, Adult Education Center, Performing Arts Center, Professional Development Center, Special Services Building, and a Transportation and Maintenance Center. There are Five Blue Ribbon schools in the district and eight State Exemplary Schools. The Blue Ribbon Schools Program is a United States government program created to honor schools. ...
References "About Our District." L'anse Creuse Public School. 23 Feb. 2006 <http://www.lc-ps.org/>.
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