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Genesee, MI

The Charter Township of Genesee, or Genesee Township, is a charter township of Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. In the Public Land Survey System, the township is survey area township 8 north, range 7 east. The population was 20,581 at the 2020 census, down from 21,581 at the 2010 census. 

Beecher is an unincorporated community in Mount Morris Township lying between the cities of Mount Morris and Flint. There is also a census-designated place with the same name defined for statistical purposes that covers the approximate area of the community. A portion of the CDP also lies within Genesee Township.

Native Americans had no settlement in the area but in the northwest corner of section 11 established a graveyard. The graveyard was found when the railroad came through. On March 9, 1833, Grand Blanc Township was organized as a multi-survey township area including the current Genesee Township.  The township's earliest settlers, Luman Beach and Addison Stewart, came in 1833 in the area of Geneseeville. In September 1835, Sherman Stanley from Mount Morris, New York, started the Stanley settlement at the corners of sections 8, 9, 16, and 17 (now the intersection of Bray and Stanley Roads). In addition, several other families from that same city joined him there by 1838. A lumber mill was built with a dam in 1834 on Kearsley Creek 1650 feet from the Flint River. This was followed by a second and third mills on Kearlsey in 1836 and 1837.

At Geneseeville, a fourth mill was built on the Flint River in Geneseeville at the west side of section 11. Lot Clark and Stephen Warren, the mill builders, also got a charter granting them to build a dam for the mill. Later owners also built a companion grist mill in 1847.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 30.4 square miles (79 km2), of which 29.4 square miles (76 km2) is land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) (3.26%) is water. The main streams of water are Flint River, Kearsley Creek, and Butternut Creek. Lesser streams include Stanley Creek and Bray Brook. 

Genesee places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Serenity Spa & Salon provides a tranquil retreat with massages, facials, and holistic therapies designed to relax and rejuvenate. Insight Health & Fitness Center features state-of-the-art exercise equipment, personal training, and a variety of group fitness classes suitable for all levels. In Harmony Yoga & Wellness offers a serene environment for yoga enthusiasts, with classes that enhance flexibility, strength, and mindfulness. Enhanced Chiropractic focuses on spinal health, pain relief, and overall wellness with a range of chiropractic services. Haven Wellness offers holistic treatments like acupuncture, Reiki, and nutritional counseling to promote overall well-being. Genesee County Parks & Recreation Commission hosts a range of activities including fitness classes, sports leagues, and wellness workshops, fostering an active and healthy lifestyle. Genesee Health System offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Anytime Fitness offers comprehensive fitness services including group classes and personal training.

The top sites in Genesee Charter Township, MI: Flint Institute of Arts, Sloan Museum of Discovery, Bluebell Beach.

Population: 21,581 (2010). ZIP Code: 48437. Area code: 810. Elevation: 735 ft (224 m). Area: 30.4 sq mi (78.7 km2).

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What county is Genesee, MI?

The Charter Township of Genesee was established on March 6, 1838, and encompasses 30.2 miles in Genesee County, Michigan. We are bordered by the City of Flint, the City of Burton, the City of Mt Morris, Mt Morris Township, Richfield Township, and Thetford Township. As of the 2010 Census, the population is 21, 581 residents.

What are the demographics of Genesee Charter Township, MI?

With 20,285 people, Genesee Charter Township is the 97th most populated city in the state of Michigan out of 1,520 cities. The largest Genesee charter township racial/ethnic groups are White (82.0%) followed by Black (6.4%) and Two or More (6.2%). In 2022, the median household income of Genesee Charter Township households was $50,867. Genesee charter township households made slightly more than Gibson households ($50,833) and Reeder households ($50,833). However, 12.1% of Genesee Charter Township families live in poverty.

Is Genesee Charter Township, MI a good place to live?

Genesee Charter Township is in Genesee County. Living in Genesee Charter Township offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Genesee Charter Township there are a lot of parks. Residents of Genesee Charter Township tend to lean conservative.

Sources

Wikipedia

Genesee Charter Township

Michigan Demographics

Niche

Flint Institute of Arts

Sloan Museum of Discovery

Bluebell Beach

Serenity Spa & Salon

Insight Health & Fitness Center

In Harmony Yoga & Wellness

Enhanced Chiropractic

Haven Wellness

Genesee County Parks & Recreation Commission

Genesee Health System

Anytime Fitness

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