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Monitor Charter Township is a charter township of Bay County in the U.S. state of Michigan, organized in 1869. The township's population was 10,687 as of the 2020 census and is included in the Bay City Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Bay County is located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 Census, the population was 103,856. The county seat is Bay City.

Bay County comprises the Bay City, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area and is included in the Saginaw-Midland-Bay City Combined Statistical Area in the Mid/Central Michigan region. Bay County was created in 1857 from portions of Midland County, Saginaw County, and Arenac County. Its name references that it "surrounds Saginaw Bay." Being only sparsely populated at that time, the Arenac County government was unorganized and was attached to Saginaw County for administrative purposes.

There are two unincorporated communities within the Township. Kawkawlin is located on M-13 on the south side of the Kawkawlin River just south of the border with Kawkawlin Township. (Elevation: 597/182 m.) Brooks is located at the intersection of the Huron and Eastern Railway Hotchkiss Road and Euclid Avenue where the borders of the Township, Frankenlust Township, and Bay City meet.

The Kawkawlin Post Office opened on March 6, 1868, in Kawkawlin and has been in operation ever since. On January 16, 1897, A post office, Colfax Post Office, opened in the township at Mackinaw Road and Salzburg Road. On May 15, 1900, the Colfax Post Office was closed down for the first time. The Post Office named Colfax was reopened on May 29, 1900, and lasted until May 15, 1901.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 37.0 square miles (96 km2), of which 37.0 square miles (96 km2) is land and 0.03% is water. 

Monitor Charter Township places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. The Willoway Spa and Wellness provides a peaceful retreat with massages, facials, and holistic therapies to rejuvenate the body and mind. Anytime Fitness offers 24/7 access to state-of-the-art equipment and personalized training programs, ensuring residents can work out at their convenience. Bay Valley Resort features a well-equipped fitness center, a golf course, and a swimming pool, offering a comprehensive approach to wellness. Fitness Fundamentals hosts various fitness classes, including yoga and Pilates, focusing on core strength and flexibility. Great Lakes Bay Health Centers provide a range of healthcare services, including chiropractic care and physical therapy, to promote overall well-being. Planet Fitness promotes a judgment-free environment with a wide array of exercise equipment and group fitness classes. DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital - Detroit offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. 

The top sites in Monitor Charter Township, MI are Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum, Bay City State Park, and Delta College Planetarium.
 

Population: 10,687 (2020). ZIP Code: 48706. Area code: 989. Elevation: 600 ft (183 m). Area: 37.0 sq mi (95.8 km2).
 

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What are the demographics of Monitor Charter Township, MI?

With 10,618 people, Monitor Charter Township is the 186th most populated city in the state of Michigan out of 1,520 cities. The largest Monitor charter township racial/ethnic groups are White (92.4%) followed by Hispanic (5.8%) and Two or More (1.2%). In 2022, the median household income of Monitor Charter Township households was $75,084. Monitor charter township households made slightly more than Hazelton households ($75,000), Elm River households ($75,000), and Mason City households ($75,000). However, 3.3% of Monitor charter township families live in poverty.

What is the history of Monitor Charter Township, MI?

The Kawkawlin Post Office opened on March 6, 1868, in Kawkawlin and has been in operation ever since. On January 16, 1897, A post office, Colfax Post Office, opened in the township at Mackinaw Road and Salzburg Road. On May 15, 1900, the Colfax Post Office was closed down for the first time. The Post Office named Colfax was reopened on May 29, 1900, and lasted until May 15, 1901.

What county is Monitor Charter Township, MI?

Monitor Charter Township is a charter township of Bay County in the U.S. state of Michigan, organized in 1869. The township's population was 10,687 as of the 2020 census and is included in the Bay City Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Sources

Wikipedia

Monitor Charter Township

Michigan Demographics

Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum

Bay City State Park

Delta College Planetarium

Willoway Spa and Wellness

Anytime Fitness

Bay Valley Resort

Fitness Fundamentals

Great Lakes Bay Health Centers

Planet Fitness

DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital - Detroit

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