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West Bay City was a city in Bay County the U.S. state of Michigan . The city was formed from the communities of Banks, Salzburg, and Wenona. The city existed from 1877 to 1905 when it was merged with Bay City, Michigan .

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12-526: Joseph Trombley in 1834 purchased Bangor Township 's section 16 from the government which was the beginning of the Bangor settlement. In 1852 the first mill was built. Bangor was platted in 1857 by Joseph Trombley. The community of Bangor was served by the Banks Post Office which opened on May 18, 1864. The Banks Post Office was closed on May 1, 1866. Population reached 1,000 by 1868. On Nov 17, 1870,

24-606: Is land and 8.0 square miles (21 km ) (36.58%) is water. As of the census of 2000, there were 15,547 people, 6,285 households, and 4,386 families residing in the township. The population density was 1,119.4 inhabitants per square mile (432.2/km ). There were 6,563 housing units at an average density of 472.6 per square mile (182.5/km ). The racial makeup of the township was 96.48% White , 0.62% African American , 0.44% Native American , 0.57% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 0.68% from other races , and 1.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.66% of

36-451: Is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since the 1990s, the OECD has conducted regular surveys among its 38 member countries using a standardized methodology and set of questions. Per capita income is often used to measure a sector's average income and compare the wealth of different populations. Per capita income is also often used to measure

48-505: The Banks Post Office was reopened. By 1873, Wenona was served by a post office with the same name. The City of West Bay City , also known as West Bank City, was formed in 1877 by the state legislature consolidating the communities of Banks, Salzburg, and Wenona. According to the United States Census Bureau , the township has a total area of 21.9 square miles (57 km ), of which 13.9 square miles (36 km )

60-472: The Banks Post Office was reopened. In 1871, Bangor became an incorporated village, but there was already an existing incorporated Bangor , so the village was renamed as the Village of Banks. Salzburg was platted in 1867 by F.H. Fitzhugh. Salzburg, also Salzburgh, Post Office was opened on March 19, 1869. Lake City was platted in 1863 by Henry W. Sage, of Sage McGraw & Company around a mill. The community

72-399: The average family size was 2.94. In the township the population was spread out, with 23.7% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.5 males. The median income for a household in

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96-527: The government which was the beginning of the Bangor settlement . Bangor was platted in 1851 and was renamed Banks in 1864. In 1871, Banks became an incorporated village while Wenona was platted. In 1873, the Township consisted of about 10 sections. The community of Bangor in 1873 was served by the Banks Post Office which opened on May 18, 1864. The Banks Post Office was closed on May 1, 1866. On Nov 17, 1870,

108-410: The population. There were 6,285 households, out of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.1% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.2% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and

120-525: The township was $ 42,358, and the median income for a family was $ 52,574. Males had a median income of $ 40,876 versus $ 24,776 for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 21,723. About 4.7% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 7.8% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over. Bangor Township Schools operates area public schools, including John Glenn High School . Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures

132-633: Was closed. In 1905, West Bay City merged into Bay City, Michigan . Bangor Township, Bay County, Michigan Bangor Charter Township is a charter township in Bay County in the U.S. state of Michigan . The township's population was 14,045 as of the 2020 Census and is included in the Bay City Metropolitan Statistical Area . The township contains five unincorporated communities : Joseph Trombley in 1834 purchased Bangor township's section 16 from

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144-438: Was later renamed Wenona. The Michigan Central rail line was built north from community in 1871. By 1873, Wenona was served by a post office with the same name. The City of West Bay City, also known as West Bank City, was formed in 1877 by the state legislature consolidating the communities of Banks, Salzburg, and Wenona. The Banks Post Office was finally closed on February 28, 1891. The Salzburg Post Office on November 30, 1894,

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