Charter Township of China - Community Profile

Meeting Agendas & Minutes

Township Board
Planning Commission
Zoning Board of Appeals

Storm Water Management Program

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Assessments & Taxes

Community Profile

The Charter Township of China is primarily a residential and agricultural community offering the amenities of rural country living. Dotted throughout the township are quiet country lanes and wooded areas. There is a township park which offers the residents a place to play and meet. The Township is 35 square miles in area, approx. 60 miles from Metro Airport.

Population
2000…………………….......………………3,340
1995………………………….......…………3,185

Households
2000………………………………….......…1,106

By Age Group
0-19 yrs………………….........……………31.2%
20-24 yrs………………………........……….4.1%
25-44 yrs……………………………...........28.9%
45-59 yrs……………………………...........22.6%
60+……………………………….............…12.2%

Median Age……………....…………..…37.2 yrs.

Median Family Income
1996……………….......……………...….$63,100

Unemployment Rate
1996…………………........………………….3.8%

Land Use Percentages
Residential……………........……...…………..4%
Commercial………………….......……………1%
Industrial…………………………….........……2%
Recreational……………………………..........2%
Institutional/Transport…………………............1%
Undeveloped……………………….......……91%

K-12 Public Education
East China Schools

Higher Education
St. Clair County Community College
Baker College, Port Huron
Walsh College, Port Huron

Parks & Recreation
China Township Park, Baseball Diamond, Soccer Field, Basketball Court, Pavilion & Picnic Area, & Playground
Rattle Run Golf Club, China Twp.

Libraries & Museums
Served by the St. Clair County Library System through the following:
Marine City Public Library
St. Clair County Public Library
Port Huron Museum

Medical Facilities
St. John’s River District Hospital

Public Utilities
DTE……...............………….......………..Electric
Semco Energy…………………........Natural Gas
East China Township…...…........Water & Sewer
SBC……........…………………..........Telephone
Comcast…………………………..........Cable TV
Waste Mgt...…….......………..Trash & Recycling

Forms/Application

Information

Links

Useful Links
Code of Ordinances