Lovells Township (population 567) is serenely located in Northern Michigan between Grayling and Lewiston on County Road 612 in Crawford County. The beautiful North Branch of the AuSable River runs right through the delightful community of Lovells which is home to both full-time and seasonal residents.

Lovells was named for Judge Louis Lovell, who was a judge of the eighth judicial district. A petition for the division of Maple Forest Township was presented to the County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 4, 1912, because residents in the Lovells area wanted to have their own representation for that portion of Crawford County. The petition was signed by 19 Maple Forest Township residents and 12 residents from Lovells.

DEMOGRAPHICS

As of the census of 2020, there were 567 people, 338 households, and 246 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.6 per square mile. There were 932 housing units at an average density of 9.2 per square mile (3.6/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 94.5% White, 1.36% Asian, and 4.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.40% of the population.

There were 338 households out of which 63.06% were married couples living together, 8.71% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.1 had a male householder with no spouse present, and 26.13% were non-families. The average household size was 1.98 and the average family size was 2.25. 

In the township the population age groups were spread out with 6.66% under the age of 15, 8.62% aged 15 to 29, 45.55% aged 30 to 64, 37.51% aged 65 to 84, and 1.66% were 85 years of age and older. 

The median income for a household in the township was $53,092 (inflation adjusted) and the median income for a family was $57,508 (inflation adjusted). Males had a median income of $48,658 versus $18,385 for females. Per capita income was $33,191.  In terms of income distribution across age cohorts, in Lovells township, the median household income stands at $71,610 for householders within the 25 to 44 years age group, followed by $55,397 for the 45 to 64 years age group. Notably, householders within the 65 years and over age group, had the lowest median household income at $51,682. About 11.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25% 18 and 2.0% of those age 65 or over.

OUR TOWNSHIP GOVERNMENT

Lovells Township is a Zoned Township within Crawford County, Michigan. Our Township Board consists of a five elected officials: Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer, and two Trustees. Officials are elected to a four year term that coincides with the US Presidential Elections. Additionally, the Township conducts country, state, and school district elections for voters within its single precinct. Voters consistently have had the highest participation rate in elections.

In addition to our elected officials the Township Government has a number of appointed and volunteer support staff. These include a volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical Service Department lead by an appointed leadership staff consisting of a chief, deputy chief, captains, and lieutenants. A number of services are provided to citizens include household waste management and recycling, a Township Cemetery, Zoning and Ordinance Compliance, Park, and Recreational opportunities, a Historical Society including a Museum, and other opportunities to come together as a strong and vibrant Community.