On Monday November 27, 2017, the northern loop set of municipalities, including Richfield, began receiving water from the Karegnondi Water Authority pipeline and treated by Genesee County Drain Commission Water and Waste Division.

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 8,170 people, 2,967 households, and 2,358 families residing in the township.

There were 3,125 housing units at an average density of 88.5 per square mile (34.2/km2).

16.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

[5] Genesee Township is part of the following:[6] Educational services are primarily provided by Davison Community Schools and LakeVille Community Schools while small parts of the township are served by Kearsley Community Schools and Mt.