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Sims Township, Michigan

Sims Township is a civil township of Arenac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 986 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 120.9 km2, of which 29.8 km2 is land and 91.1 km2, or 75.35%, is water. The township includes Little Charity Island, located 5 mi offshore in Saginaw Bay of Lake Huron.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,091 people, 503 households, and 353 families residing in the township. The population density was 94.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,111 housing units at an average density of 96.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.80% White, 0.82% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.09% from other races, and 0.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.56% of the population.

There were 503 households, out of which 17.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.2% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.8% were non-families. 26.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.56.

In the township the population was spread out, with 16.7% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 19.9% from 25 to 44, 33.4% from 45 to 64, and 25.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,703, and the median income for a family was $41,932. Males had a median income of $43,750 versus $24,545 for females. The per capita income for the township was $25,135. About 5.7% of families and 9.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.5% of those under age 18 and 1.5% of those age 65 or over.

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Standish, Michigan

Standish is a city and the county seat of Arenac County, Michigan. The population was 1,458 at the 2020 census.

History
The town was platted by John D. Standish in 1871, who owned all of the land in the vicinity. Before the plat was formally recorded, Standish sold off some of his land in the area. The town was initially named "Granton". John Standish owned the town's first business, a sawmill, he later had the town name changed back to Standish. Jackson and Lansing Railroad reached the community in 1871. The first hotel was built in Standish in 1871 and named The Standish House, by a sheriff of Bay County. The hotel went through several owners before it burned down in March 1902. In 1888 the railroad depot was built by local farmers in the area, each bringing their own materials to help with the construction. In 1898 the State Bank of Standish opened, (now Citizens Bank). Standish was incorporated as a village in 1893 with James Austin as its president, and later a city in 1903, with Mr. H. Randall was as its first mayor. In 1907 Standish got its first automobile dealership, a Buick dealership. By 1912 the city got its first commercial electric lighting for homes and businesses, with power being available between 7 A.M. to Midnight. By 1926 the city was receiving 24-hour electricity service supplied by the Northern Power Company. In 1918, the first gravel road between Pinconning and Standish was built, being a loose dirt road beforehand. The same year that prohibition on alcohol took effect, 1920, three illegal moonshine stills were confiscated by the sheriff, and local arrests were made. By 1938 the population of Standish was 913. The city received the deed to Woodmere Cemetery in 1940. On September 22, 1970 the charter of the city of Standish was adopted, making Standish a home-rule city.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.15 sqmi, all land.

Standish is located roughly 5.2 miles from the Saginaw Bay.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,509 people, 619 households, and 353 families living in the city. The population density was 701.9 PD/sqmi. There were 682 housing units at an average density of 317.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 0.5% African American, 1.5% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population.

There were 619 households, of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.7% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.0% were non-families. 36.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the city was 40 years. 23.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.2% were from 25 to 44; 25.7% were from 45 to 64; and 17.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,581 people, 619 households, and 362 families living in the city. The population density was 738.1 PD/sqmi. There were 672 housing units at an average density of 313.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.52% White, 0.25% African American, 0.63% Native American, 0.89% Asian, 0.82% from other races, and 0.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.02% of the population.

There were 619 households, out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.4% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.4% were non-families. 37.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $22,212, and the median income for a family was $31,719. Males had a median income of $28,523 versus $20,333 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,608. About 16.4% of families and 19.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.5% of those under age 18 and 14.7% of those age 65 or over.

Correctional Facility
Standish is home to the state Standish Maximum Correctional Facility, which operated from 1990 through 2009. In late 2009 the facility was briefly considered as a potential United States site for more than 220 prisoners to be relocated from the Guantanamo Bay detention camp, although neighbors and local residents expressed concern and opposition. At the time, Michigan public officials, including both of its senators (Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow) and governor Jennifer Granholm, also objected to the idea.

Bus

 * Indian Trails provides daily intercity bus service between St. Ignace and Bay City, Michigan.

Education
The city of Standish is in the Standish-Sterling Community Schools District. There is one elementary school: Standish-Sterling Elementary located in Sterling. Standish-Sterling Middle School operates in the former Standish-Sterling High School. A new high school, Standish-Sterling Central High School, opened in 2001.

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Standish Township, Michigan

Standish Township is a civil township of Arenac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,701 at the 2020 census. The city of Standish borders the township on the northwest but is administered autonomously.

Communities

 * Pine River is an unincorporated community located at 43.98333°N, -83.88861°W with the northeast portion of the township approximately 3.5 mi east of Standish at.
 * Whites Beach is an unincorporated community located with the southeast portion of the township along the shore of Lake Huron. Whites Beach is located next to Off-reservation trust land of the Isabella Indian Reservation which is the land base of the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Nation.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 79.0 km2, of which 71.6 km2 is land and 7.4 km2, or 9.41%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,026 people, 802 households, and 575 families residing in the township. The population density was 73.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,033 housing units at an average density of 37.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.09% White, 0.15% African American, 1.43% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.20% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.63% of the population.

There were 802 households, out of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.5% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.2% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 27.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $36,894, and the median income for a family was $41,296. Males had a median income of $30,809 versus $18,819 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,252. About 10.6% of families and 11.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.5% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over.

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Sterling, Michigan

Sterling is a village in Arenac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 474 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Deep River Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.98 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 530 people, 185 households, and 134 families residing in the village. The population density was 540.8 PD/sqmi. There were 206 housing units at an average density of 210.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.0% White, 0.9% Native American, 0.2% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.

There were 185 households, of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 10.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.6% were non-families. 24.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.85.

The median age in the village was 42.7 years. 21.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.2% were from 25 to 44; 22.8% were from 45 to 64; and 24.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.9% male and 49.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 533 people, 185 households, and 132 families residing in the village. The population density was 532.1 PD/sqmi. There were 197 housing units at an average density of 196.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.56% White, 0.38% Native American, 0.38% from other races, and 1.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.13% of the population.

There were 185 households, out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 21.0% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 16.3% from 45 to 64, and 28.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males. The median income for a household in the village was $34,583, and the median income for a family was $36,042. Males had a median income of $26,563 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,181. About 11.9% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.0% of those under age 18 and 3.6% of those age 65 or over.

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Turner, Michigan

Turner is a village in Arenac County of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 121 at the 2020 census, which ranks Turner as the least-populated village in the state. The village is located within Turner Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.02 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 114 people, 43 households, and 32 families residing in the village. The population density was 111.8 PD/sqmi. There were 55 housing units at an average density of 53.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.6% White, 1.8% African American, and 2.6% from two or more races.

There were 43 households, of which 39.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.5% were married couples living together, 16.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.6% were non-families. 18.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the village was 42 years. 25.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.7% were from 25 to 44; 27.9% were from 45 to 64; and 14.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 45.6% male and 54.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 139 people, 45 households, and 31 families residing in the village. The population density was 136.1 PD/sqmi. There were 55 housing units at an average density of 53.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.40% White, 1.44% Native American, and 2.16% from two or more races.

There were 45 households, out of which 53.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 24.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.09 and the average family size was 3.63.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 38.8% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 15.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $22,813, and the median income for a family was $21,250. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $9,406. There were 38.5% of families and 34.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including 28.6% of under eighteens and 58.3% of those over 64.

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Turner Township, Michigan

Turner Township is a civil township of Arenac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 519. The villages of Turner and the eastern portion of Twining are located within the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 83.7 sqkm, of which 80.7 sqkm is land and 3.1 sqkm, or 3.66%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 642 people, 243 households, and 174 families residing in the township. The population density was 19.8 per square mile (7.7/km$2$). There were 303 housing units at an average density of 9.4 per square mile (3.6/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.66% White, 0.16% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.47% from other races, and 1.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.78% of the population.

There were 243 households, out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.1% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.0% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,104, and the median income for a family was $38,125. Males had a median income of $25,982 versus $18,942 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,416. About 18.4% of families and 21.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.3% of those under age 18 and 14.3% of those age 65 or over.

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Twining, Michigan

Twining is a village in Arenac County of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 130 at the 2020 census. The village is situated on the boundary between Mason Township on the west and Turner Township on the east, with about half of the village in each.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.97 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 181 people, 68 households, and 49 families residing in the village. The population density was 186.6 PD/sqmi. There were 81 housing units at an average density of 83.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.9% White, 0.6% Native American, and 0.6% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.

There were 68 households, of which 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.6% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 14.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.9% were non-families. 19.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.02.

The median age in the village was 34.5 years. 28.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.6% were from 25 to 44; 27.6% were from 45 to 64; and 11.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 192 people, 76 households, and 51 families residing in the village. The population density was 200.4 PD/sqmi. There were 79 housing units at an average density of 82.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.04% of the population.

There were 76 households, out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% were married couples living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.6% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.0% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $31,875, and the median income for a family was $31,875. Males had a median income of $40,313 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,744. About 22.4% of families and 25.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 40.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 6.3% of those 65 or over.

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Whitney Township, Michigan

Whitney Township is a civil township of Arenac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 907 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 115.6 km2, of which 79.6 km2 is land and 36.0 km2, or 31.12%, is water. The township includes Charity Island, located 5 mi offshore in Saginaw Bay of Lake Huron.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,033 people, 437 households, and 319 families residing in the township. The population density was 33.0 PD/sqmi. There were 894 housing units at an average density of 28.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.94% White, 0.29% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.29% from other races, and 0.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.13% of the population.

There were 437 households, out of which 20.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.7% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.8% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.71.

In the township the population was spread out, with 19.8% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 20.0% from 25 to 44, 31.5% from 45 to 64, and 24.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $32,989, and the median income for a family was $37,679. Males had a median income of $39,375 versus $24,583 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,326. About 9.1% of families and 10.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.5% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.

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Arvon Township, Michigan

Arvon Township is a civil township of Baraga County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 492. Despite its name, Mount Arvon, the highest point in Michigan, is located just south of the township, in neighboring L'Anse Township.

Arvon Township's name is derived from that of the district of Carnarvon in Wales, famous for its slate industry, because of the deposits of slate in the township which were once the site of a failed quarry operation.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 340.2 km2, of which 321.1 km2 is land and 19.1 km2, or 5.62%, is water.

Arvon Township includes the Abbaye Peninsula, which projects into Lake Superior to form Huron Bay. The bay is long and narrow so its waters are significantly more protected than those of the open lake. Much of the shoreline, particularly around the tip of the peninsula at Point Abbaye, is rocky, although there are some stretches of sandy beach.

Much of the land in Arvon Township is forest with mixed deciduous and coniferous trees. There are also jack pine barrens and eastern arborvitae swamps. In settled areas, there are many wild apple trees which now form a significant food source for deer. Arvon Township has a number of rivers, including the Huron River, which flow into Lake Superior. Because of these factors, the primary economic activities in Arvon Township are related to logging or tourism, particularly hunting and fishing.

Communities
There are no incorporated municipalities within the township. There are several unincorporated communities and historical locales:
 * Arvon, named after the township in 1872, began as a slate quarry village. A post office operated from June 8, 1874, until November 18, 1879, and again from May 18, 1882, until October 14, 1893.
 * Aura is located at the base of the Point Abbaye peninsula on the northern side of Huron Bay.
 * Huron Bay is a community located on Huron Bay a few miles southwest of Skanee. Here there is a convenience store and a tavern. Huron Bay was formerly the terminus of the Iron Range and Huron Bay Railroad, built to carry iron ore from Champion to Huron Bay. A post office was in operation from July 29, 1892, until January 31, 1894.
 * McComb Corner is an unincorporated community in the township.
 * Skanee is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) within the township.
 * St. Cyr is an unincorporated community in the township, lying on Huron Bay.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 482 people, 222 households, and 150 families residing in the township. The population density was 3.9 PD/sqmi. There were 623 housing units at an average density of 5.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 93.36% White, 3.11% Native American, 0.41% Asian, and 3.11% from two or more races. Among its population, 17.8% were of Swedish, 16.3% German, 14.8% Finnish, 7.8% French, 7.5% Irish and 6.6% Norwegian ancestry. By 2020, its population was 492.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the township was $31,705, and the median income for a family was $39,545. Males had a median income of $26,786 versus $22,292 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,800. About 3.8% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.9% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over. The 2021 census estimates determined its median household income was $52,500.

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Baraga, Michigan

Baraga is a village in Baraga County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,883 at the 2020 census. The village is named after Bishop Frederic Baraga.

The village is located in Baraga Township on the Keweenaw Bay on Lake Superior at the junction of US 41 and M-38. It is entirely within the boundaries of the L'Anse Indian Reservation. The Baraga ZIP code 49908 also serves areas of northern and northwestern Baraga Township.

History
Baraga began with the establishment of the Holy Name Mission at this site by Rev. Frederic Baraga in 1843.

The post office opened with the name Bristol on June 29, 1869, and changed to Baraga on May 11, 1870.

In 1993, the Baraga Correctional Facility was opened in the town.

On May 30, 2022, a consortium including Finnish technology giant Wärtsilä, the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), and Burns & McDonnell unveiled a contract with Milwaukee-based WEC Energy’s subsidiary Upper Michigan Energy Resources for a fuel testing pilot.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.18 sqmi, of which 2.12 sqmi is land and 0.06 sqmi is water.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, the population was 1,883. The population density was 885.7 PD/sqmi. There were 617 housing units at an average density of 290.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 37.2% White, 31.4% Black or African American, 22.8% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.9% from other races, and 7.5% from two or more races. Ethnically, the population was 1.2% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,053 people, 527 households, and 310 families residing in the village. The population density was 968.4 PD/sqmi. There were 580 housing units at an average density of 273.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 44.9% White, 29.4% African American, 22.0% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 3.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 527 households, of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.0% were married couples living together, 18.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.2% were non-families. 37.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age in the village was 35.7 years. 15.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 40.9% were from 25 to 44; 22.6% were from 45 to 64; and 10% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 68.8% male and 31.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,285 people, 544 households, and 326 families residing in the village. The population density was 569.6 PD/sqmi. There were 605 housing units at an average density of 268.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 68.79% White, 0.16% African American, 23.97% Native American, 0.62% Asian, 0.31% from other races, and 6.15% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 0.86% of the population. 25.5% were of Finnish, 9.9% French, 9.2% German, and 6.3% French-Canadian ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 544 households, out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.6% were married couples living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.9% were non-families. 36.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the village, 27.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.8% was from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% was 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $26,290, and the median income for a family was $33,906. Males had a median income of $31,838 versus $21,333 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,795. About 9.8% of families and 15.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 20.1% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation
Indian Trails bus lines operates daily intercity bus service between Hancock and Milwaukee with a stop in Baraga Township, just outside Baraga.

title: Baraga, Michigan


text:
Baraga Township, Michigan

Baraga Township is a civil township of Baraga County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 3,478. The village of Baraga is located in the southeast corner of the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Baraga Township has a total area of 484.8 km2, of which 476.0 km2 is land and 8.8 km2, or 1.82%, is water.

Communities

 * Arnheim is an unincorporated community at 46.91694°N, -88.4825°W. Arnheim was a station on the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railway, midway between L'Anse and Houghton. Storekeeper Martin Erikson became the first postmaster on November 13, 1900. The office closed in either 1915 or 1916 and reopened from August 15, 1917, until September 30, 1951. Arnheim was named after Jeremiah Arn (died 1911). Jeremiah Arn was employed to strip the Portage Entry quarries until the over-burden of stone was removed. He settled on a farm at Arnheim and started a quarry which he worked for many years.
 * Assinins is an unincorporated community at 46.81028°N, -88.47722°W. Assinins was founded in 1843 by Catholic missionary Frederic Baraga, who named it for an Assiniboin chief whom Baraga had converted and who remained Baraga's devoted friend. In the 1870s, the settlement was known as the "Catholic Mission". The first post office in the area was named "Fewsville" from 1872, after Gershom B. Few, who operated a distillery, and George W. Few, who became the first postmaster on September 22, 1875. The office closed in 1877. It reopened as "Assinins" on December 6, 1894, with Simon Denomie as the first postmaster and discontinued on May 31, 1914.
 * Baraga is a village at the junction of US Highway 41 and M-38 in the east-central portion of the township. The Baraga ZIP code 49908 serves a region in the central part of the township.
 * Bear Town is a named place on US Highway 41 north of Baraga at 46.80889°N, -88.50972°W.
 * Fewsville – see Assinins.
 * Froberg is an unincorporated community in the township.
 * Iron Bridge is an unincorporated community in the township.
 * Kelsey is an unincorporated community in the township.
 * Keweenaw Bay is an unincorporated community at 46.86028°N, -88.48167°W. A land patent was issued to Frank Laffrenire by US President Ulysses S. Grant on May 10, 1875. The settlement was known as "Leffenire" until 1898. Annie La Fernier became the first postmaster on March 26, 1898, with the office named "La Fernier". However, Annie had it changed on June 1, 1901, to the name of the large bay on which the village was located. The post office was discontinued on January 16, 1976, and became a CPO of Baraga. It was also a station on the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railway. "Keweenaw" (kewawenon) was a Native American word for portage.
 * Pelkie is an unincorporated community in the northeast part of the township. The Pelkie ZIP code 49958 serves areas in the northern and northwestern parts of the township.

Demographics
In 2020, its population was 3,478 and as of 2021 census estimates, it had a median household income of $40,403.

title: Baraga Township, Michigan


text:
Covington Township, Michigan

Covington Township is a civil township of Baraga County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 375 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 508.5 km2, of which 497.9 km2 is land and 10.5 km2, or 2.07%, is water.

King Lake and Worm Lake are located in Covington Township.

Communities
There are no incorporated municipalities in the township. There are a few unincorporated communities and historic locales:
 * Covington is an unincorporated community on US 141 near the junction with M-28. The Covington ZIP code 49919 serves northern areas of the township.
 * Leo is an unincorporated community in the township.
 * Murphy is an unincorporated community in the township.
 * Perch is an unincorporated community in the township.
 * Tioga is a place name between the Tioga River and Pelkie Creek at 46.55833°N, -88.34861°W.
 * Tunis is a place name on the Perch River at 46.55833°N, -88.50972°W.
 * Vermilac is a place at 46.53083°N, -88.45889°W.
 * Watton is an unincorporated community at 46.5375°N, -88.60639°W about 4 mi west of Covington on M-28. This stop on the Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic Railroad is a Finnish village, established by August Kotila in 1903. A post office was established in 1912. The Watton ZIP code 49970 serves southwestern areas of Covington Township.

Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Covington has a warm-summer humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Covington was 95 F on June 21, 2022, while the coldest temperature recorded was -27 F on February 1, 2019.

Demographics
At the 2020 census, it had a population of 375.

title: Covington Township, Michigan


text:
L'Anse, Michigan

L'Anse is a village and the county seat of Baraga County, Michigan. The population was 1,874 at the 2020 census. The village is located within L'Anse Township in the Upper Peninsula, and partially inside the L'Anse Indian Reservation.

History
This area was long occupied by people of the Lake Superior Band of Ojibwa (Chippewa), who called it "Gichi-wiikwedong". Much later, French colonists had established a fur trading post here as a part of New France and a Jesuit mission, naming it L'Anse. In French, L'Anse translates as "the cove" or "the bay", a reference to its location in on the southern portion of L'Anse Bay, a portion of the larger Keweenaw Bay, at the base of the Keweenaw Peninsula. The modern-day village grew around this French trading post.

Following treaties with the United States in the 19th century, the Ojibwa/Chippewa ceded extensive amounts of land in Michigan. The L'Anse Indian Reservation was established by the U.S. here as the largest and the oldest in Michigan.

In 1896, the village was completely burned to the ground by a deadly fire which left many homeless.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.53 sqmi, all of it land.

Attractions

 * The L'Anse Waterfront Park on Baraga Avenue within the downtown area is a nice and scenic location to rest.
 * The Falls River Falls in downtown L'Anse is a very long series of cascading falls that spans the entire width of the Falls River.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, the population was 1,874. The population density was 736.1 PD/sqmi. There were 980 housing units at an average density of 384.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 85.6% White, 5.8% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% Black or African American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.4% from other races, and 7.5% from two or more races. Ethnically, the population was 0.8% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

2010 census
At the 2010 census, there were 2,011 people, 874 households and 502 families living in the village. The population density was 794.9 PD/sqmi. There were 988 housing units at an average density of 390.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 88.7% White, 1.4% African American, 5.0% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 4.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 874 households, of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.0% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.6% were non-families. 37.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.82.

The median age was 41.7 years. 22.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.3% were from 25 to 44; 24.1% were from 45 to 64; and 21.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.6% male and 52.4% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 2,107 people, 894 households and 540 families living in the village. The population density was 821.9 PD/sqmi. There were 981 housing units at an average density of 382.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 91.22% White, 0.09% African American, 5.55% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, and 2.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 0.57% of the population. 27.9% were of Finnish, 11.6% German, 9.4% French, 7.5% Norwegian, 5.9% French Canadian and 5.1% English ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 894 households, of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.4% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.5% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.86.

21.3% of the population were under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 21.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.3 males.

The median household income was $31,406 and the median family income was $38,984. Males had a median income of $31,583 and females $20,929. The per capita income was $15,857. About 6.6% of families and 11.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.6% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation

 * runs through the southernmost portion of the village.
 * begins in the Village of Baraga, across the bay from L'Anse.
 * The bus line Indian Trails operates daily intercity bus service between Hancock, Michigan, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with a stop in L'Anse.

title: L'Anse, Michigan


text:
L'Anse Township, Michigan

L'Anse Township is a civil township of Baraga County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 3,551. The township contains Mount Arvon and Mount Curwood, Michigans highest and second-highest points, as well as the village of L'Anse.

History
The earliest written history of the area now comprising L'Anse Township dates to October 15, 1660, with the arrival of the first European on record, French Jesuit priest René Menard. Menard spent the winter in what is presently known as Pequaming on Keweenaw Bay, and left the area for Fond du Lac the following spring, never to be heard from again. He was followed by Father Claude in 1666.

Over the next 200 years, the Chippewa tribe populated the area, and attracted the attention of trappers and traders throughout the Great Lakes. The American Fur Company established a trading post at Assinins by a man known only as Dubay. The Hudson's Bay Company had established a post near Zeba in 1836, which operated for about 15 years. Other early settlers included trappers and missionaries.

The first mission in the area was established in 1833 by a Chippewa who had converted to Methodism and taken the name of John Sunday. The first mission was located on the east side of the bay north of L'Anse at Zeba, with a second opened at Ottawa Lake in 1835. In 1834, Daniel Meeker Chandler left Sault Ste. Marie and headed west on Lake Superior by canoe. He arrived at his destination, called "Ke-Wa-We-Non", on September 3, and began mission work for the Methodist Church on the east side of Keweenaw Bay. The following summer, Chandler began cutting timber for a proposed Native American village known today as Zeba.

In 1836, a Canadian named Peter (Pierre) Crebassa was appointed as representative trader by the American Fur Company, and moved the post from its original location on the west side of the bay to a site north of L'Anse at the present day Township Park. Crebassa married a Chippewa girl, Nancy, and they were instrumental in convincing Father Frederic Baraga to establish a Catholic mission, which he founded at Assinins on the west side of Keweenaw Bay in 1843.

When Michigan became the 26th state in 1837, the western two-thirds of the Upper Peninsula were included as a compromise (Ohio received the "Toledo Strip"). In March 1843, the legislature divided the Upper Peninsula into several counties. Three years later, in 1846, the act was amended to make all that part of the state "embraced between the north boundary of township 49, the line between ranges 37 and 38 west and Lake Superior, together with islands in said lake west of the county of Schoolcraft, shall be laid off as a separate county, to be known and designated as the County of Houghton." The new county included the present-day Keweenaw and Baraga counties, and was organized into three election precincts (townships) at Eagle Harbor, Houghton, and L'Anse. The following year, the area was reorganized into the townships of Copper Harbor, Eagle Harbor, Houghton, Portage, Algonquin, and L'Anse, and the first election took place in July 1848.

The coming of railroads spurred growth of the village of L'Anse in 1871, which prospered for a couple of years until the Panic of 1873.

Algonquin and L'Anse townships combined in 1875 to form Baraga County, and created the townships of Arvon, Baraga, Covington, Spurr and L'Anse.

In 1896, the village of L'Anse burned to the ground, but gradually rebuilt itself into a lumber town with the arrival of the Ford Motor Company in the early 20th century.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, L'Anse Township has a total area of 696.8 km2, of which 640.8 km2 is land and 56.0 km2, or 8.03%, is water.

Communities
The village of L'Anse is the only incorporated municipality in the township. There are some unincorporated communities and historic locales:

 * Alberta is on U.S. Highway 41 (US 41) about 8 mi south of the village of L'Anse.
 * Bovine is a small community along US 41 about 2 mi south of L'Anse
 * Herman is a farming district near L'Anse.
 * Laughs Lake is an unincorporated community in the township located on Lost Lake.
 * Pequaming is on a bear-shaped point projecting into Keweenaw Bay.
 * Summit is a locale just south of Herman. It was a station on the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railway that opened c. 1880, 10 mi southeast of L'Anse. It is named for its location near Mount Curwood, which until 1982 was thought to be the highest point in Michigan.
 * Zeba is a census-designated place located just north of the village of L'Anse.

Demographics
At the 2020 U.S. census, the township had a population of 3,551.

title: L'Anse Township, Michigan


text:
Spurr Township, Michigan

Spurr Township is a civil township of Baraga County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 262 at the 2020 census.

History
The township had been organized while it was part of Houghton County. It was one of the four original townships of Baraga County when it was set off from Houghton in 1875. It is named for "Spurr Mountain", the site of an iron ore mine, first named the "Spurr Mountain Mining Company", organized in 1872. Operations ceased in 1878, and then resumed again in 1881 under a reorganized "Spurr Iron Mining Company". A post office named "Spurr Mountain" opened December 30, 1874, and was discontinued December 15, 1887. It was reestablished June 4, 1890, and operated until June 30, 1896.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 411.9 sqkm, of which 390.6 sqkm is land, and 21.3 sqkm (5.16%) is water.

Communities
There are no incorporated municipalities in the township. There are a few unincorporated communities and historic locales:
 * Beaufort Lake is an unincorporated community in the township.
 * Nestoria is an unincorporated community at 46.57028°N, -88.26361°W about 14 mi east of Covington on US 41/M-28. The name comes from the Nestor Lumber Company, which was operating in the area when the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railway (now part of the Soo Line Railroad) built its lines in the region. A depot established near the lumber operations in 1871 was called "Nestoria". A post office was established with the name "Nestoria" on May 11, 1887, and the name of the office was changed to the present spelling on June 4, 1887. The office closed on April 30, 1892, but was re-opened on May 7, 1895. The office was discontinued on February 1, 1974.
 * Imperial Heights is an unincorporated community located about a mile west of Michigamme on the Spurr River near the west end of Lake Michigamme at 46.53361°N, -88.13111°W.
 * Three Lakes is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) within the township.

Demographics
According to the 2020 census, the township had a population of 262.

title: Spurr Township, Michigan


text:
Assyria Township, Michigan

Assyria Township is a civil township of Barry County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 1,992. The unincorporated community of Assyria Center is located on M-66 at the corner of Tasker Road.

Communities

 * Ceylon was the name of a post office in the township from 1888 until 1903.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 94.1 km2, of which 92.9 km2 is land and 1.2 km2, or 1.30%, is water. The largest lakes are Loon Lake of 36 acre, Taylor Lake of 32 acre, Metcalf Lake of 30 acre, High Hill Lake of 29 acre, West Lake of 28 acre, Cassidy Lake and Grass Lake of 25 acre. In 2009 there were 75.06 mi of county/state roads and 3.58 mi of private roads.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,912 people, 714 households, and 564 families residing in the township. The population density was 53.0 PD/sqmi. There were 744 housing units at an average density of 20.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.65% White, 0.63% African American, 0.63% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.26% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.10% of the population.

There were 714 households, out of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.9% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.9% were non-families. 16.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 29.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $50,192, and the median income for a family was $53,188. Males had a median income of $39,375 versus $26,012 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,908. About 1.4% of families and 2.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.1% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.

In 2009 the number of addressed structures was 875. The 2008 parcel assessment shows 1069 real properties at a SEV of $77,567,100 and 28 personal properties at a SEV of $1,019,300 personal.

Notable people

 * Lyman James Briggs - engineer, physicist and administrator

title: Assyria Township, Michigan


text:
Baltimore Township, Michigan

Baltimore Township is a civil township of Barry County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 1,947. Baltimore Township was established in 1849.

Communities

 * Dowling is a census-designated place and post office in the township centered on the junction of M-37 and Dowling Road at 42.5225°N, -85.25306°W. The Dowling ZIP code 49050 serves the southern portion of the township as well as portions of Maple Grove Township to the east, Assyria Township to the southeast, Johnstown Township to the south, Barry Township to the southwest, and Hope Township to the west. The settlement was informally named "Baltimore" as early as 1842 in memory of the home of prominent settlers. A post office named Baltimore was established in May 1850. The name was changed to Dowling in March 1880.
 * The city of Hastings is to the north of the township, and the Hastings ZIP code, 49058, serves the northern portion of the township.
 * The village of Nashville is to the northeast of the township, and the Nashville ZIP code, 49073, serves a small portion along the eastern boundary of the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 93.8 km2, of which 91.7 km2 is land and 2.0 km2, or 2.18%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,845 people, 693 households, and 537 families residing in the township. The population density was 52.1 PD/sqmi. There were 737 housing units at an average density of 20.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.37% White, 0.22% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.11% from other races, and 0.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.76% of the population.

There were 693 households, out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.0% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.4% were non-families. 18.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.6% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $45,761, and the median income for a family was $50,197. Males had a median income of $33,929 versus $23,309 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,405. About 4.4% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.1% of those under age 18 and 2.2% of those age 65 or over.

title: Baltimore Township, Michigan


text:
Barry Township, Michigan

Barry Township is a civil township of Barry County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 3,417.

History
Barry Township was the original township, with boundaries co-extensive with Barry County, from which all the townships of the county were partitioned. On 23 March 1836, a legislative act provided for the organization of the township of Barry. The first township meeting was held at the house of Nicholas Campbell in Barry Township (in what is now Prairieville Township) on 4 April 1836.

Communities

 * Delton is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in the northwest part of the township centered around the junction of M-43 and E Orchard Street at 42.49972°N, -85.40806°W. The Delton ZIP code, 49046, serves most of the northern part of the township as well as portions of Johnstown Township to the east, Hope Township to the north, Orangeville Township to the northwest, Prairieville Township to the west. A small portion of southeastern Yankee Springs Township to the north of Orangeville Township is also served by the Delton ZIP code. A post office was first requested under the name "Dellstown", but was established as Delton in May 1877.
 * Hickory Corners is an unincorporated community and census-designated place approximately 16 mi northwest of Battle Creek and about 17 mi northeast of Kalamazoo at 42.44139°N, -85.37556°W. The Gilmore Car Museum is located in Hickory Corners. The Hickory Corners ZIP code, 49060, serves most of the southern portion of the township as well as portions of Prairieville Township to the west and Ross Township to the south in Kalamazoo County. The first settler, the Rev. Moses Lawrence, built his home in 1834 on the shore of Lawrence Lake about a half mile from the present town. In 1837, surveyors found a large hickory tree in the center of section 28, from which the settlement took its name. Solomon C. Hall built the first house in the town and became the first postmaster in July 1844.
 * The city of Battle Creek is to the southeast, and the Battle Creek ZIP code, 49017, serves the southeast corner of Barry Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 94.5 km2, of which 89.2 km2 is land and 5.4 km2, or 5.69%, is water.

It is located 50 mi southeast of Grand Rapids.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,489 people, 1,265 households, and 986 families residing in the township. The population density was 100.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,460 housing units at an average density of 41.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.56% White, 0.37% African American, 0.63% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.11% from other races, and 0.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.12% of the population.

There were 1,265 households, out of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.7% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.0% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.5% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $45,339, and the median income for a family was $50,116. Males had a median income of $37,929 versus $21,451 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,370. About 3.0% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.

title: Barry Township, Michigan


text:
Carlton Township, Michigan

Carlton Township is a civil township of Barry County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,368 at the 2020 census.

History
The name of Carlton Township was given it by George Fuller and his family, the first settlers here in 1836. It was organized as a township in 1842.

Communities
Gerkey was an unincorporated location in Carlton Township. It had a post office from 1884 until 1902. The village of Freeport is within the boundaries of Carlton. Freeport also possesses a library. The township is serviced by the fire departments of Woodland as well.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 92.4 km2, of which 91.0 km2 is land and 1.4 km2, or 1.55%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2020, there were 2,368 people and 993 households in the township. The population density was 66.3 PD/sqmi. There were 994 housing units. The median income for a household in the township is $66,680.

As of the census for 2010 United States census, The racial makeup of the township was 97.25% White, 0.26% African American, 0.73% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.64% from other races, and 1.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.72% of the population. There were 836 households, out of which 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.5% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.3% were non-families. 16.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.12. In the township the population was spread out, with 29.0% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.2 males.

title: Carlton Township, Michigan


text:
Castleton Township, Michigan

Castleton Township is a civil township of Barry County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,329 at the 2020 census. Castleton Township was formed on February 16, 1842.

History
A grist mill was built along the banks of Highbank Creek in the township in 1856. There was later a post office named Barryville at this site from 1857 until 1873.

Coats Grove was located five miles northeast of Hastings on the Chicago, Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railway.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 92.6 km2, of which 90.6 km2 is land and 2.1 km2, or 2.23%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,475 people, 1,339 households, and 969 families residing in the township. The population density was 98.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,477 housing units at an average density of 42.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.27% White, 0.09% African American, 0.58% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.17% from other races, and 1.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.89% of the population.

There were 1,339 households, out of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.6% were non-families. 22.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $33,929, and the median income for a family was $37,039. Males had a median income of $32,087 versus $23,568 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,534. About 7.4% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.3% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over.

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Freeport, Michigan

Freeport is a village in Barry County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 542 at the 2020 census. The village is mostly within Irving Township, though a small portion lies in Carlton Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.79 sqmi, of which 0.78 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 483 people, 177 households, and 124 families residing in the village. The population density was 619.2 PD/sqmi. There were 200 housing units at an average density of 256.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.1% White, 1.0% African American, 0.2% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.3% of the population.

There were 177 households, of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.9% were non-families. 19.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.19.

The median age in the village was 36.3 years. 27.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.2% were from 25 to 44; 29.1% were from 45 to 64; and 9.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.9% male and 50.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 444 people, 161 households, and 122 families residing in the village. The population density was 575.8 PD/sqmi. There were 167 housing units at an average density of 216.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 92.57% White, 2.03% African American, 0.45% Asian, 1.80% from other races, and 3.15% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.45% of the population.

There were 161 households, out of which 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.2% were non-families. 17.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.9% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 34.7% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $42,708, and the median income for a family was $46,667. Males had a median income of $35,000 versus $25,156 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,684. About 0.8% of families and 0.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.1% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Allen Steckle – early 20th century college football coach
 * Jack Van Impe – televangelist was born in Freeport in 1931

title: Freeport, Michigan


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Hastings, Michigan

Hastings is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is the county seat of Barry County, as well as the county's only city. The population was 7,514 at the 2020 census. The city borders Hastings Charter Township on the north, east, and south, and Rutland Charter Township on the west.

History
In 1836 three entrepreneurs named Dibble, Kingsbury and Kendall bought 480 acre along the Thornapple River from Detroit banker Eurotas P. Hastings. The three platted the area into lots, and soon a small community arose. In 1843, the state legislature designated Hastings as the County Seat of Barry County. The first paper, the Barry County Pioneer, began publishing in 1851, and a second paper, the Republican Banner, began in 1856. The latter publication, a weekly paper published on Thursdays, continues to be published as the Hastings Banner.

Hastings was incorporated as a village in 1855, with a population of around 300, and on March 11, 1871, Hastings officially became a city. The Barry County Courthouse, which is still in use today, was built in 1893. The city grew slowly, reaching 6,500 people in 1960 and remaining nearly flat through 1990.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.28 sqmi, of which 5.20 sqmi is land and 0.08 sqmi is water. The Thornapple River passes through the city from east to west.

Climate
The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Dfb" (Warm Summer Continental Climate).

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 7,350 people, 2,910 households, and 1,849 families living in the city. The population density was 1413.5 PD/sqmi. There were 3,231 housing units at an average density of 621.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% White, 0.5% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.

There were 2,910 households, of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.5% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.07.

The median age in the city was 36.2 years. 26.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.7% were from 25 to 44; 24.1% were from 45 to 64; and 15.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.9% male and 53.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 7,095 people, 2,759 households, and 1,826 families living in the city. The population density was 1,353.3 PD/sqmi. There were 2,898 housing units at an average density of 552.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.31% White, 0.14% African American, 0.47% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.58% from other races, and 1.18% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.14% of the population.

There were 2,759 households, out of which 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.9% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.8% were non-families. 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 18.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $39,033, and the median income for a family was $44,886. Males had a median income of $35,226 versus $24,727 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,042. About 5.9% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.3% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture
Each April, Hastings hosts a three-day jazz festival.

Hastings is home to The Fair Ground Festival, an annual music festival.

Hastings Live provides three months of concerts and children's programming each summer.

The Hastings Performing Arts Center opened in 2019 and hosts concerts and programming year round.

The annual Barry-Roubaix cycling in Hastings was founded in 2013.

Hastings School District

 * Hastings High School
 * Hastings Middle School
 * Central Elementary
 * Southeastern Elementary
 * Northeastern Elementary
 * Star Elementary
 * Barry County Special Education

Private Schools

 * St. Rose Of Lima is a Catholic elementary school offering grades K-6 as well as a licensed preschool program.
 * Barry County Christian School

Community College
Kellogg Community College (with its main campus in Battle Creek, Michigan) maintains a regional campus at the Fehsenfeld Center in Hastings since 1996.

Public library
A new Hastings Public Library opened on June 7, 2007.

Notable people

 * Lady Baldwin, MLB baseball player in 1800s
 * Gladeon M. Barnes, U.S. Army Major General
 * Dann Howitt, Former MLB player
 * Gordon Johncock, Two time winner of the Indianapolis 500
 * Dave Joppie, MLB player and coach
 * John C. Ketcham, congressman
 * Loyal Edwin Knappen, judge of United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan
 * Charles Rufus Morey, art historian
 * Fred Rehor, pre-NFL professional football player for the Massillon Tigers
 * Bruce Rendon, politician
 * Albert Leroy Rule, documentary film producer

title: Hastings, Michigan


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Hastings Charter Township, Michigan

Hastings Charter Township is a charter township of Barry County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,013 at the 2020 census. The township borders the city of Hastings on the north, east, and south.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 79.1 km2, of which 77.7 km2 is land and 1.4 km2, or 1.74%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,930 people, 1,015 households, and 798 families residing in the township. The population density was 97.1 PD/sqmi. There were 1,131 housing units at an average density of 37.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.19% White, 0.10% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.78% from other races, and 0.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.26% of the population.

There were 1,015 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.3% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.3% were non-families. 16.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $51,316, and the median income for a family was $54,375. Males had a median income of $43,676 versus $29,643 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,492. About 1.6% of families and 3.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.8% of those under age 18 and 12.8% of those age 65 or over.

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Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan

Hope Township is a civil township of Barry County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,154 at the 2020 census.

History
The area around Hope, especially along the Cedar Creek, was a center of Protestant missionary work among the Potomatami in the 1830s and 1840s. Hope was organized as a township in 1850.

Communities

 * Cedar Creek is a locale in the southeast part of the township at 42.52028°N, -85.3275°W In 1849, Isaac LaGrange built the first sawmill in the township on the Cedar Creek. A post office named Cedar Creek was established in 1850, with LaGrange as the first postmaster. The office was permanently closed in December 1904.
 * Cloverdale is an unincorporated community within the township on Long Lake served by a U.S. post office with a ZIP code of 49035.
 * Schultz (also spelled Shultz) is an unincorporated community in the township at 42.58056°N, -85.34639°W. It was a station on the Chicago, Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railway. A post office operated from November 24, 1888, until July 31, 1933.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 93.5 km2, of which 84.1 km2 is land and 9.4 km2, or 10.01%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,283 people, 1,252 households, and 942 families residing in the township. The population density was 100.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,659 housing units at an average density of 50.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.41% white, 0.24% African American, 0.76% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.27% from other races, and 1.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.16% of the population.

There were 1,252 households, out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.4% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.7% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,983, and the median income for a family was $51,337. Males had a median income of $35,160 versus $25,436 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,399. About 6.8% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.9% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

title: Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan


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Irving Township, Michigan

Irving Township is a civil township of Barry County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,734 at the 2020 census.

History
Irving Township was established in 1839.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 93.5 km2, of which 92.6 km2 is land and 0.9 km2, or 0.92%, is water. The Thornapple River, a tributary of the Grand River, runs through the southwest corner of the township, and there is a dam operated by the Commonwealth Power Company across it in the unincorporated village of Irving within the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,682 people, 901 households, and 746 families residing in the township. The population density was 74.7 PD/sqmi. There were 931 housing units at an average density of 25.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.13% White, 0.63% African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.41% from other races, and 1.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.67% of the population.

There were 901 households, out of which 42.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.0% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.1% were non-families. 12.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.25.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.4% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 33.7% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 6.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $50,532, and the median income for a family was $52,358. Males had a median income of $40,500 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,523. About 1.5% of families and 1.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.2% of those under age 18 and 3.3% of those age 65 or over.

title: Irving Township, Michigan


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Johnstown Township, Michigan

Johnstown Township is a civil township of Barry County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,841 at the 2020 census. Johnstown Township was originally established in 1838 but was much larger. It gained its current boundaries in 1849.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 94.5 km2, of which 90.5 km2 is land and 4.0 km2, or 4.26%, is water. The unincorporated community of Banfield is in the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,067 people, 1,206 households, and 915 families residing in the township. The population density was 87.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,367 housing units at an average density of 38.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.08% White, 0.16% African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.03% Asian, 0.33% from other races, and 0.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.75% of the population.

There were 1,206 households, out of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.2% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.1% were non-families. 19.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.5% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 31.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $50,216, and the median income for a family was $55,125. Males had a median income of $41,534 versus $35,369 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,153. About 2.3% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.7% of those under age 18 and 2.2% of those age 65 or over.

title: Johnstown Township, Michigan


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Maple Grove Township, Barry County, Michigan

Maple Grove Township is a civil township of Barry County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,599 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of Maple Grove is located within the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 93.3 sqkm, of which 93.0 sqkm is land, and 0.3 sqkm (0.36%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,471 people, 510 households, and 424 families residing in the township. The population density was 41.0 PD/sqmi. There were 540 housing units at an average density of 15.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.89% White, 0.61% African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.54% Asian, 0.14% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.34% of the population.

There were 510 households, out of which 38.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.5% were married couples living together, 3.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.7% were non-families. 14.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.2% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 9.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $51,200, and the median income for a family was $54,432. Males had a median income of $40,625 versus $26,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,512. About 3.4% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.7% of those under age 18 and 2.9% of those age 65 or over.


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Middleville, Michigan

Middleville is a village in Thornapple Township, Barry County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. Middleville is part of the Grand Rapids metropolitan area. The population was 4,295 at the 2020 census.

History
The first white settler to own land in the village was Calvin G. Hill, a native of New York, who bought 400 acre in 1834 on both sides of the Thornapple River. The village was likely surveyed and subdivided before 1850, but the plat was not officially recorded until 1859. Prior to 1843, the settlement was often called "Thornapple". The name Middleville was at first given to a post office on the stage coach line between Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. The post office was located at the house of Benjamin S. Dibble in section 2 in northeast Yankee Springs Township. Dibble had agreed to accept the post office at the request of U.S. Representative Lucius Lyon, of Kent County. Lyon suggested the name "Dibbleville", but Dibble disliked that name. "Middleville" was suggested because of the proximity of an Indian village known as "Middle Village" on Scales Prairie near the boundary line between Thornapple and Yankee Springs townships. Dibble was appointed postmaster in July 1839 and continued until 1842. The next postmaster, John W. Bradley, continued to maintain the post office at Dibble's house until 1843, when it was moved to the present village of Middleville, with Calvin G. Hill as the postmaster. The village afterwards became known by the name of the post office. The location of the original Indian village is NNE a few hundred yards of the present day intersection where Norris Rd. ends at Adams Rd. http://www.dnr.state.mi.us/spatialdatalibrary/pdf_maps/glo_plats/barry/04n10w.pdf

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.40 sqmi, of which 2.28 sqmi is land and 0.12 sqmi is water.

Several West Michigan television stations have their transmitting towers in the Middleville area, including: WOOD-TV and WXMI.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,319 people, 1,268 households, and 872 families residing in the village. The population density was 1455.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,449 housing units at an average density of 635.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.3% White, 0.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.4% of the population.

There were 1,268 households, of which 41.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.2% were non-families. Of all households 27.1% were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.16.

The median age in the village was 32.4 years. 30.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.2% were from 25 to 44; 21.8% were from 45 to 64; and 12.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,721 people, 998 households, and 711 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,313.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,050 housing units at an average density of 506.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.74% White, 0.18% African American, 0.44% Native American, 0.74% Asian, 1.18% from other races, and 1.73% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.17% of the population.

There were 998 households, out of which 42.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.7% were non-families. Of all households 24.5% were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.28.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 32.2% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 32.3% from 25 to 44, 16.5% from 45 to 64, and 8.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $41,947, and the median income for a family was $46,357. Males had a median income of $34,750 versus $21,883 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,005. About 3.4% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.3% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education
There are five schools in Middleville, divided by grade level. They are:

 * McFall Elementary: young fives, kindergarten and 1st grade
 * Lee Elementary: 2nd and 3rd grades
 * Page Elementary: 4th and 5th grades
 * Thornapple-Kellogg Middle School: 6th through 8th grades
 * Thornapple-Kellogg High School: 9th through 12th grades

Recreation
Middleville is 5 mi from one end of the developed part of the Paul Henry-Thornapple Trail. A parking area for the trail is behind the Village Hall. Public restrooms are in the hall and the Village is further developing the Trail, adding a pavilion, repairing bridges, and paving more of the trail. A three-mile (5 km) section is already blacktopped, and is popular with roller-bladers, bikers, runners and walkers. The Middleville section runs along the Thornapple River and has three bridges. It has been called one of Michigan's most beautiful rail trails.

The village has a nine-hole disc golf course and a skate park in Village parks. Both are free.

Middleville is between the Middleville State Game Area and the Yankee Springs State Game, and Recreation, Areas. The Barry County SGAs are known for the number and size of the deer, so they are popular with deer hunters. The SGAs also offer turkey, grouse, squirrel, goose, duck, rabbit and raccoon hunting opportunities.

The Thornapple-Kellogg Middle School hosts the National 24-Hour Challenge bicycling event, held annually on Father's Day weekend.

Camp Manitou-Lin
Camp Manitou-Lin is located in Middleville, Michigan, United States, approximately 30 miles south of Grand Rapids. Operated by the YMCA, it was founded in 1913 as a summer camp on the shores of Old Lake Barlow. The camp is at least 160 acre.

From 2011 onwards the camp has run a free program for the children of wounded, disabled or killed military personnel.

Notable people

 * Chad Curtis, former professional baseball player
 * Allie Dragoo, Professional Cyclist – USA Cycling, Sho-Air Twenty20 (attended Middleville schools through Middle School before moving to East Grand Rapids)
 * F. A. Harper, academic, economist, and writer.
 * Brian Vander Ark, lead singer of The Verve Pipe

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Nashville, Michigan

Nashville is a village in Barry County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,537 at the 2020 census. The township exists largely within Castleton Township, with a small portion extending south into Maple Grove Township.

History
The initial plat for Nashville was on land originally purchased by John R. Pettibone on February 15, 1836. The land was part of Barry Township and then Hastings Township until February 16, 1842, when the land became Section 36 of the newly formed Castleton Township. By 1865, Robert B. Gregg owned the land and platted 127 lots on the south side of the Thornapple River. The survey was done by Joshua Martin and certified on October 2, 1865. Gregg's first lot sale was to Enos Kuhlman. By 1875, seven additions had been made to the original plat.

In 1852, Henry Feighner and his brother Solomon arrived from Ohio seeking to buy land. In addition to 80 acre purchased from Horace Butler, Henry bought the property of Hiram Hanchett, including Hanchett’s sawmill located on the west side of the Thornapple. Solomon managed the sawmill until Henry sold the property to Phillip Holler in about 1865.

In 1867, across the river from Holler's sawmill, a gristmill was built by Eli and M. V. B. Mallett, and G. W. Johnson. Holler bought the new gristmill from the Mallett's and Johnson in 1868. Holler continued to use the original sawmill as a feedmill.

Some time after 1869, probably 1873–1874, Griffith and Grant built a grain elevator alongside the new Grand River Valley Division of the Michigan Central Railroad. In 1874 Ainsworth and Brooks bought the elevator and 3 years later added a steam powered feedmill. It was at that time that Holler initiated a new patent process for making flour. Holler's mill became known as the Nashville Roller Mills. And by 1916, when Louis Lass and son Otto bought the mill, flour was sold as Red-eye Flour.

Until 1869 the community had remained nameless. In 1866 the chief engineer for the Grand River Valley Railroad began a survey for a route from Jackson to Grand Rapids. Garaudus Nash suggested that his name be used. Without objection, the community was named Nashville. On March 26, 1869, Michigan governor Henry Baldwin signed into law the incorporation of the Village of Nashville.

Commencing in 1920 Nashville was used as the half-way stopping point between the Jackson and Grand Rapids railroad terminals. It took the trains one day (the trains did not travel at night) to reach Nashville from either the Jackson or Grand Rapids terminals. Prior to 1920 trains had stopped in Hastings overnight. These "stop-overs" required a hostler to tend the locomotives while the train crew spent the night in town. In 1920 Nashville became the stop-over point and the hostler's job was moved to Nashville.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.23 sqmi, of which 2.12 sqmi is land and 0.11 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 1,628 people, 620 households, and 415 families residing in the village. The population density was 767.9 PD/sqmi. There were 708 housing units at an average density of 334.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.2% White, 0.2% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 620 households, of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.8% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.1% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.15.

The median age in the village was 35.9 years. 26.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.7% were from 25 to 44; 25.7% were from 45 to 64; and 12.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 1,684 people, 647 households, and 447 families residing in the village. The population density was 802.8 PD/sqmi. There were 685 housing units at an average density of 326.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.62% White, 0.59% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.12% from other races, and 1.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.89% of the population.

There were 648 households, out of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.5% were married couples living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.9% were non-families. 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 29.0% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $32,857, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $31,311 versus $22,760 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,147. About 8.4% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.9% of those under age 18 and 14.4% of those age 65 or over.

title: Nashville, Michigan


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Orangeville Township, Michigan

Orangeville Township is a civil township of Barry County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,398 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 92.4 km2, of which 86.6 km2 is land and 5.8 km2, or 6.26%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,321 people, 1,253 households, and 953 families residing in the township. The population density was 98.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,675 housing units at an average density of 49.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.51% White, 0.33% African American, 0.63% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 1.23% from other races, and 1.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.86% of the population.

There were 1,253 households, out of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.8% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.9% were non-families. 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $44,348, and the median income for a family was $48,472. Males had a median income of $41,957 versus $31,667 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,709. About 3.9% of families and 7.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.4% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.

title: Orangeville Township, Michigan