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Crystal Township, Oceana County, Michigan

Crystal Township is a civil township of Oceana County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 681.

History
This area was one of the locations the Ottawa were moved to from Ionia County, Michigan in the late 1850s. The township was established in 1866.

Communities

 * Crystal Valley is an unincorporated community on Crystal Creek at 43.77389°N, -86.2375°W. A post office opened July 14, 1871, and operated until February 28, 1954. The Jared H. Gay house (built in 1861), which is Michigan's the oldest continually occupied log cabin in its original location is in the Crystal Valley community.
 * Elmwood is an area of the township that was first settled in 1873 and had a school built in 1876.
 * Beanville was a former place in the township. It was founded in 1878 by John Bean, Jr. when he built a sawmill and general store there. The current mayor is Ryan Seil.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 sqmi, of which, 36.0 sqmi of it is land and 0.03% is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 832 people, 239 households, and 182 families residing in the township. The population density was 23.1 PD/sqmi. There were 404 housing units at an average density of 11.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 79.45% White, 0.24% African American, 1.80% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 14.90% from other races, and 3.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 31.13% of the population.

There were 239 households, out of which 42.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.1% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.8% were non-families. 18.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.03 and the average family size was 3.48.

In the township the population was spread out, with 34.0% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 7.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 118.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $31,719, and the median income for a family was $37,955. Males had a median income of $30,417 versus $17,813 for females. The per capita income for the township was $10,899. About 14.8% of families and 22.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.9% of those under age 18 and 21.9% of those age 65 or over.


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Elbridge Township, Michigan

Elbridge Township is a civil township of Oceana County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 999 at the 2020 census.

History
Elbridge Township was part of the Ottawa Indian Reservation created by treaty in 1855. The township was organized in 1858.

Communities

 * Elbridge was a community that had a post office from 1883 until 1905.
 * Elwood was a lumber settlement in the township. It had a post office from 1898 until 1901.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.3 sqmi, of which, 36.2 sqmi of it is land and 0.1 sqmi of it (0.22%) is water.

Demographics
As of the 2010 census Elbridge Township had a population of 971. The ethnic and racial composition of the population was 82.3% non-Hispanic white, 0.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 16.1% Hispanic or Latino and 1.3% reporting two or more races.

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,233 people, 344 households, and 259 families residing in the township. The population density was 34.1 PD/sqmi. There were 451 housing units at an average density of 12.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 80.45% White, 0.41% African American, 0.89% Native American, 14.52% from other races, and 3.73% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 24.90% of the population.

There were 344 households, out of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.7% were non-families. 19.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.36.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.5% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $31,838, and the median income for a family was $35,662. Males had a median income of $30,658 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $11,755. About 14.7% of families and 25.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.3% of those under age 18 and 38.9% of those age 65 or over.

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Ferry Township, Michigan

Ferry Township is a civil township of Oceana County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,271 at the 2020 census.

Ferry Township was established in 1869. It was named for U.S.representative and later U.S. senator from Michigan Thomas W. Ferry.

Schools
Ferry was home to Ferry Community Schools for many years. In 1995 the school system changed and all students were part of Shelby Public Schools. Ferry Elementary closed after the 2006–2007 school year. The students were sent to other elementary schools in the Shelby Public School district.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.1 sqmi, of which, 36.0 sqmi of it is land and 0.1 sqmi of it (0.36%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,296 people, 475 households, and 361 families residing in the township. The population density was 36.0 PD/sqmi. There were 598 housing units at an average density of 16.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 91.44% White, 0.46% African American, 2.31% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 3.94% from other races, and 1.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.94% of the population.

There were 475 households, out of which 34.51% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.8% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.8% were non-families. 18.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 118.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,170, and the median income for a family was $38,571. Males had a median income of $31,625 versus $21,375 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,212. About 7.7% of families and 13.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.1% of those under age 18 and 13.4% of those age 65 or over.

title: Ferry Township, Michigan


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Golden Township, Michigan

Golden Township is a civil township of Oceana County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,660 at the 2020 census. The township is home to the Silver Lake Sand Dunes, and is located along the shore of Lake Michigan.

Golden Township was established in 1864.

Communities

 * Collinsville was an unincorporated community that grew up around a sawmill. It had a post office from 1872 until 1874.
 * Mears is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in the eastern part of the township at 43.68194°N, -86.41972°W. The community was founded by mill owner Charles Mears in 1873. A post office opened in May 1873. The Mears ZIP code, 49436, includes most of Golden Township as well as small areas of Pentwater Township to the north, Hart Township to the east, and Benona Township to the south.
 * Hart is located to the east, and a small area in the northeast part of the township is served by the Hart ZIP code, 49420.
 * Pentwater is located to the north, and a small area in the northeast part of the township is served by the Pentwater ZIP code, 49449.
 * Upper Silver Lake Improvement Association is a homeowners association comprising over 600 parcels in and around the Upper Silver Lake Area http://www.uslia.org
 * Shelby is to the southeast, and small areas in the southeast and southwest corners of the township are served by the Shelby ZIP code, 49455.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.0 sqmi, of which, 33.5 sqmi of it is land and 1.5 sqmi of it (4.14%) is water.

The township is bounded on the west by Lake Michigan. A portion of the Lake Michigan shoreline and adjacent land is taken up by Silver Lake State Park.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,810 people, 712 households, and 533 families residing in the township. The population density was 54.0 PD/sqmi. There were 2,203 housing units at an average density of 65.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 89.83% White, 0.39% African American, 0.94% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 6.69% from other races, and 1.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.05% of the population.

There were 712 households, out of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.4% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.1% were non-families. 20.4% 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 2.51 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.7% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 29.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,878, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $32,321 versus $20,721 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,934. About 9.3% of families and 14.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.7% of those under age 18 and 1.7% of those age 65 or over.

Recreation and tourism
Golden Township is home to many lakes, streams, and rivers. One of largest lakes in the area is Silver Lake. Silver Lake is a semi-circular lake with one side bordering the Silver Lake Sand Dunes. Silver Lake is an all sports lake where many people go kayaking, canoeing, boating, sailing, water skiing, wakeboarding, and more.

Silver Lake has a largely seasonal population due to its vast number of campgrounds, cottages, and summer homes.

The Sand Dunes are a state park and consist of a pedestrian area for hikers and visitors as well as a vehicle recreation area where dune buggies can drive up and down the hills. The Sand Dunes western border is Lake Michigan.

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Grant Township, Oceana County, Michigan

Grant Township is a civil township of Oceana County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 3,002.

Communities

 * Cranston was a rural post office in the township from 1886 until 1901.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 sqmi, of which, 35.4 sqmi of it is land and 0.4 sqmi of it (1.15%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,932 people, 1,034 households, and 801 families residing in the township. The population density was 82.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,155 housing units at an average density of 32.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 91.03% White, 0.38% African American, 1.74% Native American, 0.75% Asian, 5.01% from other races, and 1.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.40% of the population.

There were 1,034 households, out of which 39.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.8% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.5% were non-families. 18.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.4% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $37,594, and the median income for a family was $40,297. Males had a median income of $31,975 versus $25,724 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,267. About 14.7% of families and 15.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.1% of those under age 18 and 6.0% of those age 65 or over.

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Greenwood Township, Oceana County, Michigan

Greenwood Township is a civil township of Oceana County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 1,156.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 sqmi, of which, 35.8 sqmi of it is land and 0.2 sqmi of it (0.44%) is water.

History
Greenwood Township was established in 1858.

Communities

 * Forest City is an unincorporated community first settled in 1855. It had a post office from 1859 until 1975.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,154 people, 392 households, and 310 families residing in the township. The population density was 32.2 PD/sqmi. There were 461 housing units at an average density of 12.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.01% White, 0.09% African American, 0.69% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 1.82% from other races, and 1.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.60% of the population.

There were 392 households, out of which 41.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.3% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.9% were non-families. 16.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 3.29.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.2% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 8.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $36,964, and the median income for a family was $40,729. Males had a median income of $31,793 versus $21,818 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,910. About 15.2% of families and 16.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.8% of those under age 18 and 8.0% of those age 65 or over.


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Hart, Michigan

Hart is a city and county seat of Oceana County, Michigan. The population was 2,126 at the time of the 2010 census. The city is located within Hart Township, but is politically independent.

Hart is also home to the north end of the Hart-Montague Trail.

History
Hart was named from its central position in the "heart" of Oceana County.

Hart was founded in 1856 by early pioneers including Nelson Grove. Hart Township was named after Wellington Hart.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.07 sqmi, of which 1.91 sqmi is land and 0.16 sqmi is water.

Transportation

 * passes west of the city, continuing southerly toward Muskegon and northerly toward Ludington.
 * is a spur route into downtown Hart.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,126 people, 757 households, and 478 families living in the city. The population density was 1113.1 PD/sqmi. There were 849 housing units at an average density of 444.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 84.3% White, 0.5% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 12.6% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 25.7% of the population.

There were 757 households, of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.9% were married couples living together, 17.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.9% were non-families. 32.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.23.

The median age in the city was 37.3 years. 26.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.7% were from 25 to 44; 22.1% were from 45 to 64; and 19.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,950 people, 759 households, and 481 families living in the city. The population density was 1,017.7 PD/sqmi. There were 832 housing units at an average density of 434.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 87.69% White, 0.51% African American, 1.38% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 7.59% from other races, and 2.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.56% of the population.

There were 759 households, out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.7% were married couples living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.6% were non-families. 31.6% 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 2.45 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,855, and the median income for a family was $31,875. Males had a median income of $28,839 versus $20,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,844. About 17.5% of families and 20.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.6% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Larry Paul Kelley, founder of Shelby Gem Factory
 * Seymour H. Knox I, Buffalo, New York businessman
 * Donald W. Wolf, World War II U.S. Marine Corps soldier who was killed in action at Guadalcanal
 * Walter Willett, physician and nutrition researcher
 * George Winston, instrumental pop pianist and composer (b. 1949)
 * Houston Jones, YouTube personality of the series Bodybuilder Versus and Bro Labs, was born in New Era and went to Hart High School.

Climate
This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Hart has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.

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Hart Township, Michigan

Hart Township is a civil township of Oceana County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,028 at the 2020 census. The City of Hart is located within the township but is administratively autonomous.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.3 sqmi, of which, 33.9 sqmi of it is land and 0.3 sqmi of it (0.99%) is water.

Communities

 * Corbin's Mill for a time beginning in 1865 this was the county seat of Oceana County.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,026 people, 702 households, and 555 families residing in the township. The population density was 59.7 PD/sqmi. There were 853 housing units at an average density of 25.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 89.44% White, 0.39% African American, 0.79% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 5.92% from other races, and 3.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.38% of the population.

There were 702 households, out of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.1% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.8% were non-families. 16.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.5% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $37,434, and the median income for a family was $41,053. Males had a median income of $33,333 versus $20,658 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,625. About 10.6% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.7% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.

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Leavitt Township, Michigan

Leavitt Township is a civil township of Oceana County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 911 at the 2020 census. It is a primarily agricultural area, with Walkerville being the only village within the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.9 sqmi, of which, 35.3 sqmi of it is land and 0.6 sqmi of it (1.75%) is water.

Communities

 * Bird is an unincorporated community in Leavitt Township. It was settled by European Americans in 1866 and had a US post office from 1872 until 1890.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 845 people, 309 households, and 232 families residing in the township. The population density was 24.0 PD/sqmi. There were 418 housing units at an average density of 11.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 89.59% White, 1.18% African American, 1.07% Native American, 5.68% from other races, and 2.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.72% of the population.

There were 309 households, out of which 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.6% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.6% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.4% 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 3.12.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.3% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $30,179, and the median income for a family was $33,750. Males had a median income of $31,761 versus $20,917 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,570. About 13.1% of families and 17.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.1% of those under age 18 and 11.1% of those age 65 or over.

History
Originally part of Elbridge Township, Leavitt Township was separated and named for Hazen Leavitt, the first settler in the area, who arrived in 1864. A descendant of Thomas Leavitt, one of the first English settlers of New Hampshire, Hazen Leavitt was born in Percy, Coos County, New Hampshire. The following year settlers David Lampson and John Henning arrived, likely with their families.

By the 21st century, the rural area was known for its asparagus crops. It has attracted Hispanic workers in agriculture.

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New Era, Michigan

New Era is a village in Shelby Township, Oceana County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 451 at the 2010 census.

New Era is the birthplace of Caldecott Medal-winning children's author Verna Aardema. The village is near the halfway point on the Hart-Montague Trail, and local businesses woo visiting cyclists as they pass by along the trail. New Era is also home to dairy product manufacturer, Country Dairy. YouTube personality Houston Jones of the series Bodybuilder Versus and Bro Labs grew up in New Era, but resides in California.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.84 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 451 people, 173 households, and 129 families residing in the village. The population density was 536.9 PD/sqmi. There were 188 housing units at an average density of 223.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.2% White, 0.2% African American, 1.6% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.1% of the population.

There were 173 households, of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.3% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.4% were non-families. 22.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% 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 3.06.

The median age in the village was 41.9 years. 27.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.4% were from 25 to 44; 27.7% were from 45 to 64; and 17.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.1% male and 49.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 461 people, 162 households, and 132 families residing in the village. The population density was 543.8 PD/sqmi. There were 169 housing units at an average density of 199.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.66% White, 0.22% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 1.52% from other races, and 2.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.34% of the population.

There were 162 households, out of which 37.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.6% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.5% were non-families. 16.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 29.9% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $45,909, and the median income for a family was $50,000. Males had a median income of $37,063 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,417. About 0.7% of families and 2.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.1% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.

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Newfield Township, Michigan

Newfield Township is a civil township of Oceana County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township had a population of 2,329.

Communities

 * Hesperia is a village in the southeast corner of the township on the boundary with Denver township in Newaygo County and is approximately evenly divided between them.
 * Gale was a post office here from 1899 until 1906.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.7 sqmi, of which, 35.1 sqmi of it is land and 0.6 sqmi of it (1.82%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,483 people, 949 households, and 692 families residing in the township. The population density was 70.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,322 housing units at an average density of 37.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 95.65% White, 0.20% African American, 0.89% Native American, 0.64% Asian, 1.29% from other races, and 1.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.38% of the population.

There were 949 households, out of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% were non-families. 22.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% 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 3.07.

In the township, the population was spread out, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $30,547, and the median income for a family was $35,762. Males had a median income of $30,855 versus $20,545 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,054. About 12.1% of families and 15.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.0% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.

title: Newfield Township, Michigan


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Otto Township, Michigan

Otto Township is a civil township of Oceana County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It was originally named Ottawa or Ottaway in the 1840 census and was organized as Otto Township in 1860. The population was 858 according to the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.9 sqmi, of which, 35.9 sqmi of it is land and 0.1 sqmi of it (0.22%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 662 people, 247 households, and 183 families residing in the township. The population density was 18.5 per square mile (7.1/km$2$). There were 302 housing units at an average density of 8.4 per square mile (3.3/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.89% White, 0.15% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 1.51% from other races, and 0.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.98% of the population.

There were 247 households, out of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.3% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.9% were non-families. 21.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% 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 3.16.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.7% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 6.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $36,625, and the median income for a family was $46,875. Males had a median income of $35,000 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,606. About 3.7% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.1% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

title: Otto Township, Michigan


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Pentwater, Michigan

Pentwater is a village in Oceana County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 890 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Pentwater Township. Pentwater is home to Mears State Park. The name Pentwater comes from Pent or Penned up waters. The entrance to the channel is notoriously shallow and for many years dictated the size of vessels that the village was able to accommodate.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the hamlet has a total area of 1.62 sqmi, of which 1.28 sqmi is land and 0.34 sqmi is water. Pentwater is the biggest community in Oceana County due to the community's area.

Transportation

 * passes east of the village and runs south toward Muskegon and north toward Ludington.
 * is a former business loop that ran through downtown Pentwater until May 4, 2023.
 * is a county-designated highway running southerly from Pentwater, closer to (but generally not within sight of) Lake Michigan.

Eight streets within the village: Hancock, Carroll, Wythe, Rutledge, Rush, Ellery, Morris, and Clymer, are named after signers of the Declaration of Independence.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 857 people, 450 households, and 269 families residing in the village. The population density was 669.5 PD/sqmi. There were 997 housing units at an average density of 778.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.3% White, 0.1% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.9% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.

There were 450 households, of which 13.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.2% were non-families. 36.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.89 and the average family size was 2.38.

The median age in the village was 60.3 years. 11.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 10.1% were from 25 to 44; 36.2% were from 45 to 64; and 38.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 45.5% male and 54.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 958 people, 463 households, and 301 families residing in the village. The population density was 733.8 PD/sqmi. There were 904 housing units at an average density of 692.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.60% White, 0.21% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 0.63% from other races, and 0.73% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.15% of the population.

There were 463 households, out of which 17.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.8% were non-families. 31.3% 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 2.06 and the average family size was 2.51.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 15.8% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 15.1% from 25 to 44, 33.6% from 45 to 64, and 30.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 53 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $38,542, and the median income for a family was $45,909. Males had a median income of $40,750 versus $25,833 for females. The per capita income for the village was $22,783. About 6.6% of families and 8.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.1% of those under age 18 and 2.7% of those age 65 or over.

Local events
Pentwater's specialty is its location to Lake Michigan. The area is a tourist mecca in the summer, frequently visited by Chicagoans looking to get away. Pentwater has a number of bed and breakfasts, in addition to the more traditional motels. Sportfishing is popular in the area, as is shopping. The village has a number of art galleries. Nearby Charles Mears State Park is a popular location during the summer months as well. The village hosts a juried art fair mid-July. Memorial Day in Pentwater is considered the beginning of the summer season, and there is a popular annual fishing contest.

Pentwater is home to several bands, which play concerts Thursday nights during the summer, beginning in late June, in the outdoor bandshell at the village green, a park and natural amphitheatre located downtown on the shore of Pentwater Lake.

Pentwater holds an annual Homecoming, which is usually the week of second Thursday of August. Homecoming festivities include a parade, fireworks, and sandcastle-building contest.

Notable people

 * Adolph Walter Rich, founder of the Jewish agricultural colony at Arpin, Wisconsin

title: Pentwater, Michigan


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Pentwater Township, Michigan

Pentwater Township is a civil township of Oceana County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,652 at the 2020 census. The Village of Pentwater is located within the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 14.2 sqmi, of which, 13.4 sqmi of it is land and 0.8 sqmi of it (5.29%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,513 people, 712 households, and 481 families residing in the township. The population density was 112.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,571 housing units at an average density of 117.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.70% White, 0.20% African American, 0.46% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.20% Pacific Islander, 0.59% from other races, and 1.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.12% of the population.

There were 712 households, out of which 19.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.4% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.4% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.56.

In the township the population was spread out, with 16.6% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 16.1% from 25 to 44, 34.4% from 45 to 64, and 27.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $42,574, and the median income for a family was $47,875. Males had a median income of $37,500 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,837. About 5.9% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.6% of those under age 18 and 3.7% of those age 65 or over.

title: Pentwater Township, Michigan


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Rothbury, Michigan

Rothbury is a village in Grant Township, Oceana County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 486 at the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 3.42 sqmi, of which 2.50 sqmi is land and 0.92 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 432 people, 162 households, and 110 families living in the village. The population density was 480.0 PD/sqmi. There were 174 housing units at an average density of 193.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 86.1% White, 0.9% African American, 3.5% Native American, 1.9% from other races, and 7.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.8% of the population.

There were 162 households, of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.1% were non-families. 27.2% 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 2.63 and the average family size was 3.11.

The median age in the village was 34.5 years. 27.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.6% were from 25 to 44; 26.6% were from 45 to 64; and 11.8% 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 2000 United States Census, there were 416 people, 157 households, and 118 families living in the village. The population density was 420.8 PD/sqmi. There were 167 housing units at an average density of 168.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 92.07% White, 1.92% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 5.05% from other races, and 0.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.13% of the population.

There were 157 households, out of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 19.7% 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 2.61 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 10.6% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $30,357, and the median income for a family was $32,917. Males had a median income of $31,944 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,846. About 13.7% of families and 15.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.6% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.

title: Rothbury, Michigan


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Shelby, Oceana County, Michigan

Shelby is a village in Oceana County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,065 at the 2010 census.

Schools
Shelby Public Schools operate within the village boundaries. There are four schools which serve the village:

 * Shelby High School
 * Shelby Middle School
 * Thomas Read Elementary
 * Shelby Early Childhood Center

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.70 sqmi, all land.

Major highways

 * is a freeway that runs west of the village.
 * is a highway that runs and terminates south of the village

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 2,520 people living in the village. 42.7% were non-Hispanic White, 1.9% Black or African American, 0.1% Asian, 1.4% Native American, and 13.2% of two or more races. 51.6% were Hispanic or Latino (which makes it the highest percent and only community with a Hispanic-majority in the state).

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,065 people, 689 households, and 496 families living in the village. The population density was 1214.7 PD/sqmi. There were 772 housing units at an average density of 454.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 68.7% White, 0.4% African American, 1.5% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 25.5% from other races, and 3.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 45.6% of the population.

There were 689 households, of which 41.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.0% were non-families. 24.7% of all households 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 2.98 and the average family size was 3.56.

The median age in the village was 30.1 years. 33.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.7% were from 25 to 44; 19.5% were from 45 to 64; and 12.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.9% male and 52.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,914 people, 698 households, and 504 families living in the village. The population density was 1,098.8 PD/sqmi. There were 749 housing units at an average density of 430.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 81.35% White, 0.10% African American, 1.41% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 15.41% from other races, and 1.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 27.27% of the population.

There were 698 households, out of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.7% were non-families. 24.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% 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 3.26.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 31.5% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 17.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.6 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $28,710, and the median income for a family was $36,607. Males had a median income of $28,875 versus $21,300 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,468. About 13.9% of families and 16.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.1% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.

title: Shelby, Oceana County, Michigan


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Shelby Township, Michigan

Shelby is a civil township of Oceana County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,109 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.1 sqmi, of which, 36.0 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,951 people, 1,388 households, and 1,059 families residing in the township. The population density was 109.8 /sqmi. There were 1,502 housing units at an average density of 41.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 86.84% White, 0.10% African American, 1.11% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 9.64% from other races, and 2.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 18.32% of the population.

There were 1,388 households, out of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.3% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.7% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.26.

By age, 30.5% of the population was under 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% were 65 or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,078, and the median income for a family was $43,835. Males had a median income of $31,568 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,501. About 8.6% of families and 11.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.4% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.

title: Shelby Township, Michigan


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Walkerville, Michigan

Walkerville is a village in Oceana County of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 247 at the 2010 census. The village is located within Leavitt Township.

History
Walkerville was founded by the Walker family in the 19th century. At one point, the village had a very busy railway passing through it. Walkerville suffered two major fires, which damaged the infrastructure greatly each time. Walkerville has not yet recovered to its post fire glory days. It currently is a community that helps in the cultivation of produce for which West Michigan is known, such as cherries, apples and asparagus.

In the summer of 2020, Camp Gan Israel of Michigan (based in Kalkaska Township, Michigan) expanded to a campgrounds in Walkerville, marking the first Jewish presence in the village with 100 staff and campers together resulting in the camp's residence comprising more than a third of the town's population.

At the climax of the summer, and to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Rebbe's leadership, the camp printed 100 copies of the 7482nd edition of the Tanya (an early work of Hasidic philosophy, by Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the founder of Chabad Hasidism, first published in 1797) on the grounds in Walkerville, based on a campaign The Lubavitcher Rebbe made in 1977/8 to print a Tanya in Every city.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.21 sqmi, of which 1.08 sqmi is land and 0.13 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 247 people, 84 households, and 63 families residing in the village. The population density was 228.7 PD/sqmi. There were 103 housing units at an average density of 95.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 83.4% White, 1.2% African American, 2.0% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 6.5% from other races, and 6.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.8% of the population.

There were 84 households, of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.0% were non-families. 20.2% 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 2.94 and the average family size was 3.30.

The median age in the village was 34.2 years. 27.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26% were from 25 to 44; 25.2% were from 45 to 64; and 11.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 254 people, 87 households, and 66 families residing in the village. The population density was 208.6 PD/sqmi. There were 104 housing units at an average density of 85.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 88.19% White, 2.36% African American, 1.97% Native American, 6.30% from other races, and 1.18% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.57% of the population.

There were 87 households, out of which 46.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were married couples living together, 18.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.1% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.92 and the average family size was 3.33.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 34.3% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 32.7% from 25 to 44, 15.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $27,083, and the median income for a family was $31,429. Males had a median income of $31,083 versus $16,667 for females. The per capita income for the village was $9,305. About 25.0% of families and 32.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 42.3% of those under the age of 18 and none of those ages 65 or older.

title: Walkerville, Michigan


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Weare Township, Michigan

Weare Township is a civil township of Oceana County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,224 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.1 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,261 people, 428 households, and 327 families residing in the township. The population density was 35.0 PD/sqmi. There were 607 housing units at an average density of 16.8 per square mile (6.5/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 92.39% White, 0.24% African American, 0.87% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 4.44% from other races, and 1.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.55% of the population.

There were 428 households, out of which 40.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.6% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.4% were non-families. 20.1% 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 2.79 and the average family size was 3.21.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.6% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $37,283, and the median income for a family was $41,131. Males had a median income of $29,821 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,106. About 10.4% of families and 13.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.3% of those under age 18 and 16.9% of those age 65 or over.

title: Weare Township, Michigan


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Churchill Township, Michigan

Churchill Township is a civil township of Ogemaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,543 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Selkirk is an unincorporated community within the township situated on the Rifle River at 44.31306°N, -84.06722°W. Selkirk contained its own post office from 1887 to 1955.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.99 sqmi, of which 35.53 sqmi is land and 0.46 sqmi (1.28%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,603 people, 655 households, and 476 families residing in the township. The population density was 45.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,063 housing units at an average density of 29.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.26% White, 0.19% African American, 0.62% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.12% from other races, and 1.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.87% of the population.

There were 655 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.3% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.3% were non-families. 23.7% 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 2.44 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 28.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,577, and the median income for a family was $39,107. Males had a median income of $30,952 versus $21,382 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,081. About 7.6% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.7% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65 or over.

title: Churchill Township, Michigan


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Cumming Township, Michigan

Cumming Township is a civil township of Ogemaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 717 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Camp Lu Lay Lea is an unincorporated community in the southeast corner of the township along Henderson Lake at 44.33694°N, -84.00806°W.
 * Fayettes Corner is an unincorporated community in the northwest portion of the township near Rose City.
 * Lupton is an unincorporated community and census-designated place located along the northeastern edge of the township. Only a very small portion of Lupton is within Cumming Township, while the majority of the community is in Rose Township to the north.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.37 sqmi, of which 34.49 sqmi is land and 0.88 sqmi (2.47%) is water.

Lakes
The township includes all or portions of the following lakes:

 * Cummings Lake
 * Devils Washbasin
 * Devoe Lake
 * Eagle Lake (also known as Houghton Lake)
 * Grebe Lake
 * Grousehaven Lake
 * Henderson Lake
 * Jewett Lake
 * Lodge Lake
 * Lost Lake
 * Mallard Pond
 * Pintail Pond
 * South Pond
 * Scaup Lake

Rivers
Most of the township is within the Rifle River drainage basin and the township includes all or portions of the following streams:

 * Ammond Creek
 * Bailor Creek
 * Clear Creek
 * Gamble Creek
 * Houghton Creek
 * Mayhue Creek
 * Oyster Creek
 * Prior Creek
 * Rifle River
 * Skunk Creek
 * Vaughn Creek
 * Wilkins Creek

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 796 people, 303 households, and 226 families residing in the township. The population density was 23.0 PD/sqmi. There were 530 housing units at an average density of 15.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.74% White, 0.13% African American, 0.13% Native American, and 1.01% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.63% of the population.

There were 303 households, out of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.7% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.1% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% 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 3.06.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $32,143, and the median income for a family was $38,594. Males had a median income of $33,229 versus $21,094 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,971. About 10.1% of families and 14.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.0% of those under age 18 and 13.3% of those age 65 or over.

title: Cumming Township, Michigan


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Edwards Township, Michigan

Edwards Township is a civil township of Ogemaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,361 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Edwards is a small unincorporated community in the southeast corner of the township along M-30 at 44.17639°N, -84.26667°W. Edwards had its own post office from 1895–1914.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.68 sqmi, of which 34.93 sqmi is land and 0.75 sqmi (2.10%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,390 people, 533 households, and 400 families residing in the township. The population density was 39.7 PD/sqmi. There were 752 housing units at an average density of 21.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.71% White, 0.14% Native American, 0.36% Asian, and 0.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.72% of the population.

There were 533 households, out of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.0% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 21.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% 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 3.00.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $30,119, and the median income for a family was $41,042. Males had a median income of $31,607 versus $21,793 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,031. About 9.2% of families and 12.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.9% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over.

title: Edwards Township, Michigan


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Foster Township, Michigan

Foster Township is a civil township of Ogemaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 788 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Damon is an unincorporated community located at 44.4775°N, -84.22833°W. It is a former lumbering community that was established in 1878.  Damon had its own post office from 1880–1911.   It also has its own graveyard located at 44°27'49.3"N 84°13'42.5"W.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 89.89 sqmi, of which 89.23 sqmi is land and 0.66 sqmi (0.73%) is water. It is the largest municipality by land area in Ogemaw County.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 821 people, 362 households, and 250 families residing in the township. The population density was 9.2 PD/sqmi. There were 970 housing units at an average density of 10.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.27% White, and 0.73% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.97% of the population.

There were 362 households, out of which 22.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.7% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.7% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% 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 2.72.

In the township the population was spread out, with 20.8% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 30.5% from 45 to 64, and 21.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $29,091, and the median income for a family was $35,750. Males had a median income of $31,354 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,319. About 9.6% of families and 13.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.4% of those under age 18 and 2.9% of those age 65 or over.

title: Foster Township, Michigan


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Goodar Township, Michigan

Goodar Township is a civil township of Ogemaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 350 at the 2020 census, which makes it the least-populated municipality in the county.

Communities

 * Goodar is an unincorporated community located in the northern portion of the township at 44.50111°N, -83.89639°W. Goodar had its own post office from 1909–1914.
 * South Branch is an unincorporated community in the eastern portion of the township along the county line with Iosco County at 44.46667°N, -83.88889°W.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.14 sqmi, of which 35.45 sqmi is land and 0.69 sqmi (1.96%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 493 people, 228 households, and 157 families residing in the township. The population density was 14.0 PD/sqmi. There were 543 housing units at an average density of 15.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.97% White, 0.41% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.41% Pacific Islander, 0.61% from other races, and 0.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.42% of the population.

There were 228 households, out of which 16.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.4% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% 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 2.59.

In the township the population was spread out, with 17.8% under the age of 18, 3.0% from 18 to 24, 17.8% from 25 to 44, 33.9% from 45 to 64, and 27.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 53 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $28,214, and the median income for a family was $30,139. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $15,714 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,052. About 11.0% of families and 14.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.3% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over.

title: Goodar Township, Michigan


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Hill Township, Michigan

Hill Township is a civil township of Ogemaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,251 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Shady Shores is an unincorporated community in the northwest portion of the township at 44.40639°N, -83.97444°W between Rifle Lake to the north and George Lake to the south.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.11 sqmi, of which 32.54 sqmi is land and 3.57 sqmi (9.89%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,584 people, 742 households, and 503 families residing in the township. The population density was 48.5 PD/sqmi. There were 2,113 housing units at an average density of 64.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.47% White, 0.88% Native American, 0.44% Asian, 0.13% from other races, and 1.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.07% of the population.

There were 742 households, out of which 15.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.0% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.1% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.53.

In the township the population was spread out, with 15.3% under the age of 18, 4.1% from 18 to 24, 17.9% from 25 to 44, 35.0% from 45 to 64, and 27.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 54 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $29,821, and the median income for a family was $34,375. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,770. About 11.9% of families and 13.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.4% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.

title: Hill Township, Michigan


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Horton Township, Michigan

Horton Township is a civil township of Ogemaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 902 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Greenwood is an unincorporated community in the southeast part of the township at 44.17611°N, -84.15667°W. From 1870 until 1895, approximately 2,000 men were employed seasonally in nearly 50 lumber camps in the area. A post office was established in January 1873. It was a station on the Mackinaw division of the Michigan Central Railroad by 1878. The post office closed in February 1901.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.75 sqmi, of which 35.46 sqmi is land and 0.29 sqmi (0.81%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 997 people, 398 households, and 278 families residing in the township. The population density was 28.1 PD/sqmi. There were 570 housing units at an average density of 16.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.19% White, 0.10% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.70% Asian, and 0.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.71% of the population.

There were 398 households, out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.9% were non-families. 24.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $33,816, and the median income for a family was $40,688. Males had a median income of $31,417 versus $19,479 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,230. About 9.0% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.4% of those under age 18 and 10.6% of those age 65 or over.

title: Horton Township, Michigan


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Klacking Township, Michigan

Klacking Township is a civil township of Ogemaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 572 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Beaver Lake was a former village established in 1872 by George G. Damon as a lumbering village. A station on the Michigan Central Railroad was established here in 1873 and a post office in 1875.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.95 sqmi, of which 35.89 sqmi is land and 0.06 sqmi (0.17%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 617 people, 244 households, and 183 families residing in the township. The population density was 17.2 PD/sqmi. There were 434 housing units at an average density of 12.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.70% White, 0.65% African American, 0.16% Native American, and 0.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.59% of the population.

There were 244 households, out of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.4% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.6% were non-families. 19.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% 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 2.91.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.8% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 30.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,625, and the median income for a family was $44,063. Males had a median income of $35,694 versus $24,063 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,238. About 6.1% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.5% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over.

title: Klacking Township, Michigan


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Logan Township, Ogemaw County, Michigan

Logan Township is a civil township of Ogemaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 596 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Corrigan was a lumber settlement in the township. It had a post office from August 18, 1891 until August 14, 1897.
 * Nester was another lumber settlement it the township, and it had a post office that operated from September 6, 1901 until June 30, 1911.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.99 sqmi, of which 35.23 sqmi is land and 0.76 sqmi (2.11%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 581 people, 239 households, and 173 families residing in the township. The population density was 16.5 PD/sqmi. There were 430 housing units at an average density of 12.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.73% White, 0.34% Native American, 0.17% from other races, and 2.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.86% of the population.

There were 239 households, out of which 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.4% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.2% were non-families. 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.82.

In the township the population was spread out, with 20.7% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 22.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $22,105, and the median income for a family was $29,531. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $17,115 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,372. About 13.1% of families and 15.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.6% of those under age 18 and 9.0% of those age 65 or over.

title: Logan Township, Ogemaw County, Michigan


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Mills Township, Ogemaw County, Michigan

Mills Township is a civil township of Ogemaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,973 at the 2020 census, making it the county's most populated municipality.

Communities

 * Elbow Lake is an unincorporated community located along Elbow Lake at 44.21528°N, -84.03556°W.
 * Skidway Lake is an unincorporated community and census-designated place that occupies that southeast portion of the township centered at 44.18333°N, -84.03528°W. Skidway Lake contained its own summer post office from 1959 to 1962 and again from 1963 to 1999.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.57 sqmi, of which 34.22 sqmi is land and 1.35 sqmi (3.80%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,005 people, 1,705 households, and 1,159 families residing in the township. The population density was 116.3 PD/sqmi. There were 3,385 housing units at an average density of 98.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.13% White, 0.27% African American, 1.52% Native American, 0.05% from other races, and 2.02% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.25% of the population.

There were 1,705 households, out of which 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were non-families. 26.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.79.

In the township the population was spread out, with 21.3% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $21,703, and the median income for a family was $26,050. Males had a median income of $26,223 versus $16,993 for females. The per capita income for the township was $12,355. About 17.4% of families and 21.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.7% of those under age 18 and 13.6% of those age 65 or over.

title: Mills Township, Ogemaw County, Michigan


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Prescott, Michigan

Prescott is a village in Ogemaw County of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 266 at the 2010 census. The village is located within Richland Township.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.11 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 266 people, 101 households, and 70 families living in the village. The population density was 239.6 PD/sqmi. There were 131 housing units at an average density of 118.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.6% White, 0.4% from other races, and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.8% of the population.

There were 101 households, of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 13.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.7% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.8% 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 3.11.

The median age in the village was 43 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 to 44; 28.2% were from 45 to 64; and 18.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 46.2% male and 53.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 286 people, 111 households, and 75 families living in the village. The population density was 244.2 PD/sqmi. There were 130 housing units at an average density of 111.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.65% White and 0.35% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.10% of the population.

There were 111 households, out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.4% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 29.0% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $27,188, and the median income for a family was $30,000. Males had a median income of $22,500 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $11,014. About 20.7% of families and 26.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 39.0% of those under the age of eighteen and 11.8% of those 65 or over.

title: Prescott, Michigan


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Richland Township, Ogemaw County, Michigan

Richland Township is a civil township of Ogemaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 827 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Prescott is a village located within the township at 44.19194°N, -83.93083°W.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.85 sqmi, of which 34.78 sqmi is land and 1.07 sqmi (2.98%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 956 people, 379 households, and 280 families residing in the township. The population density was 27.5 PD/sqmi. There were 614 housing units at an average density of 17.6 per square mile (6.8/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.43% White, 0.52% Native American, and 1.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.93% of the population.

There were 379 households, out of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.4% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.9% were non-families. 23.0% 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 2.52 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 20.9% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $29,000, and the median income for a family was $33,162. Males had a median income of $29,000 versus $20,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,294. About 12.7% of families and 17.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.2% of those under age 18 and 15.6% of those age 65 or over.


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Rose Township, Ogemaw County, Michigan

Rose Township is a civil township of Ogemaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,241 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Lupton is an unincorporated community and census-designated place located in the southeastern portion of the township. Most of Lupton is within Rose Township, while a small portion extends into Cumming Township to the south.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 53.11 sqmi, of which 52.86 sqmi is land and 0.25 sqmi (0.47%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,409 people, 558 households, and 402 families residing in the township. The population density was 26.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,065 housing units at an average density of 20.1 per square mile (7.8/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.37% White, 0.07% African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.28% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.70% of the population.

There were 558 households, out of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.8% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.8% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 30.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $30,625, and the median income for a family was $33,472. Males had a median income of $29,028 versus $20,156 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,168. About 8.7% of families and 11.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.1% of those under age 18 and 10.9% of those age 65 or over.

title: Rose Township, Ogemaw County, Michigan


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Rose City, Michigan

Rose City is a city in Ogemaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 653 at the 2010 census, which ranks it as the seventh-smallest city by population in the state.

History
Churchill was the original name of this lumbering town, which was located 0.5 mile from its present location. Hiram Hodge was the first resident of the community. He built a hotel, but later left the area. The Rose family, including Allan S. Rose, his father and two brothers, came from New York State in 1875. Allan S. Rose formed a partnership with M.H. French, known as the "French and Rose Land Company", and started a new settlement. The many lumber operations were after the giant pine and old timber found in the area. They cleared land and built a general store, settler's cabins, and boarding houses. A post office opened with the name Churchill on September 8, 1875.

On July 23, 1892, the settlement was moved to the east, and the post office's name was changed to Rose City, in honor of the Rose family. Rose City was incorporated as a fourth-class city in 1905. In 1910, the city suffered a major fire that destroyed the business section within an hour, with thirty buildings burning down. This fire caused the end of Rose City's lumbering center, as many businesses decided not to rebuild.

The area began to see several improvements from 1945 to 1960, including the construction of a sewer system, paved streets, and streetlights. There are many artesian wells found in Rose City's main water supply still today, and Rose City was once referred to as "The Home of Artesian Wells". In October 1962, Rose City's school district was combined with that of neighboring West Branch to become the West Branch-Rose City Area Schools district.

In 2002, the city of Rose City and the site of its historic fire were designated as Michigan State Historic Sites, with a double-sided historic marker erected in Rose City Park. Near Rose City Park is the Cleveland Park Pavilion, which is also a registered historic site.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.09 sqmi, of which 1.08 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi (0.74%) is water.

Houghton Creek, a tributary of the Rifle River, runs through part of the city limits. The Rifle River State Recreation Area, which can be used for year-round activities like canoeing, swimming, fishing, and snowmobiling, is about 3 mi to the east. There are 75 lakes within 15 miles of the city limits.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 653 people in 238 households, including 154 families, in the city. The population density was 604.6 PD/sqmi. There were 288 housing units at an average density of 266.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% White, 0.2% African American, 1.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7%.

Of the 238 households 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.1% were married couples living together, 21.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.3% were non-families. 30.7% of households were one person and 14.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.87.

The median age was 44.6 years. 23.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.6% were from 25 to 44; 25% were from 45 to 64; and 24.8% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 721 people in 241 households, including 155 families, in the city. The population density was 665.7 PD/sqmi. There were 283 housing units at an average density of 261.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.26% White, 0.14% African American, 0.83% Native American, 0.97% from other races, and 1.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.39%.

Of the 241 households 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.7% were married couples living together, 21.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.3% were non-families. 30.7% of households were one person and 13.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.16.

The age distribution was 26.4% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 17.2% from 45 to 64, and 26.4% 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.2 males.

The median household income was $25,192 and the median family income was $31,042. Males had a median income of $24,861 versus $18,417 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,684. About 18.3% of families and 24.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.5% of those under age 18 and 3.1% of those age 65 or over.

title: Rose City, Michigan