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Ossineke, Michigan

Ossineke is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Alpena County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 932 at the 2020 census. The community is located within Sanborn Township, several miles south of Alpena on U.S. Highway 23.

The name is derived from the Anishinaabe word (either the Ojibwa or the Ottawa) zhingaabe wasiniigi gaabawaad, meaning "Where the image stones stood", though the modern Anishinaabe name for the place is asiniike, meaning "to quarry".

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.67 sqmi, of which 3.66 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi (0.27%) is water. Ossineke is part of Northern Michigan.

History
The image stones were thought to embody the spirit of Chief Shinggabaw, who promised to return there after death. After they were stolen by a rival tribe, the Great Spirit put them back and destroyed the raiding party. Later, a white fisherman stole them, using them to anchor fishing nets, and they are now somewhere in Lake Huron.

In 1973, the community was the site of the Great Michigan Pizza Funeral.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,059 people, 416 households, and 306 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 287.8 PD/sqmi. There were 516 housing units at an average density of 140.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.49% White, 0.28% Black or African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.19% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.19% of the population.

There were 416 households, out of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.7% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% were non-families. 22.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.6% 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 2.90.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.8 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $33,667, and the median income for a family was $40,625. Males had a median income of $36,250 versus $19,464 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $16,519. About 12.1% of families and 15.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.1% of those under age 18 and 15.0% of those age 65 or over.

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

Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox
A large statue of Paul Bunyan with a neutered Babe the Blue Ox is on site in downtown Ossineke, on US-23. This was accomplished after a "mega-move" from its original site in Spruce, Alcona County, Michigan.

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Ossineke Township, Michigan

Ossineke Township is a civil township of Alpena County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,635 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Hubbard Lake is an unincorporated community situated about one mile north of the water body, Hubbard Lake, which is entirely within Alcona County. The community is on the Thunder Bay River at 44.87361°N, -83.58722°W with an elevation of 732 ft above sea level. An early settler, John Ellsworth, began farming here in 1878. Descendants of John Ellsworth still own some of the farmland today. He became the first postmaster in June 1893. The 49747 ZIP Code also includes the northern and western shores of Lake Hubbard in Alcona County, as well as portions of western Caledonia Township and Alcona Township. In Alpena County, the ZIP code includes a large portion of central and eastern Ossineke Township and also extends into Wilson Township.

The community of Ossineke is not located within the township but is in Sanborn Township to the east.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 107.23 sqmi, of which 105.74 sqmi is land and 1.49 sqmi (1.39%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,761 people, 675 households, and 512 families residing in the township. The population density was 16.6 per square mile (6.4/km$2$). There were 1,043 housing units at an average density of 9.8 per square mile (3.8/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.75% White, 0.06% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.06% Asian, and 0.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.57% of the population.

There were 675 households, out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.4% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.1% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% 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 3.02.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $34,375, and the median income for a family was $39,643. Males had a median income of $30,461 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,473. About 6.8% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.2% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65 or over.

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title: Ossineke Township, Michigan


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Sanborn Township, Michigan

Sanborn Township is a civil township of Alpena County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,084 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Ossineke is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in the township on Lake Huron at the mouth of the Devils River. The census-designated place includes an area north of the community along the Lake Huron shore and south of the community along U.S. Route 23. Despite having the same name as the community, Ossineke Township is adjacent to Sanborn Township to the west.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 49.72 sqmi, of which 43.78 sqmi is land and 5.94 sqmi (11.95%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,152 people, 838 households, and 619 families residing in the township. The population density was 49.1 PD/sqmi. There were 979 housing units at an average density of 22.3 per square mile (8.6/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.23% White, 0.23% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.09% from other races, and 1.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.56% of the population.

There were 838 households, out of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.3% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.1% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.0% 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 2.96.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,000, and the median income for a family was $43,333. Males had a median income of $35,068 versus $20,980 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,867. About 11.1% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.9% of those under age 18 and 14.6% of those age 65 or over.

title: Sanborn Township, Michigan


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Wellington Township, Michigan

Wellington Township is a civil township of Alpena County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 250.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 53.39 sqmi, of which 53.22 sqmi is land and 0.17 sqmi (0.32%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 296 people, 111 households, and 81 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.5 per square mile (2.1/km$2$). There were 214 housing units at an average density of 4.0 per square mile (1.5/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.97% White, 0.34% African American, 0.68% Native American, and 1.01% from two or more races.

There were 111 households, out of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% were non-families. 26.1% 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 2.60 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 26.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $28,393, and the median income for a family was $34,063. Males had a median income of $39,583 versus $17,143 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,513. About 10.1% of families and 12.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.3% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

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Wilson Township, Alpena County, Michigan

Wilson Township is a civil township of Alpena County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,972 at the 2020 census.

Communities
There are no incorporated municipalities in the township. The city of Alpena is a few miles east of the northeast corner of the township. The Alpena County Regional Airport is partially within the township.

 * Dafoe was an unincorporated community centered on a sawmill that also had a station on the Detroit & Mackinaw Railroad.
 * Herron is an unincorporated community in the township at 45.02306°N, -83.64694°W. It was founded in 1920 by Fred Herron and named for him. A post office was established in 1920.

The ZIP Code of 49744 serves most of western Wilson Township as well as small portions of Green Township to the west and Ossineke Township to the south. On October 30, 1952, a gas explosion in a shaft at a gold prospect mine in Herron killed five persons.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 79.80 sqmi, of which 79.27 sqmi is land and 0.53 sqmi (0.66%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,074 people, 768 households, and 602 families residing in the township. The population density was 26.1 PD/sqmi. There were 933 housing units at an average density of 11.7 per square mile (4.5/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.94% White, 0.29% African American, 0.39% Native American, 0.05% from other races, and 0.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.43% of the population.

There were 768 households, out of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.8% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.6% were non-families. 18.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% 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 3.05.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $37,198, and the median income for a family was $41,719. Males had a median income of $35,208 versus $21,310 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,758. About 4.1% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.1% of those under age 18 and 4.1% of those age 65 or over.


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Banks Township, Michigan

Banks Township is a civil township of Antrim County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 1,588.

Communities

 * Antrim City was a short-lived settlement on the Lake Michigan shores. Wood, Pearl and Company began shipping operations circa 1861. A post office operated from July 21, 1862, until April 19, 1882. The principals behind Wood, Pearl and Company, Orvis Wood, Lucius Pearl and Orin Adams had moved operations to Norwood, Michigan by 1867.
 * Atwood is an unincorporated community at 45.17917°N, -85.34528°W at the junction of country road C-48 and US 31. Atwood was a lumber settlement with a post office operating from 1868 until 1905. In 1931, Atwood attracted national attention when it was announced that a church, two stores, a garage and over a dozen residences whose entrances faced U.S. Route 31 would be moved fifty feet back, as their proximity to the highway made them unsafe. Atwood is the birthplace of the writer Rex Beach, best known for his 1906 novel The Spoilers, which was made into a movie five times, most notably in 1930 starring Gary Cooper and in 1942 starring John Wayne.
 * Ellsworth is a village on the east side of the township.
 * Essex was a lumbering community in this township. It had a post office from 1900 until 1904.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 132.7 km2, of which 116.4 km2 is land and 16.3 km2, or 12.30%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,813 people, 675 households, and 517 families residing in the township. The population density was 40.3 PD/sqmi. There were 995 housing units at an average density of 22.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.79% White, 0.17% African American, 0.72% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.33% from other races, and 0.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.38% of the population.

There were 675 households, out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.4% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% 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 3.00.

In the township, the population was spread out, with 28.3% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,500, and the median income for a family was $46,250. Males had a median income of $35,481 versus $25,417 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,378. About 5.4% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.7% of those under age 18 and 10.9% of those age 65 or over.

title: Banks Township, Michigan


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Bellaire, Michigan

Bellaire is a village and the county seat of Antrim County, Michigan, United States. The population was 1,053 in 2020 census.

The village is split between Forest Home and Kearney townships. The historic Antrim County Courthouse is located in Bellaire. The Antrim Review, the county's newspaper of record, is headquartered in Bellaire.

History
The Bellaire post office opened under the name Keno on June 20, 1879, and changed to Bellaire on May 26, 1880. Also, in 1880, Bellaire became the county seat of Antrim County, a position that Elk Rapids had previously had. The Chicago & West Michigan Railroad built a depot in Bellaire in 1891, and the East Jordan & Southern Railroad built another line into the town in 1901. For years, Bellaire was a major railroad center in Antrim County, so the town attracted many industrial corporations. For example, the wooden bowl company (which made wooded utensils) built a factory in Bellaire because of the ease of transportation. Bellaire remained a transportation center until 1962, when the East Jordan and Southern abandoned their trackage through Bellaire, and the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway (which was using the former Chicago and West Michigan line) followed suit in 1982. Bellaire is home to the Short's Brewing Company.

Geography
The village is located on the boundary between Forest Home Township on the west and Kearney Township on the east, separated by the Intermediate River with the larger portion within Kearney Township. The Bellaire ZIP code, 49615, serves large portions of both townships, as well as portions of Central Lake Township to the north, Chestonia Township to the east, Custer Township to the south, and Helena Township to the southwest.

M-88 passes through the village, with Central Lake approximately 8 miles to the north and Mancelona approximately 10 miles to the southeast.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.97 sqmi, of which, 1.84 sqmi of it is land and 0.13 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,086 people, 456 households, and 277 families residing in the village. The population density was 590.2 PD/sqmi. There were 549 housing units at an average density of 298.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.2% White, 0.1% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population.

There were 456 households, of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.0% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.3% were non-families. 33.8% 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 2.29 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the village was 42.2 years. 23.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.5% were from 25 to 44; 30.7% were from 45 to 64; and 16.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,164 people, 489 households, and 315 families residing in the village. The population density was 636.1 PD/sqmi. There were 545 housing units at an average density of 297.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.25% White, 0.17% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.17% from other races, and 1.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.23% of the population.

There were 489 households, out of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.4% were non-families. 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% 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 2.80.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.1% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $32,243, and the median income for a family was $44,625. Males had a median income of $31,950 versus $20,893 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,327. About 3.0% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.3% of those under age 18 and 2.9% of those age 65 or over.

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Central Lake, Michigan

Central Lake is a village in Antrim County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 960 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Central Lake Township.

Central Lake is situated on a lake which is in the center of a chain of lakes and rivers in the county, hence the name.

History
Central Lake was given a post office in 1869. James M. Wadsworth started a store here in 1872. The village was platted in 1883. The Chicago and Western Railroad put a depot in Central Lake in 1892. It was incorporated as a village in 1895.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.25 sqmi, of which, 1.07 sqmi of it is land and 0.18 sqmi is water.

Climate
This climatic region has 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, Central Lake has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 952 people, 387 households, and 253 families living in the village. The population density was 889.7 PD/sqmi. There were 549 housing units at an average density of 513.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.0% White, 0.1% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 387 households, of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.9% were married couples living together, 15.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.6% were non-families. 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% 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.

The median age in the village was 42 years. 23.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.7% were from 25 to 44; 30.7% were from 45 to 64; and 15.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 990 people, 388 households, and 261 families living in the village. The population density was 944.8 PD/sqmi. There were 483 housing units at an average density of 460.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.58% White, 1.62% Native American, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.51% of the population.

There were 388 households, out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.7% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% 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 2.97.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.1% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $38,173, and the median income for a family was $44,167. Males had a median income of $34,022 versus $20,833 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,133. About 7.3% of families and 12.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.9% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.

title: Central Lake, Michigan


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Central Lake Township, Michigan

Central Lake Township is a civil township of Antrim County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,159 at the 2020 census. The village of Central Lake is located within the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 81.1 km2, of which 71.2 km2 is land and 9.8 km2, or 12.14%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,254 people, 921 households, and 661 families residing in the township. The population density was 81.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,479 housing units at an average density of 53.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.74% White, 1.20% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.13% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.40% of the population.

There were 921 households, out of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.5% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.2% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.81.

In the township the population was spread out, with 22.5% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $38,750, and the median income for a family was $42,629. Males had a median income of $34,449 versus $22,321 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,040. About 5.4% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.6% of those under age 18 and 4.9% of those age 65 or over.

title: Central Lake Township, Michigan


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Chestonia Township, Michigan

Chestonia Township is a civil township of Antrim County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 512 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Alba is an unincorporated community and census-designated place located partially within Chestonia Township. The western portion of the community extends into Star Township.

History
Chestonia Township was organized in 1874.

From 1901 to 1932, the junction of the East Jordan and Southern and the Detroit & Charlevoix railroads lay within the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 92.0 km2, of which 91.4 km2 is land and 0.7 sqkm, or 0.72%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 546 people, 199 households, and 145 families residing in the township. The population density was 15.4 PD/sqmi. There were 309 housing units at an average density of 8.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 92.31% White, 0.92% African American, 2.20% Native American, 1.10% Pacific Islander, 0.37% from other races, and 3.11% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.55% of the population.

There were 199 households, out of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.1% were non-families. 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% 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 3.17.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $37,344, and the median income for a family was $37,656. Males had a median income of $29,500 versus $20,139 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,094. About 8.5% of families and 12.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 16.7% of those age 65 or over.

title: Chestonia Township, Michigan


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Custer Township, Antrim County, Michigan

Custer Township is a civil township of Antrim County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,150 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 91.2 km2, of which 89.9 km2 is land and 1.3 km2, or 1.40%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 988 people, 397 households, and 294 families residing in the township. The population density was 28.4 PD/sqmi. There were 914 housing units at an average density of 26.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.06% White, 0.51% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.40% Pacific Islander, and 1.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.51% of the population.

There were 397 households, out of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.5% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.7% were non-families. 21.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.5% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 31.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,645, and the median income for a family was $46,458. Males had a median income of $32,283 versus $22,356 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,643. About 4.1% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.0% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.


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Echo Township, Michigan

Echo Township is a civil township of Antrim County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 952.

Communities
Pleasant Valley is an unincorporated community in the township at 45.05778°N, -85.16028°W.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 91.6 km2, of which 90.3 km2 is land and 1.3 km2, or 1.45%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 928 people, 355 households, and 272 families residing in the township. The population density was 26.6 PD/sqmi. There were 522 housing units at an average density of 15.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.41% White, 0.11% African American, 1.08% Native American, and 1.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.22% of the population.

There were 355 households, out of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.5% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.1% were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% 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 2.95.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $36,406, and the median income for a family was $40,500. Males had a median income of $31,193 versus $20,272 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,427. About 7.0% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.6% of those under age 18 and 11.5% of those age 65 or over.

title: Echo Township, Michigan


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Elk Rapids, Michigan

Elk Rapids is a village in the U.S. state of Michigan. The village is the largest incorporated community in Antrim County, with a population of 1,529 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Elk Rapids Township, in the southwest of Antrim County, and is on the shore of Grand Traverse Bay, a bay of Lake Michigan. Elk Rapids is located about 12 mi southwest of Bellaire, the county seat, and about 13 mi northeast of Traverse City, the largest city in Northern Michigan.

History
The first settler in the Elk Rapids area was Abram S. Wadsworth, from Connecticut. Wadsworth platted the area in 1852, calling it Stevens. A post office opened in 1854. In 1858, Wadsworth renamed the area to Elk Rapids, after finding a pair of elk antlers near the mouth of the later-named Elk River. In 1863, Antrim County was organized, and Elk Rapids was made the county seat. However, the seat was moved to the more centrally-located Bellaire in 1879. In 1892, Elk Rapids became a station on a spur of the Chicago and West Michigan Railway. The town was incorporated as a village in 1900.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.01 sqmi, of which, 1.65 sqmi of it is land and 0.36 sqmi is water.

The village of Elk Rapids is located on an isthmus. To the east of the village is Elk Lake, the 15th-largest inland lake in Michigan and the lowest member of the Elk River Chain of Lakes. To the west of the village is the East Arm of Grand Traverse Bay, a large bay of Lake Michigan. The Elk River bisects the village, flowing northwesterly from Elk Lake to Grand Traverse Bay.

Elk Rapids lies about 2 mi north of the Grand Traverse County line.

Climate
According to the Köppen climate classification, Elk Rapids has a humid continental climate, labelled Dfb on climate maps. This climatic region has large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,642 people, 791 households, and 478 families residing in the village. The population density was 995.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,179 housing units at an average density of 714.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.6% White, 0.7% African American, 1.2% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 791 households, of which 21.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.6% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.63.

The median age in the village was 52.4 years. 18.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.3% were from 25 to 44; 30.9% were from 45 to 64; and 28.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 46.5% male and 53.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,700 people, 769 households, and 483 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,014.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,056 housing units at an average density of 630.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.00% White, 0.29% African American, 1.00% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.24% Pacific Islander, 0.59% from other races, and 0.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.12% of the population.

There were 769 households, out of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.1% were non-families. 34.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 19.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $31,382, and the median income for a family was $45,179. Males had a median income of $30,845 versus $23,167 for females. The per capita income for the village was $19,735. About 7.6% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.1% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Public K-12 education in Elk Rapids is served by the Elk Rapids Schools district. The district operates Lakeland Elementary School, Cherryland Middle School, and Elk Rapids High School within village limits, as well as Mill Creek Elementary School in the nearby community of Williamsburg, in Grand Traverse County.

Major highways

 * runs north–south through Elk Rapids, east of the central business district. US 31 parallels the shore of Lake Michigan, and can be used to access the nearby cities of Charlevoix and Traverse City.

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Elk Rapids Township, Michigan

Elk Rapids Township is a civil township of Antrim County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,521 at the 2020 census. The village of Elk Rapids is located within the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 28.4 km2, of which 18.3 km2 is land and 10.1 km2, or 35.41%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,741 people, 1,206 households, and 811 families residing in the township. The population density was 385.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,763 housing units at an average density of 247.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.67% White, 0.22% African American, 0.80% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.15% Pacific Islander, 0.40% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.90% of the population.

There were 1,206 households, out of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.1% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.7% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.5% 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 2.78.

In the township the population was spread out, with 22.1% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 28.9% from 45 to 64, and 21.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $36,250, and the median income for a family was $48,450. Males had a median income of $32,386 versus $23,403 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,970. About 5.8% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.6% of those under age 18 and 9.0% of those age 65 or over.

In fiction
The cabin in the woods from the Evil Dead franchise - named Knowby Cabin by one of its owners - is located just outside Elk Rapids Township.

title: Elk Rapids Township, Michigan


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Ellsworth, Michigan

Ellsworth is a village in Antrim County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 367 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Banks Township.

The village is primarily a bedroom community with its primary industry being gravel and other aggregates. Agriculture and forestry are also important industries. Ellsworth is home to a small annual festival called the Pig Roast, which involves a parade and horse pulls and roast pork. Ellsworth is the seat of Banks Township, which also includes the community of Atwood and several cherry orchards. Ellsworth's main governing body is the Ellsworth Village Council. The town is named after Elmer Ephraim Ellsworth, the first Union officer to die in the American Civil War.

History
The village of Ellsworth was founded in 1881. It quickly took in the previous villages of Needmore and Ox Bow. It was incorporated as a village in 1938.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.80 sqmi, of which, 0.72 sqmi of it is land and 0.08 sqmi is water.

Ellsworth is about 40 mi northeast of Traverse City.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 349 people, 142 households, and 100 families residing in the village. The population density was 484.7 PD/sqmi. There were 186 housing units at an average density of 258.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.1% White, 0.6% African American, 0.9% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 142 households, of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.6% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the village was 42.9 years. 24.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.6% were from 25 to 44; 32.4% were from 45 to 64; and 15.5% 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 483 people, 174 households, and 132 families residing in the village. The population density was 652.9 PD/sqmi. There were 204 housing units at an average density of 275.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.48% White, 0.21% African American, 0.41% Native American, 1.04% from other races, and 1.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.04% of the population.

There were 174 households, out of which 43.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.5% were married couples living together, 10.3% 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 11.5% 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 3.17.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 31.1% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $38,125, and the median income for a family was $45,694. Males had a median income of $34,375 versus $26,719 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,781. About 5.5% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.2% of those under age 18 and 19.0% of those age 65 or over.

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Forest Home Township, Michigan

Forest Home Township is a civil township of Antrim County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,675 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 86.8 km2, of which 62.5 km2 is land and 24.3 km2, or 28.01%, is water.

Communities

 * Bellaire is partially located within Forest Home Township. The larger portion of the village east of the Intermediate River is within Kearney Township.
 * Clam River was a village in the township that had a post office from 1911 until 1944.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,858 people, 790 households, and 571 families residing in the township. The population density was 76.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,364 housing units at an average density of 56.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.01% White, 0.16% African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.16% from other races, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.75% of the population.

There were 790 households, out of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.9% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.6% were non-families. 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.4% 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 2.76.

In the township the population was spread out, with 21.7% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 28.2% from 45 to 64, and 22.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,980, and the median income for a family was $51,000. Males had a median income of $32,461 versus $22,422 for females. The per capita income for the township was $24,319. About 2.1% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.2% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.

title: Forest Home Township, Michigan


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Helena Township, Michigan

Helena Township is a civil township of Antrim County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 937 at the 2020 census. Helena Township was organized in 1865 by a division of Milton Township. It was named for Helena M. Thayer.

Communities

 * Alden is an unincorporated community in the township on the southeast end of Torch Lake. The Alden ZIP code 49612 serves most of southwest Helena Township.
 * Clam River is a community on Torch Lake in the north of the township.
 * Comfort was a station on the Pere Marquette Railroad. There was a post office here starting in 1913.
 * Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians has two separate locations within Helena Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 59.7 km2, of which 42.0 km2 is land and 17.8 km2, or 29.74%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 878 people, 408 households, and 281 families residing in the township. The population density was 54.0 PD/sqmi. There were 801 housing units at an average density of 49.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.15% White, 0.11% African American, 0.91% Native American, 0.46% Asian, and 1.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.34% of the population.

There were 408 households, out of which 19.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% were non-families. 28.2% 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 2.15 and the average family size was 2.57.

In the township the population was spread out, with 16.6% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 21.4% from 25 to 44, 34.7% from 45 to 64, and 22.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,096, and the median income for a family was $49,732. Males had a median income of $33,542 versus $22,083 for females. The per capita income for the township was $24,948. About 3.0% of families and 6.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.1% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.

title: Helena Township, Michigan


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Jordan Township, Michigan

Jordan Township is a civil township of Antrim County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 887 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 91.2 km2, of which 90.9 km2 is land and 0.4 km2, or 0.41%, is water.

Communities
Chestonia 45.06028°N, -85.0775°W was a town that once stood near the present-day junction of M-66 and East Old State Road. The town was founded when the Detroit and Charlevoix Railroad built a station at the town site. A post office was built near the depot and continued to operate until the 1960s. Today, Chestonia is but a ghost of its former self. No structures from the original town still stand, and the railroad grade is barely noticeable through the overgrowth of trees and weeds.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 875 people, 323 households, and 240 families residing in the township. The population density was 24.8 PD/sqmi. There were 433 housing units at an average density of 12.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.00% White, 0.11% African American, 1.83% Native American, 0.69% Pacific Islander, and 1.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.14% of the population.

There were 323 households, out of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.7% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.4% were non-families. 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 8.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $38,229, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $29,886 versus $18,875 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,420. About 10.6% of families and 12.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.5% of those under age 18 and 2.2% of those age 65 or over.

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Kearney Township, Michigan

Kearney Township is a civil township of Antrim County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,780 at the 2020 census. A portion of the village of Bellaire is located within the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 91.3 km2, of which 88.7 km2 is land and 2.6 km2, or 2.87%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,764 people, 661 households, and 464 families residing in the township. The population density was 51.5 PD/sqmi. There were 932 housing units at an average density of 27.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.17% White, 0.28% African American, 0.57% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.40% from other races, and 1.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.59% of the population.

There were 661 households, out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.8% were non-families. 25.6% 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 2.41 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $36,058, and the median income for a family was $45,677. Males had a median income of $35,391 versus $21,739 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,106. About 5.8% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under age 18 and 11.8% of those age 65 or over.

title: Kearney Township, Michigan


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Mancelona, Michigan

Mancelona is a village in the Northern Lower Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. Part of Mancelona Township, the village is located within Antrim County. Its population was 1,344 at the 2020 census.

History
In 1869, Perry Andress established a homestead in the area, naming it after his daughter, Mancelona Andress. Two years later, the Township of Mancelona was established, and named after her as well. In 1872, an extension of the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad was extended through the area, and a station called Mancelona was established.

In 1882, an organization by the name of "John Otis & Company" built a large charcoal furnace just south of Mancelona. The company also platted a town around the furnace, naming it "Furnaceville". Soon after this, the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad built a station at that town. The furnace flourished, and in 1886 a group of businessmen from Grand Rapids bought out the company, and renamed the company Antrim Iron Works and the town Antrim. A large blast furnace and iron works was built on the site, and the new company began doing business. The iron company shuttered in 1945, and was demolished in the 1980s.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.00 sqmi, all of it land. The village is located at 44.90222°N, -85.06083°W.

Mancelona is known for its close proximity to many bodies of water, including the Jordan River, and the Elk River Chain of Lakes Watershed, especially Torch Lake.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,390 people, 518 households, and 349 families residing in the village. The population density was 1390.0 PD/sqmi. There were 594 housing units at an average density of 594.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.1% White, 1.1% Native American, and 3.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 518 households, of which 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.9% were married couples living together, 19.3% had a female householder, 7.1% had a male householder, and 32.6% were other-families. 25.9% 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 2.68 and the average family size was 3.19.

The median age in the village was 34.1 years. 29.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.9% were from 25 to 44; 23.2% were from 45 to 64; and 12.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.3% male and 52.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,408 people, 535 households, and 367 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,420.7 PD/sqmi. There were 582 housing units at an average density of 587.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.60% White, 0.36% African American, 1.35% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.71% from other races, and 1.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.20% of the population.

There were 535 households, out of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.4% were non-families. 25.6% 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 2.62 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.9% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $29,583, and the median income for a family was $32,375. Males had a median income of $25,313 versus $18,917 for females.

Education
Mancelona Public Schools operates public schools. Mancelona teams are known as the "Ironmen".

Major highways

 * traverses the town southwest to northeast. Northeast of Mancelona, the highway continues through the towns of Alba, Boyne Falls, and Walloon Lake, before ending at US 31 in downtown Petoskey. To the southwest, US 131 runs through Kalkaska and Fife Lake before turning due south and converting to a freeway, continuing south toward Cadillac, Grand Rapids, and Kalamazoo.
 * is another north–south highway running through Mancelona. To the north, M-66 runs through East Jordan before terminating at Charlevoix. To the south, M-66 runs with US 131 to Kalkaska, but continues south to the east of US 131, running through smaller communities like Lake City, Marion, and eventually, Ionia and Sturgis.
 * is an east–west highway that has its eastern terminus in downtown Mancelona. M-88 is entirely within Antrim County, running through the communities of Bellaire and Central Lake before terminating at US 31 in Eastport.
 * is an east–west county-designated highway that serves as an eastward extension of M-88. East of Mancelona, C-38 enters Otsego County.

title: Mancelona, Michigan


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Mancelona Township, Michigan

Mancelona Township is a civil township of Antrim County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,311 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Antrim is a former company town on US 131 approximately one mile southwest of Mancelona at 44.89°N, -85.07389°W. In the 1940 census it had 610 residents. It was not delineated in the 1950 census. John Otis & Company built a charcoal furnace in 1882. In 1883, E.K. Robinson platted and recorded the village with the name "Furnaceville" for Mr. Otis. Its station on the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad was named "Furnace". The village and depot were renamed Antrim after the Otis interests were bought by the Antrim Iron Company. Many of the settlers in this area were relocated from Kentucky to work in the local iron smelting plant.
 * Lakes of the North is partially located within Mancelona Township. For statistical purposes, Lakes of the North is defined as a census-designated place and had population of 925 at the 2010 census.  The northern portion of the community extends into Star Township.
 * Mancelona is located within the township at the junction of US 131 and M-88 and M-66. The Mancelona ZIP Code, 49659, serves most of the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 184.9 km2, of which 184.2 km2 is land and 0.6 km2, or 0.35%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,100 people, 1,511 households, and 1,093 families residing in the township. The population density was 57.4 PD/sqmi. There were 2,150 housing units at an average density of 30.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.46% White, 0.22% African American, 1.29% Native American, 0.02% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.27% from other races, and 1.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.49% of the population.

There were 1,511 households, out of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.6% were non-families. 22.6% 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 2.70 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.5% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $30,858, and the median income for a family was $33,045. Males had a median income of $29,731 versus $19,825 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,574. About 12.8% of families and 15.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.9% of those under age 18 and 6.0% of those age 65 or over.

title: Mancelona Township, Michigan


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Milton Township, Antrim County, Michigan

Milton Township is a civil township of Antrim County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,355 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Elgin was the name of a post office in this township from 1875 until 1881.
 * Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians occupies a small territory within Milton Township.
 * Kewadin is an unincorporated community at 44.92861°N, -85.37306°W. The Kewadin post office with ZIP code 49648 also serves large portions of Milton Township and Torch Lake Township. The Kewadin post office opened June 4, 1883.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, this northern Michigan township has a total area of 113.1 km2, of which 66.2 km2 is land and 46.9 km2, or 41.46%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,072 people, 850 households, and 651 families residing in the township. The population density was 80.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,577 housing units at an average density of 61.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.33% White, 0.05% African American, 2.27% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.68% from other races, and 0.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.59% of the population.

There were 850 households, out of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.0% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.3% were non-families. 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.77.

In the township the population was spread out, with 21.9% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 30.4% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $44,890, and the median income for a family was $50,568. Males had a median income of $37,578 versus $23,942 for females. The per capita income for the township was $26,817. About 3.2% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.9% of those under age 18 and 1.5% of those age 65 or over.


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Star Township, Michigan

Star Township is a civil township of Antrim County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,028 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Alba is an unincorporated community and census-designated place located partially within Star Township. The western portion of the community extends into Chestonia Township.
 * Lakes of the North is an unincorporated community and census-designated place located partially within Star Township. The southern portion of the community extends into Mancelona Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 89.3 km2, of which 89.1 km2 is land and 0.2 km2, or 0.21%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 745 people, 295 households, and 220 families residing in the township. The population density was 21.8 per square mile (8.4/km$2$). There were 532 housing units at an average density of 15.6 per square mile (6.0/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.72% White, 1.21% Native American, 0.27% from other races, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.94% of the population.

There were 295 households, out of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.8% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.4% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.8% 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 2.93.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.0% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $41,618. Males had a median income of $32,321 versus $17,917 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,896. About 4.5% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.8% of those under age 18 and 2.6% of those age 65 or over.

title: Star Township, Michigan


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Torch Lake Township, Antrim County, Michigan

Torch Lake Township is a civil township of Antrim County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Located in the Northern Lower Peninsula, the township comprises an isthmus between the eponymous Torch Lake and Grand Traverse Bay, a bay of Lake Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 1,212, a slight increase from 1,194 at the 2010 census.

Communities

 * Creswell is a ghost town in central Torch Lake Township at 45.01944°N, -85.3525°W. Creswell was settled in 1852, and was awarded a post office in 1869, operating until 1904.
 * Eastport is a small unincorporated community located at the northern end of Torch Lake at 45.10722°N, -85.35°W. It was first settled by woodsman Murdock Anress in 1863. A hotel was built by Mr. Phillips in 1869. A post office name "Wilson" was established in March 1872 and renamed "Eastport" in September 1873. The name was an analog to the village of Northport on the opposite side of the Grand Traverse Bay, but the bay shore project was abandoned and the village developed at the northern end of Torch Lake.
 * Torch Lake is a small unincorporated community on US 31 along the northwest shore of Torch Lake at 45.07528°N, -85.35861°W.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 54.7 sqkm, of which 39.1 sqkm is land and 15.6 sqkm, or 28.48%, is water.

Major highways

 * runs north–south through the center of the township. North of Torch Lake Township, US 31 runs through Charlevoix and Petoskey, and to the south, through Elk Rapids and Traverse City.
 * is an east–west highway with its western terminus in Torch Lake Township, at US 31. The highway runs southeasterly through Central Lake and Bellaire before ending at US 131 and M-66 in Mancelona.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,159 people, 498 households, and 377 families residing in the township. The population density was 76.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,134 housing units at an average density of 74.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.98% White, 0.78% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.95% from other races, and 1.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.50% of the population.

There were 498 households, out of which 19.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.9% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.1% were non-families. 20.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.66.

In the township the population was spread out, with 18.1% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 17.5% from 25 to 44, 32.2% from 45 to 64, and 27.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $43,816, and the median income for a family was $47,500. Males had a median income of $32,212 versus $30,313 for females. The per capita income for the township was $24,984. About 4.8% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.0% of those under age 18 and 3.2% of those age 65 or over.


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Warner Township, Michigan

Warner Township is a civil township of Antrim County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 364 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.59 sqmi, of which 35.50 sqmi is land and 0.09 sqmi (0.25%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 389 people, 133 households, and 107 families residing in the township. The population density was 11.0 per square mile (4.2/km$2$). There were 185 housing units at an average density of 5.2 per square mile (2.0/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 94.60% White, 0.26% African American, 1.29% Native American, and 3.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.77% of the population.

There were 133 households, out of which 42.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.2% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.5% were non-families. 14.3% 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 2.92 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 32.4% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,357, and the median income for a family was $42,188. Males had a median income of $27,727 versus $22,188 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,948. About 2.1% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.3% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over.

title: Warner Township, Michigan


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Adams Township, Arenac County, Michigan

Adams Township is a civil township of Arenac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 554.

History
On March 29, 1886 Adams Township was set off from Deep River Township. James Adams, Albert Reagh and Lui Klein were appointed to oversee the first annual township meeting to be held April 5, 1886

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 92.5 km2, of which 92.3 km2 is land and 0.2 km2, or 0.26%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 550 people, 190 households, and 151 families residing in the township. The population density was 15.4 per square mile (6.0/km$2$). There were 226 housing units at an average density of 6.3 per square mile (2.4/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.45% White, 1.27% Native American, 0.18% Asian, and 1.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.55% of the population.

There were 190 households, out of which 39.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.8% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.5% were non-families. 18.9% 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 2.89 and the average family size was 3.29.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.7% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $36,346, and the median income for a family was $40,227. Males had a median income of $26,029 versus $19,625 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,776. About 11.4% of families and 15.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.3% of those under age 18 and 13.1% of those age 65 or over.

title: Adams Township, Arenac County, Michigan


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Arenac Township, Michigan

Arenac Township is a civil township of Arenac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 871. The city of Omer is surrounded by the township but is administered autonomously.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 98.6 km2, of which 92.7 km2 is land and 5.9 km2, or 6.02%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 992 people, 389 households, and 275 families residing in the township. The population density was 27.1 PD/sqmi. There were 495 housing units at an average density of 13.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.57% White, 0.40% African American, 1.31% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.10% from other races, and 1.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.71% of the population.

There were 389 households, out of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.8% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.3% were non-families. 23.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.0% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% 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 99.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,417, and the median income for a family was $39,000. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $23,194 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,673. About 9.8% of families and 12.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.4% of those under age 18 and 9.0% of those age 65 or over.

title: Arenac Township, Michigan


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Au Gres, Michigan

Au Gres is a city in Arenac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 945 at the 2020 census.

History
French explorers named the location Point Au Grès; grès means "gritty stone" or "sandstone," from which the river and the town take their names. It was first settled in 1862 temporarily by workers on the Saginaw–Au Sable State Road. The first permanent settler was John Edward Bradley, who built the Bradley House in 1866. On August 8, 1867, the location, which was still a part of Bay County, was granted a post office with Bradley as the first postmaster. The post office was closed from March 2, 1874 until April 30, 1874.

The community was incorporated as a city in 1905.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.33 sqmi, of which 2.23 sqmi is land and 0.10 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 889 people, 435 households, and 233 families living in the city. The population density was 398.7 PD/sqmi. There were 598 housing units at an average density of 268.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.5% White, 0.4% Native American, 0.1% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population.

There were 435 households, of which 20.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.6% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 46.4% were non-families. 41.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 2.65.

The median age in the city was 49.8 years. 17.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.4% were from 25 to 44; 30.3% were from 45 to 64; and 25.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.1% male and 47.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,028 people, 468 households, and 285 families living in the city. The population density was 450.1 PD/sqmi. There were 733 housing units at an average density of 321.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.43% White, 0.29% African American, 1.17% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, and 2.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.49% of the population.

There were 468 households, out of which 24.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.1% were non-families. 35.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.76.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.1% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 21.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,511, and the median income for a family was $34,348. Males had a median income of $26,641 versus $18,295 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,229. About 17.5% of families and 17.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.0% of those under age 18 and 10.9% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation

 * serves Au Gres on its way along the Lake Huron shoreline. It has been designated the Sunrise Side Coastal Highway, and runs along (or parallels) the Lake Huron shore.
 * Indian Trails provides daily intercity bus service between St. Ignace and Bay City, Michigan.
 * A ferry service runs from mid-May to mid-October from Au Gres to Charity Island, which is 10 mi to the east in the middle of Saginaw Bay.

title: Au Gres, Michigan


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Au Gres Township, Michigan

Au Gres Township is a civil township of Arenac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 896. The city of Au Gres borders the township to the east but both are administered autonomously.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 100.4 km2, of which 86.4 km2 is land and 14.0 km2, or 13.95%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,007 people, 434 households, and 311 families residing in the township. The population density was 29.7 PD/sqmi. There were 636 housing units at an average density of 18.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.52% White, 0.10% African American, 0.89% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, and 1.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.10% of the population.

There were 434 households, out of which 24.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.1% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.3% were non-families. 24.0% 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 2.32 and the average family size was 2.70.

In the township the population was spread out, with 20.6% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 22.1% from 25 to 44, 33.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $34,141, and the median income for a family was $39,167. Males had a median income of $34,231 versus $21,136 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,049. About 7.4% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.3% of those under age 18 and 3.7% of those age 65 or over.

title: Au Gres Township, Michigan


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Clayton Township, Arenac County, Michigan

Clayton Township is a civil township of Arenac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,001 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 83.3 km2, of which 83.0 sqkm is land and 0.2 sqkm, or 0.26%, is water.

Demographics
At the 2000 census, there were 1,101 people, 416 households and 311 families residing in the township. The population density was 34.3 PD/sqmi. There were 508 housing units at an average density of 15.8 per square mile (6.1/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.82% White, 0.73% Native American, 0.09% Asian, and 0.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.36% of the population.

There were 416 households, of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.2% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.2% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% 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 3.00.

Age distribution was 26.2% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.8 males.

The median household income was $32,500, and the median family income was $36,731. Males had a median income of $34,063 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,494. About 11.3% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.5% of those under age 18 and 3.9% of those age 65 or over.


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Deep River Township, Michigan

Deep River Township is a civil township of Arenac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,050 at the 2020 census. The village of Sterling is located within the township.

History
Deep River Township was organized February 28, 1873, at the time part of Bay County. John Bullock, George H. Childs and Thomas White were appointed to oversee the first township meeting on the 1st Monday in April of that year In 1886, Adams Township was split off from Deep River Township

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 92.0 km2, of which 91.4 km2 is land and 0.6 km2, or 0.70%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,244 people, 839 households, and 614 families residing in the township. The population density was 63.5 PD/sqmi. There were 1,051 housing units at an average density of 29.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.91% White, 0.98% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.13% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.72% of the population.

There were 839 households, out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.7% were non-families. 23.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.6% 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 2.97.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.4% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $37,457, and the median income for a family was $42,014. Males had a median income of $31,771 versus $21,944 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,945. About 10.4% of families and 12.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.0% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.

title: Deep River Township, Michigan


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Lincoln Township, Arenac County, Michigan

Lincoln Township is a civil township of Arenac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 924 at the 2020 census. The city of Standish borders the township on the northeast but is administered autonomously.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 54.8 sqkm, of which 54.4 sqkm is land and 0.4 sqkm, or 0.77%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,522 people, 384 households, and 289 families residing in the township. The population density was 72.6 PD/sqmi. There were 434 housing units at an average density of 20.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 75.62% White, 19.51% African American, 1.12% Native American, 0.59% Asian, 0.33% from other races, and 2.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.51% of the population.

There were 384 households, out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.9% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.5% were non-families. 19.8% 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 2.62 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the township the population was spread out, with 16.6% under the age of 18, 12.4% from 18 to 24, 42.6% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 209.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 239.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,982, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $17,135 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,796. About 16.1% of families and 19.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.3% of those under age 18 and 11.4% of those age 65 or over.


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Mason Township, Arenac County, Michigan

Mason Township is a civil township of Arenac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 750 at the 2020 census. The western portion of the village of Twining is located within the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 83.1 sqkm, of which 83.0 sqkm is land and 0.1 sqkm, or 0.09%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 994 people, 359 households, and 268 families residing in the township. The population density was 31.0 PD/sqmi. There were 442 housing units at an average density of 13.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 95.57% White, 0.20% African American, 1.21% Native American, 0.10% from other races, and 2.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.01% of the population.

There were 359 households, out of which 38.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.3% were non-families. 21.2% 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 2.77 and the average family size was 3.21.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.5% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $30,357, and the median income for a family was $33,333. Males had a median income of $29,519 versus $19,821 for females. The per capita income for the township was $12,991. About 13.3% of families and 17.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.5% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over.

title: Mason Township, Arenac County, Michigan


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Moffatt Township, Michigan

Moffatt Township is a civil township of Arenac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,166 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Alger is an unincorporated community at 44.12556°N, -84.12111°W, situated on exit 202 off I-75 at the junction with M-33. The ZIP code is 48610. Alger was established in 1883 as a railway junction.
 * Forest Lake is a small community around the reservoir named Forest Lake on the east-central part of the township. The lake is formed by a dam on Wells Creek. Water from Forest Lake is released into the Rifle River.

History
Moffatt Township was organized in 1874, and the community of Alger was named after Russell A. Alger almost a decade later. In 1882 to 1883, the area of Alger was created from the formation of a railroad junction along the Michigan Central Railroad. This junction came from the now defunct Bay City and Alpena Railroad out of Prescott, Michigan. It was constructed under the direction of Russell Alger, who later became the 20th governor of Michigan, and then the U.S. Secretary of War. The railroads were thriving mainly due to Michigan's lumbering boom at the time, and Alger grew to be a popular settlement with many mills, restaurants, and saloons. Two small towns named Culver and Wells existed nearby. Culver was located about a mile north, and Wells was about a mile south of downtown Alger.

In 1896 the railroad from Prescott ceased operations, and into the early 1900s (decade), as the timber reached depletion, the logging railroads disappeared along with businesses. Today, Wells and Culver no longer exist, and Alger has slowly downsized to a small community of approximately 1,000 people.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 83.1 km2, of which 81.6 km2 is land and 1.5 km2, or 1.83%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,121 people, 484 households, and 327 families residing in the township. The population density was 35.4 PD/sqmi. There were 862 housing units at an average density of 27.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.86% White, 0.62% Native American, 0.27% Asian, and 1.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.80% of the population.

There were 484 households, out of which 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.4% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% 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 2.75.

In the township the population was spread out, with 21.1% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 21.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $32,250, and the median income for a family was $40,724. Males had a median income of $35,769 versus $17,917 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,058. About 5.7% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.0% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over.

According to the census of 2010, the population grew 5.6% to 1,184 people, 514 households, and 354 residing families and the median income for a household in the township was $39,318.

Organization camps
Cole Canoe Base is a nearby camp for the Boy Scouts of America. It is located on East Greenwood Road, a few miles from the Skidway Lake and Prescott area.

title: Moffatt Township, Michigan


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Omer, Michigan

Omer is a city in Arenac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 274 at the 2020 census, which ranks it as the least-populated city in the state.

Omer is consistently ranked as "Michigan's Smallest City" in terms of population, although the city of Lake Angelus held this distinction when it recorded a lower population at the 2010 census. Lake Angelus recorded a higher population of 287 at the 2020 census, making Omer again the state's least-populated city.

History
Omer was founded by George Gorie and George Carscallen, who set up a sawmill along the Rifle River in 1866. The town was originally named Rifle River Mills, but Carscallen, the first postmaster, wanted to rename the town Homer. However, he found a post office in another town called Homer, Michigan and simply dropped the leading H, producing the final name. The community received a station on the Detroit and Mackinaw Railroad, while in 1872 the area was platted. In 1883, Omer was split off from Bay County into the newly formed Arenac County.

Omer was incorporated as a city in 1903. A fire in 1914 almost eliminated the city, destroying 40 buildings and ending the early thrive that Omer had. Two years later, a flood curtailed rebuilding efforts by washing out the local dam.

Omer is the location of the story of the "cussing canoeist", the man who received a ticket under a century-old law for shouting a long stream of expletives in the presence of a woman and her two young children after he fell out of a canoe on the Rifle River. The American Civil Liberties Union intervened on the canoeist's behalf and got the law struck down in court.

A second news story of note concerned the successful secession of two households from the city because the City of Omer was charging them a water tax while refusing to deliver water service to their property.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.16 sqmi of which 1.13 sqmi is land and 0.03 sqmi (2.59%) is water.

The Rifle River runs through the city, which is a prominent fishing location for sucker fish in the spring. An annual festival and fishing tournament are held in Omer.

Major highways

 * runs west–east through the city.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 313 people, 131 households, and 82 families residing in the city. The population density was 277.0 PD/sqmi. There were 162 housing units at an average density of 143.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.2% White, 0.3% African American, 4.2% Native American, 0.3% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races.

There were 131 households, of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.2% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.4% were non-families. 28.2% 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 2.39 and the average family size was 2.84.

The median age in the city was 40.8 years. 22.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 17.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.2% male and 49.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 337 people, 143 households, and 98 families residing in the city. The population density was 272.2 PD/sqmi. There were 163 housing units at an average density of 131.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.85% White, 1.19% Native American, 0.59% from other races, and 2.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.78% of the population.

There were 143 households, out of which 26.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.8% were non-families. 24.5% 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 2.36 and the average family size was 2.82.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.6% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,125, and the median income for a family was $33,250. Males had a median income of $26,607 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,755. About 12.4% of families and 15.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.8% of those under age 18 and 16.7% of those age 65 or over.

title: Omer, Michigan