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Whittemore, Michigan

Whittemore is a city in Iosco County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 414 at the 2020 census, which ranks it as the fourth-least populated city in the state after Omer, Lake Angelus, and Gaastra.

History
The village of Whittemore in Burleigh Township, Michigan was first settled in 1879 by David Belleknap, and named by a group of locals after Frank Whittemore. The post office began operating on April 13, 1880. Whittemore became politically independent of the township when it incorporated as a city in 1907.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.02 sqmi, all land.

Major highways

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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 384 people, 183 households, and 96 families residing in the city. The population density was 387.9 PD/sqmi. There were 226 housing units at an average density of 228.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.8% White, 1.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.3% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.1% of the population.

There were 183 households, of which 21.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.7% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.5% were non-families. 39.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.10 and the average family size was 2.79.

The median age in the city was 47 years. 19% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.1% were from 25 to 44; 33.1% were from 45 to 64; and 19% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.3% male and 54.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 476 people, 197 households, and 127 families residing in the city. The population density was 483.1 PD/sqmi. There were 225 housing units at an average density of 228.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.74% White, 0.42% African American and 0.84% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.26% of the population.

There were 197 households, out of which 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.6% were married couples living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.5% were non-families. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.8% 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 2.96.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $22,500, and the median income for a family was $26,375. Males had a median income of $26,875 versus $17,083 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,175. About 21.1% of families and 24.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 34.7% of those under age 18 and 13.3% of those age 65 or over.

Attractions
Whittemore Speedway is a racetrack located in the city of Whittemore, and it is Michigan's longest continuously running race track.

Education
The city is served entirely by Whittemore-Prescott Area Schools.

Shady Grove School is a private Amish elementary school serving approximately 20 students in grades 1–8.

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Wilber Township, Michigan

Wilber Township is a civil township of Iosco County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 720 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 72.7 sqmi, of which 72.5 sqmi is land and 0.2 sqmi (0.29%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 740 people, 305 households, and 233 families residing in the township. The population density was 10.2 per square mile (3.9/km$2$). There were 616 housing units at an average density of 8.5 per square mile (3.3/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.57% White, 0.14% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.81% Asian, 0.54% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.35% of the population.

There were 305 households, out of which 24.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.5% were married couples living together, 3.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.3% were non-families. 20.0% 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 2.43 and the average family size was 2.76.

In the township the population was spread out, with 21.9% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 32.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $36,786, and the median income for a family was $39,485. Males had a median income of $30,833 versus $19,583 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,224. About 8.2% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.1% of those under age 18 and 11.6% of those age 65 or over.

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Alpha, Michigan

Alpha is a village in Mastodon Township, Iron County of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 126 at the 2020 census. Alpha is the only village of Iron County.

History
The Alpha post office opened with the name Mastodon on October 1, 1883, and was discontinued on December 20, 1888. The office was reestablished as Alpha on December 15, 1913. The community incorporated as a village in 1914.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.99 sqmi, of which 0.94 sqmi is land and 0.05 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 145 people, 85 households, and 34 families residing in the village. The population density was 154.3 PD/sqmi. There were 122 housing units at an average density of 129.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White.

There were 85 households, of which 14.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 24.7% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 60.0% were non-families. 51.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 28.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.71 and the average family size was 2.53.

The median age in the village was 56.5 years. 13.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.6% were from 25 to 44; 38.6% were from 45 to 64; and 28.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 198 people, 89 households, and 50 families residing in the village. The population density was 210.6 PD/sqmi. There were 118 housing units at an average density of 125.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.49% White, and 0.51% from two or more races. 23.4% were of Finnish, 18.5% German, 17.4% Polish, 12.5% Italian and 7.6% Irish ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 89 households, out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.7% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.8% were non-families. 40.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 28.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the village, the age distribution of the population shows 25.3% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 17.2% from 45 to 64, and 25.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $21,750, and the median income for a family was $27,917. Males had a median income of $20,750 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $12,084. About 7.0% of families and 11.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 5.4% of those 65 or over.

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Bates Township, Michigan

Bates Township is a civil township of Iron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 1,021, though in 2020 its population was 925.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 131.3 sqmi, of which 125.4 sqmi is land and 5.9 sqmi (4.49%) is water.

title: Bates Township, Michigan


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Caspian, Michigan

Caspian is a city in Iron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 906 at the time of the 2010 census and 805 in 2020. The city has an Italian heritage.

History
The location first received a station on the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad in 1884 and has been known by the names of Spring Valley and Newtown. Caspian was founded and platted with the name Palatka in 1901. It was a headquarters for a mining company, Voroner Mining Company. Voroner operated three mines, Baltic, Caspian, and Fogarty mines. With the expansion of the mines, a second adjacent village named Caspian was founded in 1908. The post office moved there. The location was poor and a new adjacent village called New Caspian was formed in 1909. The whole area was incorporated as the village of Caspian in 1918.

Caspian became a city in 1949.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.43 sqmi, all land.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 906 people, 430 households, and 226 families residing in the city. The population density was 633.6 PD/sqmi. There were 527 housing units at an average density of 368.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.0% White, 1.4% Native American, 0.7% Asian, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latinos of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 430 households, of which 22.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.3% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.4% were non-families. 41.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.85.

The median age in the city was 46.4 years. 21.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.5% were from 25 to 44; 28.2% were from 45 to 64; and 23.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 997 people, 470 households, and 266 families residing in the city. The population density was 707.9 PD/sqmi. There were 518 housing units at an average density of 367.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.09% White, 0.30% African American, 1.30% Native American, 0.60% Asian, 0.20% from other races, and 0.50% from two or more races; Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.30% of the population. Culturally, 26.6% were of Italian, 13.8% German, 10.9% Polish, 9.2% Finnish, 8.4% Swedish and 6.4% French ancestry.

There were 470 households, out of which 24.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.7% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.4% were non-families. 40.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 25.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,524, and the median income for a family was $31,528. Males had a median income of $25,446 versus $16,813 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,544. About 12.5% of families and 18.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.1% of those under age 18 and 13.8% of those age 65 or over.

Government
Caspian operates a police department and has fire service from the Caspian / Gaastra Volunteer Fire Department.

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Crystal Falls, Michigan

Crystal Falls is a city and the county seat of Iron County, Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 1,598. The city is located within Crystal Falls Township, but is a separate municipal entity. The area first developed as a major center for iron mining and the timber industry; it has become increasingly popular for tourism in recent years.

History
Crystal Falls was platted in 1881. It was named for a nearby icy waterfall on the Paint River. A post office called Crystal Falls has been in operation since 1885.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.61 sqmi, of which 3.47 sqmi is land and 0.14 sqmi is water. The city is very hilly and the castle-like county courthouse (built in 1890) sits on the highest point, overlooking the downtown business district.

Climate
Michigan State University's study of Crystal Falls weather concluded that precipitation was well distributed throughout the year with the crop season, April–September, receiving an average of 20.30 in or 68% of the average annual total for the 1962-80 period. During this same period the average wettest month was June with 3.96 in, while the average driest month was February with 1.02 in. The National Weather Service's 1971–2000 data shows a 30-year normal annual precipitation of 29.65 in.

The following precipitation extremes, based on the time period of this station's published record, are: greatest observation-day total, 3.86 inches, recorded June 14, 1981; greatest monthly total, 12.48 inches, recorded June 1981; and least monthly total, 0.00 inches, recorded on several occasions.

Summer precipitation comes mainly in the form of afternoon showers and thundershowers. Annually, thunderstorms will occur on an average of 33 days. There are normally 139.2 days with measurable precipitation.

The 1950-51 through 1979-80 average seasonal snowfall was 70.6 in. During this period, 143 days per season averaged 1 in or more of snow on the ground, but varied greatly from season to season.

The following snowfall extremes, based on the time period of this station's published record, are: greatest observation-day total, 18.0 inches, recorded March 7, 1926; greatest monthly total, 53.4 inches, recorded March 1939; greatest seasonal total, 143.2 inches, recorded during 1942–43; least seasonal total, 31.6 inches, recorded during 1963-64 and 1 earlier season; and greatest snow depth, 47 inches, recorded March 15, 1926.

Although there are no longer official temperature observations in Crystal Falls, Michigan State University concluded that temperatures are similar to those at the National Weather Service office in Marquette, Michigan. Temperature records kept from 1962 to 1989 by the National Climatic Data Center show a record high of 99 degrees on June 30, 1963, and July 20, 1977. The record low was -42 degrees on February 17, 1979. Annually, there were an average of 4.4 days with highs of 90 degrees or higher; 96.9 days with highs of 32 degrees or lower; 207.1 days with lows of 32 degrees or lower; and 55.1 days with lows of 0 degrees or lower. Freezing temperatures were recorded in every month except July, which had a record low of 33 degrees on July 6, 1965.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 1,469 people in 700 households, including 402 families, in the city. The population density was 423.3 PD/sqmi. There were 893 housing units at an average density of 257.3 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 96.9% White, 0.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 1.0%.

Of the 700 households 22.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.9% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.6% were non-families. 39.6% of households were one person and 20.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.06 and the average family size was 2.73.

The median age was 48.3 years. 19.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.3% were from 25 to 44; 32.1% were from 45 to 64; and 22.5% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 1,791 people in 795 households, including 470 families, in the city. The population density was 530.6 PD/sqmi. There were 913 housing units at an average density of 270.5 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 98.05% White, 0.06% African American, 0.61% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.39% from other races, and 0.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.23%. 17.1% were of Finnish, 15.5% Italian, 11.5% German, 9.4% Polish, 9.4% Swedish, 6.6% English and 5.3% French ancestry according to Census 2000. 97.5% spoke English, 1.1% Finnish and 1.1% Spanish as their first language.

Of the 795 households 24.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.0% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.8% were non-families. 36.9% of households were one person and 22.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.78.

The age distribution was 22.2% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 21.7% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 28.7% 65 or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.8 males.

The median household income was $26,637 and the median family income was $35,000. Males had a median income of $28,266 versus $20,144 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,538. About 7.5% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.6% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture
Crystal Falls is home to the Crystal Theater, a regional performing arts center.

Crystal Falls used to have a high veteran population. After both World Wars, a lot of veterans settled in and around the area. Crystal Falls was the last town to still celebrate V-J Day until the early 2000s. They have two big festivals during the summer. A “bass” festival which is a weekend of fun activity and a marathon. Highlighted by the annual “WOPS” vs Sweeds softball game, the mushroom festival replaced the V-J Day celebrations and that has the Polack vs Finns softball game.

Head to the ice the last weekend in February on the Michigamme reservoir for the annual Fisheree tournament. A tradition that most locals look forward to all year.

In April 1992, Crystal Falls received international attention due to the discovery of a giant fungus, Armillaria bulbosa, in the nearby forest. The discovery was announced in articles in Nature and The New York Times. The fungus, known as the "humongous fungus", covered an area of more than 30 acre and had a total mass estimated at 100 tons. At the time it was believed to be one of the oldest living organism on earth, as well as one of the largest.

Although the fungus is actually located in nearby Mastodon Township, Michigan, the city of Crystal Falls adopted it as a tourist attraction, and holds a "Humungous Fungus Fest" as an annual event.

Transportation

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

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Crystal Falls Township, Michigan

Crystal Falls Township is a civil township of Iron County in the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 1,722. In 2020, its population declined to 1,647. The city of Crystal Falls is located in the southern portion of the township, but is administratively autonomous.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 235.2 sqmi, of which 228.7 sqmi is land and 6.4 sqmi (2.74%) is water.

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Gaastra, Michigan

Gaastra is a city in Iron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 347, making it Michigan's third-smallest incorporated city by population after Omer (259) and Lake Angelus (290). In 2020, its population was 316.

History
The land was first purchased in 1879 by Alfred Kidder of Marquette. It was then transferred to several other owners, including Andrew Young in 1884 and Edwin H. Piper in 1902. The city is named after Douwe Gaastra, a building contractor and real estate speculator who bought the land in October 1908 and platted the town. A post office was established with the first postmaster being Olaf A. Olson on September 26, 1914. It was incorporated as a village in 1919 and as a city in 1949. Olson retired as postmaster in 1953.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.64 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 347 people, 151 households, and 102 families residing in the city. The population density was 211.6 PD/sqmi. There were 179 housing units at an average density of 109.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.3% White, 0.6% Native American, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 151 households, of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.5% were non-families. 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.82.

The median age in the city was 46.7 years. 23.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.9% were from 25 to 44; 25.9% were from 45 to 64; and 25.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 44.4% male and 55.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 339 people, 146 households, and 102 families residing in the city. The population density was 205.9 PD/sqmi. There were 164 housing units at an average density of 99.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.35% White, 0.59% Native American, 0.59% from other races, and 1.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.88% of the population. 22.0% were of Italian, 20.1% Polish, 13.9% Finnish, 10.6% French and 8.1% American ancestry according to Census 2000. 97.3% spoke English and 2.7% Polish as their first language.

There were 146 households, out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.5% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.1% were non-families. 30.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.9% 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 2.87.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.5% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 20.9% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 26.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $23,125, and the median income for a family was $35,521. Males had a median income of $24,750 versus $29,583 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,797. About 21.2% of families and 22.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 39.5% of those under age 18 and 10.9% of those age 65 or over.

Government
Gaastra has no police department and the Caspian / Gaastra Volunteer Fire Department is their joint fire department.

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Hematite Township, Michigan

Hematite Township is a civil township of Iron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 352, and by 2020 its population declined to 269. The township is named for the masses of hematite iron ore in the rocks prevalent in the area.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 155.8 sqmi, of which 153.4 sqmi is land and 2.3 sqmi (1.48%) is water.

Communities

 * Amasa is an unincorporated community within the township, situated on U.S. Highway 141 at 46.23278°N, -88.44861°W where it crosses the Hemlock River. It was named for Amasa Stone of Cleveland, Ohio. The ZIP code is 49903.

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Iron River, Michigan

Iron River is a city in Iron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 3,007. The city is situated at the southeast corner of Iron River Township, but is administratively autonomous.

History
A post office called Iron River has been in operation since 1885. The city took its name from the nearby Iron River.

On July 1, 2000, the city of Stambaugh and the village of Mineral Hills were consolidated with the City of Iron River.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.76 sqmi, of which 6.74 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water.

The area is noted for its vast forest land, scenic lakes, and winter sports.

Iron River and the surrounding area is home of many lakes, and is not far from Lake Superior, the largest of the Great Lakes. In the summer, many people frequent the beaches, in the winter, there are often tents for ice fishing on the frozen lakes.

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

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 3,029 people, 1,446 households, and 764 families living in the city. The population density was 449.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,770 housing units at an average density of 262.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.3% White, 0.2% African American, 1.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9%.

Of the 1,446 households, 22.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.7% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a single female householder, 3.8% had a single male householder, and 47.2% were non-families. 42.9% of households were one person, and 21.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.02 and the average family size was 2.73.

The median age was 47.6 years. 19.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.4% were from 25 to 44; 28.5% were from 45 to 64; and 24.7% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.0% male and 53.0% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 1,929 people, 876 households, and 487 families living in the city. The population density was 555.7 PD/sqmi. There were 988 housing units at an average density of 284.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.33% White, 0.16% African American, 1.92% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.05% from other races, and 2.33% from two or more races. 0.78% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 15.4% were of German, 13.4% Swedish, 13.2% Italian, 9.9% Polish, 7.8% English, 7.6% Finnish, 5.9% French and 5.1% Irish ancestry according to Census 2000. 98.3% spoke English as their first language. There were 876 households, 23.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.2% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.4% were non-families. 40.3% of households were made up of individuals, and 23.7% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.80.

The age distribution was 21.3% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 20.8% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 30.0% who were 65 or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.2 males.

The median household income was $23,438 and the median family income was $33,942. Males had a median income of $28,083 versus $20,714 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,728. 11.9% of the population and 6.5% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 12.5% of those under the age of 18 and 10.0% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Roads

 * courses west to Ironwood and southeast to Crystal Falls and Iron Mountain.
 * travels southwest to Wisconsin.
 * runs near Caspian before continuing on to Wisconsin.

Airport

 * Stambaugh Airport provides general aviation services to the city of Iron River and the surrounding county.

Bus

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

Trail

 * State Line Trail

title: Iron River, Michigan


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Iron River Township, Michigan

Iron River Township is a civil township of Iron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,585 at the 2000 census and 1,052 in 2020.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 243.9 sqmi, of which 239.6 sqmi is land and 4.4 sqmi (1.80%) is water.

Communities

 * The City of Iron River is situated at the southeast corner of the township, but is administratively autonomous.
 * Beechwood is an unincorporated community in the township northwest of Iron River at 46.15972°N, -88.77333°W Beechwood was named from a grove of beech trees near the town site. In 1888, Beechwood was made a stop on the Chicago and North Western Transportation Company. In November 1889, a post office was established with Richard M. Dwyer as the first postmaster. The post office was closed in January 1976.

title: Iron River Township, Michigan


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Mansfield Township, Michigan

Mansfield Township is a civil township of Iron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 243 at the 2000 census and 236 in 2020.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 107.7 sqmi, of which 99.3 sqmi is land and 8.4 sqmi (7.78%) is water.

The Michigamme River flows through Mansfield Township.

Communities

 * Colony Corners is an unincorporated community in the township
 * Mansfield Location is an unincorporated community in the township

title: Mansfield Township, Michigan


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Mastodon Township, Michigan

Mastodon Township is a civil township of Iron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 668, and by 2020 its population was 576.

Mastodon was so named from the fact mastodon bones were discovered when sinking a mine shaft.

Mastodon may have also been named for the size of the large, iron ore body which was struck at the mine site; as "Mastodon" at that time, being a relatively new discovery, was also being used as a slang adjective, meaning large/huge.

Geography
The Brule River forms the southern boundary of the township, with the Town of Florence in Florence County, Wisconsin on the other side of the river.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 135.3 sqmi, of which 126.6 sqmi is land and 8.8 sqmi (6.47%) is water.

Communities

 * The village of Alpha is within the township.

title: Mastodon Township, Michigan


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Mineral Hills, Michigan

Mineral Hills was a village in southeastern Iron River Township, Iron County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. In the 2000 census, the village population was 214.

Effective July 1, 2000, the village of Mineral Hills and the city of Stambaugh were consolidated with the city of Iron River.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 3.8 km2, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 214 people, 90 households, and 57 families residing in the village. The population density was 57.0 /km2. There were 95 housing units at an average density of 25.3 /km2. The racial makeup of the village was 96.73% White, 0.47% Native American, 0.47% from other races, and 2.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.47% of the population.

There were 90 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.6% were non-families. 34.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $30,750, and the median income for a family was $33,472. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $16,667 for females. The per capita income for the village was $12,486. About 17.0% of families and 13.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.0% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

title: Mineral Hills, Michigan


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Stambaugh, Michigan

Stambaugh was a city in Iron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. In the 2000 census, the city population was 1,243.

Effective July 1, 2000, the city of Stambaugh and the village of Mineral Hills were both consolidated with the city of Iron River. The city was adjacent to Stambaugh Township, but was administratively autonomous.

History
Stambaugh was named for John Stambaugh, a mine owner.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 1.6 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,243 people, 587 households, and 338 families residing in the city. The population density was 756.5 PD/sqmi. There were 666 housing units at an average density of 405.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.74% White, 2.33% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.24% from other races, and 1.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.48% of the population.

There were 587 households, out of which 25.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.6% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.4% were non-families. 39.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.80.

In the city the population was spread out, with 23.6% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 21.8% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 26.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 83.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $23,643, and the median income for a family was $31,118. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,890. About 10.7% of families and 13.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.3% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

title: Stambaugh, Michigan


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Stambaugh Township, Michigan

Stambaugh Township is a civil township of Iron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,140 according to the 2010 census, and 1,200 in 2020.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 190.1 sqmi. Land accounts for 181.8 sqmi and water for 8.3 sqmi. Stambaugh Township lies along the Michigan-Wisconsin border.

Stambaugh Township has many lakes within its borders. Chicagon Lake, Hagerman Lake, Lake Ottawa, and Brule Lake are in the south and east. Smoky Lake, Golden Lake, and Tamarack Lake are in the west

Communities

 * Stambaugh was a city adjacent to the township that merged into the city of Iron River effective July 1, 2000. The area of the former city of Stambaugh was incorporated from land within the township.
 * Caspian is a city within the township, but is administratively autonomous.
 * Gaastra is a city within the township, but is administratively autonomous.
 * Elmwood, also known as Elmwood Siding, is an unincorporated community in the township at 46.22222°N, -88.90972°W. In 1887, it was a depot on the Chicago and North Western Transportation Company named "Paint River", after the nearby stream. A post office named Paint River was established on November 15, 1887. The spelling of the post office name changed to "Paintriver" on February 8, 1895 and was closed on July 31, 1901. The railroad station had been renamed Elmwood by 1898.

title: Stambaugh Township, Michigan


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Beal City, Michigan

Beal City is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Isabella County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population of the CDP was 332 at the 2020 census. As an unincorporated community, Beal City has no legal autonomy of its own. The community is located in Nottawa Township within the Isabella Indian Reservation.

History
Beal City was settled around 1880 by Mr. Beal, who opened a grocery store. A post office operated here from December 19, 1892 until March 31, 1910.

Beginning in 1989, the Tom Bowl is an annual football game that takes places in Beal City.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.01 sqmi, all land. The land drains east toward the North Branch of the Chippewa River, which is part of the Saginaw River watershed.

The community is served by its own school district, Beal City Public Schools, which also serves larger portions of the surrounding area.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 345 people, 124 households, and 91 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 86.1 PD/sqmi. There were 131 housing units at an average density of 32.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.84% White, 0.29% Native American, 0.29% from other races, and 0.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.29% of the population.

There were 124 households, out of which 38.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.7% were married couples living together, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.6% were non-families. 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 31.3% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 16.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.2 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $50,250. Males had a median income of $31,875 versus $33,750 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $16,185. About 5.5% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.2% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * John Engler, politician and former governor of Michigan, grew up near Beal City
 * Roger Hauck, state politician who was born in Beal City

title: Beal City, Michigan


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Broomfield Township, Michigan

Broomfield Township is a civil township of Isabella County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 1,857.

History
Broomfield Township was organized in 1866. There was a village named Bundy in the township from about 1870 until 1897. It was largely a lumbering village.

Communities

 * The village of Lake Isabella is at the northern boundary of the township, partially within Broomfield Township and partially in Sherman Township.
 * Broomfield Center is an unincorporated community near the center of the township at 43.59583°N, -85.02667°W

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.7 sqmi, of which 34.9 sqmi is land and 0.8 sqmi (2.27%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,620 people, 618 households, and 451 families residing in the township. The population density was 46.4 PD/sqmi. There were 737 housing units at an average density of 21.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 95.00% White, 1.42% African American, 1.17% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 1.11% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.10% of the population.

There were 618 households, out of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.7% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.9% were non-families. 19.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.2% 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 2.98.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $36,711, and the median income for a family was $40,234. Males had a median income of $31,523 versus $21,696 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,227. About 9.9% of families and 15.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.6% of those under age 18 and 13.2% of those age 65 or over.

title: Broomfield Township, Michigan


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Chippewa Township, Isabella County, Michigan

Chippewa Township is a civil township of Isabella County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 4,446. The city of Mount Pleasant is nearby to the west, and the Mount Pleasant post office, with ZIP code 48858, also serves the northern portion of Chippewa Township.

Communities
There are no incorporated municipalities within the township.

 * The village of Shepherd is nearby to the south, and the Shepherd post office, with ZIP code 48883, also serves the southern portion of Chippewa Township.
 * Alembic is a historic locale near the center of the township at 43.5975°N, -84.66833°W A rural post office operated from June 23, 1874 until December 31, 1905.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,617 people, 1,653 households, and 1,203 families residing in the township. The population density was 127.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,744 housing units at an average density of 48.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 80.49% White, 0.61% African American, 14.81% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 0.52% from other races, and 3.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.16% of the population.

There were 1,653 households, out of which 38.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.2% were non-families. 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.5% 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 3.20.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.9% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 7.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,676, and the median income for a family was $43,804. Males had a median income of $31,467 versus $24,344 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,312. About 9.8% of families and 13.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.6% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over.


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Coe Township, Michigan

Coe Township is a civil township of Isabella County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,032 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * The village of Shepherd is within the township and the Shepherd post office, with ZIP code 48883, also serves all of Coe Township.
 * Coe is an unincorporated community in the township at 43.48056°N, -84.64222°W Perry H. Estee made the first land entry in the area in 1854 and James Woolsey, Daniel Brickley, and John Steward with their families became the first settlers in that year. The township was organized in 1855 and was named for Michigan Lt. Governor George A. Coe. A post office operated from August 17, 1891, until December 14, 1904.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.2 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,993 people, 1,166 households, and 834 families residing in the township. The population density was 82.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,219 housing units at an average density of 33.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.89% White, 0.30% African American, 0.67% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.70% from other races, and 1.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.67% of the population.

There were 1,166 households, out of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.4% were non-families. 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $45,182, and the median income for a family was $52,738. Males had a median income of $33,092 versus $23,375 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,435. About 5.1% of families and 6.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.6% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.

title: Coe Township, Michigan


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Coldwater Township, Isabella County, Michigan

Coldwater Township is a civil township of Isabella County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 801 at the 2020 census, making it the least-populated township in the county.

Communities

 * Brinton is an unincorporated community near the center of the township at 43.77028°N, -85.01028°W It was settled in 1862 and first known as "Letson" after storekeeper Samuel A. Letson, who was also the first postmaster when the post office was established on April 20, 1886. It was renamed on April 17, 1888 for Oscar T. Brinton. The post office operated until November 30, 1906.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 sqmi, of which 35.9 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi (0.22%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 737 people, 277 households, and 222 families residing in the township. The population density was 20.5 PD/sqmi. There were 405 housing units at an average density of 11.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 95.79% White, 0.54% African American, 1.49% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.41% from other races, and 1.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.76% of the population.

There were 277 households, out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.0% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.5% were non-families. 16.2% 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 2.66 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $34,853, and the median income for a family was $39,375. Males had a median income of $31,528 versus $23,523 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,477. About 6.1% of families and 6.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.9% of those under age 18 and 4.1% of those age 65 or over.


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Deerfield Township, Isabella County, Michigan

Deerfield Township is a civil township of Isabella County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,257 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Coomer was the name of a rural post office in the township from 1892 until 1906.
 * Two Rivers is an unincorporated community located at the intersection of W. River Road and S. Littlefield Road, near the confluence of the Chippewa and Coldwater Rivers, hence the name.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.9 sqmi, of which 35.8 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi (0.31%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,081 people, 1,100 households, and 903 families residing in the township. The population density was 86.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,150 housing units at an average density of 32.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.31% White, 0.16% African American, 1.14% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.16% from other races, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.91% of the population.

There were 1,100 households, out of which 39.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.4% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.9% were non-families. 13.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.5% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 27.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $56,250, and the median income for a family was $61,435. Males had a median income of $39,135 versus $27,357 for females. The per capita income for the township was $25,618. About 2.4% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.4% of those under age 18 and 5.5% of those age 65 or over.


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Denver Township, Isabella County, Michigan

Denver Township is a civil township of Isabella County, Michigan, United States, established in 1876. The population was 1,199 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Delwin is an unincorporated community in the township at 43.69722°N, -84.67806°W. Delwin was a station on the Pere Marquette Railroad and a post office operated from April 27, 1880, until November 15, 1906. 54 lots were platted in 1888.
 * Leaton is an unincorporated community in the township at 43.67°N, -84.70833°W. The community is named for attorney James C. Leaton, who lived in Mount Pleasant and also engaged in real estate and lumbering operations throughout the county. A post office was established on March 1, 1880, with William Allenbaugh as the first postmaster. It was a station on the Pere Marquette Railroad and was platted by the firm of Leaton & Upton (J.C. Leaton and A.B. Upton) in 1886.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.5 sqmi, of which 36.5 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi (0.05%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,147 people, 415 households, and 304 families residing in the township. The population density was 31.4 PD/sqmi. There were 446 housing units at an average density of 12.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 93.37% White, 0.26% African American, 4.10% Native American, 0.17% from other races, and 2.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.70% of the population.

There were 415 households, out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.8% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.7% were non-families. 22.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.4 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 92.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,181, and the median income for a family was $44,926. Males had a median income of $30,938 versus $20,156 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,480. About 5.2% of families and 9.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.1% of those under age 18 and 2.2% of those age 65 or over.


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Fremont Township, Isabella County, Michigan

Fremont Township is a civil township of Isabella County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,445 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Bristol, located on the Pine River, was first settled in 1866.
 * Winn is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in the center of the township at 43.52333°N, -84.90167°W.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.9 sqmi, of which 35.8 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi (0.11%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,358 people, 489 households, and 365 families residing in the township. The population density was 37.9 PD/sqmi. There were 519 housing units at an average density of 14.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.01% White, 0.07% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.15% Pacific Islander, 0.37% from other races, and 1.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.62% of the population.

There were 489 households, out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.2% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.2% were non-families. 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% 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 3.21.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.0% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,577, and the median income for a family was $45,956. Males had a median income of $31,603 versus $20,893 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,644. About 4.1% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.5% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over.


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Gilmore Township, Isabella County, Michigan

Gilmore Township is a civil township of Isabella County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,314 at the 2020 census.

History
Gilmore Township was organized in 1870.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.1 sqmi, of which 35.7 sqmi is land and 0.3 sqmi (0.94%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,376 people, 511 households, and 400 families residing in the township. The population density was 38.5 PD/sqmi. There were 742 housing units at an average density of 20.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.37% White, 0.07% African American, 1.45% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 1.16% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.63% of the population.

There were 511 households, out of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.5% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.7% were non-families. 16.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $37,000, and the median income for a family was $39,911. Males had a median income of $30,179 versus $23,194 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,277. About 6.6% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.4% of those under age 18 and 7.6% of those age 65 or over.


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Isabella Township, Michigan

Isabella Township is a civil township of Isabella County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,096 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * The village of Rosebush is within the township, and the Rosebush post office, with ZIP code 48878, also serves the northern portion of Isabella Township.
 * The city of Mount Pleasant is nearby to the south, and the Mount Pleasant post office, with ZIP code 48858, also serves the southern portion of Isabella Township.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.4 sqmi, of which 0.04 square mile (0.1 km2, 0.05%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,145 people, 787 households, and 569 families residing in the township. The population density was 59.0 PD/sqmi. There were 836 housing units at an average density of 23.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 95.80% White, 0.61% African American, 2.56% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.28% from other races, and 0.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.98% of the population.

There were 787 households, out of which 37.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.1% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.7% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $36,573, and the median income for a family was $43,661. Males had a median income of $33,558 versus $25,111 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,995. About 6.3% of families and 9.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.7% of those under age 18 and 13.5% of those age 65 or over.

title: Isabella Township, Michigan


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Lincoln Township, Isabella County, Michigan

Lincoln Township is a civil township of Isabella County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,069 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.2 square miles (93.7 km2), of which 36.1 square miles (93.6 km2) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.2 km2) (0.19%) is water.

Communities

 * Irishtown was an unincorporated community located on E. South County Line Road between S. Mission Road and S. Isabella Road at 43.46694°N, -84.76194°W. Founded by Irish immigrants before the county lines were clearly marked, the community thrived in its relative isolation. New St. Patrick's Church, commonly known now as Irishtown Church, is a Catholic Church built by the residents, and is the second church to be located on the site. The church is the only extant building left of the original community, along with its cemetery. The church is located on the south side of the road in neighboring Seville Township in Gratiot County.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,936 people, 696 households, and 533 families residing in the township. The population density was 53.6 PD/sqmi. There were 726 housing units at an average density of 20.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.13% White, 0.88% African American, 0.67% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.88% from other races, and 1.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.84% of the population.

There were 696 households, out of which 38.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.6% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.4% were non-families. 18.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.8% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $44,871, and the median income for a family was $47,574. Males had a median income of $33,250 versus $24,167 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,734. About 4.3% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.9% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over.


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Mount Pleasant, Michigan

Mount Pleasant is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. The city is the county seat of Isabella County, which is part of Central Michigan. The population of Mount Pleasant was 21,688 as of the 2020 census. The city is surrounded by Union Charter Township, but is politically independent.

Part of the city (with a population of 8,741) is located within the Isabella Indian Reservation, the base of the federally recognized Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Nation. The tribe's Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in nearby Chippewa Township is also within the reservation boundaries.

Mount Pleasant is home to the main campuses of Central Michigan University, one of the largest universities in the state with 20,000 students at Mount Pleasant, and Mid Michigan Community College. The student population nearly doubles the population of the city during the academic year, making it a college town. Despite its name, the surrounding area is mostly flat and does not feature any mountains or hills.

History
Until the mid-19th century, this area was occupied by historical bands of the Ojibwa people, known by English speakers as the Chippewa. In the early decades of the century, they ceded vast amounts of land to the United States government, which wanted to enable settlement by European Americans.

The federal Graduation Act of 1854 allowed settlers to purchase land from the government at discount rates, and the first white settlers began to arrive in what became Mount Pleasant. Under the Treaty of 1855, the Ojibwa bands (Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Nation) from the Saginaw, Swan Creek, and Black rivers were relocated to land in Isabella County (Isabella Indian Reservation).

Many non-natives soon moved to Mount Pleasant, predicting prosperous relations with the natives. The Homestead Act of 1862 also attracted many new settlers to Mount Pleasant, including new European immigrants, They worked to develop their stake on free lands offered by the US government in exchange for their labor in developing it for residence and agriculture.

The village and future city developed. In 1875, a devastating fire started at the Fancher Building on the north corner of Broadway and Main streets. It moved east down Broadway, destroying several buildings. Seven years later another fire would damage buildings on the south side of Broadway.

In 1879 the first library was established in Mt. Pleasant. Known as "The Library, Literary, and Musical Association of Mount Pleasant," its first books were made up of the personal book collections of the board members.

In 1890, W.A. Jordan started Mount Pleasant Business College. Expanding in 1892, the school changed its name to Central Michigan Normal School and Business Institute, as it incorporated a curriculum of teacher training. It was the origin of what is now Central Michigan University. The Mt. Pleasant main campus is the largest of 8 CMU locations in the state, with just over 10,000 undergrad students living on campus or campus affiliated housing in the fall of 2022.

On January 3, 1893, the U.S. government opened an Indian boarding school called the Mount Pleasant Indian Industrial Boarding School. Indian children were forced to give up their cultural ways and assimilate to using the English language and adopting European-American culture. The school operated for 40 years, closing in 1933.

Since the late 20th and early 21st centuries, the role of such schools has been re-evaluated and the damage done to children by such efforts has been acknowledged. Various Native American groups have taken action to help people reconcile their experiences. On July 17, 2009, the White Bison Wellbriety Journey for Forgiveness made a stop in the Mount Pleasant community to recognize this part of the city's history. The boarding school building was abandoned, but the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Nation purchased it from the state of Michigan.

In 1928, large quantities of oil were discovered in the Mt. Pleasant area. A farm owned by the Lilly family was the first to strike, producing hundreds of barrels a day. Although oil resources eventually diminished, this legacy is represented in the Mt. Pleasant city seal, which includes an image of an oil drill. Mt. Pleasant High School's mascot, the Oiler, also refers to the city's history of oil production. The city eventually became known as the "Oil Capital of Michigan".

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.83 sqmi, of which 7.74 sqmi is land and 0.09 sqmi is water. The Chippewa River runs through the city. Mount Pleasant is located approximately 61 mi north of Lansing, Michigan's state capital, along US 127.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 26,016 people, 8,376 households, and 3,100 families living in the city. The population density was 3361.2 PD/sqmi. There were 8,981 housing units at an average density of 1160.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 87.6% White, 3.9% African American, 2.0% Native American, 3.0% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 2.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.3% of the population.

There were 8,376 households, of which 18.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 24.3% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 63.0% were non-families. 31.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% 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 2.86.

The median age in the city was 22 years. 11% of residents were under the age of 18; 53.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.8% were from 25 to 44; 11.9% were from 45 to 64; and 7.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 25,946 people, 8,449 households, and 3,126 families living in the city. The population density was 3,327.2 PD/sqmi. There were 8,878 housing units at an average density of 1,138.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 89.12% White, 3.67% African American, 1.54% Native American, 2.85% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.93% from other races, and 1.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.49% of the population.

There were 8,449 households, out of which 18.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 25.9% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 63.0% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 11.5% under the age of 18, 54.1% from 18 to 24, 16.9% from 25 to 44, 10.2% from 45 to 64, and 7.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 22 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,572, and the median income for a family was $43,927. Males had a median income of $32,004 versus $23,869 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,177. About 11.4% of families and 37.2% of the population (student population skews this statistic) were below the poverty line, including 14.8% of those under age 18 and 7.6% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation

 * is a major north–south route connecting with Lansing and Jackson to the south and with Clare and Grayling to the north.
 * is a loop route traveling through the heart of the city, connecting with US 127 at each end.
 * continues east to Midland and Bay City and west toward Big Rapids.
 * Mount Pleasant Municipal Airport is located 2 mi northeast of the central business district.

Education

 * Central Michigan University
 * Mid Michigan Community College-Mount Pleasant Campus
 * Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College
 * Mount Pleasant Public Schools including Mount Pleasant High School
 * Sacred Heart Academy, private Catholic school

Local media

 * Newspapers:
 * The Morning Sun (Daily)
 * Central Michigan Life (Published Monday and Thursday during the academic year)
 * The Pulse - aka Central Michigan Pulse (Weekly - Published on Thursdays)

 * Radio stations:
 * WMMI (830 AM) - Talk radio (licensed to Shepherd)
 * WCMU (89.5 FM) - CMU Public Radio
 * WMHW-FM (91.5 FM) - CMU College Student Radio/The Mountain (Adult Album Alternative)
 * WCEN-FM (94.5 FM) - The Moose - Country music (licensed to Hemlock; formerly located in Mount Pleasant)
 * WCFX (95.3 FM) - 95-3 CFX Today's Best Music - Top 40 (licensed to Clare)
 * W266BU (101.1 FM) - CMU College Student Radio/The Beat (Rhythmic Contemporary) (repeats WMHW-FM's HD2 signal)
 * WCZY-FM (104.3 FM) - My 104-3 - Adult Hits

 * TV stations:
 * WCMU (Channel 14) - PBS

Notable people

 * James "Gerbs" Bauer, astronomer
 * Mark Beard, racing driver
 * Ryan Brehm, 3-time NCAA champion golfer
 * Paul Carey, baseball broadcaster, Detroit Tigers
 * Tom Crean, college basketball coach
 * Dick Enberg, sports broadcaster
 * John Engler, former Governor of Michigan
 * Cindy Figg-Currier, pro golfer
 * William S. Hammack. engineering, YouTube personality engineerguy
 * Len Kasper, baseball broadcaster, Chicago Cubs
 * Matt LaFleur, head coach, Green Bay Packers
 * Mike LaFleur, offensive coordinator, Los Angeles Rams
 * Grace McArthur, folk artist
 * James E. McBryde, Michigan state legislator and salesman
 * Sara Murray, CNN political correspondent
 * Dan Pohl, pro golfer
 * Kelly Robbins, pro golfer
 * Dan Schafer, musician and songwriter
 * John William Tebbel (1912–2004) was an American journalist, editor, writer, teacher, and media historian.

Sister cities

 * Okaya, Japan
 * Valdivia, Chile

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Nottawa Township, Isabella County, Michigan

Nottawa Township is a civil township of Isabella County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,225 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Beal City is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in the center of the township.
 * Weidman is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in the western portion of the township. The CDP also extends west into Sherman Township.

History
The township's first white settler was Michael McGeehan, who became the first supervisor when the township was organized in 1875. The township was named after a local Ojibwe (Chippewa) chief who lived in the area from 1781 to 1881.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.93 sqmi, of which 35.31 sqmi is land and 0.62 sqmi (1.73%) is water.

The entire township is within the boundaries of the Isabella Indian Reservation. The North Branch of the Chippewa River and the Coldwater River flow through the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,278 people, 846 households, and 620 families residing in the township. The population density was 64.4 PD/sqmi. There were 951 housing units at an average density of 26.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.06% White, 0.09% African American, 2.15% Native American, 0.04% Asian, 0.09% from other races, and 0.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.79% of the population.

There were 846 households, out of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.5% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.7% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% 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 3.15.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.7% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 20.7% 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 102.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,766, and the median income for a family was $46,523. Males had a median income of $31,798 versus $26,438 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,340. About 4.6% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.5% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Nottawa Township is served by four separate public school districts. The majority of the township is served by Beal City Public Schools in the community of Beal City. The western portion of the township is served by Chippewa Hills School District in the community of Remus, Michigan to the west in Mecosta County. A very small portion of the northeast corner of the township is served by Farwell Area Schools to the north in the village of Farwell in Clare County. A very small portion of the southeast corner of the township is served by Mount Pleasant City School District in the city of Mount Pleasant.

Notable people

 * John Engler, politician and former governor of Michigan, grew up near Beal City
 * Roger Hauck, state politician who was born in Beal City
 * Nathaniel B. Nichols, engineer who was born in Nottawa Township


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Rolland Township, Michigan

Rolland Township is a civil township of Isabella County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,406 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Blanchard is an unincorporated community within the township at 43.51972°N, -85.08°W, in the southwest corner of Isabella County on the border with Mecosta County and about two miles north of Montcalm County. It is situated about three miles east of M-66 near the south branch of the Pine River. The Blanchard post office, with ZIP code 49310, also serves most of Rolland Township, as well as portions of Broomfield Township to the north and Fremont Township to the east; and in Mecosta County: Wheatland Township to the northwest, Millbrook Township to the west, and Hinton Township to the west of Millbrook; and in Montcalm County: Home Township. Blanchard was incorporated as a village in 1879 but most of its business district was destroyed by a fire in 1884.
 * The village of Edmore is to the south in Montcalm County, and the Edmore post office, with ZIP code 48829, also serves a small area of southern Rolland Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 sqmi, of which 35.7 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi (0.20%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,210 people, 465 households, and 346 families residing in the township. The population density was 33.9 PD/sqmi. There were 512 housing units at an average density of 14.3 per square mile (5.5/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 95.95% White, 0.99% African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.25% from other races, and 1.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.40% of the population.

There were 465 households, out of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.1% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.4% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 25.2% 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 112.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $36,643, and the median income for a family was $40,536. Males had a median income of $32,500 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,145. About 7.7% of families and 11.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.0% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Merze Tate, professor, scholar and expert on United States diplomacy; first African-American woman to attend the University of Oxford, first African-American woman to earn a PhD in government and international relations from Harvard University; born in rural Blanchard.

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Rosebush, Michigan

Rosebush is a village in Isabella County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 353 at the 2020 census. The village is within Isabella Township, and is also entirely within the Isabella Indian Reservation, home to the federally-recognized Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Nation.

History
Rosebush began in 1844 when Cornelius Bogan started a general store. He called the town Halfway because it was approximately halfway between Clare and Mount Pleasant. In 1868, the Ann Arbor Railroad came through the area and resident James Bush, while officially platting the land, bartered with the railroad some of his property for the right to have the station named after his wife, Rose. An addition to the community was later platted in 1873 by Elias B. Calkins and named Calkinsville – this was the name of the original post office on July 9, 1873. The post office name was changed to Rosebush in 1889, back to Calkinsville in 1890 and once again Rosebush on February 19, 1903. The name has remained unchanged since.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.89 sqmi, all land.

Major highways

 * forms the eastern boundary of the village and has one access point at exit 149 (Rosebush Road).

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 368 people, 170 households, and 89 families residing in the village. The population density was 413.5 PD/sqmi. There were 186 housing units at an average density of 209.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 88.6% White, 1.1% African American, 3.8% Native American, 1.4% from other races, and 5.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.3% of the population.

There were 170 households, of which 21.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.7% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.6% were non-families. 42.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the village was 39 years. 19.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 14% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.9% were from 25 to 44; 26.3% were from 45 to 64; and 17.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 44.6% male and 55.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 379 people, 145 households, and 95 families residing in the village. The population density was 437.6 PD/sqmi. There were 156 housing units at an average density of 180.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.31% White, 2.11% African American, 0.53% Native American, 0.53% from other races, and 0.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.90% of the population.

There were 145 households, out of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 17.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.8% were non-families. 23.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 30.1% under the age of 18, 10.6% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 16.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $31,111, and the median income for a family was $35,250. Males had a median income of $31,083 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,041. About 12.1% of families and 20.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.8% of those under age 18 and 13.5% of those age 65 or over.

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Shepherd, Michigan

Shepherd is a village in Isabella County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,469 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Coe Township.

History
The community was first settled by lumberman Isaac Shepherd and others along the Salt River. It was given a post office named Salt River on August 8, 1857, and formally platted in 1866. By 1885, the railroads expanded into the area, and Salt River received a station named Shepherd, as it was located on Isaac Shepherd's estate. The name of the post office was changed to Shepherd on March 8, 1887. That same year, most of the community was destroyed by a fire but soon rebuilt and incorporated as a village in 1889.

In 1958, the village began hosting the annual Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival, which has grown to includes many exhibits, crafts, music, food, and a parade.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.96 sqmi, all land.

Major highways

 * runs south–north just east of the village boundaries and is accessible via exit 135 (Blanchard Road).

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,515 people, 640 households, and 412 families living in the village. The population density was 1561.9 PD/sqmi. There were 699 housing units at an average density of 720.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 94.2% White, 0.5% African American, 1.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.9% from other races, and 2.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.

There were 640 households, of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.3% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.6% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% 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 2.92.

The median age in the village was 37.5 years. 24.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.7% were from 25 to 44; 27.8% were from 45 to 64; and 13% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 46.7% male and 53.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,536 people, 619 households, and 417 families living in the village. The population density was 1,586.7 PD/sqmi. There were 641 housing units at an average density of 662.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.35% White, 0.46% African American, 0.52% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.65% from other races, and 1.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.34% of the population.

There were 619 households, out of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.9% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.5% were non-families. 29.6% 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 2.47 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $40,804, and the median income for a family was $49,135. Males had a median income of $33,011 versus $21,950 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,689. About 9.2% of families and 10.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.7% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Len Kasper, radio announcer for the Chicago White Sox, grew up in Shepherd

title: Shepherd, Michigan


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Sherman Township, Isabella County, Michigan

Sherman Township is a civil township of Isabella County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,127 at the 2020 census.

Communities
With the exception of the Village of Lake Isabella, there are no incorporated communities within the township. Mt. Pleasant, several miles to the southeast, is the nearest city.
 * Drew was the name of a station on the Pere Marquette Railroad that had a post office from 1899 until 1904.
 * Sherman City is a small unincorporated community in the northwest corner of the township (and partially within Coldwater Township to the north). It is situated on the Chippewa River at 43.72667°N, -85.07722°W. The FIPS place code is 73340 and the elevation is 963 feet above sea level.
 * Weidman is an unincorporated community and census-designated place on the eastern edge of the township (and also partially within adjacent Nottawa Township.)
 * The village of Lake Isabella, on the southern boundary, is partially within Sherman Township and partially in Broomfield Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.6 square miles (92.2 km$2$), of which 34.8 square miles (90.1 km$2$) are land and 0.8 square miles (2.0 km$2$) of it (2.22%) are water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,616 people, 1,025 households, and 759 families residing in the township. The population density was 75.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,374 housing units at an average density of 39.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.06% White, 0.42% African American, 1.03% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.50% from other races, and 1.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.61% of the population.

Of the 1,025 households, 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.8% had married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.9% were non-families. 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% 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 2.91.

The population consisted of 25.2% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 26.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $36,371, and the median income for a family was $40,750. Males had a median income of $32,386 versus $23,542 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,296. About 7.1% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.2% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.


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Union Charter Township, Michigan

Union Charter Township is a charter township of Isabella County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 12,927 at the 2010 census, and decreased to 11,699 at the 2020 census. The city of Mount Pleasant is entirely surrounded by the township on incorporated land that was formerly part of the township, but the two are administratively separately.

Communities

 * Mount Pleasant was a former community of Union Charter Township that has since been incorporated into a city and is now administered separately from the township. Though separate, it is the only remaining community in existence from within the township.

Former Communities

 * Isabella City was the first community established in the township. It was located at E. River Road and S. Mission Road (formerly U.S. Highway 27). It was located on the north side of the Chippewa River, and its streets ran parallel and perpendicular to the river. Main Street and Fitch Street, now Craig Hill Road and E. River Road respectively, are the last remaining streets of the town. Only the part west of S. Mission Road, which runs at odds with the community's platted streets, remains developed, while the rest of the city has been reclaimed by nature. Residents of the area now refer to the area as Dogtown, and the name Isabella City has been largely forgotten, though its plat is still recorded with the county records.
 * Longwood was located between E. River Road and E. Airport Road (now Industrial Drive) off the east side of S. Mission Road (formerly U.S. Highway 27). This town was absorbed into the City of Mount Pleasant. Hardly any of its original buildings exist today.
 * South Mount Pleasant existed off the north side of E. Deerfield Road between S. Crawford Road and S. Mission Road (formerly U.S. Highway 27). S. Washington Street use to extend from W. Broomfield Street to E. Deerfield Road and right at the intersection of Deerfield and Washington was where the town sat. Today the town has been turned into a biological wild life preserve for Central Michigan University, and no remnants of the town remain, though its plat is still recorded with the county records.

History
The first settlers came to Union Township in 1854 when pioneer John Hursh and his family arrived in the area. Various settlements in the 36 sqmi of the original township have long disappeared or been absorbed by the City of Mount Pleasant that lies in the center of Union Township. The Charter Township of Union traces its name to the Civil War. A month before the first shots of war rang out at Fort Sumter, the Board of Supervisors formally established Union Township on March 9, 1861.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 28.6 sqmi, of which 28.5 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi (0.42%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 7,615 people, 2,961 households, and 1,619 families residing in the township. The population density was 267.4 PD/sqmi. There were 3,179 housing units at an average density of 111.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 90.61% White, 1.81% African American, 3.82% Native American, 1.05% Asian, 0.67% from other races, and 2.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.36% of the population.

There were 2,961 households, out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.7% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.3% were non-families. 21.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% 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 3.03.

In the township the population was spread out, with 21.7% under the age of 18, 27.8% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 17.5% from 45 to 64, and 7.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 25 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,448, and the median income for a family was $48,381. Males had a median income of $32,361 versus $25,478 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,248. About 6.0% of families and 19.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.9% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over.

Current Officials
Township Manager: Mark Stuhldreher Supervisor: Bryan Mielke

Clerk: Lisa Cody

Treasurer: Kimberly M. Rice

Trustees: James Thering Jr., Jeff Brown, Connie Lee Bills, and Bill Hauck.

Facilities
Jameson Park is located on Budd Street. The nearest major intersection is Isabella Road and Pickard Road. Budd St is an "L" and is the first street east of Isabella Rd and the first street north of Pickard. There is a ball diamond, volleyball court and a playscape. The hall maybe rented and is also the voting location for precinct 2.

McDonald Park is located just west of the township hall, 2010 S Lincoln Road. This facility provides 4 baseball fields, 2 softball fields, 2 pavilions and supports several leagues and programs. All services are on first come basis unless reserved; league play is reserved. Other opportunities are playground equipment, outdoor ice rink, and restrooms.

title: Union Charter Township, Michigan