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Portage Charter Township, Michigan

Portage Charter Township is a charter township of Houghton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 3,189. The city of Houghton is adjacent to the north side of the township. Portage Lake is the eastern boundary in the north, and the township extends well south of Houghton to the Baraga County line.

Communities

 * Askel is a small unincorporated community in the township.
 * Dakota Heights is a small unincorporated community in the township, cut off from the rest of the township by the city of Houghton.
 * Dodgeville is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) within the township.
 * Elo is an unincorporated place founded in 1900. It had a post office from 1908 until 1957.
 * Hurontown is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) within the township.
 * Isle Royale Location is an unincorporated community in the township.
 * Pilgrim is a small, unincorporated community in the township.
 * Superior Location is an unincorporated community in the township.
 * Tapiola is an unincorporated community located near Otter Lake in the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 301.9 sqkm, of which 290.3 sqkm are land and 11.6 sqkm, or 3.85%, are water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,156 people, 1,257 households, and 804 families residing in the township. The population density was 28.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,584 housing units at an average density of 14.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 95.98% White, 0.22% African American, 0.41% Native American, 2.15% Asian, 0.25% from other races, and 0.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.73% of the population. 35.7% were of Finnish, 15.6% German, 6.5% English, 5.8% French and 5.1% Italian ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 1,257 households, out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.4% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.0% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.7% under the age of 18, 15.2% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $33,080, and the median income for a family was $44,213. Males had a median income of $33,958 versus $23,221 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,655. About 8.1% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.6% of those under age 18 and 8.9% of those age 65 or over.

title: Portage Charter Township, Michigan


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Quincy Township, Houghton County, Michigan

Quincy Township is a civil township of Houghton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 375.

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

Communities

 * Part of the unincorporated community of Franklin Mine is located in the township, with the other part being in Franklin Township.
 * Limerick is an unincorporated community in the township

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 251 people, 105 households, and 63 families residing in the township. The population density was 65.6 PD/sqmi. There were 114 housing units at an average density of 29.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White. 48.1% were of Finnish, 9.4% United States or American, 9.0% German, 7.5% English and 6.1% Swedish ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 105 households, out of which 20.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.0% were non-families. 35.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the township the population was spread out, with 20.7% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 32.7% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 118.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 121.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $44,375. Males had a median income of $33,750 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,591. About 6.7% of families and 19.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 29.0% of those 65 or over.

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Schoolcraft Township, Houghton County, Michigan

Schoolcraft Township is a civil township of Houghton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township had a population of 1,992. The township was organized in 1866.

Communities

 * Boot Jack Point was a small mining community. In 1890 it had 173 residents.
 * Gregoryville, is a town on the east side of the north end of Torch Lake. Gregoryville is named after Joseph Gregoire, who owned a large sawmill and became a successful lumber tycoon. He is referred to as "Father of the French Canadians" because he employed only French-Canadians. He never married and died in California.  He had many siblings who also came to the area; only one brother, Delphis, remained in Quebec. He was the son of Joseph Gregoire and Anastasie Remillard. Families who lived in Gregoryville were: Gregoire, Dessellier, LaCasse, Drake, et al.
 * Henwood, an unincorporated community, mostly rural community west-northwest of Lake Linden on M-26 containing a pet cemetery
 * Incline, an unincorporated community north of Lake Linden
 * Larnouche is a rural unincorporated community in the township, northeast of Lake LindenLarnouchemichigan.jpg
 * Lake Linden, a village on the west side of the north end of Torch Lake

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 40.8 sqmi, of which 40.1 sqmi is land and 0.7 sqmi (1.67%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,863 people, 798 households, and 529 families residing in the township. The population density was 46.5 PD/sqmi. There were 1,061 housing units at an average density of 26.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.69% White, 0.11% African American, 0.48% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 0.11% from other races, and 1.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.54% of the population. 23.4% were of Finnish, 19.5% French, 12.2% French Canadian, 11.8% German and 7.9% English ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 798 households, out of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.6% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.6% were non-families. 31.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $27,440, and the median income for a family was $35,577. Males had a median income of $28,684 versus $21,146 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,472. About 11.3% of families and 13.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.9% of those under age 18 and 19.9% of those age 65 or over.


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South Range, Michigan

South Range is a village in Adams Township, Houghton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is bordered on the east by the unincorporated community of Baltic. It is about five miles southwest of Houghton on M-26. The population was 758 at the 2010 census. The ZIP code for South Range is 49963.

It is a "cooperating community of the Keweenaw National Historical Park."

History
South Range was platted in 1902 by the Wheal Kate Mining Company, which operated an unsuccessful copper mine nearby. In 1906 the community tried to incorporate as the town of Stanton, but there was already a Stanton, Michigan, so they incorporated as South Range, because it was at the south end of the Michigan copper range. Italians were the dominant ethnic group in early years.

On December 11, 1913, during the bitter Copper Country Strike of 1913–1914, a raid was conducted by the Citizens' Alliance shortly after the mass murder at the Dally boardinghouse in Painesdale, Michigan which had occurred just a mere few days before. Thirty-seven rifles, and hundreds of rounds of ammunition was seized. Twenty-three strikers were arrested with guns ready to shoot up the area that night, and Deputy T. Driscoll was non-fatally shot in the arm during the raid.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.36 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 758 people, 343 households, and 181 families living in the village. The population density was 2105.6 PD/sqmi. There were 395 housing units at an average density of 1097.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.9% White, 0.4% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 343 households, of which 23.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.5% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.2% were non-families. 39.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the village was 40.2 years. 23.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.5% were from 25 to 44; 24.7% were from 45 to 64; and 19.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 52.0% male and 48.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 727 people, 347 households, and 191 families living in the village. The population density was 1,821.1 PD/sqmi. There were 378 housing units at an average density of 946.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.84% White, 2.20% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.14% from other races, and 0.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.14% of the population. 46.4% were of Finnish, 13.8% Italian, 6.2% German and 5.2% French ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 347 households, out of which 21.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.6% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.7% were non-families. 38.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.78.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 20.4% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 23.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.6 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $34,500. Males had a median income of $26,550 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,611. About 7.5% of families and 13.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.6% of those under age 18 and 8.4% of those age 65 or over.

title: South Range, Michigan


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Stanton Township, Michigan

Stanton Township is a civil township of Houghton County in the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,590 at the 2020 census. Stanton Township has the distinction of having the highest concentration of people with Finnish ancestry of any place in the United States, at 47%.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 123.6 sqmi, of which 122.3 sqmi is land and 1.2 sqmi (1.00%) is water.

Communities

 * Beacon Hill is an unincorporated community in the township. It was a center of the Trimountain Mining Company, largely backed by Boston financiers, and the settlement was named after Beacon Hill neighborhood in that city. It was a station on the Copper Range Railroad. A post office operated from December 11, 1901, until August 31, 1952.
 * Craig Roy was platted as a village in 1903 but never developed.
 * Coles Creek is located, in part, in the township; the rest is located in neighbouring Adams Township.
 * Edgemere is a hamlet a mile west of Redridge and one-half mile from Beacon Hill. It was the home of the copper stamp mill of the Adventure Mine and Adventure Mining Company.
 * Freda is an unincorporated community in the township and was the site of the Champion stamp mill.
 * Liminga is an unincorporated community in the township.
 * Obenhoff is an unincorporated community in the township.
 * Onnela is an unincorporated community in the township. Onnela is a Finnish name meaning "a place of happiness"; Onni = happiness. The first settler was Iisakki Tolonen from Matarenki, Finland, who settled in 1886. Two years later arrived Heikki Lampinen from Matarenki, Joonas Kovala from Suomussalmi, and Paul Räisänen from Pudasjoki.
 * Oskar is an unincorporated community in the township. It was named for Oskar Eliasson (or Eliasen), a Finn who first came to Hancock Township about 1870 and became a charcoal tycoon. He was appointed the first postmaster of the settlement. A post office operated from February 2, 1888, until October 15, 1928.
 * Redridge is an unincorporated community in the township. The Redridge Steel Dam is perhaps the most well-known landmark in Redridge. The area was the site of the Atlantic and Baltic stamp mills.
 * Schmidt Corner is an unincorporated community in the township

Parks

 * North Canal Township Park at the north end of the Keweenaw Canal and is across from McLain State Park.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,268 people, 475 households, and 315 families residing in the township. The population density was 10.4 per square mile (4.0/km$2$). There were 695 housing units at an average density of 5.7 per square mile (2.2/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.19% White, 0.24% African American, 0.55% Native American, and 1.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.55% of the population. Some 46.9% of Stanton Township residents report Finnish ancestry, the highest such percentage in the United States.

There were 475 households, out of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.5% were non-families. 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.36.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.1% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $38,200, and the median income for a family was $41,771. Males had a median income of $35,455 versus $26,875 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,338. About 5.1% of families and 7.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.1% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.

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Torch Lake Township, Houghton County, Michigan

Torch Lake Township is a civil township of Houghton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the population of the township was 1,893. The township was established in 1886 and is one of the largest townships in Houghton County by area. It is surrounded by the Torch Lake, the Portage Lake, and Lake Superior. As well as a large number of unincorporated communities, the township also includes a portion of the Baraga State Forest which lies along the shores of Keweenaw Bay. The township borders Schoolcraft Township to the north, Osceola Township to the northwest, and Chassell Township to the southwest. The community of Hubbell serves as the major population center of the township, as well as hosting the Township Hall itself. The mostly uninhabited 91-acre Rabbit Island, located offshore in Lake Superior, is a part of the township.

Communities

 * Bootjack is an unincorporated community in the township, it borders the settlement called Dreamland and sits on Torch Lake. It is a fishing and recreational community.
 * Chickenville (sometimes called "Chickensville Location") is an unincorporated community between Lake Linden and Hubbell on M-26 at 47.1824°N, -88.41751°W.
 * Dreamland is an unincorporated community on the east side of Torch Bay at 47.09778°N, -88.41306°W. The elevation is 616 ft above sea level. The town consists almost entirely of the Dreamland Inn and several docks. The Dreamland Inn was built in 1913 as a resort for those in the area.
 * Hubbell is a Census-designated place that is partially located within the township. The Township Hall can be found here on Duncan Avenue. Hubbell is along the highway M-26. The other parts of Hubbell are inside Osceola Township.
 * Jacobsville is an unincorporated community on the south side of the Keweenaw Peninsula near the outlet of the Keweenaw Waterway at 46.98083°N, -88.41°W. It is the site of sandstone quarries that are now shut down but formerly supplied red sandstone for buildings throughout North America and Europe. It was founded by and named for John Henry Jacobs (1847–1934), a pioneer of its sandstone industry. The town had a post office from 29 November 1887 to 30 December 1964.
 * Linwood is an unincorporated community immediately to the northwest of Chickenville.
 * Little Traverse is an unincorporated community situated within the township.
 * Mellonsville is an unincorporated community located between Hubbell and Tamarack City along M-26.
 * Mud Lake is an unincorporated community located within the township.
 * Point Mills is an unincorporated community within the township.
 * Rabbit Bay is an unincorporated community lying on the bay of that name, on Keweenaw Bay on Lake Superior on the east side of the township.
 * Rice Lake is an unincorporated community lying on the lake of that name.
 * Senter is an unincorporated community about three miles (5 km) east of Dollar Bay and about seven miles (11 km) east of Hancock at 47.10556°N, -88.43583°W. Located in the Copper Country of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, it is a small settlement with seven inhabited homes. Senter was named for successful 1800s era merchant John Senter. In its heyday it was the company town in which the employees of the Atlas Powder Company lived. The explosives plant produced dynamite for some of the area copper mines from the 1910s into the early 1960s.
 * White City is a small area near Jacobsville. It is located at the entry from Lake Superior to the Portage canal. It was first known as "The Entry" then was renamed "White City" in 1907. The area was home to a resort, roller coaster, merry-go-round, and a recreational area in the early 1900s. It stayed open for about 20 years and is now a park with a pier and light house. There aren't really any remains of the old recreational area. All that is left is the pier where the steamships would dock and the coast guard buildings that were later built.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 93.0 square miles (240.9 km$2$), of which 80.1 square miles (207.6 km$2$) is land and 12.9 square miles (33.3 km$2$) (13.83%) is water.

Attractions

 * The White City Park, located in the community of the same name, is a rural recreational area that is quite popular to individuals in northern Houghton County. It is located along the Portage Waterway. Within the park is a beach, swings, picnic shelters, a boat launch, barbecue grills, portable toilets, a pier, and a lighthouse. The beach is maintained by the United States Army Corps of Engineers.
 * Rabbit Island, an isolated island in Lake Superior, is within the township even though it is located three miles east of the Keweenaw Peninsula. The island has never been developed and is maintained through conservation efforts. The island is the host of the Rabbit Island Residency, which permits certain artists to reside on the island during the summertime.
 * The historic Jacobsville Finnish Lutheran Church is both a Michigan State Historic Site and on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built in 1886, and its plain yet alluring design is an indication of the scale of the population that once inhabited the Jacobsville area.
 * The Lake Linden—Hubbell Forest is owned by the adjacent Lake Linden—Hubbell School District. It is a 400-acre forested lot located adjoining Bootjack Road about five miles south of Lake Linden. The area includes opportunities for hiking and cross-country skiing, as well as a grid of geocache sites, a fire pit expanse, archery range, and a log cabin.
 * The Keweenaw Waterway Lower Entrance Light is located within the White City Park. Completed in the year 1919, the lighthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
 * The "Ernie" Poisson Memorial Park is a community park in Hubbell measuring about 7.3 acres in area. The park has a boat launch, docks, a beach area, picnic tables, a pavilion for more compact gatherings, portable toilets, and swings are present at the recreation area.

Climate
Jacobsville is a community in the Torch Lake Township. Jacobsville has a humid continental climate (Köppen Dfb) with warm summers and cold, snowy winters.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,860 people, 740 households, and 523 families residing in the township. The population density was 23.2 per square mile (9.0/km$2$). There were 1,505 housing units at an average density of 18.8 per square mile (7.3/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.98% White, 0.43% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 0.05% from other races, and 0.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.32% of the population. 28.3% were of Finnish, 17.0% French, 12.6% German, 7.7% Italian, 6.9% English and 6.9% French Canadian ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 740 households, out of which 26.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.9% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.3% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the township the population was spread out, with 22.4% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 21.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,893, and the median income for a family was $43,077. Males had a median income of $31,307 versus $25,208 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,158. About 6.9% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.3% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over.


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Bad Axe, Michigan

Bad Axe is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Huron County in the Thumb region of the Lower Peninsula. The population was 3,021 at the 2020 census, making it the largest community in Huron County and second largest in the Upper Thumb, after Caro.

History
The city was established in 1905. The city's unusual name dates to the time of its settlement. While surveying the first state road through the Huron County wilderness in 1861, Rudolph Papst and George Willis Pack made camp at the future site of the city and found a much-used and badly damaged axe. At Pack's suggestion, Papst used the name “Bad Axe Camp” in the minutes of the survey and on a sign he placed along the main trail. The first post office in Bad Axe was established in 1870.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 2.26 sqmi, all land.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,129 people, 1,358 households, and 760 families residing in the city. The population density was 1384.5 PD/sqmi. There were 1,546 housing units at an average density of 684.1 /sqmi. The city's racial makeup was 95.1% White, 0.8% African American, 0.9% Native American, 1.5% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population.

There were 1,358 households, of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.8% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.0% were non-families. 38.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.81.

The median age in the city was 42.9 years. 21.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.2% were from 25 to 44; 26.6% were from 45 to 64; and 20.5% were 65 years of age or older. The city's gender makeup was 46.5% male and 53.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,462 people, 1,418 households, and 877 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,617.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,545 housing units at an average density of 721.8 /sqmi. The city's racial makeup was 97.57% White, 0.26% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.58% Asian, 0.38% from other races, and 0.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.53% of the population.

There were 1,418 households, of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.3% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.1% were non-families. 33.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.1 males.

The city's median household income was $32,125, and the median family income was $42,650. Males had a median income of $34,758 versus $20,288 for females. The city's per capita income was $17,465. About 9.3% of families and 14.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.1% of those under age 18 and 14.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Bad Axe is served by Bad Axe Public Schools, which consist of:

 * Bad Axe Elementary.
 * Bad Axe Middle School
 * Bad Axe High School

The district's George E. Greene Elementary School was shut down in 2011; Ascent High School, an alternative high school, is in its former building. The Bad Axe Elementary School is currently in the building which the district's Intermediate School occupied.

Radio
Local radio stations licensed to serve Bad Axe are commercial broadcasters WLEW-AM and WLEW-FM.

FM

 * WCTP 88.5 FM, Gagetown, Gospel, Christian Gospel Radio
 * WSMB 89.3 FM, Harbor Beach, Religious, Smile FM
 * WIDL 92.1 FM, Cass City, Classic Rock The Thumb's Only Road for Pure Classic Rock
 * WBGV 92.5 FM, Marlette, Country, The Thumb's Best Country
 * WHNN 96.1 FM, Bay City, Adult Contemporary, ''The Best Variety of Yesterday and Today
 * WTGV 97.7 FM, Sandusky, Adult Contemporary, Light and Easy Listening
 * WKCQ 98.1 FM, Saginaw, Country, The Most Country
 * WLEW 102.1 FM, Bad Axe, Classic Hits, Your Classic Hits Station
 * WIOG 102.5 FM, Bay City, CHR/Top 40, The Hit Music Channel
 * WQLB 103.3 FM, Tawas City, Classic Hits, Hits FM
 * WCZE 103.7 FM, Harbor Beach, Christian Country, Positive Country
 * WKJC 104.7 FM, Tawas City, Country Your Favorite Country Hits
 * WTZM 106.1 FM, Tawas City, Religious, The Promise FM

AM

 * WMIC 660 AM, Sandusky (Daytime Only), Full Service/Country, The Thumb's Information Station
 * WSGW 790 AM, Saginaw, News/Talk, Your Connection to the Saginaw Valley and the World
 * CHOK 1070 AM, Sarnia, Full Service/AC, First in Local Information
 * WJMK 1250 AM, Bridgeport, Oldies, MeTV FM
 * WLEW 1340 AM, Bad Axe, Country, ''The Thumb's Hottest Country
 * WKYO 1360 AM, Caro, Oldies, Your Greatest Hits
 * WPHM 1380 AM, Port Huron, News/Talk/Sports, Where the Blue Water Area Comes to Talk
 * WMAX 1440 AM, Bay City, Religious Talk, Ave Marie Radio
 * WIOS 1480 AM, East Tawas, News/Talk, Where Northeast Michigan Comes to Talk

Newspapers

 * Bad Axe and the northern thumb area are served by a daily newspaper, the Huron Daily Tribune and the Huron County View.
 * Daily editions of the Detroit Free Press and The Detroit News, as well as thrice-weekly editions of the Bay City Times and Saginaw News, are also available.

Broadcast television
Huron County lies inside the Flint/Tri-Cities Television Market. Only stations available on Comcast in the Bad Axe area are listed below.

 * WNEM 5 (CBS/MyNetworkTV)
 * WJRT 12 (ABC)
 * WDCQ 19 (PBS)
 * WEYI 25 (NBC)
 * WBSF 46 (The CW)
 * WAQP 49 (Religious)
 * WSMH 66 (Fox)

Notable people

 * Allen James Babcock, Roman Catholic bishop; born in Bad Axe
 * Lilian Jackson Braun, mystery writer; lived in Bad Axe
 * David C. Clark, Florida state judge and legislator; born in Bad Axe
 * George M. Clark, Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court, lived in Bad Axe
 * Helen Beulah Thompson Gaige, herpetologist; born in Bad Axe
 * Brad Guigar, cartoonist; grew up in Bad Axe
 * Bob Murawski, 2009 Academy Award-winning film editor (The Hurt Locker); high school valedictorian from Bad Axe
 * William Potts, who added the yellow light to create the modern, three-lens traffic light; born in Bad Axe

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Bingham Township, Huron County, Michigan

Bingham Township is a civil township of Huron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 1,642. The township is named for Kinsley S. Bingham, a U.S. Representative and U.S. Senator from and Governor of Michigan.

History
Bingham Township was established in 1863.

Communities
The village of Ubly is within the township on M-19.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.9 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,751 people, 680 households, and 480 families residing in the township. The population density was 48.8 PD/sqmi. There were 721 housing units at an average density of 20.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.03% White, 0.11% African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.17% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.46% of the population.

There were 680 households, out of which 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.9% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.3% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $37,102, and the median income for a family was $49,205. Males had a median income of $31,016 versus $21,515 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,916. About 6.8% of families and 10.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 11.9% of those age 65 or over.


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Bloomfield Township, Huron County, Michigan

Bloomfield Township is a civil township of Huron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 404.

Communities

 * Lewisville is an unincorporated community in the township on the Boundary with Huron Township at the junction of Kinde and Huron City Roads 43.94444°N, -82.835°W.
 * Rapson is an unincorporated community on the southwest corner of the Township.
 * Redman is an unincorporated community in the Township at Redman and Huron City Roads 43.92917°N, -82.83417°W (elevation: 712 ft./217 m.).

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 sqmi, of which 36.0 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi (0.14%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 535 people, 191 households, and 151 families residing in the township. The population density was 14.9 PD/sqmi. There were 220 housing units at an average density of 6.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.38% White, 0.56% Native American, and 2.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.56% of the population.

There were 191 households, out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.2% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.9% were non-families. 17.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,000, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $30,435 versus $18,438 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,996. About 6.2% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.1% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over.


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Brookfield Township, Huron County, Michigan

Brookfield Township is a civil township of Huron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 739.

History
Broofield Township was organized in 1868.

Communities

 * The Village of Owendale is within the Township.
 * Bach is an unincorporated community on the Township's border with Sebewaing Township at Bach and Bay Port Roads 43.68306°N, -83.35583°W with side streets (Liken and Bartholomy) in Sebewaing.
 * Creel was a rural post office in the township from 1886 until 1889.
 * Crew was the name of a rural post office in the township from 1904 until 1907.
 * Kilmanagh is an unincorporated community partially in the northwest corner of the township at 43.75611°N, -83.35694°W.
 * Linkville is an unincorporated community on the Township's border with Winsor Township on Kilmanagh Road between Caseville and Notter Road 43.75806°N, -83.26722°W. with the community's Linkville Cemetery on Stein Road between Caseville and Notter Road in Winsor Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.5 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 914 people, 329 households, and 226 families residing in the township. The population density was 25.7 PD/sqmi. There were 369 housing units at an average density of 10.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.91% White, 0.22% Asian, and 0.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.24% of the population.

There were 329 households, out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.3% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.1% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $32,656, and the median income for a family was $39,167. Males had a median income of $29,922 versus $19,297 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,737. About 5.6% of families and 14.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.5% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over.


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Caseville, Michigan

Caseville is a city in Huron County in the U.S. state of Michigan, located at the mouth of the Pigeon River on Saginaw Bay of Lake Huron. The population was 652 at the 2020 census. The city is surrounded by Caseville Township. A popular destination for summer tourists, it sponsors the 10-day Cheeseburger in Caseville festival, a tribute to Jimmy Buffett's song "Cheeseburger in Paradise". It has been also called the "Perch Capital of Michigan" for its extraordinary catches of the native fish yellow "perch".

History
Caseville was settled by European Americans beginning with settler Reuben Dodge in 1836. They first called it Pigeon River Settlement, as it developed at the mouth of the river of that name, which leads to Saginaw Bay. Later, it was known as Port Elizabeth and Elizabethtown for the wife of William Rattle, who was agent for major landowner Leonard Case. The town developed through lumbering, with timber shipped via the lake to markets. Ship building and salt manufacturing were also early industries.

In 1856, Francis Crawford purchased 20 thousand acres from Case around the community. That same year the community assume the Caseville name. A post office opened here on January 28, 1863 with Crawford as postmaster. In 1896, Caseville was incorporated by the legislature as a village.

The Cheeseburger in Caseville festival was first held in 1999 over three days on a weekend. By 2004, the festival had grown into a 10-day event.

In 2010, Caseville became a city. A detachment effort to return three sections of the city back to the Caseville Township was underway in 2016.

Geography

 * According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.13 sqmi, of which 1.10 sqmi is land and 0.03 sqmi is water. The town developed along the Pigeon River, creating a municipal harbor to support shipping through Saginaw Bay and the Great Lakes.
 * It is located in the Thumb of Michigan, a subregion of the Flint/Tri-Cities area.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 777 people, 422 households, and 221 families residing in the village. The population density was 706.4 PD/sqmi. There were 837 housing units at an average density of 760.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.8% White, 0.4% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 422 households, of which 14.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.0% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% 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 20.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.84 and the average family size was 2.46.

The median age in the village was 55.1 years. 11.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.8% were from 25 to 44; 36.8% were from 45 to 64; and 28.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 888 people, 432 households, and 241 families residing in the village. The population density was 778.4 PD/sqmi. There were 698 housing units at an average density of 611.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.52% White, 0.23% African American, 0.56% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.11% from other races, and 1.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.35% of the population.

There were 432 households, out of which 19.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.9% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.2% were non-families. 39.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.01 and the average family size was 2.68.

In the village the population was spread out, with 18.4% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 21.1% from 25 to 44, 29.3% from 45 to 64, and 26.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $27,065, and the median income for a family was $36,750. Males had a median income of $27,222 versus $20,982 for females. The per capita income for the village was $20,501. About 7.8% of families and 13.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.9% of those under age 18 and 17.1% of those age 65 or over.

Attractions
The annual Cheeseburger in Caseville festival is held to end the summer with concerts and family activities. Numerous summer cottages, larger houses and other accommodations are available for rental in the area, generally weekly during the summer and for varying terms in the off season. Nearby Sleeper State Park has campgrounds and a variety of trails and habitats. Port Crescent State Park is in the vicinity.

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Caseville Township, Michigan

Caseville Township is a civil township of Huron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,674 at the 2020 census.

The City of Caseville is within the township survey area on M-25 but is independent of the Township.

The township is small and irregularly shaped, consisting of only eight full sections and twelve partial sections. The township is at the opening of Saginaw Bay into Lake Huron and includes Sand Point, which forms the northern shore of Wild Fowl Bay.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 14.2 sqmi, of which 13.9 sqmi is land and 0.3 sqmi (1.97%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,723 people, 1,286 households, and 864 families residing in the township. The population density was 195.5 PD/sqmi. There were 2,614 housing units at an average density of 187.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.09% White, 0.33% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.18% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.07% of the population.

There were 1,286 households, out of which 17.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.10 and the average family size was 2.55.

In the township the population was spread out, with 16.7% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 18.5% from 25 to 44, 32.1% from 45 to 64, and 28.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there 96 men.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,558, and the median income for a family was $42,284. Males had a median income of $32,875 versus $23,828 for females. The per capita income for the township was $24,128. About 5.4% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.5% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over.

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Chandler Township, Huron County, Michigan

Chandler Township is a civil township of Huron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 454 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.3 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 501 people, 176 households, and 146 families residing in the township. The population density was 14.2 PD/sqmi. There were 199 housing units at an average density of 5.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 95.61% White, 0.80% African American, 0.40% Native American, 1.40% Asian, 1.40% from other races, and 0.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.80% of the population.

There were 176 households, out of which 39.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.6% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.0% were non-families. 14.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,938, and the median income for a family was $43,571. Males had a median income of $32,250 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,540. About 5.1% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.


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Colfax Township, Huron County, Michigan

Colfax Township is a civil township of Huron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,753 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * The city of Bad Axe is on the eastern boundary and has incorporated land that had formerly been in the township.
 * Popple is a tiny unincorporated community in the southwest corner of the township along M-53/S. Van Dyke Road between Pinnebog and Kilmanagh/Popple Roads about five miles southwest of Bad Axe on the Pinnebog River at 43.77111°N, -83.09611°W. From 1928 to 1939, Popple was the southern terminus of M-105, which connected M-53 with then M-83 (now M-142. The community was at first known as "Finger Board" when it was founded in 1870. When it was given a post office in January 1882, the name was changed to Popple after the popple tree (Populus tremuloides). The first postmaster was Samuel Hurd Wright. The post office closed in January 1883, but was restored from October 1883 until August 1905.
 * Grassmere was a railroad station and post office on the border with Oliver Township. The station served the Saginaw, Tuscola & Huron Railroad. The post office operated from 1891 until 1909; M. A. Vogel was its first postmaster.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.0 sqmi, of which 34.9 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi (0.09%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,954 people, 702 households, and 513 families residing in the township. The population density was 56.0 PD/sqmi. There were 765 housing units at an average density of 21.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.85% White, 0.46% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.67% from other races, and 0.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.84% of the population.

There were 702 households, out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.8% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.9% were non-families. 22.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.5% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $42,727, and the median income for a family was $51,081. Males had a median income of $34,879 versus $21,767 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,237. About 2.4% of families and 3.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.6% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.

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Dwight Township, Michigan

Dwight Township is a civil township of Huron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 708 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * The village of Kinde is located on the boundary between Dwight Township and Lincoln Township, with about half of the village in both. A small portion of the village is within Meade Township.
 * Glencoe is an unincorporated community on the Township's border with Huron Township at Verona and Day Roads. It had a post office from 1901 to 1914.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.7 sqmi, of which 35.7 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi (0.06%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 930 people, 354 households, and 248 families residing in the township. The population density was 26.1 PD/sqmi. There were 402 housing units at an average density of 11.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.60% White, 0.11% African American, 0.65% Native American, 0.32% Asian, and 0.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.11% of the population.

There were 354 households, out of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.8% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.9% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,000, and the median income for a family was $38,698. Males had a median income of $31,607 versus $15,865 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,598. About 7.3% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.1% of those under age 18 and 11.0% of those age 65 or over.

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Elkton, Michigan

Elkton is a village in Huron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 796 at the 2020 census. The village is within Oliver Township, along the Pinnebog River. It was incorporated in 1897.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.00 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 808 people, 349 households, and 223 families living in the village. The population density was 808.0 PD/sqmi. There were 387 housing units at an average density of 387.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.4% White, 0.1% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.6% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.

There were 349 households, of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.1% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.1% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.79.

The median age in the village was 36.3 years. 26.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.6% were from 25 to 44; 23.7% were from 45 to 64; and 15.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.9% male and 52.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 863 people, 368 households, and 246 families living in the village. The population density was 870.6 PD/sqmi. There were 392 housing units at an average density of 395.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.57% White, 0.35% African American, 0.35% Asian, 0.12% from other races, and 1.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.43% of the population.

There were 368 households, out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.9% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.9% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% 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 2.90.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $28,859, and the median income for a family was $37,500. Males had a median income of $32,333 versus $20,952 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,490. About 12.1% of families and 15.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.8% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Joe Magidsohn, American football player and official

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Fairhaven Township, Michigan

Fairhaven Township is a civil township of Huron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,081 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Bay Port is an unincorporated community in the township on M-25 on the shore of Wild Fowl Bay, which opens into the Saginaw Bay of Lake Huron. Bay Port is at 43.84944°N, -83.37333°W. The ZIP code is 48720.
 * Kilmanagh is an unincorporated community partially in the southeast corner of the township at 43.75611°N, -83.35694°W.
 * Rose Island is an unincorporated community in the Township on Saginaw Bay at Rose Island and Haist roads.43.78278°N, -83.43139°W
 * Valley Island is an unincorporated community in the Township on Saginaw Bay at Schuch and Valley Island roads.43.79222°N, -83.42806°W
 * Weale is an unincorporated community in the Township on Saginaw Bay at Weale and Kuhl roads, after the railroad. 43.81194°N, -83.39722°W

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 58.0 sqmi, of which 21.1 sqmi is land and 37.0 sqmi (63.67%) is water.

Fairhaven Township also contains several uninhabited islands in Saginaw Bay, which are mostly contained within Wildfowl Bay State Wildlife Area. These islands include Defoe Island, Duck Island, Heisterman Island, Lone Tree Island, North Island, Maisou Island, Middle Grounds Island, and Pitchers Reef.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,259 people, 537 households, and 353 families residing in the township. The population density was 59.7 PD/sqmi. There were 770 housing units at an average density of 36.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.17% White, 0.32% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.79% from other races, and 0.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.14% of the population.

There were 537 households, out of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.1% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.7% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $33,500, and the median income for a family was $37,813. Males had a median income of $31,958 versus $20,313 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,689. About 8.6% of families and 11.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.9% of those under age 18 and 13.2% of those age 65 or over.

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Gore Township, Michigan

Gore Township is a civil township of Huron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 152 at the 2020 census.

Gore is a small, wedge-shaped township, consisting of only four full sections and six partial sections on the shore of Lake Huron just north of the village of Port Hope.

Gore Township was established in 1862.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 6.8 sqmi, of which 6.8 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi (1.17%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 139 people, 62 households, and 40 families residing in the township. The population density was 20.5 PD/sqmi. There were 176 housing units at an average density of 26.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.56% White, and 1.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.88% of the population.

There were 62 households, out of which 21.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.7% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.9% were non-families. 30.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.78.

In the township the population was spread out, with 20.9% under the age of 18, 0.7% from 18 to 24, 17.3% from 25 to 44, 38.8% from 45 to 64, and 22.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $25,625, and the median income for a family was $45,417. Males had a median income of $36,875 versus $13,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,401. There were 22.0% of families and 16.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including 9.7% of under eighteens and 50.0% of those over 64.

title: Gore Township, Michigan


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Grant Township, Huron County, Michigan

Grant Township is a civil township of Huron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 869.

History
Grant Township was established in 1867.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.5 sqmi, of which 35.4 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi (0.14%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 833 people, 307 households, and 237 families residing in the township. The population density was 23.5 PD/sqmi. There were 334 housing units at an average density of 9.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.04% White, 1.32% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.24% from other races, and 2.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.32% of the population.

There were 307 households, out of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.1% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.8% were non-families. 19.5% 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 2.69 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.1% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 115.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,536, and the median income for a family was $43,750. Males had a median income of $31,450 versus $21,528 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,615. About 5.5% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.8% of those under age 18 and 11.4% of those age 65 or over.

title: Grant Township, Huron County, Michigan


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Harbor Beach, Michigan

Harbor Beach is a city in Huron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,604 at the 2020 census.

History
The earliest settlers to this area arrived in 1837 and established a sawmill for processing lumber. The settlement eventually was named Barnettsville in 1855, as the settlement continued to grow, the town was renamed Sand Beach. In 1899, the village of Sand Beach changed its name to Harbor Beach, because of the impression that the area has nothing but sand. In 1910, it was officially incorporated into a city.

Located on the eastern shore of Lake Huron in the Thumb of Michigan, Harbor Beach is known as having the world's largest man-made fresh water harbor and boasts a fishing pier that is handicap accessible. The municipal marina provides transient services and shuttle services into the downtown area which has retained its old town charm.

The association known as HBRA was founded in 1896 as a summertime vacation spot in Harbor Beach. The resort is located roughly three hours north of Detroit, MI and is currently still operated, and frequented, by the 5th and 6th generation descendants of the original founding families.

Harbor Beach won the 2012 Division 8 State Football Championship.

Geography

 * According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.09 sqmi, of which 1.75 sqmi is land and 0.34 sqmi is water.
 * The world's largest man-made fresh water harbor offers a harbor of refuge to ships traveling between Port Huron and Pointe Aux Barques.
 * It is considered to be part of the Thumb of Michigan, which in turn is a subregion of the Flint/Tri-Cities region.
 * The two main state highways are M-25 and M-142.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,703 people, 774 households, and 454 families residing in the city. The population density was 973.1 PD/sqmi. There were 975 housing units at an average density of 557.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.4% White, 0.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 774 households, of which 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.3% were non-families. 37.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age in the city was 47.7 years. 20.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.5% were from 25 to 44; 29.9% were from 45 to 64; and 22.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,837 people, 774 households, and 503 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,036.3 PD/sqmi. There were 928 housing units at an average density of 523.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.35% White, 0.11% African American, 0.49% Native American, 1.36% Asian, 0.38% from other races, and 1.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.93% of the population.

There were 774 households, out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.9% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.5% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 22.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,469, and the median income for a family was $35,263. Males had a median income of $29,938 versus $18,864 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,917. About 11.2% of families and 15.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.8% of those under age 18 and 12.2% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Frank Murphy, Mayor of Detroit, last Governor General of the Philippine Islands and the first High Commissioner of the Philippines, Governor of Michigan, United States Attorney General, and Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
 * Dick Lange, Major League Baseball pitcher, California Angels
 * James H. Lincoln, Detroit City councilman, Michigan judge, author of Anatomy of a Riot and Fiery Trail
 * Louis J. Sebille, World War II and Korean War pilot, posthumous Medal of Honor recipient

Government
The government of Harbor Beach is organized under the City Charter of 1965 and operates under a Mayor/Council form of government. The City Council consists of the Mayor, who is elected every two years, and four Council members, who are elected for four-year terms.

 * Mayor Kevin Guitar
 * Mayor Pro-Temp Sam Capling
 * Council member Adam Wood
 * Council member Matt Woodke
 * Council member Will Woodward
 * Harbor Beach has a sister city in Canada:

Attractions

 * The Harbor Beach Light is located at the end of the north breakwater entrance to the harbor of refuge, created by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, protecting the harbor of Harbor Beach, Michigan. Tours are available on Saturdays during the summer.
 * The Harbor Beach Community House is located at the main intersection in Harbor Beach. On the west face of the building is a mural that depicts local historical scenes and figures, including representations of agriculture, Frank Murphy, shipwrecks, locomotives, and much more.
 * The Grice House Museum offers a glimpse at life in the past, while preserving history for future generations.
 * Frank Murphy Memorial Museum and home. The birthplace of Frank Murphy and law office of Murphy's father.
 * The Harbor Beach open-air Farmers Market is open on the grounds of the historic Frank Murphy's Museum from 2:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. every Friday during the summer months through October 7.
 * The Thumb’s #1 Music Store - Expedition Music Store.

Education

 * Harbor Beach Community Schools
 * Harbor Beach Elementary School
 * Harbor Beach Middle School
 * Harbor Beach High School
 * Lucille H. McCollough is an alumnus
 * Our Lady Of Lake Huron School
 * Zion Lutheran School

title: Harbor Beach, Michigan


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Hume Township, Michigan

Hume Township is a civil township of Huron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 739.

Communities

 * The village of Kinde is at the southeast corner of the township, though none of it is within the township.
 * Port Crescent is a ghost town at the mouth of the Pinnebog River on Lake Huron and is now part of Port Crescent State Park.
 * Pinnebog is a tiny unincorporated community in the southwest of the township, on the boundary with Meade Township at Kinde and Pinnebog roads 43.93528°N, -83.10389°W.

History
The township is named after the first white settler in the area, Walter Hume, who arrived and built the first house in the 1850s. He also opened a hotel at the mouth of the Pinnebog River, which was probably the first such structure in this part of the county. Township government was organized in 1860, with the election being held at Hume's store and with Hume being elected the first supervisor. The land was once covered by stands of pine trees, which were long ago cleared and sent to saw mills at Port Crescent on the mouth of the Pinnebog River. The Port Huron Fire of 1871 and Thumb Fire of 1881 also destroyed much remaining timber land.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 30.0 sqmi, of which 30.0 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi (0.10%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 801 people, 369 households, and 232 families residing in the township. The population density was 26.7 PD/sqmi. There were 853 housing units at an average density of 28.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.50% White, 0.12% Native American, 0.25% Asian, and 0.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.62% of the population.

There were 369 households, out of which 22.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.1% were married couples living together, 4.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.9% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.76.

In the township the population was spread out, with 18.4% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 22.2% from 25 to 44, 30.0% from 45 to 64, and 23.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $33,047, and the median income for a family was $42,361. Males had a median income of $31,029 versus $19,886 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,810. About 6.2% of families and 9.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.1% of those under age 18 and 6.0% of those age 65 or over.

title: Hume Township, Michigan


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Huron Township, Michigan

Huron Township is a civil township of Huron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 352 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Huron City is an unincorporated community in the township on Pioneer and Huron City Roads near M-25 near the mouth of Willow Creek on Lake Huron at 44.02917°N, -82.83278°W. It was formerly a lumber town, destroyed in the Port Huron Fire of 1871 and Thumb Fire of 1881, the town was rebuilt after each, but faded as the lumber industry died out. The post office was closed in 1905.
 * Glencoe is an unincorporated community on the township's border with Dwight Township at Verona and Day Roads.
 * Lewisville is an unincorporated community in the township on the boundary with Bloomfield Township at the junction of Kinde and Huron City Roads at 43.94444°N, -82.835°W.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.6 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 423 people, 191 households, and 143 families residing in the township. The population density was 12.6 PD/sqmi. There were 406 housing units at an average density of 12.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.53% White, 0.24% Native American and 0.24% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.71% of the population.

There were 191 households, out of which 20.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.1% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.1% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.61.

In the township the population was spread out, with 17.3% under the age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 17.0% from 25 to 44, 33.8% from 45 to 64, and 27.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $33,250, and the median income for a family was $37,031. Males had a median income of $32,143 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,725. About 9.4% of families and 11.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.3% of those under age 18 and 11.4% of those age 65 or over.

title: Huron Township, Michigan


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Kinde, Michigan

Kinde is a village in Huron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 448 at the 2010 census.

The village is located on the boundary between Dwight Township and Lincoln Township, with about half of the village in both. A small portion of the village is within Meade Township.

History
Businessman John Kinde arrived in Michigan's central Thumb area in the early 1880s and established a general store, lumber yard, grain elevator and post office. Train service began in 1882 with the construction of track by the Port Huron and Northwestern Railroad.

Kinde was renowned as the "bean capital of the world." Michigan bean soup has been a staple for over one hundred years in the U.S. Senate dining room in the form of Senate bean soup. However, the Michigan Bean Festival on Labor Day weekend is held in nearby Fairgrove.

The village is home to the St. Peter's Lutheran Church.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.19 sqmi, of which 1.18 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 448 people, 195 households, and 114 families living in the village. The population density was 379.7 PD/sqmi. There were 223 housing units at an average density of 189.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.4% White, 1.8% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 195 households, of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.6% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.5% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.4% 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 2.92.

The median age in the village was 40 years. 25.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25% were from 25 to 44; 25.3% were from 45 to 64; and 18.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 534 people, 209 households, and 145 families living in the village. The population density was 530.2 PD/sqmi. There were 226 housing units at an average density of 224.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.19% White, 0.37% African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.56% Asian, and 1.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.19% of the population.

There were 209 households, out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 29.6% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 16.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $29,125, and the median income for a family was $34,107. Males had a median income of $27,708 versus $14,167 for females. The per capita income for the village was $12,623. About 12.6% of families and 14.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.8% of those under age 18 and 9.9% of those age 65 or over.

Local events
The "Kinde Polka Fest" is held every year in downtown Kinde.

title: Kinde, Michigan


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Lake Township, Huron County, Michigan

Lake Township is a civil township of Huron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 657 at the 2020 census.

Albert E. Sleeper State Park and Rush Lake State Game Area are both within the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 20.7 sqmi, of which 19.2 sqmi is land and 1.5 sqmi (7.47%) is water.

Communities

 * Gotts Corners was a settlement here founded by Robert Gotts. It had a post office from 1895 until 1905.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 996 people, 483 households, and 320 families residing in the township. The population density was 51.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,393 housing units at an average density of 72.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.00% White, 0.70% Native American, 0.10% from other races, and 0.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.00% of the population.

There were 483 households, out of which 14.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.9% were married couples living together, 2.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 31.1% 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 2.06 and the average family size was 2.53.

In the township the population was spread out, with 13.3% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 16.4% from 25 to 44, 29.7% from 45 to 64, and 35.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 56 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $32,708, and the median income for a family was $38,125. Males had a median income of $38,056 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,364. About 5.8% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.5% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over.

title: Lake Township, Huron County, Michigan


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Lincoln Township, Huron County, Michigan

Lincoln Township is a civil township of Huron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 727 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Kinde is a village on the boundary between Lincoln Township and Dwight Township with about half of the village in both. A small portion of the village is within Meade Township.
 * Filion is an unincorporated community located on the border with Meade Township at M-53 and Filion Road at coordinates 43.89556°N, -83.00361°W. The ZIP code is 48432.
 * Rapson is an unincorporated community on the southeast corner of the Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 sqmi, of which 35.8 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi (0.06%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 873 people, 335 households, and 248 families residing in the township. The population density was 24.4 PD/sqmi. There were 370 housing units at an average density of 10.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.17% White, 0.23% African American, 0.34% Asian, and 1.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.11% of the population.

There were 335 households, out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.3% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.7% were non-families. 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $36,250, and the median income for a family was $43,625. Males had a median income of $30,625 versus $20,089 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,145. About 8.2% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.9% of those under age 18 and 11.1% of those age 65 or over.


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McKinley Township, Huron County, Michigan

McKinley Township is a civil township of Huron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 401 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Berne is an unincorporated community on the Township's border with Winsor Township at Berne Road and Berne Street 43.84472°N, -83.26944°W (Elevation: 620).

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 20.7 square miles (53.6 km2), of which 20.3 square miles (52.7 km2) is land and 0.3 square mile (0.9 km2) (1.69%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 503 people, 201 households, and 154 families residing in the township. The population density was 24.7 PD/sqmi. There were 292 housing units at an average density of 14.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.01% White, 0.80% African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.20% from other races, and 0.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.59% of the population.

There were 201 households, out of which 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.6% were married couples living together, 3.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.9% were non-families. 20.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the township the population was spread out, with 22.3% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 22.5% from 25 to 44, 29.2% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.7 males. The median income for a household in the township was $37,212, and the median income for a family was $42,344. Males had a median income of $33,500 versus $24,063 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,453. About 4.7% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.9% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over.


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Oliver Township, Huron County, Michigan

Oliver Township is a civil township of Huron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,419 at the 2020 census.

History
Oliver Township was established in 1877.

Communities

 * Village of Elkton

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.3 square miles (91.6 km$2$), of which 35.3 square miles (91.5 km$2$) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.1 km$2$) (0.14%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,626 people, 644 households, and 455 families residing in the township. The population density was 46.1 PD/sqmi. There were 690 housing units at an average density of 19.5 per square mile (7.5/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.29% White, 0.25% African American, 0.31% Asian, 0.37% from other races, and 1.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.55% of the population.

There were 644 households, out of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.2% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.2% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $32,315, and the median income for a family was $40,536. Males had a median income of $31,607 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,482. About 11.9% of families and 16.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.1% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over.

Points of interest

 * Harvest Wind Farm: Constructed in 2007, this wind farm contains 32 turbines on 3,200 acres of land capable of producing 52.8 MW of power.

title: Oliver Township, Huron County, Michigan


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Owendale, Michigan

Owendale is a village in Huron County of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 241 at the 2010 census. The village is within Brookfield Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.74 sqmi, all land.

Education
It has one high school, in which it joins with neighboring town Gagetown. They comprise the Owen-Gage Bulldogs. They compete in The Mid-Michigan 8-man Football League/ILAC. As of September 2016, the Bulldogs coaching staff is composed of: Jim Wencel, Head Football Coach; Christopher Robinson; Assistant Coach and Steve Riske; Assistant Coach. Kathy Champagne, Head Volleyball Coach; Mike Sutherland, Head Girls Basketball and Cross Country, Head Boys Basketball Coach; Brian Wright, Head Baseball Coach; Mike Witzke, Head Girls Softball and Christopher Robinson, A.D.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 241 people, 99 households, and 65 families living in the village. The population density was 325.7 PD/sqmi. There were 116 housing units at an average density of 156.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.3% White, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9% of the population.

There were 99 households, of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.5% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.3% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.2% 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 3.02.

The median age in the village was 35.5 years. 25.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.1% were from 25 to 44; 23.7% were from 45 to 64; and 14.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.2% male and 49.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 296 people, 101 households, and 68 families living in the village. The population density was 398.2 PD/sqmi. There were 114 housing units at an average density of 153.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.30% White, 0.68% Asian, and 2.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.49% of the population.

There were 101 households, out of which 39.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.5% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 27.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 29.1% under the age of 18, 11.5% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 17.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $29,861, and the median income for a family was $31,667. Males had a median income of $28,056 versus $17,143 for females. The per capita income for the village was $11,985. About 11.3% of families and 19.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.9% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

title: Owendale, Michigan


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Paris Township, Michigan

Paris Township is a civil township of Huron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 491 at the 2020 census.

History
Paris Township was established in 1839.

Communities

 * Cracow is an unincorporated community at Priemer and Polk roads in the township. Founded in 1862 by Polish settlers who named it after the Polish city. On June 8, 1869, a post office was opened with Frank Buchkowski as its first postmaster. The post office was closed on April 10, 1987.
 * Crosby is an unincorporated community in the township. It had a post office starting in 1870 and was first named Bowen Station.
 * Parisville, an unincorporated community formed in 1856, is one of the oldest Polish American settlements in the United States. It, and its township, Paris Township, are named after Paris, Ontario where many of the Poles lived, before moving to the "thumb" of Michigan.
 * Pawlowski is an unincorporated community at Priemer and Parisville roads in the township.

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

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 557 people, 204 households, and 138 families residing in the township. The population density was 15.4 per square mile (6.0/km$2$). There were 230 housing units at an average density of 6.4 per square mile (2.5/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.03% White, 0.18% Native American, and 1.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.26% of the population.

There were 204 households, out of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.8% were married couples living together, 3.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.9% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.45.

In the township the population was spread out, with 33.2% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $32,321, and the median income for a family was $41,364. Males had a median income of $29,500 versus $19,643 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,714. About 9.9% of families and 13.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.3% of those under age 18 and 18.3% of those age 65 or over.

title: Paris Township, Michigan


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Pigeon, Michigan

Pigeon is a village in Huron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,208 at the 2010 census. The village is within Winsor Township.

Geography

 * According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.86 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,208 people, 551 households, and 323 families living in the village. The population density was 1404.7 PD/sqmi. There were 621 housing units at an average density of 722.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.6% White, 0.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.8% of the population.

There were 551 households, of which 23.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.4% were non-families. 39.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.9% 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 2.84.

The median age in the village was 47.2 years. 19.5% 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; 24.9% were from 45 to 64; and 28.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 45.9% male and 54.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,207 people, 496 households, and 332 families living in the village. The population density was 1,464.2 PD/sqmi. There were 518 housing units at an average density of 628.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.60% White, 0.17% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.58% Asian, 1.08% from other races, and 1.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.57% of the population.

There were 496 households, out of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.3% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.9% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.84.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 22.0% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 26.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $33,618, and the median income for a family was $44,563. Males had a median income of $31,599 versus $19,886 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,142. About 5.0% of families and 6.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.0% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.

Local attractions and activities
Pigeon Historical Depot Museum is in the downtown. The Grand Trunk Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Depot is a state historical site. Local artifacts and memorabilia are displayed. A number of wind farms have been built in and around Pigeon in 2007 and beyond.

title: Pigeon, Michigan