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Moscow Township, Michigan

Moscow Township is a civil township of Hillsdale County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,467 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Moscow is an unincorporated community located within the township along U.S. Route 12 at 42.04944°N, -84.51°W. It was first settled by Peter Benson in 1831 and by Judge Lyman Blackmar in 1832.  A post office opened on May 7, 1834 under the name Moscow, which was chosen by Alonzo Kies who came here from a community named Moscow in Cayuga County, New York.  Moscow uses the 49257 ZIP Code, which is used for post office box services only and has no physical post office in the community.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.43 sqmi, of which 35.15 sqmi is land and 0.28 sqmi (0.79%) is water.

The headwaters for the south branch of the Kalamazoo River begin in the southern portion of the township.

Major highways

 * runs east–west through the center of the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,445 people, 522 households, and 410 families residing in the township. The population density was 41.1 PD/sqmi. There were 554 housing units at an average density of 15.8 per square mile (6.1/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.41% White, 0.62% African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.14% Pacific Islander, 0.07% from other races, and 0.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.97% of the population.

There were 522 households, out of which 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.6% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.3% were non-families. 17.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $44,740, and the median income for a family was $49,464. Males had a median income of $36,705 versus $25,714 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,682. About 2.7% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.0% of those under age 18 and 3.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The township is served by three separate public school districts. The southeast portion of the township is served by North Adams-Jerome Schools, while the north and west portions of the township is served by Jonesville Community Schools. Very small portions of the northern edge of the township are served by Hanover-Horton Schools to the north in Jackson County.

title: Moscow Township, Michigan


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North Adams, Michigan

North Adams is a village in Hillsdale County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 452 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Adams Township.

History
The area was first settled by William Cutler, who moved here from Niagara County, New York in 1835. He opened a tavern, and the community became known as Cutler's Corner. It was given a post office under that name on June 27, 1848. The post office was renamed North Adams on May 1, 1850, due to its northern location within Adams Township. The community was platted under the name North Adams in 1871 and incorporated as a village in 1881.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.53 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 477 people, 189 households, and 137 families living in the village. The population density was 917.3 PD/sqmi. There were 219 housing units at an average density of 421.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.1% White, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.2% of the population.

There were 189 households, of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.5% were non-families. 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10% 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 3.00.

The median age in the village was 40.2 years. 24.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.7% were from 25 to 44; 24.5% were from 45 to 64; and 17.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 514 people, 204 households, and 144 families living in the village. The population density was 974.5 PD/sqmi. There were 215 housing units at an average density of 407.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.22% White, 0.58% Native American, 0.19% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.95% of the population.

There were 204 households, out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.4% were non-families. 26.0% 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 2.52 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.5% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $38,523, and the median income for a family was $42,813. Males had a median income of $30,774 versus $22,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $19,850. About 1.3% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.6% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The village is served entirely by the North Adams-Jerome Schools. The main campus is located just south of the village boundaries.

Notable people

 * Emma Pow Bauder (1848–1932), evangelist and author

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title: North Adams, Michigan


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Pittsford Township, Michigan

Pittsford Township is a civil township of Hillsdale County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,577 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Locust Corners is an unincorporated community located within the township at 41.88389°N, -84.42028°W.
 * Pittsford is an unincorporated community and census-designated place on the boundary with Jefferson Township at 41.86222°N, -84.47667°W.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.59 sqmi, of which 35.42 sqmi is land and 0.17 sqmi (0.48%) is water.

Major highways

 * forms most of the eastern boundary of the township with Lenawee County.
 * runs east–west through the center of the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,600 people, 574 households, and 455 families residing in the township. The population density was 45.1 PD/sqmi. There were 611 housing units at an average density of 17.2 per square mile (6.6/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.50% White, 0.25% African American, 0.38% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.75% from other races, and 0.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.44% of the population.

There were 574 households, out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.0% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.7% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 23.6% 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 102.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $44,539, and the median income for a family was $51,818. Males had a median income of $37,431 versus $26,302 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,852. About 2.6% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.8% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The township is served by two separate public school districts. The western portion of the township is served by Pittsford Area Schools, while the eastern portion is served by Hudson Area Schools to the east in Hudson.

Notable people

 * Hugh M. Cole, historian and army officer

title: Pittsford Township, Michigan


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Ransom Township, Michigan

Ransom Township is a civil township of Hillsdale County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,012 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Betzer is an unincorporated community in the eastern portion of the township on the boundary with Wright Township at 41.75306°N, -84.47583°W. The community was named after the Daniel Colbetzer, who served as the first postmaster when a post office opened here on November 15, 1886.  The post office operated until December 31, 1901.
 * Ransom is an unincorporated community located within the township at 41.77528°N, -84.53417°W. It was first settled in 1840 in the area formerly called Rowland Township, which was named after pioneering settler Rowland Bird.  It was given a post office named North Rowland on April 17, 1848.  It was renamed Ransom soon after on September 5, 1848 when the area was reogranized under the name Ransom Township.  It was named after Epaphroditus Ransom, who was the governor of Michigan at the time.  The post office was briefly named Bird the following year but then renamed back to Ransom in 1850.  The Ransom post office operated until August 31, 1936.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 30.18 sqmi, of which 30.08 sqmi is land and 0.10 sqmi (0.33%) is water.

Historic sites

 * Trunk Line Bridge No. 237 is an arch bridge listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1918, it carries Burt Road over Silver Creek.

Major highways

 * runs south–north through the center of the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 982 people, 324 households, and 256 families residing in the township. The population density was 32.6 PD/sqmi. There were 353 housing units at an average density of 11.7 per square mile (4.5/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.07% white, 0.10% Asian, 0.41% from other races, and 1.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.43% of the population.

There were 324 households, out of which 40.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.5% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.7% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.97 and the average family size was 3.34.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.6% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,069, and the median income for a family was $43,264. Males had a median income of $31,806 versus $22,438 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,904. About 8.0% of families and 13.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.9% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The township is served by three separate public school districts. The western portion of the township is served by Camden-Frontier Schools to the southwest in Amboy Township. The northeast portion of the township is served by Pittsford Area Schools to the northeast in Pittsford. A small portion of the southeast corner of the township is served by Waldron Area Schools to the east in Wright Township.

Notable people

 * Jason E. Hammond, educator and politician, born in Ransom Township

title: Ransom Township, Michigan


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Reading, Michigan

Reading is a city in Hillsdale County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,095 at the 2020 census.

Located along M-49, the city is surrounded by Reading Township, but the two are administered autonomously.

History
Reading was settled in 1835 by a group of township locals and was originally named Basswood Corners after clumps of basswood trees located at the main intersection. It was given a post office named Reading on December 14, 1840 and was named after the township, which itself was named after Reading, Pennsylvania. The community was platted in 1852 and centered around a new sawmill. Reading received a railway station in 1869. It incorporated as a village in 1873 and as a city in 1934.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.01 sqmi, all land.

Major highways

 * runs south–north through the center of the city.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,078 people, 392 households, and 281 families living in the city. The population density was 1067.3 PD/sqmi. There were 435 housing units at an average density of 430.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.9% White, 0.1% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 392 households, of which 44.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% were married couples living together, 16.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.3% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.21.

The median age in the city was 33.3 years. 32.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.7% were from 25 to 44; 22% were from 45 to 64; and 11.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.9% male and 50.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,134 people, 407 households, and 293 families living in the city. The population density was 1,162.3 PD/sqmi. There were 432 housing units at an average density of 442.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.41% White, 0.71% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.18% from other races, and 0.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.32% of the population.

There were 407 households, out of which 43.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 15.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.8% were non-families. 23.8% 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 2.79 and the average family size was 3.25.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 34.4% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 17.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,750, and the median income for a family was $42,000. Males had a median income of $28,482 versus $23,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,300. About 6.7% of families and 11.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.4% of those under age 18 and 17.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The city is served entirely by its own school district, Reading Community Schools, which also serves portions of several adjacent townships.

Notable people

 * Sile Doty, career criminal, died in Reading
 * Charlotte E. Gray (1873–1926), author
 * Keith Lincoln, professional football player in the National Football League, born in Reading
 * Benjamin H. Southworth, collegiate football player, physician, and surgeon, born in Reading

title: Reading, Michigan


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Reading Township, Michigan

Reading Township is a civil township of Hillsdale County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,910 at the 2020 census.

The township surrounds the city of Reading, but the two are administered autonomously.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.01 sqmi, of which 33.98 sqmi is land and 1.02 sqmi (2.91%) is water.

Major highways

 * runs south–north through the center of the township and through the city of Reading.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,781 people, 711 households, and 524 families residing in the township. The population density was 52.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,147 housing units at an average density of 33.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.15% White, 0.17% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.34% from other races, and 1.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.07% of the population.

There were 711 households, out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.1% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.2% were non-families. 21.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.9% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,938, and the median income for a family was $46,696. Males had a median income of $34,453 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,625. About 5.4% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.0% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The entire township is served by Reading Community Schools.

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Scipio Township, Michigan

Scipio Township is a civil township of Hillsdale County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,902 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * East Mosherville is a former settlement within the township just east of the community of Mosherville. The community had a station along the former railway line belonging to the Fort Wayne and Jackson Railroad branch of the New York Central Railroad.  While the community no longer exists, it can be seen on the 1872 and 1916 maps of Scipio Township.
 * Mosherville is an unincorporated community within the township at 42.06028°N, -84.65944°W.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 29.45 sqmi, of which 29.21 sqmi is land and 0.24 sqmi (0.81%) is water.

Major highways

 * enters briefly in the southeast corner of the township.
 * enters briefly in the southwest corner of the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,822 people, 619 households, and 487 families residing in the township. The population density was 62.1 PD/sqmi. There were 660 housing units at an average density of 22.5 per square mile (8.7/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.37% White, 0.22% African American, 0.77% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.22% from other races, and 0.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.55% of the population.

There were 619 households, out of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.8% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.2% were non-families. 16.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.26.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.6% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $42,361, and the median income for a family was $47,065. Males had a median income of $32,008 versus $23,850 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,427. About 6.3% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.9% of those under age 18 and 15.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The township is served by two separate public school district. The majority of the township is served by Jonesville Community Schools to the south in Jonesville. A small portion of the northwest corner of the township is served by Litchfield Community Schools to the west in Litchfield.

title: Scipio Township, Michigan


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Somerset Township, Michigan

Somerset Township is a civil township of Hillsdale County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,532 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Bakers is a historic settlement within the township. It served as a station along the Detroit, Toledo and Milwaukee Railroad and briefly had its own post office from October 20, 1897 until December 14, 1903.
 * Jerome is an unincorporated community located within the township at 42.02694°N, -84.46944°W. The community was formed when the Detroit, Hillsdale & Indiana Railroad built a line through the area in 1871.  Jerome Smith platted the community and gave it his name.  He also worked as a railroad agent and served as the first postmaster when the office began operating on April 26, 1871.
 * Lake LeAnn is an unincorporated community and census-designated place within the township at 42.0625°N, -84.43028°W.
 * Somerset is an unincorporated community located along U.S. Route 12 at 42.04833°N, -84.37667°W. Somerset was first settled by James D. Van Hoevenburg in 1832.  He sold his farm to Thomas Gamble, who became the first postmaster when a post office began operating here on September 9, 1835.  Originally part of Wheatland Township, the post office was named Wheatland then renamed Gambleville on October 17, 1837 when Somerset Township was created from the northern half of Wheatland Township.  In 1841, the post office was renamed Somerset and moved to Somerset Center in a more centralized location in the township.  The Gambleville post office was later restored and renamed to Somerset in 1898, and Somerset Center retained its own post office.
 * Somerset Center is an unincorporated community located in the center of the township along U.S. Route 12 at 42.05111°N, -84.41361°W. The community was settled as early as 1833 and named for its centralized location in the township.  Its postal history is similar to Somerset to the east, while Somerset Center received its own post office on June 19, 1872.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.56 sqmi, of which 33.41 sqmi is land and 2.15 sqmi (6.05%) is water.

The township contains numerous small lakes, as well as the 748 acres Somerset State Game Area. The Grand River, which is the state's longest river, has its source within the township.

Major highways

 * runs east–west through the northern portion of the township.
 * runs briefly through the township in the northeast corner.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,277 people, 1,687 households, and 1,312 families residing in the township. The population density was 128.2 PD/sqmi. There were 2,161 housing units at an average density of 64.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.90% White, 0.37% African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.44% from other races, and 0.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.38% of the population.

There were 1,687 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.9% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.2% were non-families. 18.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.0% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 30.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $48,529, and the median income for a family was $51,278. Males had a median income of $43,973 versus $29,244 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,462. About 2.8% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.8% of those under age 18 and 2.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The township is served by four separate public school districts. The western portion of the township is served by North Adams-Jerome Schools, while the eastern portion is served by Addison Community Schools in Lenawee County. A very small portion of the northern edge of the township surrounding parts of Lake LeAnn are served by Hanover-Horton Schools to the north in Jackson County. Another very small portion of the northeast corner of the township is served by Columbia School District in Jackson County.

Notable people

 * George A. Smith, state senator and representative

title: Somerset Township, Michigan


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Waldron, Michigan

Waldron is a village in Hillsdale County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 505 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Wright Township.

History
The first settler to the area was Russell Coman, who came from New York in 1835. In 1837, the early settlers submitted the new name of the community as Coman, but a clerical error ended up assigning the community's name as Canaan. It was renamed Wright after the township in 1844. A post office opened on November 2, 1855, and was named South Wright due to the community's southern location in the township. In 1877, portions of the community were formally platted and adopted under the name Waldron after congressman Henry Waldron of Hillsdale, who represented the area in the U.S. House of Representatives. Waldron incorporated as a village in 1905.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 538 people, 211 households, and 137 families living in the village. The population density was 538.0 PD/sqmi. There were 253 housing units at an average density of 253.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.6% White, 0.6% African American, 0.9% Native American, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 211 households, of which 40.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.1% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.1% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.18.

The median age in the village was 34.1 years. 30.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26% were from 25 to 44; 24.2% were from 45 to 64; and 11.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 590 people, 231 households, and 152 families living in the village. The population density was 575.6 PD/sqmi. There were 249 housing units at an average density of 242.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.80% White, 0.34% African American, 0.34% Native American, and 1.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.02% of the population.

There were 231 households, out of which 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.6% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.8% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 29.8% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $30,417, and the median income for a family was $36,125. Males had a median income of $28,958 versus $19,375 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,083. About 10.3% of families and 16.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.0% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The village is served entirely by the Waldron Area Schools, which has its main campus just north of the village boundaries.

Notable people

 * Don A. Jones, admiral and civil engineer, born in Waldron

title: Waldron, Michigan


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Wheatland Township, Hillsdale County, Michigan

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

Communities

 * Church is a former settlement within the township. It was founded by township clerk Francis G. Church, who served as the first postmaster when a post office began operating here on June 27, 1870.  Originally named Church's Corner, the post office was renamed Church on May 28, 1894 and was eventually disestablished on June 15, 1901.
 * Wheatland is an unincorporated community located within the township at 41.97111°N, -84.40111°W. It was first settled in 1834 by Edmund Brown.  A post office began operating here on September 9, 1835 with Thomas Gamble serving as the first postmaster.  Gamble renamed the post office Gambleville on October 17, 1837.  When Somerset Township was organized from the northern half of Wheatland Township in 1837, the post office became part of that township.  In 1841, Gamble renamed that post office Somerset, and a new post office named Wheatland Centre began operating in Wheatland Township.  This post office was renamed Wheatland on February 3, 1882 until it was disestablished on March 31, 1903.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.68 sqmi, of which 35.65 sqmi is land and 0.03 sqmi (0.08%) is water.

Historic sites

 * William Treadwell House is a historic house built in 1860. It is a Michigan State Historic Site and is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Major highways

 * runs south–north near the eastern border of the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,258 people, 457 households, and 361 families residing in the township. The population density was 35.3 PD/sqmi. There were 497 housing units at an average density of 13.9 per square mile (5.4/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.93% White, 0.56% Native American, 0.16% Asian, and 1.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.79% of the population.

There were 457 households, out of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.8% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.8% were non-families. 18.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,000, and the median income for a family was $46,875. Males had a median income of $39,271 versus $22,188 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,026. About 3.6% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.8% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The township is served by four separate public school districts. The southwestern portion of the township is served by Pittsford Area Schools, while the northwestern portion is served by North Adams-Jerome Schools. The northeast portion of the township is served by Addison Community Schools, while the southeastern portion is served by Hudson Area Schools—both to the east in Lenawee County.

Notable people

 * Robert Cox, state representative


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Woodbridge Township, Michigan

Woodbridge Township is a civil township of Hillsdale County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The township had a population of 1,421 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Austin is an unincorporated community in the southern part of the township on the boundary with Amboy Township at 41.73722°N, -84.69417°W. Also known as Whitetown, it was first settled by the White family.
 * Frontier is an unincorporated community within the township at 41.78167°N, -84.60472°W.

History
Woodbridge Township was organized in 1840 from the southernmost section of the then-larger Fayette Township. Woodbridge Township extended south to the state border with Ohio until Amboy Township was created from the southernmost section of Woodbridge Township in 1850.

The current Woodbridge Township Hall in the community of Frontier was built in 1855 after the township board approved $250 for its construction and $10 for the land for the building. The structure was completed in 1856 and received several additions in later years. In 1975, the Michigan Townships Association verified Woodbridge Township Hall as the oldest operational township hall in the state.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 30.08 sqmi, of which 30.05 sqmi is land and 0.03 sqmi (0.10%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,337 people, 415 households, and 337 families residing in the township. The population density was 44.5 PD/sqmi. There were 466 housing units at an average density of 15.5 per square mile (6.0/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 96.56% White, 0.37% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.67% from other races, and 2.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.97% of the population.

There were 415 households, out of which 44.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.6% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.6% were non-families. 15.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.21 and the average family size was 3.57.

In the township the population was spread out, with 35.6% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,294, and the median income for a family was $38,155. Males had a median income of $34,625 versus $25,221 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,088. About 10.2% of families and 13.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.8% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The township is served by two separate public school districts. The majority of the township is served by Camden-Frontier Schools in Amboy Township, while the northwest corner of the township is served by Reading Community Schools to the northwest in Reading.

title: Woodbridge Township, Michigan


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Wright Township, Hillsdale County, Michigan

Wright Township is a civil township of Hillsdale County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,542 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Betzer is an unincorporated community in the western portion of the township on the boundary with Ransom Township at 41.75306°N, -84.47583°W. The community was named after the Daniel Colbetzer, who served as the first postmaster when a post office opened here on November 15, 1886.  The post office operated until December 31, 1901.
 * Cass is a former settlement within the township, and a post office began operating here on August 3, 1848. The post office was renamed to Prattville on January 26, 1872.
 * Lickly Corners is an unincorporated community located within the township at 41.79639°N, -84.45833°W.
 * Prattville is an unincorporated community in the northeast portion of the township at 41.78222°N, -84.39972°W. The community was founded by brothers Henry and Wellington Pratt, who moved here from Framingham, Massachusetts in 1866 and built a mill and store.  The Cass post office was renamed Prattville in their honor on January 26, 1872 but is no longer in operation.
 * Waldron is a village in the south-central portion of the township near the Ohio state border at 41.72639°N, -84.41806°W.

History
The Coman family were the first settlers in the area beginning in 1835. By 1838, the residents petitioned for their own township named Coman Township. However, a clerical error ended up with the newly established township being named Canaan Township. The township was renamed to Wright in 1844.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 43.52 sqmi, of which 43.35 sqmi is land and 0.17 sqmi (0.39%) is water.

Major highways

 * forms the entire eastern boundary of the township with Lenawee County.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,788 people, 667 households, and 492 families residing in the township. The population density was 41.3 PD/sqmi. There were 776 housing units at an average density of 17.9 per square mile (6.9/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.76% White, 0.22% African American, 0.67% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.06% from other races, and 1.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.01% of the population.

There were 667 households, out of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.7% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.2% were non-families. 22.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.5% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $36,591, and the median income for a family was $41,563. Males had a median income of $30,428 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,235. About 9.6% of families and 12.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.4% of those under age 18 and 11.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The township is served by three separate public school districts. The township has its own school district, Waldron Area Schools, which serves the majority of the township and smaller portions of several adjacent townships. The northwest corner of the township is served by Pittsford Area Schools to the north in Pittsford. A very small portion of the northeast corner of the township is served by Hudson Area Schools to the northeast in Hudson in Lenawee County.


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Adams Township, Houghton County, Michigan

Adams Township is a civil township of Houghton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 2,540.

Communities

 * Atlantic Mine is an unincorporated community and census-desiganted place (CDP) in the northeast of the township.
 * Baltic is an unincorporated community southeast of South Range at 47.0675°N, -88.63333°W. It was a station on the Copper Range Railroad and the settlement was founded by and named after the Baltic Mining Company in 1898. A post office operated here from November 6, 1902, until October 10, 1975.
 * Champion Mine is an unincorporated community in the township
 * E-Location is an unincorporated community in the township
 * Painesdale is an unincorporated community in the township.
 * Seeberville is an unincorporated community in the township, immediately southwest of Painesdale.
 * South Range is an incorporated village about one mile (1.6 km) south of Atlantic Mine.
 * Toivola is an unincorporated community located in the township.
 * Trimountain is an unincorporated community in the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 47.7 sqmi, of which 47.2 sqmi is land and 0.5 sqmi (1.01%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,747 people, 1,011 households, and 630 families residing in the township. The population density was 58.1 PD/sqmi. There were 1,160 housing units at an average density of 24.6 per square mile (9.5/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 92.61% White, 5.17% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.22% from other races, and 1.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.62% of the population. 47.1% were of Finnish, 8.6% Italian, 7.8% German and 5.6% English ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 1,011 households, out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.6% were non-families. 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% 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 3.19.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 124.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 132.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $28,776, and the median income for a family was $35,903. Males had a median income of $26,739 versus $20,099 for females. The per capita income for the township was $12,741. About 8.0% of families and 11.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.6% of those under age 18 and 14.4% of those age 65 or over.


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Calumet Charter Township, Michigan

Calumet Township, officially the Charter Township of Calumet, is a charter township of Houghton County in the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 6,263 at the 2020 census. Even with a decreasing population, the township remains the largest township by population in Houghton County.

History
Native Americans have mined native copper in Calumet Township beginning thousands of years ago.

Calumet Township was created on 27 November 1866 at the Houghton County Clerk's Office; however, the Township did not hold its first meeting until Monday, 17 December 1866 at what was then the headquarters of the Calumet Mining Company.

The Wolverine Mine opened in 1882. Large-scale production began in 1890. The mine closed in 1925. The old Wolverine Mine is famous among mineral collectors for copper, silver, epidote, and quartz specimens.

Communities
Within the Charter Township are the communities of:

 * Albion Station is an unincorporated community, south of Calumet and west of Laurium.
 * Blue Jacket is an unincorporated community in the township. The origin of the community's name is unclear, however it has been noted that Blue Jacket was likely a Shawnee chief of the same name.
 * Calumet is an incorporated village in the township. Known as the "Queen City of the Copper Country", Calumet served as the largest city for most of the Keweenaw's history during the mining boom era. It is the centre and focal point of what is left of any 'Metropolitan Calumet', and the heart of what is known as the Calumet Area. The early town was originally named Red Jacket, but then changed to its present name in 1929.
 * Centennial is an unincorporated community in the township.
 * Centennial Heights is an unincorporated community in the township, situated on a bluff overlooking the Village of Calumet.
 * Centennial Mine is an unincorporated community in the township. It was originally known as Schoolcraft, and is directly north of the Calumet and Hecla Mine in Section 12 of the Township.
 * Copper City in an incorporated village in the township. It is located one mile east of Allouez, meaning that you must traverse through Keweenaw County to reach the village in Houghton County.
 * Florida or Florida Location is an unincorporated community in the township.
 * Hecla is an unincorporated community in the township.
 * Kearsarge is an unincorporated community in the township. The town was named after the USS Kearsarge.
 * Lakeview is an unincorporated community in the township.
 * Laurium is an incorporated village in the township.
 * Mayflower District is both an area and an unincorporated community in the township. It also includes the area known as the Old Colony District. This area was once the home of the Mayflower Mining Company, its namesake.
 * New Raymbaultown is an unincorporated community in the township. It was established in 1900.
 * Newtown is an unincorporated community in the township.
 * Phillipsville is a smaller unincorporated community in the township. It boasts about six homes, a rock shop, and an antique business.
 * Raymbaultown Location or Old Raymbaultown is an unincorporated community in the township. The community was first known as Raymbault after Charles Raymbault, a visiting French Jesuit Missionary.
 * Red Jacket Shaft is an unincorporated community in the township.
 * South Hecla is an unincorporated community in the township.
 * Swedetown is an unincorporated community in the township. The name Swedetown alludes to this area's original Swedish inhabitants.
 * Tammela is an unincorporated community in the township. It is located just north of Centennial Heights.
 * Wolverine is an unincorporated community in the township, located at 47.26972°N, -88.41944°W, in the extreme northern part of Houghton County.    It was named in honour of the Wolverine Mine, which opened in 1882 and at one point held sixth place among the copper-producing mines of Lake Superior.
 * Yellow Jacket is an unincorporated community in the township, located adjacent to Tamarack in Osceola Township.

Landmarks

 * The Calumet Colosseum, currently serving as the home arena for the Calumet Wolverines, is also the oldest operating indoor ice rink in the world, and is open to the public.
 * The Calumet Theatre is the oldest municipally-built and owned opera house in the United States, is a symbol of both the village of Calumet and the historic Calumet area itself.
 * The Calumet Visitor Center, at the Union Building on Fifth Street in the village of Calumet, provides both travelers and tourists alike with necessary information about the area.
 * The Italian Hall Memorial Park in the village of Calumet is a very somber yet respectful tribute to those who perished in the Italian Hall Disaster on Christmas Eve, 1913.
 * The U.S.S. Kearsarge Veterans Memorial in Kearsarge is perhaps worth a stop. It does not resemble the actual historical USS Kearsarge, however, it does nonetheless serve as an important memorial and symbol for the community's namesake.

Parks and recreation
Calumet Township boasts numerous recreation areas. Parks, playgrounds, fishing areas, and beaches are scattered all over the township. Among these are:

 * Agassiz Field, in the village of Calumet, is a football field off of Elm Street and adjacent to Agassiz Park. The Field has historically been associated with its rough playing conditions.
 * The 1920s-era Agassiz Park, in the Village of Calumet, is host to a basketball court and some horseshoe pits, as well as a monument of Alexander Agassiz himself, the area's namesake.
 * The newly opened Calumet Township Indoor Shooting Range offers supervised-target practice shooting to visitors for a small fee.
 * The new Calumet Township Recreation Park is a work-in-progress public park that currently boasts a children's playground and in the future plans to have courts for many sports as well as walking paths and public gathering areas.
 * The Calumet Township Waterworks Park & Beach Area, on Lake Superior, is a 16-acre park with a picturesque beachfront, two pavilions, picnic areas, a playground, Volleyball and basketball courts, toilets, a baseball area and a handicap-accessible ramp to reach the waterfront.
 * The Copper City Playground Area in the village of Copper City.
 * Daniell Park, on the corner of Pewabic and Third Streets in the village of Laurium, was donated in 1937 by a man named Joshua Daniell for use as a public space. The Works Progress Administration (WPA) then began and subsequently completed the construction of the park. It has held an annual summer concert series since 1985.
 * The George Gipp Memorial Park, dedicated 3 August 1935, is on the corner of Lake Linden Avenue and Tamarack Street in Laurium and pays tribute to Laurium's most famous resident affectionately known in the area as The Gipper.
 * The George Gipp Recreation Area, also in Laurium, is host to a baseball field and basketball courts, as well as an ice arena known as the George Gipp Arena (formerly called the 'Bicentennial Arena').
 * The Heights Park & Playground in Centennial Heights.
 * The Kearsarge Park, in the community of the same name, is host to a basketball court and a children's playground.
 * Legion Field is the name of a softball field (formerly a soccer field) just outside the village of Calumet.
 * The Lions Club Park, just outside the village of Calumet, is also known as the Calumet Lake Park. It is situated along Calumet Lake and was formed by the Calumet Charter Township Board in cooperation with the Calumet Area Lions Club. This area features a walking trail, a horseshoe pit, parking lot, picnic tables, large grass-laiden fields, and a place to launch canoes or kayaks.
 * The 1,900-acre Swedetown Recreation Area is located in its namesake, Swedetown, and has Ski trails, Bike trails, a well-known sledding and snowboarding hill, a 2,200 sq ft chalet, and some fishing docks. In the summer the Swedetown Recreation Area and Trails are often used by hikers, trail runners, mountain bikers, and more than 200 participants in the annual Great Deer Chase Mountain Bike Race. The area is managed by the Swedetown Trails Club or STC.
 * The Wolverine Field is the name of the community of Wolverine's Baseball field.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 86.2 km2, of which 85.9 km2 are land and 0.3 km2, or 0.38%, are water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,997 people, 2,892 households, and 1,697 families residing in the township. The population density was 210.4 PD/sqmi. There were 3,573 housing units at an average density of 107.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.37% White, 0.11% African American, 0.47% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 0.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.89% of the population. 40.7% were of Finnish, 10.1% German, 8.1% Italian, 6.8% French and 6.2% English ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 2,892 households, out of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.3% were non-families. 37.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% 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 3.14.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $24,928, and the median income for a family was $34,236. Males had a median income of $26,985 versus $21,420 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,711. About 11.9% of families and 17.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.4% of those under age 18 and 13.8% of those age 65 or over.

title: Calumet Charter Township, Michigan


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Chassell Township, Michigan

Chassell Township is a civil township of Houghton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,878 at the 2020 census.

The township was organized on April 14, 1888, and named after John Chassell, a prominent businessman and farmer whose farmland became the site of the community of Chassell.

Communities

 * Chassell is an unincorporated community in the township located at the southwest end of Portage Lake on Pike Bay.
 * Klingville is an unincorporated community in the township at 46.96778°N, -88.47778°W.
 * Portage Entry is an unincorporated community in the township located at 46.98222°N, -88.44056°W on the west side of the Portage River, roughly across from Jacobsville in Torch Lake Township. A post office operated from October 10, 1851, until August 8, 1853.
 * Singing Sands is an unincorporated community in the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 51.9 sqmi, of which 48.7 sqmi is land and 3.2 sqmi (6.14%) is water.

Demographics
At the 2000 census, there were 1,822 people, 728 households and 505 families residing in the township. The population density was 37.4 /sqmi. There were 955 housing units at an average density of 19.6 /sqmi. The racial make-up was 97.75% White, 1.48% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.05% from other races, and 0.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.55% of the population.

There were 728 households, of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.5% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.5% were non-families. 26.8% 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 2.49 and the average family size was 3.06.

26.0% of the population were under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.0 males.

The median household income was $38,333 and the median family income was $43,088. Males had a median income of $35,188 and females $25,833. The per capita income was $18,133. About 5.6% of families and 6.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.2% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The high school building was built in 1912 and, together with a 1917 elementary school, has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 2009 as the Chassell School Complex. In 1992, the schools were moved to Chassell Township School, which serves as a K-12 public school.

title: Chassell Township, Michigan


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Copper City, Michigan

Copper City is a village in Houghton County of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 187 at the 2020 census. The village is within Calumet Township. With an area of 0.08 sqmi, it is the second-smallest incorporated municipality by area in the state of Michigan after the nearby village of Ahmeek.

Geography
Copper City is located along the northernmost border of Houghton County just south of Allouez Township in Keweenaw County.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.08 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 190 people, 80 households, and 54 families living in the village. The population density was 2375.0 PD/sqmi. There were 112 housing units at an average density of 1400.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.4% White and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.

There were 80 households, of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.5% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.87.

The median age in the village was 43 years. 26.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.2% were from 25 to 44; 27.9% were from 45 to 64; and 17.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 205 people, 82 households, and 56 families living in the village. The population density was 2,426.8 PD/sqmi. There were 110 housing units at an average density of 1,302.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.05% White, 0.98% Asian, and 0.98% from two or more races. 57.9% were of Finnish, 8.2% German, 7.7% English, 7.7% United States or American and 4.9% Irish ancestry according to census 2000.

There were 82 households, out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.5% were non-families. 26.8% 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 2.50 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 29.8% under the age of 18, 2.4% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $24,500, and the median income for a family was $33,393. Males had a median income of $25,313 versus $20,417 for females. The per capita income for the village was $12,281. About 11.9% of families and 24.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 43.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 10.3% of those 65 or over.

title: Copper City, Michigan


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Duncan Township, Michigan

Duncan Township is a civil township of Houghton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 234.

Communities

 * Kenton is an unincorporated community in the southwest part of the township on M-28 and the East Branch of the Ontonagon River at 46.48556°N, -88.89417°W. The ZIP Code is 49967.  Kenton was a station on the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railway. A post office was established in February 1889.
 * Sidnaw is an unincorporated community along M-28, 21 mi southwest of L'Anse. Sidnaw has a post office with ZIP code 49961.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 177.6 sqmi, of which 176.5 sqmi is land and 1.1 sqmi (0.63%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 280 people, 146 households, and 83 families residing in the township. The population density was 1.6 PD/sqmi. There were 399 housing units at an average density of 2.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 95.36% White, 1.07% Native American, 2.14% Asian, and 1.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.07% of the population. 24.2% were of Finnish, 16.1% English, 10.0% French, 10.0% Swedish, 7.1% German, 6.2% Irish and 5.7% United States or American ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 146 households, out of which 14.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.9% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.5% were non-families. 38.4% 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 1.92 and the average family size was 2.50.

In the township the population was spread out, with 13.2% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 17.9% from 25 to 44, 37.5% from 45 to 64, and 26.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52 years. For every 100 females, there were 117.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $27,625, and the median income for a family was $30,192. Males had a median income of $30,750 versus $26,667 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,484. About 17.4% of families and 17.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 38.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 6.1% of those 65 or over.

title: Duncan Township, Michigan


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Elm River Township, Michigan

Elm River Township is a civil township of Houghton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 204 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 93.3 sqmi, of which 91.3 sqmi is land and 1.9 sqmi (2.06%) is water.

Communities

 * Donken is an unincorporated community in the township.
 * Elm River was an area around the operations of the Elm River Copper Company. It had a post office from 1900 until 1907.
 * Lake Roland is an unincorporated community in the township at 46.88444°N, -88.86389°W.
 * Twin Lakes is an unincorporated community in the township at 46.89722°N, -88.85083°W.
 * Winona is an unincorporated community in the township at 46.87444°N, -88.90722°W. A copper mine was first opened in 1864 by the Winona Copper Mining Company identified by a line of Indian pits. The mine could not be profitably operated at the time and little was done with it until the Winona Copper Company was organized in 1898 and assumed ownership of the earlier mine. A post office operated from April 5, 1899 until September 12, 1975, after which it was a Community Post Office of Toivola until January 1, 1982.
 * Wyandotte is an unincorporated community in the township at 46.89°N, -88.87528°W.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 169 people, 70 households, and 56 families residing in the township. The population density was 1.9 PD/sqmi. There were 319 housing units at an average density of 3.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.45% White, 0.59% Native American, 1.18% Pacific Islander, and 1.78% from two or more races. 41.4% were of Finnish, 21.4% Irish, 6.9% German, 6.2% English and 5.5% French ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 70 households, out of which 22.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.7% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.6% were non-families. 17.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.63.

In the township the population was spread out, with 17.8% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 21.3% from 25 to 44, 34.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $27,813, and the median income for a family was $30,313. Males had a median income of $33,750 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,024. About 18.2% of families and 15.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 18.8% of those 65 or over.

title: Elm River Township, Michigan


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Burbank, Santa Clara County, California

Burbank is a unincorporated community in Santa Clara County, California. As an urban Island, it is surrounded by the city of San Jose. The population was 4,926 at the 2010 census. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Burbank as a census-designated place (CDP). The area was named for horticulturist Luther Burbank. The area is a center for antique stores and is centrally located to Santana Row, Westfield Valley Fair, and also the downtown area.

The area is in ZIP code 95128 and area codes 408 and 669.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.4 sqmi, all of it land.

The Burbank District is roughly defined as an unincorporated area along Bascom Avenue between West San Carlos Street and Interstate 280. The area is an "urban island" entirely surrounded by the City of San Jose.

2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Burbank had a population of 4,926. The population density was 12,218.4 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Burbank was 2,994 (60.8%) White, 135 (2.7%) African American, 64 (1.3%) Native American, 379 (7.7%) Asian, 16 (0.3%) Pacific Islander, 1,049 (21.3%) from other races, and 289 (5.9%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2,509 persons (50.9%).

The Census reported that 100% of the population lived in households.

There were 1,877 households, out of which 620 (33.0%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 688 (36.7%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 267 (14.2%) had a female householder with no husband present, 135 (7.2%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 175 (9.3%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 40 (2.1%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 562 households (29.9%) were made up of individuals, and 92 (4.9%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62. There were 1,090 families (58.1% of all households); the average family size was 3.32.

The population was spread out, with 1,125 people (22.8%) under the age of 18, 485 people (9.8%) aged 18 to 24, 1,737 people (35.3%) aged 25 to 44, 1,273 people (25.8%) aged 45 to 64, and 306 people (6.2%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.9 males.

There were 1,982 housing units at an average density of 4,916.1 /sqmi, of which 823 (43.8%) were owner-occupied, and 1,054 (56.2%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.0%; the rental vacancy rate was 3.3%. 2,194 people (44.5% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 2,732 people (55.5%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,239 people, 2,027 households, and 1,141 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 11,748.6 PD/sqmi. There were 2,063 housing units at an average density of 4,626.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 63.52% White, 2.94% African American, 0.84% Native American, 6.74% Asian, 0.57% Pacific Islander, 19.81% from other races, and 5.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 43.12% of the population.

There were 2,027 households, out of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.9% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.7% were non-families. 32.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.32.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 39.7% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 7.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.2 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $47,226, and the median income for a family was $51,769. Males had a median income of $43,672 versus $32,431 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $23,232. About 7.2% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.5% of those under age 18 and 4.9% of those age 65 or over.

Government
At the county level, Burbank is located within the 4th supervisorial district, represented on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors by Ken Yeager. In the California State Legislature, Burbank is in, and in. In the United States House of Representatives, Burbank is in.

The area has been defined by several political entities since 1906 beginning with the Burbank School District, and shortly afterward the Burbank Fire District, which expanded the community far beyond its traditional, political and unofficial boundaries. The Burbank Sanitary District and later the Burbank Community Advisory Council became identifying local political entities.

Burbank Sanitary District
The Burbank Sanitary District operates the sewer collection lines, handles waste collection and street sweeping. Established in 1940, the Sanitary District is the only local government, other than LBSD, specific to the neighborhood. The District is governed by a Board of five members, elected to four-year terms, which meets monthly. Legal and engineering services, as well as all construction and maintenance, are contracted out.

Sewer services are provided to other unincorporated areas of the Burbank Community by the West Valley Sanitation District, an independent sanitation district that also services neighboring cities and unincorporated areas. Waste collection in the other areas are the jurisdiction of the County of Santa Clara. Sewage treatment is provided by the San Jose/Santa Clara Water Pollution Control Plant a joint powers agency of which both districts are members.

Education
The only public school located in Burbank is Luther Burbank School, a K-8 elementary school located on San Carlos Street and Wabash. It is the only school operated by the Luther Burbank School District (LBSD). Founded in 1906, the District celebrated its centennial in 2006. Burbank-area students attend high schools in the Campbell Union High School District.

Landmarks
The second Burbank fire station, sold in the late 1970s, is on the northeast corner of Scott Street and Flagg Avenue. The unusually-high garage door is the only clue today that the residence was once a fire station. The fire district became part of Santa Clara County Fire Department, (a.k.a. Central Fire District,) about 1960 and is served by San Jose Fire Department under a contract.

The Burbank Theater is another local landmark supporting use of the name. It is no longer a working theater.

The Burbank Business Circle is the name of a unique San Jose owned roadway that runs through the parking lot of the shopping center on the southwest corner of Bascom Avenue and Stevens Creek Blvd.

title: Burbank, Santa Clara County, California


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Franklin Township, Houghton County, Michigan

Franklin Township is a civil township of Houghton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,507 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Backstreet is an unincorporated community in the township, north of Hancock and on the west side of US Highway 41 (US 41).
 * Frenchtown is an unincorporated community in the township northeast of Hancock on the west side of US Highway 41.
 * Oneco is an unincorporated community in the township containing Houghton County Memorial Airport.
 * Ripley is an unincorporated community in the township, just east of Hancock on M-26.
 * Paavola is an unincorporated community in the township, north and east of Hancock, about 0.5 mi east of US 41. The failed Arcadian mine was located a short distance east of here.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 20.7 sqmi, of which 20.0 sqmi is land and 0.7 sqmi (3.33%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,320 people, 500 households, and 345 families residing in the township. The population density was 66.0 PD/sqmi. There were 574 housing units at an average density of 28.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.79% White, 0.23% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.15% Asian, and 0.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.98% of the population. 52.7% were of Finnish, 11.7% German, 6.3% Italian, 5.6% English and 5.0% French ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 500 households, out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.2% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.0% were non-families. 26.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% 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 3.19.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 118.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $31,176, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $28,438 versus $21,786 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,866. About 7.7% of families and 11.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.9% of those under age 18 and 12.0% of those age 65 or over.


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Hancock Township, Michigan

Hancock Township is a civil township of Houghton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 500 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Salo is an unincorporated community in the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 16.9 sqmi, of which 15.9 sqmi is land and 1.0 sqmi (5.80%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 408 people, 156 households, and 112 families residing in the township. The population density was 25.6 PD/sqmi. There were 274 housing units at an average density of 17.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.28% White, 0.25% Pacific Islander, 0.49% from other races, and 0.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.25% of the population. 50.6% were of Finnish, 12.4% German, and 5.3% English ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 156 households, out of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.3% were married couples living together, 2.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.6% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 20.8% from 25 to 44, 30.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $42,083, and the median income for a family was $54,821. Males had a median income of $36,458 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,707. About 6.4% of families and 8.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 13.9% of those age 65 or over.

title: Hancock Township, Michigan


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Hubbell, Michigan

Hubbell is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Houghton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the population was 908; down from 946 in the 2010 census and down from 1,105 at the 2000 census. The community is partially within Torch Lake Township and partially within Osceola Township.

The community is on the west shore of Torch Lake on M-26, about 2 mi southwest of the village of Lake Linden at 47.17333°N, -88.42917°W. The ZIP code is 49934 and the FIPS place code is 39680. It is named after Jay Abel Hubbell, a U.S. Representative (1873–1882) from the area.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.9 sqkm, of which 0.03 sqkm, or 0.57%, are water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,105 people, 411 households, and 286 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 592.2 PD/sqmi. There were 467 housing units at an average density of 250.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.64% White, 0.09% Black or African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.09% from other races, and 0.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.00% of the population. 23.7% were of Finnish, 18.4% French, 11.9% German, 10.9% French Canadian, 8.9% English and 6.9% Italian ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 411 households, out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.4% were non-families. 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% 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 2.95.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 23.5% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 21.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.9 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $29,612, and the median income for a family was $35,481. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $25,781 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $19,260. About 10.5% of families and 13.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.1% of those under age 18 and 12.2% of those age 65 or over.

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

title: Hubbell, Michigan


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Laird Township, Michigan

Laird Township is a civil township of Houghton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 487 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Alston is an unincorporated community in the township at 46.76833°N, -88.75306°W. It began with a rural post office named Laird in August 1887. The office was closed in October 1888 but was restored in November 1888. When J.V. Alston became postmaster in April 1902, the community and post office were renamed for him. The office continued to operate until June 1957.
 * Bishop is an unincorporated community in the township.
 * Motley is an unincorporated community in the township.
 * Nisula is an unincorporated community in the township.
 * Pori, also sometimes called "Plato," is an unincorporated community in the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 189.4 sqmi, of which 188.1 sqmi is land and 1.3 sqmi (0.69%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 634 people, 253 households, and 170 families residing in the township. The population density was 3.4 PD/sqmi. There were 436 housing units at an average density of 2.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 94.48% White, 2.52% Native American, 0.79% Asian, and 2.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.16% of the population. 60.1% were of Finnish, 13.7% German and 5.3% French ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 253 households, out of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.9% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 121.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 118.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $33,333, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $29,659 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,728. About 3.6% of families and 8.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.6% of those under age 18 and 7.6% of those age 65 or over.

title: Laird Township, Michigan


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Lake Linden, Michigan

Lake Linden is a village in Houghton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,007 at the 2010 census. The village is mostly within Schoolcraft Township, though a tiny portion lies in Torch Lake Township.

History
Lake Linden was named for an early settler. A fire destroyed most of Lake Linden in 1887.

Lake Linden hosted minor league baseball from 1904 to 1906. The Lake Linden Lakers played as members of the Class C level Northern-Copper Country League and Copper Country Soo League.

Lake Linden was the site of a large plant to process the copper ore of the Calumet and Hecla Mining Company. Calumet and Hecla shut down the operation in 1968.

A portion of the village was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Lake Linden Historic District in 2009.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.89 sqmi, of which 0.77 sqmi is land and 0.12 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,007 people, 481 households, and 263 families living in the village. The population density was 1307.8 PD/sqmi. There were 568 housing units at an average density of 737.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.4% White, 0.7% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 481 households, of which 24.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.8% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.3% were non-families. 41.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.78.

The median age in the village was 44.1 years. 21.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.8% were from 25 to 44; 25.4% were from 45 to 64; and 23.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.0% male and 49.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,081 people, 485 households, and 307 families living in the village. The population density was 1,646.8 PD/sqmi. There were 569 housing units at an average density of 866.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.41% White, 0.09% African American, 0.65% Native American, 0.46% Asian, 0.19% from other races, and 1.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.93% of the population. 22.2% were of Finnish, 21.5% French, 14.3% French Canadian, 12.9% German, 9.0% English and 5.3% Italian ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 485 households, out of which 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.9% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.7% were non-families. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.84.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 23.6% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 21.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $24,234, and the median income for a family was $30,000. Males had a median income of $29,327 versus $18,654 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,189. About 16.6% of families and 17.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.1% of those under age 18 and 20.1% of those age 65 or over.

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

title: Lake Linden, Michigan


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Laurium, Michigan

Laurium ( or ) is a village in Calumet Township, Houghton County in the U.S. state of Michigan, in the center of the Keweenaw Peninsula. The population was 1,977 at the 2010 census.

The village is mostly surrounded by Calumet Township, with a small portion bordering Schoolcraft Township on the east. The portion of Calumet Township south of Laurium is considered part of the Florida (or Florida Location) unincorporated community.

History
Until 1895, Laurium was known as "Calumet" (not to be confused with the present nearby town of Calumet, Michigan, which was known as "Red Jacket" until it adopted the name Calumet in 1929). In 1895 the legislature changed Calumet's name to Laurium, after the famous mining town in ancient Greece. Laurium is located in the center of the Copper Country, the first major copper mining region in the United States. It was founded as a company town serving the Laurium copper mine, which later became part of the Calumet & Hecla mine. The town was generally home to the wealthier members of Keweenaw society, such as mine owners and captains. Although the mines have long since closed, the town still sports many large houses and mansions built by the wealthy mine owners. Today, many of the houses are participating locations in the Keweenaw National Historical Park.

The population in 1900 was 5643, of whom 2286 were foreign-born.

Noted 20th-century football player George Gipp ("the Gipper") was born in Laurium. A small memorial to the football legend is located on the corner of Lake Linden Avenue and Tamarack Street and his grave is in nearby Lake View Cemetery.

The Palestra was a noted hockey arena, built in Laurium in 1904. It is thought to have been the first purpose-built indoor hockey venue in the United States. In 1921, the entire arena was moved to Marquette, Michigan, and remained there until being razed in 1974.

Laurium Historic District
In 2005, the Laurium Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The district is roughly bounded by Calumet Street on the west and south, Stable Street on the north, and North Florida and Isle Royale Streets on the east. This area contains the entire village of Laurium save two areas added in the 1970s.

The vast majority of the structures in Laurium were constructed during the 35 years between 1880 and 1915, and the common architectural styles in the village reflect what was popular at the time.

Over 90% of the structures in the historic district are residential in nature, and most of those are single-family houses. Probably the grandest of these is the Thomas H. Hoatson House (now known as the Laurium Manor Inn), a large Classical Revival style house. The most common houses are more modest in scale and ornamentation, with two-story front-gabled houses of predominantly frame construction being the most common.

Five churches and two schools are spread through the community, and most commercial structures are near the intersection of Hecla and Third Streets; this includes the J. Vivian, Jr. and Company Building, which is separately listed on the National Register. These buildings are often constructed of brick and/or sandstone.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.65 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,977 people, 814 households, and 491 families residing in the village. The population density was 3041.5 PD/sqmi. There were 1,059 housing units at an average density of 1629.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.6% White, 0.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 814 households, of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.8% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.7% were non-families. 35.6% 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 2.43 and the average family size was 3.19.

The median age in the village was 38.1 years. 27.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.2% were from 25 to 44; 27% were from 45 to 64; and 15.4% 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 2,126 people, 897 households, and 540 families residing in the village. The population density was 3,163.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,082 housing units at an average density of 1,610.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.12% White, 0.24% African American, 0.61% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 0.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.52% of the population. 38.9% were of Finnish, 9.6% German, 9.1% Italian, 7.5% French and 7.2% English ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 897 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.7% were non-families. 37.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.5% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 20.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $30,404, and the median income for a family was $40,556. Males had a median income of $28,571 versus $23,824 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,686. About 8.8% of families and 12.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.6% of those under age 18 and 14.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The Calumet-Laurium-Keweenaw (C-L-K) School District, established in 1867, remains one of the most populous school districts in the area. It serves the two towns named, as well as almost all of Keweenaw County.

Notable people

 * George Gipp - University of Notre Dame football star
 * Percy Ross - philanthropist, newspaper columnist
 * James Quello - FCC Commissioner and broadcast pioneer

title: Laurium, Michigan


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Osceola Township, Houghton County, Michigan

Osceola Township is a civil township of Houghton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,822 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Dollar Bay is an unincorporated community located approximately three miles east of Hancock on M-26 at 47.11972°N, -88.51139°W, near the point where the Portage Lake Canal connects to Portage Lake. Torch Lake is just to the north. The ZIP code is 49922. Dollar Bay, first settled in 1887, was platted in 1899 as the Village of Clark, but was never incorporated.
 * Osceola is an unincorporated community in the township.
 * Tamarack is an unincorporated community in the township.
 * Tamarack City is an unincorporated community in the township.
 * Tamarack Mill is an unincorporated community in the township.
 * Tecumseh is an unincorporated community in the township.
 * West Tamarack is an unincorporated community in the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 26.0 square miles (67.3 km$2$), of which 24.8 square miles (64.3 km$2$) is land and 1.1 square miles (3.0 km$2$) (4.39%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,908 people, 779 households, and 522 families residing in the township. The population density was 76.8 PD/sqmi. There were 894 housing units at an average density of 36.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.01% White, 0.10% African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.37% Asian, and 1.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.58% of the population. 37.7% were of Finnish, 13.8% German, 8.1% French and 7.7% English ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 779 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.6% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.9% were non-families. 26.7% 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 2.44 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 24.0% 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 102.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $31,278, and the median income for a family was $39,861. Males had a median income of $28,843 versus $20,898 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,727. About 6.9% of families and 11.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.8% of those under age 18 and 14.7% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Hunk Anderson, former player and head coach for the Chicago Bears
 * Russell Hellman, legislator, Michigan House of Representatives, 1961-1980
 * Chester Marcol, former placekicker for the Green Bay Packers
 * William Moore, Wisconsin legislator