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West Branch, Michigan

West Branch is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is the county seat and largest incorporated settlement of Ogemaw County. The city had a population of 2,351 at the 2020 census, an increase from 2,139 at the 2010 census. West Branch is mostly surrounded by West Branch Township, but the two are administered autonomously.

History
In 1875, a northerly extension of the Michigan Central Railroad was completed through present-day West Branch. The community, which originated as a station on the railroad, was named for its location near the west branch of the Rifle River, which flows southeasterly to Saginaw Bay, a bay of Lake Huron.

Ogemaw County was organized by an act of state legislature in 1873, with both West Branch and nearby Ogemaw Springs vying to become county seat. West Branch officially became the county seat in 1876. West Branch was incorporated as a village in 1885, and as a city in 1905.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.53 sqmi, all land.

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

Major highways

 * is a major north–south freeway that passes to the southwest of the city.
 * serves as a business route through the city of West Branch.
 * is a north–south route with a northern terminus in the city.
 * is an east–west route that traverses the Lower Peninsula from Manistee to Tawas City.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 2,052 people, 979 households, with a median house income of $30,508. The percentage of people who drove to work alone was 77.7%, people who carpooled to work was 12.5%, and people who walked to work was 5.06%. Therefore, the most common way to commute was driving alone. Median earnings for men was $35,054 and for women it was $24,234. The industries in 2020 with the most median earnings for men are Construction ($42,353), Entertainment, Arts, Recreation, Accommodations and Food Services ($42,188), and Manufacturing ($35,677). The racial makeup of the city was 91% White, 4.68% Asian, 1.56% Hispanic, 1.51% Multiracial, 1.22% African American, .195% other. On average there is 2 cars per household. People have an average commute time of 19.1 minutes. Per capita personal health care spending in Michigan was $8,055 in 2014. This is a 4% increase from the previous year ($7,745). Insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.3% under 18 years, 20.7% between 18 and 34 years, 31.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 29.1% over 64 years.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,139 people, 1,006 households, and 489 families living in the city. The population density was 1445.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,147 housing units at an average density of 775.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% White, 0.5% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.

There were 1,006 households, of which 24.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 28.9% were married couples living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 51.4% were non-families. 45.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.99 and the average family size was 2.74.

The median age in the city was 44.3 years. 20.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21% were from 25 to 44; 25.2% were from 45 to 64; and 24.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 42.9% male and 57.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,926 people, 833 households, and 475 families living in the city. The population density was 1,447.6 PD/sqmi. There were 916 housing units at an average density of 688.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.17% White, 0.10% African American, 0.52% Native American, 2.60% Asian, 0.16% from other races, and 1.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.73% of the population.

There were 833 households, out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.8% were married couples living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.9% were non-families. 37.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the city, 25.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% was 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,132, and the median income for a family was $35,385. Males had a median income of $30,677 versus $21,343 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,852. About 9.9% of families and 14.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.4% of those under age 18 and 15.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education
West Branch-Rose City Area Schools is a local public school district. Residents are served by Surline Elementary and Middle Schools, as well as by Ogemaw Heights High School, which serves both West Branch and Rose City. The high school's mascot is the falcon. Saint Joseph Catholic School is a private parochial elementary school in West Branch, serving students from preschool through eighth grade. It is affiliated with the Diocese of Gaylord of the Roman Catholic Church, and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association. Post-secondary education in the area is provided by Kirtland Community College.

Medical facilities
MydMichigan Medical Center – West Branch (formerly West Branch Regional Medical Center before April 2, 2018) is located on 2463 S. M-30. They offer many different specialties, such as rehabilitation programs, condition-specific educational sources, and a wound care center. The rehabilitation programs offered range from neurological to physical. The three main programs offered are physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. A couple of the physical therapy treatments offered are post-surgical hip rehabilitation and even a weight management program. Their occupational therapy program offers functional capacity evaluations and shoulder pain and post-surgical shoulder rehabilitation. Speech therapy programs help with speech and cognitive disorders and also swallowing disorders.

The Wound Care Center at West Branch Regional Medical Center offers many opportunities to patients who suffer from non-healing wounds or from chronic pain related to a wound. This program offers treatment such as debridement, specialized wound dressings, compression therapy, bio-engineered skin grafts, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

On July 1, 2010, West Branch Regional Medical Center closed its obstetrics ward, no longer serving expectant mothers in the community. No other units were anticipated to close at the time, and expectant mothers were referred to nearby hospitals in cities like Tawas, Saginaw, Midland, or Bay City for delivery, after consulting with their physician. On March 1, 2021, MidMichigan Medical Center – West Branch reopened its obstetrics ward with a virtual grand reopening.

Local activities and attractions
West Branch contains Irons Park, a city park established in 1955 and named for former landowner Archie Irons. Many events are held in the park yearly, including an Easter egg hunt, the Humane Society Mutt March, the Summer Music Series, the Victorian Art Fair, a fishing derby, and duck races, to name a few. The park is also the home of Fort Austin, named in memory of Austin Clark, which consists of a large, complex, modern, wooden play-scape. The park has many activities available, including biking, fishing, bird-watching, and many children's activities; the park also has two tennis courts, basketball courts, picnic tables, grills, and two bathroom facilities. In the winter, Irons Park is often used for sledding.

In 2014, the John Tolfree Hospital installed the Tolfree Wellness Park on the West Branch Regional Medical Center’s campus. This was the first step to WBRMC's Go Outside! project to address childhood obesity in poverty-stricken families. The park houses a 3.3 mile trail, gardens, a greenhouse, and a pavilion. The park also sponsors the Soles for Cardio Run/Walk to promote fun and healthy lifestyles; all proceeds go to health and wellness programs at the medical center and to help maintain the Tolfree Wellness Park.

West Branch also has two bowling alleys, Ogemaw Lanes and Hi-Skore. West Branch Cinema 3, the local movie theater, is located in the downtown Victorian district. Special seasonal activities also abound in the area. Kirtland Community College hosts the R.O.A.R. (Rock Out Against Rape) Battle of the Bands to benefit Grayling's River House shelter, which serves survivors and victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse in Crawford, Ogemaw, Oscoda, and Roscommon counties. In February, West Branch is home to the Ogemaw County Winterfest. The Ogemaw County Fair is held on the third week in August on Rifle River Trail, just 8 miles east of the city. During the last week of July, West Branch hosts Relay for Life in Irons Park, supporting the fight against breast cancer, raising money for charities, and increasing awareness of breast cancer.

Notable people

 * Catherine Laurion, Miss Michigan Teen USA 2005 and first runner-up in the national Miss Teen USA 2005 pageant
 * Alex Rose, athlete who represented Samoa at the 2016 and 2020 Summer Olympics
 * Dita Von Teese, vedette, burlesque dancer, model, and businesswoman, known as the "Queen of Burlesque"
 * Dave Walter, former NFL quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals
 * Daniel Way, comic book writer, known for his work on Wolverine: Origins and Deadpool
 * Joy Williams, singer and songwriter who performed as half of the duo The Civil Wars
 * Donny Winter, Pushcart Prize nominated poet
 * Anthony Zettel, NFL defensive end who played for several teams and is currently a free agent

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West Branch Township, Ogemaw County, Michigan

West Branch Township is a civil township of Ogemaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,567 at the 2020 census. The city of West Branch is mostly surrounded by the township, but the two are administered autonomously.

Communities

 * Campbells Corner is an unincorporated community located at 44.31306°N, -84.14556°W in the northeast portion of the township. The community contained its own post office from 1877–1911.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.59 sqmi, of which 34.02 sqmi is land and 0.57 sqmi (1.65%) is water.

Demographics
At the 2000 census, there were 2,628 people, 978 households and 730 families residing in the township. The population density was 76.9 /sqmi. There were 1,177 housing units at an average density of 34.4 /sqmi. The racial make-up of the township was 98.48% White, 0.15% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.08% from other races and 0.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.80% of the population.

There were 978 households, of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.8% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present and 25.3% were non-families. 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.01.

26.2% of the population were under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64 and 17.8% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.0 males.

The median household income was $38,182 and the median family income was $41,458. Males had a median income of $35,919 vand females $20,313. The per capita income was $17,503. About 7.7% of families and 9.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.1% of those under age 18 and 5.5% of those age 65 or over.

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Bergland Township, Michigan

Bergland Township is a civil township of Ontonagon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 438.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 108.24 sqmi, of which 98.50 sqmi is land and 9.74 sqmi (9.00%) is water, most of which is Lake Gogebic.

The civil township comprises two full survey townships, T48N R43W and T49N R43W, and the western half of two others, T48N R42W and T49 R42W. Gogebic County is to the south and to the west of the southern tier of survey townships. Carp Lake Township is to the north and west of the northern tier. Matchwood Township is to the east.

Communities

 * Bergland is an unincorporated community and census-designated place within the township, situated at the junction of M-28 and M-64 on the north end of Lake Gogebic in the Ottawa National Forest. Bergland is at 46.5925°N, -89.57333°W. The ZIP Code is 49910.
 * Lake Gogebic is a census-designated place just west of Bergland and includes the unincorporated communities of Lake Gogebic and Merriweather.

Climate
The climate is described as Humid Continental by the Köppen Climate System, abbreviated as Dfb.

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Bohemia Township, Michigan

Bohemia Township is a civil township of Ontonagon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the population was 75.

The Simar Landing Strip is located in Bohemia Township at Latitude 46° 45' 54" N, Longitude 88° 57' 28" W.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 92.29 sqmi, of which 91.86 sqmi is land and 0.47 sqmi (0.49%) is water.

Communities

 * Algonquin was established in 1848, and had a post office from 1848 until 1867.
 * Rousseau is an unincorporated community in the southeast of the township, at the intersection of Rousseau and Penegor Roads. In the 1920s, the old Milwaukee Road railroad station named Rubicon was located further south.
 * Seager in the 1920s was located in middle of the township in the valley south of M-26, straddling the old Copper Range Railroad branch line; the Seager depot was southwest of the right-of-way's bend.

Demographics
At the census of 2000, there were 77 people, 43 households, and 22 families residing in the township. The population density was 0.8 PD/sqmi. There were 175 housing units at an average density of 1.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.40% White, 1.30% from other races, and 1.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latinos of any race were 1.30% of the population. Among its population, 47.8% were of Finnish, 11.9% English, 10.4% American and 10.4% Irish ancestry. By the 2020 census and with a predominantly non-Hispanic white population, its population was 75.

In 2000, there were 43 households, out of which 9.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, and 48.8% were non-families. 39.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.79 and the average family size was 2.32. In the township the population was spread out, with 5.2% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 37.7% from 45 to 64, and 27.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the township was $31,875, and the median income for a family was $37,083. Males had a median income of $29,688 versus $40,833 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,775. There were no families and 9.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64. By 2021 estimates, its median household income was $52,500.

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Carp Lake Township, Ontonagon County, Michigan

Carp Lake Township is a civil township of Ontonagon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population of the township was 582 at the 2020 census. Part of Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park is within the township.

Carp Lake Township is the westernmost municipality in the United States to use Eastern Standard Time.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 225.59 sqmi, of which 224.84 sqmi is land and 0.75 sqmi (0.33%) is water. It is the westernmost municipality in the United States to be in the Eastern Time Zone.

The township contains a substantial shoreline on Lake Superior.

Communities

 * Carp Lake began around a copper mine in 1858.
 * White Pine is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in the township.


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Greenland Township, Michigan

Greenland Township is a civil township of Ontonagon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 628 at the 2020 census.

History
Michigan and the entire old Northwest Territory were gridded into 36 square mile geographic townships. Due to the mountainous terrain and low population density, both the counties and their political subdivisional townships in Michigan's Upper Peninsula were defined in order to keep communities connected to their county seats. Greenland Township is irregularly shaped and three times the size of a geographic township, containing the source streams for a number of rivers, so it was not difficult in early days to ford streams within the township.

In the 1920s, copper mines had spur connections in Greenland Township to the Copper Range Railroad and the Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railroad, driving population growth of the communities of Greenland (in Section 26), Lake Mine (Section 31), Mass City (Straddling sections 5, 35 and 36), McKeever (Section 9), Peppard (Section 4), Riddle Junction (DSS&A connection in Section 18) and Simar (Section 33). (The 21st century Simar landing strip is just east in Bohemia Township).

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 113.19 sqmi, all land.

Communities

 * Greenland is an unincorporated community in the township.
 * Maple Grove is an unincorporated community in the township.
 * Mass City is an unincorporated community in the township.
 * Wainola is an unincorporated community at the junction of Rousseau Road with Mud Creek Road and Post Office Road.
 * Wasas is an old unincorporated community surrounding the junction of Rousseau Road and Wasas Road in the southeast of the township. The community center was the Wasas depot just south of the railroad tracks but is now considered to be at the highway intersection.

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, Greenland has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.

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Haight Township, Michigan

Haight Township is a civil township of Ontonagon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 203 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 107.04 sqmi, of which 105.74 sqmi is land and 1.30 sqmi (1.21%) is water.

Communities

 * Paulding is an unincorporated community within the township.

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Interior Township, Michigan

Interior Township is a civil township of Ontonagon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 270 at the 2020 census. It was named for the Interior Lumber Company.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 89.37 sqmi, of which 86.42 sqmi is land and 2.95 sqmi (3.30%) is water. A large portion of the township is within the Ottawa National Forest.

Communities

 * Agate is an unincorporated community on M-28, about eight miles east of Bruce Crossing. Agate Falls Scenic Site. on the middle branch of the Ontonagon River is nearby. It was originally known as Agate Siding, after the spur from the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railway (now the Soo Line Railroad) created in about 1890 to serve nearby mining operations. It was named for the agate stone.
 * Calderwood was established in the 1880s around a lumbermill. It had a post office beginning in 1908.
 * Trout Creek is an unincorporated community on M-28, approximately 11 mi east of Bruce Crossing and about five miles west of Kenton. The ZIP Code is 49967. The nearby Trout Creek is a tributary of the Ontonagon River. This was a station on the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railway (now the Soo Line Railroad).

Notable people

 * Dick Pole, Major League Baseball pitcher and coach, was born in Trout Creek.

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Matchwood Township, Michigan

Matchwood Township is a civil township of Ontonagon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 90 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 109.53 sqmi, of which 109.52 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi (0.01%) is water.

Communities

 * Matchwood is an unincorporated community at 46.55639°N, -89.39639°W on M-28 about 6 miles west of Ewen and 9 miles east of Bergland. It was named for the Diamond Match Company, which owned most of the pine forest in the area. The company founded the settlement in 1888 to provide for logging camps. It received a Post Office in 1889 and was nearly destroyed by a forest fire in 1893. The community was rebuilt, only to be ruined by another fire in 1906. The Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railway (now the Soo Line Railroad) passed through the settlement.

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McMillan Township, Ontonagon County, Michigan

McMillan Township is a civil township of Ontonagon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 406 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 70.50 sqmi, of which 70.43 sqmi is land and 0.07 sqmi (0.10%) is water.

Communities

 * Ewen is an unincorporated community and census-designated place at 46.53528°N, -89.28111°W, near where M-28 crosses the south branch of the Ontonagon River. The community began as a logging camp in 1888 and in 1889 gained a depot named Ewen Station on the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railway (now the Soo Line Railroad). It was named for W. A. Ewen, a treasurer of the  railroad. It also received a Post Office named Ewen Station in 1889, shortened to Ewen in 1894. The Ewen Post Office, ZIP code 49925, serves much of the township area.  Bruce Crossing is about 5 miles east on M-28 and Matchwood about 6 miles west.


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Ontonagon, Michigan

Ontonagon is a village in the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,285 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Ontonagon County, and is the only incorporated place within the county.

The village is located within Ontonagon Township, at the mouth of the Ontonagon River on Lake Superior. Industry was centered on the Smurfit-Stone Container production facility at the river mouth until the plant closed in 2010.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 3.86 sqmi, of which 3.71 sqmi is land and 0.15 sqmi (3.89%) is water.

Ontonagon is the westernmost incorporated community in the United States that uses the Eastern Time Zone, being located on the same line of longitude as Hattiesburg, Mississippi. It also lies further west than Wyatt, Missouri, the easternmost community in the United States west of the Mississippi River.

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, Ontonagon has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.

Demographics
According to the census of 2010, there were 1,494 people, 717 households, and 390 families residing in the village. The population density was 402.7 PD/sqmi. There were 910 housing units at an average density of 245.3 /sqmi. At the census of 2020, there were 1,285 people residing in the village. The population density was 374.96 PD/sqmi. There were 893 housing units at an average density of 242 /sqmi.

In 2020, its racial makeup was 92.92% non-Hispanic white, 0.47% Native American, 0.62% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 5.91% other, and 1.71% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

In 2010, the racial makeup of the village was 97.3% White, 0.1% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.2% of the population.

In 2010, there were 717 households, of which 19.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.9% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.6% were non-families. 41.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.99 and the average family size was 2.66. The median age in the village was 51.1 years. 17.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.5% were from 25 to 44; 33.3% were from 45 to 64; and 25.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the village was $28,300, and the median income for a family was $35,804. Males had a median income of $36,964 versus $20,815 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,293. 11.8% of the population and 6.5% of families were below the poverty line. 15.1% of those under the age of 18 and 10.0% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Major highways

 * is a north–south highway with its northern terminus in downtown Ontonagon. The highway continues south into Wisconsin.
 * is an east–west highway with its western terminus in Ontonagon. The highway can be used to access locations east of Ontonagon, including Houghton and Baraga.
 * an east–west highway with its eastern terminus in Ontonagon. The highway can be used to access locations west of Ontonagon, including Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park.

Airport
The village is served by the Ontonagon County Airport (KOGM).

Railroads
Ontonagon was formerly the terminus of the Milwaukee Road Chippewa-Hiawatha. While service ended in 1953, Ontonagon Station remains today. Railroads in Ontonagon have since been removed.

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Ontonagon Township, Michigan

Ontonagon Township  is a civil township of Ontonagon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,253 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 193.58 sqmi, of which 192.88 sqmi is land and 0.70 sqmi (0.36%) is water.

Communities

 * The village of Ontonagon is located within the township.

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Rockland Township, Michigan

Rockland Township is a civil township of Ontonagon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 226 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 93.82 sqmi, of which 92.75 sqmi is land and 1.07 sqmi (1.14%) is water.

Communities

 * Rockland is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in the township at 46.73806°N, -89.17972°W. The Rockland Mine opened in 1847 and a post office named Rockland opened in January 1853 and closed in September 1860. A post office also opened at Minesota Mine in May 1857, which was renamed to National in March 1861. In December 1863, the National post office was changed to Rockford. A settlement named Rosendale was laid out by the Minesota Mining Company in 1858. Another settlement named Williamsburg was platted by William Sheppard and William Davey. A third settlement named Webster was platted by James Cooper. The three adjacent plats were consolidated into Rockland in 1864. Rockland has its own post office with the 49960 ZIP Code.
 * Victoria was a settlement in the township housing workers at the Victoria Mine at 46.69917°N, -89.22972°W. A post office was established September 1899. The village was abandoned after the mine closed in 1921, although the post office operated until December 1935. Like some other mines in the area, Victoria Mine was financed by British interests and was named for Queen Victoria.

Notable people

 * Jack Carkeek, a famous pro wrestler of the late 19th century, was born in Rockland.
 * Joseph G. Pinten, Roman Catholic bishop, was born in Rockland.

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Stannard Township, Michigan

Stannard Township is a civil township of Ontonagon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 645 at the 2020 census. O Kun de Kun Falls is located within the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 125.14 sqmi, of which 125.10 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi (0.02%) is water.

The western portion of the township is drained by the Baltimore River and its tributaries. O Kun de Kun Falls is located on the Baltimore River, in the northern part of the township. The middle and eastern portions are drained, respectively, by the middle and east branches of the Ontonagon River.

Communities

 * Bruce Crossing is an unincorporated community in the township.
 * Paynesville is an unincorporated community on M-28 and the Soo Line about three miles east of Bruce Crossing at 46.52361°N, -89.11639°W. It was named after the Payne family who owned homesteads nearby. It was a stop on the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railway. On the SE corner, at the intersection of Blacksmith Rd and N Paynesville Road, in Paynesville, resides a historic Finnish Lutheran Church.

Demographics
As of the census of 2020, there were 645 people, 315 households, and 189 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.16 per square mile (1.99/km$2$). There were 495 housing units at an average density of 3.96 per square mile (1.53/km$2$). There were 613 White people, making the township 95.04% White, 1.39% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.46% Asian, 0.31% Black or African American, and 2.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.31% of the population.

Among people reporting ancestry, 43.3% reported Finnish ancestry, 18.6% identified their ancestry as American, followed by 12.4% reporting German ancestry. Other ancestries reported were 6.5% Irish, 4.7% English, 2.8% Swedish, 2.0% Dutch, 1.7% Polish, 1.6% Italian, 1.1% Scottish, 1.1% Ukrainian, 0.5% Lithuanian, 0.5% French Canadian, 0.3% Greek, 0.3% Swiss, and 0.3% Scotch-Irish ancestry.

There were 315 households, out of which 10.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.5% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a male householder with no spouse present, 4.1% had a female householder with no spouse present, and 40.0% were non-families. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.02 and the average family size was 2.58.

In the township the population was spread out, although skewing older, with 10.3% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 15.0% from 25 to 44, 34.5% from 45 to 64, and 35.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 57.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 129.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 124.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $32,917, and the median income for a family was $51,125. Males had a median income of $40,125 versus $30,391 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,133. About 14.3% of families and 20.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.9% of those under age 18 and 15.2% of those age 65 or over.

title: Stannard Township, Michigan


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Burdell Township, Michigan

Burdell Township is a civil township of Osceola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 1,410.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 37.6 sqmi, of which 37.4 sqmi is land and 0.2 sqmi (0.56%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,241 people, 478 households, and 351 families residing in the township. The population density was 33.2 PD/sqmi. There were 713 housing units at an average density of 19.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.55% White, 0.08% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.24% Asian, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.48% of the population.

There were 478 households, out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.3% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% were non-families. 20.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 26.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,481, and the median income for a family was $40,815. Males had a median income of $30,521 versus $20,294 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,375. About 8.8% of families and 13.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.5% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.

title: Burdell Township, Michigan


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Cedar Township, Michigan

Cedar Township is a civil township of Osceola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 479 at the 2020 census.

History
Cedar Township was established in 1871.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.0 sqmi, of which 34.5 sqmi is land and 0.5 sqmi (1.57%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 406 people, 147 households, and 114 families residing in the township. The population density was 11.8 PD/sqmi. There were 335 housing units at an average density of 9.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.29% White, 1.23% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.25% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.48% of the population.

There were 147 households, out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.1% were married couples living together, 4.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.4% were non-families. 15.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who 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 106.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $38,500, and the median income for a family was $39,583. Males had a median income of $30,795 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,618. About 2.7% of families and 2.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 2.8% of those age 65 or over.

title: Cedar Township, Michigan


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Evart, Michigan

Evart is a city in Osceola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,742 at the 2020 census. The city lies on the northern edge of Evart Township and is partially within neighboring Osceola Township, although the city is administered autonomously.

History
Evart was founded in 1871 by D. A. Blodgett and James Kennedy. The first settler in Evart was Joseph Smith, and the town was named after Perry Oliver "Frank" Everts, an early pioneer of Osceola Township. The village was platted in 1872, incorporated in 1873, and re-incorporated in 1875. Its population in 1884 was estimated to be 1,500.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.27 sqmi, of which 2.24 sqmi is land and 0.03 sqmi is water.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,903 people, 767 households, and 466 families residing in the city. The population density was 849.6 PD/sqmi. There were 889 housing units at an average density of 396.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.7% White, 0.8% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.1% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 767 households, of which 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.8% were married couples living together, 18.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.2% were non-families. 34.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.11.

The median age in the city was 33.5 years. 28.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 11% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.6% were from 25 to 44; 22.1% were from 45 to 64; and 15.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.3% male and 54.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,738 people, 699 households, and 452 families residing in the city. The population density was 866.8 PD/sqmi. There were 794 housing units at an average density of 396.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.61% White, 0.52% African American, 0.98% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 0.29% from other races, and 1.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.27% of the population.

There were 699 households, out of which 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.5% were married couples living together, 17.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.2% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $23,348, and the median income for a family was $28,100. Males had a median income of $26,105 versus $20,063 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,691. About 18.8% of families and 24.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.0% of those under age 18 and 15.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education
There is one school district in Evart which operates a single elementary school, a single middle school and a single high school.

Government
The Evart City Council consists of a Mayor, Mayor Pro-Tem, and 4 council members.

The City of Evart also provides a police department and other municipal services such as the Dept. of Public Works & Streets, Water and Sewer, City Hall, Parks & Recreation Dept., the Local Development Financial Authority, the Downtown Development Authority, and the Evart Municipal Airport.

Notable people

 * Wish Egan, Major League Baseball player and scout, was born in Evart.
 * Joseph William Guyton, the first American soldier to be killed on German soil during World War I, was born in Evart.
 * Jerry and Marge Selbee, the elderly couple who were the basis of the movie Jerry & Marge Go Large live in Evart.

title: Evart, Michigan


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Evart Township, Michigan

Evart Township is a civil township of Osceola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,345 at the 2020 census. The city of Evart is located on the northern edge of the township, but is administratively autonomous.

History
Evart Township was named for Frank Evart, an early settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.2 sqmi, of which 32.8 sqmi is land and 1.4 sqmi (4.09%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,513 people, 573 households, and 426 families residing in the township. The population density was 46.1 PD/sqmi. There were 930 housing units at an average density of 28.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.28% White, 0.26% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.26% from other races, and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.32% of the population.

There were 573 households, out of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.8% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.5% were non-families. 19.9% 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 2.61 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.9% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,550, and the median income for a family was $38,942. Males had a median income of $30,595 versus $22,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,680. About 5.9% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.9% of those under age 18 and 2.2% of those age 65 or over.

title: Evart Township, Michigan


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Hartwick Township, Michigan

Hartwick Township is a civil township of Osceola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 591 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.5 sqmi, of which 35.0 sqmi is land and 0.5 sqmi (1.38%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 629 people, 236 households, and 184 families residing in the township. The population density was 18.0 PD/sqmi. There were 503 housing units at an average density of 14.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.89% White, 0.79% from other races, and 0.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.27% of the population.

There were 236 households, out of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.6% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.0% were non-families. 18.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $34,286, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $30,781 versus $25,833 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,262. About 11.4% of families and 17.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.8% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.

title: Hartwick Township, Michigan


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Hersey, Michigan

Hersey is a village in Osceola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 350 at the 2010 census. The village is located within Hersey Township.

History
Hersey is a small rural community that started as a lumber town in the early 19th century and was a major supplier of lumber to the Muskegon Lumber Yards and played an important role in rebuilding Chicago after the great fire. It was founded by Delos A. Blodgett, a banker, lumber baron, and philanthropist. His family was a major benefactor in the Grand Rapids area via the Blodgett Hospital and the Grand Rapids Home for Kids.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.10 sqmi, all land.

The Hersey River empties into the Muskegon River at Hersey.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 350 people, 137 households, and 94 families living in the village. The population density was 318.2 PD/sqmi. There were 165 housing units at an average density of 150.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.6% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.1% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population.

There were 137 households, of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.4% were non-families. 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% 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 2.98.

The median age in the village was 40.3 years. 26.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.3% were from 25 to 44; 25.4% were from 45 to 64; and 14.3% 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 374 people, 139 households, and 97 families living in the village. The population density was 343.4 PD/sqmi. There were 169 housing units at an average density of 155.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.59% White, 0.53% Native American, 0.80% Asian, and 1.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.53% of the population.

There were 139 households, out of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.2% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.6 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $38,929, and the median income for a family was $46,000. Males had a median income of $25,694 versus $19,375 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,584. About 8.8% of families and 12.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.9% of those under age 18 and 22.6% of those age 65 or over.

title: Hersey, Michigan


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Hersey Township, Michigan

Hersey Township is a civil township of Osceola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,941 at the 2020 census. The village of Hersey is located within the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.9 sqmi, of which 35.3 sqmi is land and 0.6 sqmi (1.67%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,846 people, 687 households, and 511 families residing in the township. The population density was 52.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,041 housing units at an average density of 29.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.18% White, 0.33% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.27% from other races, and 1.73% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.03% of the population.

There were 687 households, out of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.9% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.5% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.9% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $39,706, and the median income for a family was $42,961. Males had a median income of $29,609 versus $21,106 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,612. About 6.7% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.7% of those under age 18 and 10.1% of those age 65 or over.

title: Hersey Township, Michigan


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Highland Township, Osceola County, Michigan

Highland Township is a civil township of Osceola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,148 at the 2020 census.

Communities
There are no incorporated municipalities or large population centers in the township. There are some named unincorporated communities or locales in the township:
 * Highland, centered on the junction of 23 Mile Road and 90th Avenue at 44.14556°N, -85.26639°W
 * Ina, centered on the junction of 21 Mile Road and 100th Avenue at 44.11694°N, -85.28667°W A post office operated from March 1899 until December 1907.
 * Pisgah Heights, on 70th Avenue between 19 Mile and 20 Mile roads at 44.09444°N, -85.22611°W near an old railroad grade.
 * The village of Le Roy is to the southwest. The post office (named "Leroy") with ZIP code, 49655, also serves the southwest corner of the township.
 * The village of Marion is to the east and the Marion ZIP code, 49665, serves the eastern half of the township.
 * The village of Tustin is to the west and the Tustin ZIP code, 49688, serves the western portion of the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 37.4 sqmi, of which 37.3 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi (0.11%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,207 people, 444 households, and 343 families residing in the township. The population density was 32.3 PD/sqmi. There were 559 housing units at an average density of 15.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.59% White, 0.66% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.08% from other races, and 0.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.49% of the population.

There were 444 households, out of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.6% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.7% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.7% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $32,772, and the median income for a family was $35,000. Males had a median income of $27,557 versus $22,292 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,741. About 8.6% of families and 12.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.3% of those under age 18 and 13.4% of those age 65 or over.


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LeRoy, Michigan

LeRoy is a village in Osceola County of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 256 at the 2010 census. The village is located within LeRoy Township.

History
A post office in LeRoy has been in operation since 1871, with James E. Bevins serving as postmaster from 1871 to 1895. In 1871 S.L. Kimball, M. Westfall and James Bevins settled in the area, the village of LeRoy was incorporated by an act of Congress on February 2, 1873. The village was named for LeRoy Carr, a land agent representing the federal government in the area.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.97 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 256 people, 97 households, and 68 families residing in the village. The population density was 263.9 PD/sqmi. There were 111 housing units at an average density of 114.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.1% White, 1.6% African American, 0.8% Native American, and 1.6% from two or more races.

There were 97 households, of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.9% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.9% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.10.

The median age in the village was 39.6 years. 25.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25% were from 25 to 44; 25.8% were from 45 to 64; and 16.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 267 people, 100 households, and 74 families residing in the village. The population density was 275.1 PD/sqmi. There were 106 housing units at an average density of 109.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.75% White, 0.37% Asian, and 1.87% from two or more races.

There were 100 households, out of which 44.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.0% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% were non-families. 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 30.7% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 74.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $32,188, and the median income for a family was $40,694. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,434. About 4.1% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.6% of those under the age of eighteen and 12.5% of those 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Mary E. Byrd, educator and astronomy teacher * probably East LeRoy
 * Forest Ray Moulton, astronomer
 * Rick Johnson (Michigan politician), former Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives

title: LeRoy, Michigan


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LeRoy Township, Michigan

LeRoy Township is a civil township of Osceola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,246 at the 2020 census. The Village of LeRoy is located within the township.

History
It was the forests that first attracted settlers, as land to the south and east had already been cleared for farms. The demand for lumber was great and professional land lookers were sent out to find the best timber tracts which could be bought for $1.25 or less per acre. Much of the land was purchased by railroad companies, lumbermen, and land speculators. In 1864 the railroad had an agent in the area, although the first train did not reach the area until the latter part of November 1871.

The location that later became LeRoy Township was called “end of twenty” by the railroad, so called as the result of a decision by the railroad to build the railroad twenty miles north of Paris, its terminal at the time.

The township was organized from Lincoln Township by order of the Board with its local government established at a meeting on April 4 of 1870.

Communities

 * LeRoy is the only incorporated Village within LeRoy Township.
 * Dewing's (also known as Dewing's Siding) was a community centered on a sawmill in this township. It had a post office from 1900 until 1907, and included a sawmill, store, school and church.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.1 sqmi, of which 34.9 sqmi is land and 0.2 sqmi (0.46%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,159 people, 418 households, and 316 families residing in the township. The population density was 33.2 PD/sqmi. There were 537 housing units at an average density of 15.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.67% White, 0.17% African American, 0.60% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, and 1.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.12% of the population.

There were 418 households, out of which 39.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.4% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.2% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.5% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,625, and the median income for a family was $42,404. Males had a median income of $27,625 versus $23,804 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,333. About 8.9% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.1% of those under age 18 and 17.1% of those age 65 or over.

title: LeRoy Township, Michigan


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Lincoln Township, Osceola County, Michigan

Lincoln Township is a civil township of Osceola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 1,462.

Communities

 * Ashton is an unincorporated community in the township and was formerly a stop on the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad. It was founded in 1868.
 * Orono is an unincorporated community in the township about three miles north of Reed City. It was also formerly a stop on the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad, founded in 1875.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.5 square miles (91.8 km2), of which 35.1 square miles (90.9 km2) is land and 0.4 square mile (1.0 km2) (1.04%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,629 people, 590 households, and 447 families residing in the township. The population density was 46.4 PD/sqmi. There were 832 housing units at an average density of 23.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.61% White, 0.12% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.31% from other races, and 1.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.29% of the population.

There were 590 households, out of which 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.1% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.1% were non-families. 17.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% 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 3.13.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.7% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $37,578, and the median income for a family was $39,483. Males had a median income of $29,706 versus $21,591 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,592. About 7.7% of families and 9.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.8% of those under age 18 and 2.5% of those age 65 or over.


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Marion, Michigan

Marion is a village in Osceola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 872 at the 2010 census. The village is located within Marion Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.39 sqmi, of which 1.35 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi is water.

History
Marion was named after Marion Clark. She and her husband Christopher settled in the area and began a logging camp with a saw mill. The Clarks also started a general store, delivered mail, and taught school.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 872 people, 351 households, and 234 families living in the village. The population density was 645.9 PD/sqmi. There were 389 housing units at an average density of 288.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.3% White, 0.1% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.1% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 351 households, of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.6% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.3% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the village was 37.4 years. 27.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.9% were from 25 to 44; 24.5% were from 45 to 64; and 16.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.1% male and 52.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 836 people, 352 households, and 229 families living in the village. The population density was 617.5 PD/sqmi. There were 388 housing units at an average density of 286.6 /sqmi. The ethnic makeup of the village was 97.97% White, 0.12% African American, 0.48% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.12% from other races, and 1.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.96% of the population.

There were 352 households, out of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.7% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $26,467, and the median income for a family was $33,750. Males had a median income of $26,900 versus $16,635 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,010. About 14.7% of families and 19.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.7% of those under age 18 and 10.9% of those age 65 or over.

title: Marion, Michigan


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Marion Township, Osceola County, Michigan

Marion Township is a civil township of Osceola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,565 at the 2020 census. The Village of Marion is located within the township.

Communities

 * Clark's Mill was formed around a lumber mill starting in 1880.
 * Marion is a village in the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 37.1 square miles (96.0 km2), of which 37.0 square miles (95.9 km2) is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1 km2) (0.11%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,580 people, 638 households, and 435 families residing in the township. The population density was 42.7 PD/sqmi. There were 732 housing units at an average density of 19.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.23% White, 0.06% African American, 0.57% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.13% from other races, and 0.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.95% of the population.

There were 638 households, out of which 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.8% were non-families. 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.0% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $31,615, and the median income for a family was $38,500. Males had a median income of $27,821 versus $19,412 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,218. About 13.3% of families and 17.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.8% of those under age 18 and 15.1% of those age 65 or over.


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Middle Branch Township, Michigan

Middle Branch Township is a civil township of Osceola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 775 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.5 sqmi, of which 35.5 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi (0.08%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 858 people, 344 households, and 250 families residing in the township. The population density was 24.2 PD/sqmi. There were 553 housing units at an average density of 15.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.79% White, 0.12% African American, 0.23% Native American, and 1.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.40% of the population.

There were 344 households, out of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.9% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.3% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $27,014, and the median income for a family was $32,000. Males had a median income of $30,703 versus $22,031 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,448. About 19.2% of families and 18.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.9% of those under age 18 and 16.0% of those age 65 or over.

title: Middle Branch Township, Michigan


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Orient Township, Michigan

Orient Township is a civil township of Osceola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 733 at the 2020 census.

Communities
There are no incorporated municipalities in the township. There are a few unincorporated communities:
 * Sears is a small farming community in the northwest part of the township, between US 10 and the railroad line, originally built the Flint and Pere Marquette Railway (later the Pere Marquette Railway. It has a medium-sized Amish community along with their stores and farms. The Sears post office serves ZIP code 49679, which covers most of Orient Township and the eastern half of Sylvan Township to the north along with a small portion of eastern Evart Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.4 sqmi, of which 34.8 sqmi is land and 0.6 sqmi (1.75%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 803 people, 318 households, and 235 families residing in the township. The population density was 23.1 per square mile (8.9/km$2$). There were 562 housing units at an average density of 16.1 per square mile (6.2/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.13% White, 0.37% African American, 0.25% Asian, and 1.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.62% of the population.

There were 318 households, out of which 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.3% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.1% were non-families. 21.7% 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 2.51 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.7% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 21.0% from 25 to 44, 30.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $32,024, and the median income for a family was $37,250. Males had a median income of $29,688 versus $23,214 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,931. About 10.0% of families and 14.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.6% of those under age 18 and 15.6% of those age 65 or over.

title: Orient Township, Michigan


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Osceola Township, Osceola County, Michigan

Osceola Township is a civil township of Osceola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 943 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.5 square miles (89.3 km$2$), of which 34.2 square miles (88.6 km$2$) is land and 0.3 square mile (0.7 km$2$) (0.75%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,118 people, 401 households, and 299 families residing in the township. The population density was 32.7 PD/sqmi. There were 543 housing units at an average density of 15.9 per square mile (6.1/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 95.62% White, 0.98% African American, 1.07% Native American, 0.98% Asian, 0.09% from other races, and 1.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.81% of the population.

There were 401 households, out of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.6% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.2% were non-families. 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $36,346, and the median income for a family was $37,375. Males had a median income of $30,781 versus $23,047 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,236. About 4.5% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.0% of those under age 18 and 6.9% of those age 65 or over.


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Reed City, Michigan

Reed City is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,490 at the 2020 census. It is located in southwestern Osceola County and is the county seat.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.11 sqmi, of which 2.08 sqmi is land and 0.03 sqmi is water.

The Hersey River flows through Reed City.

2020 census
At the 2020 census there were 2,465 people. The population density was 1172.6 /sqmi.

2010 census
At the 2010 census, there were 2,425 people, 1,007 households, and 582 families living in the city. The population density was 1165.9 /sqmi. There were 1,136 housing units at an average density of 546.2 /sqmi. The racial make-up of the city was 94.8% White, 1.7% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.3% from other races and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 1,007 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.3% were married couples living together, 16.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.2% were non-families. 38.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age was 36.1 years. 26.4% of residents were under the age of 18, 9.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24, 25.1% were from 25 to 44, 21.4% were from 45 to 64 and 17.5% were 65 years of age or older. The sex make-up of the city was 44.9% male and 55.1% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 2,430 people, 999 households and 609 families living in the city. The population density was 1,265.3 /sqmi. There were 1,090 housing units at an average density of 567.5 /sqmi. The racial make-up was 95.84% White, 1.07% African American, 0.74% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.12% from other races, and 2.02% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.91% of the population.

There were 999 households, of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.2% were married couples living together, 16.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.0% were non-families. 33.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.93.

25.6% of the population were under the age of 18, 11.4% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64 and 17.7% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.8 males.

The median household income was $30,756 and the median family income was $42,340. Males had a median income of $29,375 and females $25,263. The per capita income was $15,889. About 10.9% of families and 17.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.6% of those under age 18 and 14.2% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation
The city is also at the crossroads of two US highways:
 * is a highway that goes by Reed City. It has a business route that goes through the city.
 * is the only highway that goes directly into Reed City. Most of the business of Reed City are along Bus. US 10.
 * is a freeway that junctions US 10 near Reed City.

Indian Trails provides daily intercity bus service between Grand Rapids and Petoskey, Michigan.

Two of the state's premier rail trails intersect in the city:
 * White Pine Trail
 * Pere Marquette Trail

Historical transportation
The Pennsylvania Railroad ran trains from Grand Rapids to Cadillac, Petoskey and Mackinaw City on a route that includes land used now for the White Pine Trail, making stops in Reed City's union station. Immediate connections in Grand Rapids with sleepers to eastern Indiana and Cincinnati were part of the schedule. Reed City was the closest PRR station to Idlewild, a significant African-American resort until the 1960s. In the final years, service through the town was reduced to summer only. Passenger service ended between 1954 and 1955.

The Pere Marquette Railway ran trains west from Reed City to Ludington and east to Saginaw, on a route that is included in the above cited rail trail. At Saginaw the trains were timed to meet with separate Bay City-originating trains to Detroit. The PM's successor, the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, ended the Ludington to Saginaw trains in the latter months of 1949.

Notable people

 * George Bennard, American composer and preacher best known for composing the hymn, "The Old Rugged Cross". Bennard retired to Reed City, where he died on October 10, 1958.
 * Harold Cronk, American writer and director
 * William C. Giese, member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and educator, was born in Reed City on April 18, 1886.
 * Thomas D. Schall, U.S. representative from Minnesota's 10th congressional district (1915–1925) and U.S. senator from Minnesota (1925–1935), was born in Reed City on June 4, 1878.

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Richmond Township, Osceola County, Michigan

Richmond Township is a civil township of Osceola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,657 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.1 square miles (85.8 km$2$), of which 33.1 square miles (85.7 km$2$) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.2 km$2$) (0.18%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,695 people, 626 households, and 480 families residing in the township. The population density was 51.2 PD/sqmi. There were 678 housing units at an average density of 20.5 per square mile (7.9/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.17% White, 0.06% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.59% from other races, and 0.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.94% of the population.

There were 626 households, out of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.2% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.3% were non-families. 18.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $42,865, and the median income for a family was $47,109. Males had a median income of $32,500 versus $24,265 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,010. About 4.7% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.9% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65 or over.


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Rose Lake Township, Michigan

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

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.9 sqmi, of which 33.6 sqmi is land and 1.3 sqmi (3.61%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,231 people, 490 households, and 365 families residing in the township. The population density was 36.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,220 housing units at an average density of 36.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.70% White, 0.08% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.16% from other races, and 0.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.41% of the population.

There were 490 households, out of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.1% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.5% were non-families. 19.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.6% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $34,667, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $29,833 versus $25,234 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,731. About 6.7% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.0% of those under age 18 and 7.6% of those age 65 or over.

title: Rose Lake Township, Michigan


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Sherman Township, Osceola County, Michigan

Sherman Township is in Osceola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 991 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Dighton is an unincorporated community in the township, at 44.0916N/85.34734W. It had a post office from 1884 until 1955.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 37.3 square miles (96.6 km$2$), of which 37.0 square miles (96.0 km$2$) is land and 0.2 square mile (0.6 km$2$) (0.62%) is water.

Demographics
As of the 2000 United States Census, there were 1,081 people, 380 households, and 305 families in the township. The population density was 29.2 PD/sqmi. There were 501 housing units at an average density of 13.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.15% White, 0.83% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.09% from other races, and 0.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.56% of the population.

There were 380 households, out of which 41.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.2% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.7% were non-families. 14.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.09.

The township population contained 30.2% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $42,569, and the median income for a family was $44,531. Males had a median income of $32,130 versus $23,359 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,785. About 10.6% of families and 13.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.5% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.


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Sylvan Township, Osceola County, Michigan

Sylvan Township is a civil township of Osceola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 967 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.2 square miles (91.2 km$2$), of which 34.5 square miles (89.4 km$2$) is land and 0.7 square mile (1.9 km$2$) (2.10%) is water.

Communities

 * Earl was the name of a rural postoffice in this township from 1892 until 1894.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,033 people, 393 households, and 284 families residing in the township. The population density was 29.9 PD/sqmi. There were 730 housing units at an average density of 21.2 per square mile (8.2/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 95.93% White, 0.48% African American, 1.45% Native American, 0.10% from other races, and 2.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.68% of the population.

There were 393 households, out of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.8% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.7% were non-families. 23.2% 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 2.99.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $30,833, and the median income for a family was $32,981. Males had a median income of $29,886 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,285. About 10.8% of families and 12.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.7% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over.


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Tustin, Michigan

Tustin is a village in Osceola County of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 270 at the 2020 census. The village is within Burdell Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.39 sqmi, all land.

History
In the summer of 2021, Camp Gan Israel of Michigan (based in Kalkaska Township, Michigan), a branch of the central Camp Gan Israel, headquartered in Kiryat Gan Israel (Parksville), NY purchased the grounds of the Kettunen Center The year 2021 marks 80 years since the Lubavitcher Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneersohn, and his wife, Rebbetzin Chaya Moussia, came to America

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 230 people, 90 households, and 59 families living in the village. The population density was 589.7 PD/sqmi. There were 96 housing units at an average density of 246.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.2% White, 0.4% African American, 1.3% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 90 households, of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.3% were married couples living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.4% were non-families. 23.3% 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 2.56 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the village was 37 years. 23.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.6% were from 25 to 44; 30% were from 45 to 64; and 12.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 237 people, 88 households, and 63 families living in the village. The population density was 613.4 PD/sqmi. There were 92 housing units at an average density of 238.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.73% White and 1.27% Asian.

There were 88 households, out of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% were married couples living together, 19.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.3% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 29.1% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $29,063, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $25,417 versus $15,000 for females. The per capita income for the village was $11,390. About 12.0% of families and 18.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.9% of those under the age of 18 and 15.6% of those 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, Tustin has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.

title: Tustin, Michigan


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Big Creek Township, Michigan

Big Creek Township is a civil township of Oscoda County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,604 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Luzerne is an unincorporated community on M-72 at 44.61583°N, -84.27111°W. The Luzerne 48636 ZIP Code serves most of the western portion of the township, as well as small areas in the southern part of Greenwood Township.
 * Mio is an unincorporated community and census-designated place located at 44.65222°N, -84.12972°W. The CDP occupies the northeast portion of the township, and it also extends into neighboring Elmer and Mentor townships.  The Mio 48647 ZIP Code most of the eastern portion of the township.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 143.15 sqmi, of which 141.66 sqmi is land and 1.49 sqmi (1.04%) is water.

The Au Sable River runs through the northern edge of Big Creek Township, and the Mio Dam and its reservoir are located within the township.

Major highways

 * forms most of the eastern boundary of the township with Mentor Township.
 * runs mostly west–east through the northern portion of the township.
 * runs briefly concurrently with M-33 in northeast corner of the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,380 people, 1,422 households, and 968 families residing in the township. The population density was 23.9 PD/sqmi. There were 3,089 housing units at an average density of 21.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.49% White, 0.06% African American, 0.50% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.15% from other races, and 1.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.07% of the population.

There were 1,422 households, out of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.9% were non-families. 26.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.84.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.8% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $28,148, and the median income for a family was $32,895. Males had a median income of $29,153 versus $20,673 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,154. About 11.9% of families and 17.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.9% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.

title: Big Creek Township, Michigan


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Clinton Township, Oscoda County, Michigan

Clinton Township is a civil township of Oscoda County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 431 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Comins is an unincorporated community along M-33 at 44.805°N, -84.05139°W.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 71.68 sqmi, of which 70.50 sqmi is land and 1.18 sqmi (1.65%) is water.

Major highways

 * runs south–north through the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 511 people, 223 households, and 158 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.3 PD/sqmi. There were 541 housing units at an average density of 7.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.46% White, 0.20% African American, 1.57% Native American, and 0.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.17% of the population.

There were 223 households, out of which 22.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.1% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.1% were non-families. 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.67.

In the township the population was spread out, with 18.4% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 22.3% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 22.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $33,750, and the median income for a family was $34,375. Males had a median income of $31,528 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,549. About 4.8% of families and 6.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.8% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over.


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Comins Township, Michigan

Comins Township is a civil township of Oscoda County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,839 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Biggs Settlement is an unincorporated community located along the township line with Elmer Township at 44.71028°N, -84.13°W. Also known as Biggs, the community had its own post office from December 12, 1891 until September 30, 1912.
 * Fairview is an unincorporated community located within the township at 44.725°N, -84.05111°W.
 * Kneeland is an unincorporated community located within the township at 44.71056°N, -84.09139°W. The community began with a rural post office that opened on December 22, 1905 with Enos Frame serving as the first postmaster.  The rural post office operated until September 30, 1912.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 71.80 sqmi, of which 70.56 sqmi is land and 1.24 sqmi (1.72%) is water.

Major highways

 * runs through the western portion of the township.
 * runs through the township and concurrently with M-33 west of Fairview.
 * runs briefly concurrently with M-33 along the western border of the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,017 people, 785 households, and 558 families residing in the township. The population density was 28.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,199 housing units at an average density of 17.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.51% White, 0.10% African American, 0.69% Native American, 0.10% from other races, and 0.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.25% of the population.

There were 785 households, out of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.1% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.1% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 20.9% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 21.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.9 males. For every 100 females at the age of 18 and over, there were 86.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $34,034. Males had a median income of $29,808 versus $19,886 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,813. About 7.9% of families and 13.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.4% of those under age 18 and 10.8% of those age 65 or over.

title: Comins Township, Michigan