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Croswell, Michigan

Croswell is a city in Sanilac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,447 at the 2010 census.

History
The settlement, originally known as Black River, was established in 1845. Later it was known as Davisville, after the town's first postmaster. In 1877 it was renamed Croswell, in honor of Governor Charles Croswell. The town incorporated as a city in 1881.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.41 sqmi, of which 2.29 sqmi is land and 0.12 sqmi is water. It is considered to be part of the Thumb of Michigan, which in turn is a subregion of the Flint/Tri-Cities. Croswell can also be considered as in the Blue Water Area, a subregion of the Thumb.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,447 people, 971 households, and 649 families living in the city. The population density was 1068.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,120 housing units at an average density of 489.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.7% White, 0.5% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 5.1% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.8% of the population.

There were 971 households, of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.8% were married couples living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.2% were non-families. 27.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% 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 3.00.

The median age in the city was 38.8 years. 26.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.5% were from 25 to 44; 26.9% were from 45 to 64; and 14.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,467 people, 914 households, and 633 families living in the city. The population density was 1,080.1 PD/sqmi. There were 973 housing units at an average density of 426.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.80% White, 0.16% African American, 0.45% Native American, 6.61% from other races, and 1.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.61% of the population.

There were 914 households, out of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 16.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.7% were non-families. 27.7% 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 2.68 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.5% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,379, and the median income for a family was $37,593. Males had a median income of $30,375 versus $20,231 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,686. About 10.4% of families and 12.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.3% of those under age 18 and 12.2% of those age 65 or over.

Industry
The surrounding areas are mostly engaged in farming. Crops include corn, wheat, oats, soy beans, sugar beets, peas, and alfalfa (hay).

Landmarks
The most notable landmark in Croswell is the "Be Good to Your Mother-In-Law" footbridge, which runs across the Black River. The cable and wood plank suspension bridge is known locally as the "Swinging Bridge" and is the setting of the annual Swinging Bridge Festival.

Croswell is also home to the last operating fixed 4-way traffic signal in the state of Michigan, located at the intersection of Howard Street and Sanborn Avenue.

Events
One of the oldest fairs in Michigan, the Croswell Agricultural Society Fair (est. 1884), is held each summer at the Croswell Fairgrounds located at Harrington and Croswell Roads.

Transportation
Arnold Field is a public-use airport located two nautical miles (2.3 mi, 3.7 km) northeast of Croswell's central business district.

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Custer Township, Sanilac County, Michigan

Custer Township is a civil township of Sanilac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 893 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Sandusky is a city on the southern boundary of the township at the junction of M-19 and M-46, but is administratively autonomous. The Sandusky ZIP code 48471 serves most of the township.

The postal delivery areas of some other nearby communities serve the township:
 * Carsonville is a village to the southeast, and the Carsonville ZIP code 48419 serves a small area in the southeast corner of the township.
 * Deckerville is a village to the northeast, and the Deckerville ZIP code 48427 serves and area in northeast part of the township.
 * Snover is an unincorporated community to the west, and the Snover ZIP code 48472 serves a small area in the northwest corner of the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.3 sqmi, of which 35.3 sqmi is land and 0.03% is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,036 people, 404 households, and 300 families residing in the township. The population density was 29.3 PD/sqmi. There were 438 housing units at an average density of 12.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.10% White, 0.19% African American, 0.48% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 1.35% from other races, and 0.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.92% of the population.

There were 404 households, out of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.3% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.5% were non-families. 23.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.0% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,000, and the median income for a family was $40,147. Males had a median income of $27,431 versus $21,908 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,562. About 8.9% of families and 13.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.6% of those under age 18 and 15.0% of those age 65 or over.

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Deckerville, Michigan

Deckerville is a village in Sanilac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 877 at the 2020 census.

History
The village was named after Charles Decker, a local settler.

Deckerville was platted in 1870 and incorporated in 1893.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.25 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 830 people, 311 households, and 201 families living in the village. The population density was 664.0 PD/sqmi. There were 388 housing units at an average density of 310.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 94.7% White, 0.2% African American, 1.4% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 2.2% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.7% of the population.

There were 311 households, of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.2% were married couples living together, 17.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.4% were non-families. 33.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.01.

The median age in the village was 38.6 years. 25.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.1% were from 25 to 44; 22.8% were from 45 to 64; and 21.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 46.7% male and 53.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 944 people, 369 households, and 215 families living in the village. The population density was 738.5 PD/sqmi. There were 411 housing units at an average density of 321.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 94.70% White, 0.32% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 3.18% from other races, and 1.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.05% of the population.

There were 369 households, out of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.3% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.5% were non-families. 35.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 23.6% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 22.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $30,083, and the median income for a family was $39,063. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $22,102 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,791. About 8.9% of families and 14.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.3% of those under age 18 and 15.2% of those age 65 or over.

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Delaware Township, Michigan

Delaware Township is a civil township of Sanilac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 784 at the 2020 census.

History
Delaware Township was organized in 1858.
 * Forestville is a village in the township on M-25 along the Lake Huron shore. The Forestville ZIP code 48434 provides P.O. Box only service for a small portion of the township near the village.
 * Charleston is a historical settlement in the township at 43.65917°N, -82.68611°W. It was first settled about 1864 and called "Cato". A post office named "Charleston" was established in December 1872. The entire settlement, consisting of 21 buildings, was destroyed by the Thumb Fire in September 1881. The settlement was rebuilt but is today little more than a crossroads.

The postal delivery areas of some nearby communities also serve the township:
 * Harbor Beach is a city to the north and the Harbor Beach ZIP code 48441 serves a small area in the township north of Forestville.
 * Minden City is to the west and the Minden City ZIP code 48456 serves most of the northern portion of the township.
 * Palms is an unincorporated community to the west and the Palms ZIP code 48465 serves most of the southern portion of the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 46.6 sqmi, of which 46.6 sqmi is land and 0.02% is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 930 people, 359 households, and 258 families residing in the township. The population density was 20.0 PD/sqmi. There were 643 housing units at an average density of 13.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.42% White, 0.22% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.32% from other races, and 1.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.47% of the population.

There were 359 households, out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.1% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.9% were non-families. 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 18.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,568, and the median income for a family was $42,083. Males had a median income of $27,303 versus $20,714 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,451. About 8.3% of families and 11.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.9% of those under age 18 and 14.9% of those age 65 or over.

title: Delaware Township, Michigan


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Elk Township, Sanilac County, Michigan

Elk Township is a civil township of Sanilac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,522 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Peck is a village in the southern part of the township at the junction of M-90 and M-19. The Peck ZIP code 48466 serves most of the township.

The postal delivery areas of some other nearby communities serve the township:
 * Applegate is a village to the northeast and the Applegate ZIP code 48401 serves the northeastern corner of the township.
 * Brown City is a city to the southwest, and the Brown City ZIP code 48416 serves areas in the western part of the township.
 * Marlette is a city to the northwest, and the Marlette ZIP code 48453 serves the northwest corner of the township.
 * Sandusky is a city to the north, and the Sandusky ZIP code 48471 serves a small area in the northern part of the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.7 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,584 people, 566 households, and 435 families residing in the township. The population density was 44.4 PD/sqmi. There were 605 housing units at an average density of 16.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.29% White, 0.32% African American, 0.63% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.25% from other races, and 1.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.40% of the population.

There were 566 households, out of which 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.4% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.1% were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $38,550, and the median income for a family was $42,176. Males had a median income of $34,250 versus $20,857 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,818. About 7.6% of families and 9.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.1% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over.

title: Elk Township, Sanilac County, Michigan


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Elmer Township, Sanilac County, Michigan

Elmer Township is a civil township of Sanilac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 724 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Elmer is an unincorporated community at the junction of M-19 and M-46 along the northern boundary of the township with Moore Township at 43.41972°N, -82.92917°W The first white settler in the area, Walter Hyslop, arrived in January 1866. The community was named after the township, which was organized in 1870. A post office operated from January 1876 until June 1906.
 * Juhl is a historical settlement in the township at 43.35972°N, -82.94639°W Juhl was founded in 1882 by Jens C. Juhl, a native of Denmark. It became a Danish community, with as many as a hundred families from Denmark living there. A post office operated from February 1889 until June 1906.
 * Marlette is a city located to the southwest and the Marlette ZIP code 48453 serves the southern and western portions of the township.
 * Sandusky is a city located to the northeast and the Sandusky ZIP code 48471 serves the northern and eastern portions of the township.
 * Snover is an unincorporated community located to the north and the Snover ZIP code 48472 serves the northwest corner of Elmer Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.3 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 790 people, 282 households, and 228 families residing in the township. The population density was 21.8 PD/sqmi. There were 308 housing units at an average density of 8.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.61% White, 0.13% Native American, 0.51% Asian, and 0.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.25% of the population.

There were 282 households, out of which 39.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.6% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.8% were non-families. 17.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,563, and the median income for a family was $43,929. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $22,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,023. About 8.0% of families and 12.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.


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Evergreen Township, Sanilac County, Michigan

Evergreen Township is a civil township of Sanilac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 961 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.4 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 995 people, 345 households, and 265 families residing in the township. The population density was 28.1 PD/sqmi. There were 380 housing units at an average density of 10.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.08% White, 0.80% African American, 0.30% Native American, 1.11% from other races, and 1.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.61% of the population.

There were 345 households, out of which 33.0% 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 22.9% were non-families. 16.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 23.4% 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 118.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $36,202, and the median income for a family was $38,250. Males had a median income of $28,077 versus $22,941 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,814. About 4.9% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.1% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.

Unincorporated communities

 * Shabbona – Located at the intersection of Shabbona Road and Decker Road. Named in honor of Shabbona, the American Indian chief.


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Flynn Township, Michigan

Flynn Township is a civil township of Sanilac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,013 at the 2020 census.

Board meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 8:00 PM (Eastern Time Zone) at the Flynn Township Senior Center, 5251 Shephard Road Brown City, MI 48416.

Communities
There are no incorporated municipalities in the township.
 * Marlette is a city located to the northwest and the Marlette ZIP code 48453 serves northern and western portions of the township.
 * Brown City is a city located to the south and the Brown City ZIP code 48416 serves southern and eastern portions of the township.
 * Omard is an unincorporated area located at the northwestern corner of section 36. A post office was built in 1871 but went out of operation in 1904 after the introduction of the RFD. The first community meetings were held at the schoolhouse formerly located at the southeasternmost corner of section 26.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,040 people, 333 households, and 267 families residing in the township. The population density was 29.1 PD/sqmi. There were 367 housing units at an average density of 10.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.62% White, 0.10% Native American, 0.19% from other races, and 0.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.44% of the population.

There were 333 households, out of which 38.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.5% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.8% were non-families. 16.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.11 and the average family size was 3.51.

In the township the population was spread out, with 32.9% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,850, and the median income for a family was $42,083. Males had a median income of $33,125 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,026. About 12.3% of families and 17.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.6% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.

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Forester Township, Michigan

Forester Township is a civil township of Sanilac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 883 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 25.3 sqmi, of which 25.3 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi (0.12%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,108 people, 484 households, and 326 families residing in the township. The population density was 43.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,012 housing units at an average density of 40.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.38% White, 0.45% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.54% from other races, and 0.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.71% of the population.

There were 484 households, out of which 22.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.2% were married couples living together, 2.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.78.

In the township the population was spread out, with 21.0% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 24.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $32,614, and the median income for a family was $40,417. Males had a median income of $32,422 versus $21,328 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,573. About 7.0% of families and 8.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.6% of those under age 18 and 11.8% of those age 65 or over.

title: Forester Township, Michigan


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Forestville, Michigan

Forestville is a village in Sanilac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 104 at the 2020 census, making it the least-populous village in Michigan. It does not have a true harbor onto Lake Huron, but the village does have a boat launch site. Forestville receives city water from nearby Harbor Beach. The village is within Delaware Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.79 sqmi, all land.

History
Forestville began with the building of a sawmill here in 1854. Its post office first opened in 1856. It was incorporated as a village in 1895.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 136 people, 58 households, and 36 families living in the village. The population density was 172.2 PD/sqmi. There were 164 housing units at an average density of 207.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.1% White, 1.5% Native American, 0.7% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.1% of the population.

There were 58 households, of which 17.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.6% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.9% were non-families. 37.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 3.11.

The median age in the village was 55.5 years. 17.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.2% were from 25 to 44; 38.1% were from 45 to 64; and 25% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.7% male and 49.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 127 people, 56 households, and 36 families living in the village. The population density was 153.2 PD/sqmi. There were 147 housing units at an average density of 177.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.28% White, 0.79% Native American, and 3.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.36% of the population.

There were 56 households, out of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.7% were non-families. 35.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 17.3% from 25 to 44, 26.0% from 45 to 64, and 26.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $45,625, and the median income for a family was $62,917. Males had a median income of $29,375 versus $17,321 for females. The per capita income for the village was $21,130. There were 6.9% of families and 10.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including 6.3% of under eighteens and 24.2% of those over 64.

title: Forestville, Michigan


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Fremont Township, Sanilac County, Michigan

Fremont Township is a civil township of Sanilac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 958.

Communities
East Fremont was the name of a rural post office in the township from 1874 until 1906.

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

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 913 people, 313 households, and 256 families residing in the township. The population density was 26.1 PD/sqmi. There were 352 housing units at an average density of 10.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.59% White, 0.44% African American, 1.10% Native American, 0.22% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.55% of the population.

There were 313 households, out of which 39.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.4% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.2% were non-families. 14.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.92 and the average family size was 3.25.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.5% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $44,250, and the median income for a family was $47,500. Males had a median income of $37,583 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,934. About 6.5% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.0% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.


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Greenleaf Township, Michigan

Greenleaf Township is a civil township of Sanilac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 815.

Communities
Unincorporated communities in the township are:
 * New Greenleaf is located at Hadley Road and Bay City Forestville Road.
 * Wickware is located at Cass City and Leslie Roads.

History
On October 31, 1882, Wickware Post Office was opened. Greenleaf Post Office began operations on March 6, 1886 at New Greenleaf. Greenleaf and Wickware Post Office were closed on June 13, 1906 and June 30, 1906 respectively.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.9 sqmi, of which 35.9 sqmi is land and 0.03% is water.

The South Fork of the Cass River flows into the North Branch in the township; Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic State Park is nearby.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 804 people, 276 households, and 218 families residing in the township. The population density was 22.4 PD/sqmi. There were 317 housing units at an average density of 8.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.63% White, 0.37% Asian, 0.12% from other races, and 0.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.00% of the population.

There were 276 households, out of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.7% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.7% were non-families. 18.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.27.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.7% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $34,643, and the median income for a family was $37,679. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $22,321 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,067. About 11.7% of families and 13.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.0% of those under age 18 and 11.7% of those age 65 or over.

title: Greenleaf Township, Michigan


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Lamotte Township, Michigan

Lamotte Township is a civil township of Sanilac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 764 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Decker is an unincorporated community near the center of the township at 43.45889°N, -83.05083°W. The village was named after the Decker family who were prominent in the region. The family also gave their name to the named village of Deckerville, which is also located in Sanilac County, about 15 miles to the east.

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

Demographics
At the 2000 census there were 981 people, 356 households, and 274 families in the township. The population density was 27.6 PD/sqmi. There were 384 housing units at an average density of 10.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.06% White, 0.61% from other races, and 1.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.04%.

Of the 356 households, 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.0% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.0% were non-families. 19.4% of households were one person, and 7.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.0% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.3 males.

The median household income was $42,614 and the median family income was $46,563. Males had a median income of $33,333 versus $21,944 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,651. About 8.8% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.5% of those under age 18 and 12.8% of those age 65 or over.

title: Lamotte Township, Michigan


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Lexington, Michigan

Lexington is a village in Sanilac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,178 at the 2010 census. The village is located within Lexington Township.

Geography

 * According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.41 sqmi, of which 1.40 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,178 people, 599 households, and 331 families living in the village. The population density was 841.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,114 housing units at an average density of 795.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.3% White, 0.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.

There were 599 households, of which 17.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.2% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.7% were non-families. 40.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.95 and the average family size was 2.57.

The median age in the village was 55.2 years. 15.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14.8% were from 25 to 44; 30.8% were from 45 to 64; and 33% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 46.3% male and 53.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,104 people, 550 households, and 305 families living in the village. The population density was 1,188.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,060 housing units at an average density of 1,140.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.82% White, 0.19% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.18% from other races, and 0.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.54% of the population.

There were 550 households, out of which 21.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.5% were non-families. 40.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.98 and the average family size was 2.65.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 20.0% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 20.2% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 27.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $30,792, and the median income for a family was $41,364. Males had a median income of $36,346 versus $25,809 for females. The per capita income for the village was $22,218. About 7.3% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.0% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65 or over.

Harbor
Lexington Harbor was constructed and maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, as authorized by the River and Harbor Act of 1965. The harbor serves mainly recreational boating activities and contains launch/retrieval ramps, fueling facilities, and 190 berthing slips which are operated by both public and private agencies.

Due to infiltration of sediment through and along the peripheral breakwalls, the harbor requires regular dredging to maintain navigable channels. The dredging occurs approximately every 3 to 5 years, with excavated sediment deposited onto the beaches surrounding the breakwalls.

Notable people

 * Harriet Gertrude Eddy, librarian and educator born in Lexington; California Library Hall of Fame
 * Louis H. Fead, Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court, was born in Lexington
 * Walter Lorenzo Marr, automotive pioneer, was born in Lexington
 * Charles Lathrop Pack, lumberman, was born in Lexington
 * Albert Sleeper, former Governor of Michigan, lived and died in Lexington

title: Lexington, Michigan


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Lexington Township, Michigan

Lexington Township is a civil township of Sanilac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,485 at the 2020 census. The village of Lexington is located within the township.

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

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,688 people, 1,555 households, and 1,044 families residing in the township. The population density was 101.8 PD/sqmi. There were 2,320 housing units at an average density of 64.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.24% White, 0.05% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.68% from other races, and 0.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.09% of the population.

There were 1,555 households, out of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% were non-families. 28.2% 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 2.36 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.3% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $39,241, and the median income for a family was $47,054. Males had a median income of $39,321 versus $24,009 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,027. About 4.2% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.3% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.

title: Lexington Township, Michigan


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Maple Valley Township, Sanilac County, Michigan

Maple Valley Township is a civil township of Sanilac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,178 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Valley Center is an unincorporated community in the Township at Shephard and Galbraith Line Roads (431106N 0825507W; Elevation: 801 ft./244 m.).

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.5 square miles (89.4 km2), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,114 people, 378 households, and 306 families residing in the township. The population density was 32.3 PD/sqmi. There were 405 housing units at an average density of 11.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.92% White, 0.09% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.09% from other races, and 0.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.33% of the population.

There were 378 households, out of which 39.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.4% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.8% were non-families. 16.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.27.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.3% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,058, and the median income for a family was $43,452. Males had a median income of $33,750 versus $22,143 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,418. About 7.0% of families and 10.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.4% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over.


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Marion Township, Sanilac County, Michigan

Marion Township is a civil township of Sanilac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,578 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Richmondville was the site of a post office from June 1, 1860, until June 30, 1906. The community is located off M-25 on the Lake Huron shoreline.

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

Demographics
As of the census of 2020, there were 1,578 people and 658 households in the township. The population density was 49.9 PD/sqmi. There were 750 housing units at an average density of 20.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 95.34% White, 0.17% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.50% Asian, 2.50% from other races, and 1.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.66% of the population.

There were 684 households, out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.6% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.1% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $34,803, and the median income for a family was $41,739. Males had a median income of $30,600 versus $21,014 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,964. About 7.2% of families and 11.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.9% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over.


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Marlette, Michigan

Marlette is a city in Sanilac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,855 at the time of the 2020 census. The city is surrounded by Marlette Township, but is administratively autonomous.

Marlette is known as "The Heart of the Thumb" due to its location in Michigan's thumb.

History
The history of the City of Marlette and surrounding Marlette Township are intertwined. Many social and commercial relationships unite the community such public schooling, public library, dining and charity. Marlette was first settled in the 1850s by people from Ontario who sought tall timber and fertile soil. The community name was derived from the "Marlatt" family of settlers, who carved their name on a log shanty. Marlette Township was created in 1859 from portions of Sanilac Township and Buel Township. Marlette became recognized as a village within the township in 1865. The village incorporated in 1881 to allow separate administration and taxation to improve common areas of the town. Marlette became a city in 1984.

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

The Marlette ZIP code 48453 also serves all of Marlette Township, except for the northeast corner, as well as parts of southern Lamotte Township, the southwest part of Elmer Township, the northwest part of Flynn Township, the northeast corner of Elk Township, parts of northern Burnside Township in Lapeer County and the southeast corner of Koylton Township in Tuscola County.

Media
Marlette's commercial radio station, WBGV 92.5 FM, features a country music format. It is owned by Sanilac/GB Broadcasting, who also owns WMIC and WTGV, in nearby Sandusky. Marlette is also served by Smile FM broadcasting on 88.1 FM (WHYT) from Imlay City and 103.7 FM (WCZE) from Harbor Beach with Contemporary Christian Music radio, local news and weather.

Airport
The Marlette Township Airport (FAA Identifier: 77G) is a class C airport with 2 paved runways, both approximately 3,500 feet long. It is capable of handling small business jets and medium-size cargo planes. It opened in May 1975.

Hospital
The town is home to Marlette Regional Hospital and Seton Cancer Institute - a partnership of Marlette Regional and St. Mary's of Michigan. This provides residents in the "thumb" region with advanced cancer research and treatment.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,875 people, 742 households, and 469 families living in the city. The population density was 1143.3 PD/sqmi. There were 864 housing units at an average density of 526.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.9% White, 0.3% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.4% of the population.

There were 742 households, of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were married couples living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.8% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.03.

The median age in the city was 39.4 years. 25.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 25.6% were from 45 to 64; and 17.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.3% male and 52.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,104 people, 787 households, and 497 families living in the city. The population density was 1,277.3 PD/sqmi. There were 839 housing units at an average density of 509.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.82% White, 2.28% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 1.47% from other races, and 1.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.52% of the population.

There were 787 households, out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.1% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.8% were non-families. 32.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.7% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,938, and the median income for a family was $37,880. Males had a median income of $33,250 versus $21,725 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,592. About 9.0% of families and 10.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.7% of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Tom Wargo, professional golfer was born in Marlette
 * Rex Scouten, White House Usher, was a graduate of Marlette High School
 * John L. McCrea, Naval aide to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, later first commanding officer on the U.S.S Iowa, was born in Marlette

title: Marlette, Michigan


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Marlette Township, Michigan

Marlette Township is a civil township of Sanilac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,686 at the 2020 census.

History
Marlette was first settled in the 1850s by people from Ontario who sought tall timber and fertile soil. The community name was derived from a family of settlers, who carved their surname "Marlatt" on a log shanty. Marlette Township was created in 1859 from portions of Sanilac Township and Buel Township.

Communities

 * Germania was founded in 1873 by immigrants from the Saxony area of Germany who had initially come to work as miners but actually set up a farming community. It had a post office from 1878 until 1911.
 * Marlette is a city located within the township, but has been administratively autonomous since it incorporated as a village in 1881. Marlette incorporated as a city in 1984. The Marlette ZIP code 48453 also serves all of Marlette Township, except for the northeast corner.
 * Snover is an unincorporated community to the northeast and the Snover ZIP code 48472 serves the northeast corner of Marlette Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 52.5 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,051 people, 697 households, and 579 families residing in the township. The population density was 39.1 PD/sqmi. There were 743 housing units at an average density of 14.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.90% White, 0.15% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.73% from other races, and 0.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.90% of the population.

There were 697 households, out of which 39.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.3% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.9% were non-families. 14.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.22.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.9% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $44,907, and the median income for a family was $50,114. Males had a median income of $30,884 versus $21,597 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,556. About 10.1% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.8% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.

title: Marlette Township, Michigan


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Melvin, Michigan

Melvin is a village in Sanilac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 148 at the 2020 census. The village is within Speaker Township, and is located within the Thumb Region of Michigan.

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 180 people, 62 households, and 50 families living in the village. The population density was 185.6 PD/sqmi. There were 73 housing units at an average density of 75.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.1% White, 0.6% African American, 1.7% Native American, and 1.7% from two or more races.

There were 62 households, of which 46.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.1% were married couples living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 19.4% were non-families. 16.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.24.

The median age in the village was 36 years. 32.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.2% were from 25 to 44; 29.4% were from 45 to 64; and 10.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 52.2% male and 47.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 160 people, 64 households, and 44 families living in the village. The population density was 162.0 PD/sqmi. There were 73 housing units at an average density of 73.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.12% White and 1.88% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.25% of the population.

There were 64 households, out of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.5% were married couples living together, 3.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.7% were non-families. 26.6% 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 2.50 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $28,333, and the median income for a family was $30,833. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,646. About 11.1% of families and 12.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.4% of those under the age of eighteen and 6.1% of those 65 or over.

title: Melvin, Michigan


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Minden Township, Michigan

Minden Township is a civil township of Sanilac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 558 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Minden City is a village in the northeast part of the township at 43.67111°N, -82.77417°W. The Minden City ZIP code 48456 serves the northeast portion of Minden Township.
 * Palms is an unincorporated community in the southeast portion of the township at 43.61361°N, -82.76833°W. The community was founded around 1859 and was a station on the Port Huron and Northwestern Railway in 1880. A post office named Palm State was established in October 1882 and renamed Palms in April 1896. The Palms ZIP code 48465 serves the southeast part of Minden Township as well as the northeast part of Wheatland Township to the south, the southern portion of Delaware Township to the east, and small areas of northern Marion Township and Forester Township, also to the east. Former minor league baseball player Leon Messing grew up in the Palms area.
 * The Ubly ZIP code 48475 serves the western portion of Minden Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.1 sqmi, of which 36.1 sqmi is land and 0.03% is water. Two rivers rise within the township:
 * Black River, a tributary of the St. Clair River rises near Minden City at 43.68333°N, -82.81528°W.
 * North Branch Cass River, a tributary of the Saginaw River rises nearby at 43.68722°N, -82.82278°W.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 633 people, 237 households, and 167 families residing in the township. The population density was 17.5 per square mile (6.8/km$2$). There were 274 housing units at an average density of 7.6 per square mile (2.9/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 95.10% White, 3.48% from other races, and 1.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.63% of the population.

There were 237 households, out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.5% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% 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 3.10.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.3% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $30,227, and the median income for a family was $38,500. Males had a median income of $31,029 versus $20,066 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,770. About 7.5% of families and 12.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.9% of those under age 18 and 23.7% of those age 65 or over.

title: Minden Township, Michigan


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Minden City, Michigan

Minden City is a village in Sanilac County of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 197 at the 2010 census. The village is located within Minden Township. It has possessed a post office since 1862 (named Minden until 1883).

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 197 people, 81 households, and 52 families living in the village. The population density was 179.1 PD/sqmi. There were 102 housing units at an average density of 92.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.4% White, 0.5% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 1.5% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.

There were 81 households, of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% were married couples living together, 16.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.8% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the village was 41.5 years. 21.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.9% were from 25 to 44; 31.4% were from 45 to 64; and 12.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 242 people, 96 households, and 67 families living in the village. The population density was 216.5 PD/sqmi. There were 111 housing units at an average density of 99.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.17% White, and 0.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.24% of the population.

There were 96 households, out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.9% were married couples living together, 17.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.2% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 11.6% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 17.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $24,375, and the median income for a family was $35,625. Males had a median income of $32,917 versus $18,500 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,980. About 9.1% of families and 16.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 25.6% of those 65 or over.

title: Minden City, Michigan


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Moore Township, Michigan

Moore Township is a civil township of Sanilac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 1,110.

The first permanent white settler was James Minard, who arrived in 1860. Martin Moore followed in 1864 and became the first supervisor when the township was organized in 1865.

Communities

 * Elmer is an unincorporated community at the junction of M-19 and M-46 along the southern boundary of the township with Elmer Township at 43.41972°N, -82.92917°W
 * Snover is an unincorporated community in the western part of the township at 43.46111°N, -82.97083°W. The Snover ZIP code 48472 serves the western and northern portions of the township as well most of Argyle Township and smaller areas in northwest Elmer Township and northeast Marlette Township, eastern Lamotte Township, eastern Evergreen Township southwest Austin Township, western Wheatland Township, and northeast Custer Township. The community was named for Horace G. Snover, who represented the area in Congress from 1895 to 1898.
 * The City of Sandusky is located to the southeast and the Sandusky ZIP code, 48471 serves the southern and eastern portions of the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.3 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,262 people, 442 households, and 339 families residing in the township. The population density was 34.8 PD/sqmi. There were 477 housing units at an average density of 13.1 per square mile (5.1/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.10% White, 0.95% from other races, and 0.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.90% of the population.

There were 442 households, out of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.1% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.1% were non-families. 18.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.0% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $39,792, and the median income for a family was $46,250. Males had a median income of $34,118 versus $21,898 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,424. About 6.4% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 14.1% of those age 65 or over.

title: Moore Township, Michigan


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Peck, Michigan

Peck is a village in Sanilac County of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 632 at the 2010 census. The village is in Elk Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.05 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 632 people, 246 households, and 151 families living in the village. The population density was 601.9 PD/sqmi. There were 283 housing units at an average density of 269.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.1% White, 0.6% African American, 2.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.9% of the population.

There were 246 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.3% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.6% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.23.

The median age in the village was 37.1 years. 25.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.2% were from 25 to 44; 24.5% were from 45 to 64; and 14.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 599 people, 239 households, and 162 families living in the village. The population density was 593.0 PD/sqmi. There were 253 housing units at an average density of 250.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.83% White, 0.67% Native American, 0.33% Asian, and 2.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.17% of the population.

There were 239 households, out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% were non-families. 28.9% 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 2.46 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $29,063, and the median income for a family was $36,023. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $20,804 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,622. About 10.3% of families and 12.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.0% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over.

title: Peck, Michigan


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Sandusky, Michigan

Sandusky is the most populous city and county seat of Sanilac County, Michigan. The population was 2,679 at the 2010 census.

Sandusky is home to the Sandusky Wolves. Sandusky is also the home of former standout runner Rich Brinker. Brinker was a standout runner for Central Michigan University who earned 3 All-America honors. In 2004 Rich was a member of team USA for the World Cross Country Championships and competed in the Olympic Trials the same year.

Geography

 * According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.14 sqmi, all land.
 * It is considered to be part of the Thumb of Michigan, which in turn is a subregion of the Flint/Tri-Cities.
 * Sandusky can also be considered as in the Blue Water Area, a subregion of the Thumb.

School
Sandusky is served by Sandusky Community Schools. The district has an elementary school and a junior/senior high school. Sandusky is home to the Wolves, who usually play sports in the Greater Thumb East Conference. Sandusky is a Division 3 school.

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 2,679 people, 1,124 households, and 616 families living in the city. The population density was 1251.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,258 housing units at an average density of 587.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.4% White, 1.5% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 1.3% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.5% of the population.

There were 1,124 households, of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.1% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.2% were non-families. 40.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.85.

The median age in the city was 41.4 years. 21.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.5% were from 25 to 44; 27.7% were from 45 to 64; and 18.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.7% male and 54.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,745 people, 1,081 households, and 649 families living in the city. The population density was 1,446.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,168 housing units at an average density of 615.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.12% White, 0.87% African American, 0.15% Native American, 1.75% Asian, 1.35% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.42% of the population.

There were 1,081 households, out of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.6% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.9% were non-families. 35.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.8% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,667, and the median income for a family was $44,622. Males had a median income of $31,531 versus $20,932 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,639. About 7.2% of families and 11.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.9% of those under age 18 and 14.0% of those age 65 or over.

Radio
Local radio stations licensed to serve Sandusky are commercial broadcasters WMIC AM and WTGV FM, owned by Sanilac/GB Broadcasting; and religious station WNFR.

FM

 * WHYT 88.1 FM, Imlay City, Contemporary Christian, Smile FM
 * WNFR 90.7 FM, Sandusky, Contemporary Christian 90.7 Hope FM
 * WIDL 92.1 FM, Cass City, Classic Rock I-92, The Thumb's Only Road for Pure Classic Rock
 * WBGV 92.5 FM, Marlette, Country, The Thumb's Best Country
 * WHNN 96.1 FM, Bay City, Adult Contemporary, My 96-1, The Best Variety of Yesterday and Today
 * WBTI 96.9 FM, Lexington, CHR/Top 40, Today's Hit Music
 * WTGV 97.7 FM, Sandusky, Classic Hits, 97-7 WTGV, The Thumb's Greatest Hits
 * WKCQ 98.1 FM, Saginaw, Country, 98 KCQ, The Most Country
 * WLEW 102.1 FM, Bad Axe, Classic Hits, Cruise 102, The Station That Rocks the Docks and Shakes the Lakes
 * WQUS 103.1 FM, Lapeer, Classic Rock, U.S. 103.1, Ultimate Classic Rock
 * WCZE 103.7 FM, Harbor Beach, Christian Country, Positive Country 103.7
 * WSAQ 107.1 FM, Port Huron, Country, Q-Country, The Greatest Country Music of All Time

AM

 * WMIC 660 AM, Sandusky (Daytime Only), Full Service/Country, The Thumb's Information Station
 * WSGW 790 AM, Saginaw, News/Talk, Your Connection to the Saginaw Valley and the World
 * CHOK 1070 AM, Sarnia, Full Service/AC, First in Local Information
 * WMPC 1230 AM, Lapeer, Religious, Where Many Preach Christ
 * WLEW 1340 AM, Bad Axe, Country, The Thumb's Hottest Country
 * WKYO 1360 AM, Caro, Classic Country, Classic Country WKYO
 * WPHM 1380 AM, Port Huron, News/Talk/Sports, Where the Blue Water Area Comes to Talk
 * WHLS 1450 AM, Port Huron, Active Rock, Rock 105.5, ,Port Huron's Alternative
 * WLCO 1530 AM, Lapeer, Classic Country, Real Country, Today's Stars and Legends

Newspaper

 * Sandusky and Sanilac County are served by The Tribune Recorder Leader, which hits news racks on Wednesdays and mailboxes on Thursdays, and by the Sanilac County News.
 * Daily editions of the Detroit Free Press, The Detroit News and the Port Huron Times Herald are also available throughout the area.

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

Government
Sandusky city is governed under the 4th Class City charter, original written in 1895 as the Fourth Class City Act then recognized as the cities' charter in 1976.

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Sanilac Township, Michigan

Sanilac Township is a civil township of Sanilac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,301 at the 2020 census. The village of Port Sanilac is within the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 40.9 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,609 people, 1,144 households, and 751 families residing in the township. The population density was 63.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,769 housing units at an average density of 43.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.36% White, 0.04% African American, 0.69% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.34% from other races, and 1.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.07% of the population.

There were 1,144 households, out of which 24.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% were non-families. 31.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the township the population was spread out, with 22.2% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 21.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $37,180, and the median income for a family was $43,229. Males had a median income of $30,772 versus $20,573 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,963. About 5.3% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.1% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.

title: Sanilac Township, Michigan


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Speaker Township, Michigan

Speaker Township is a civil township of Sanilac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,343 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.6 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,408 people, 501 households, and 390 families residing in the township. The population density was 40.7 PD/sqmi. There were 546 housing units at an average density of 15.8 per square mile (6.1/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.02% White, 0.21% African American, 0.64% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.57% from other races, and 1.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.14% of the population.

There were 501 households, out of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.5% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.0% were non-families. 18.6% 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 2.81 and the average family size was 3.22.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.2% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $50,625. Males had a median income of $34,792 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,583. About 4.9% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.4% of those under age 18 and 11.0% of those age 65 or over.

title: Speaker Township, Michigan


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Washington Township, Sanilac County, Michigan

Washington Township is a civil township of Sanilac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,524 at the 2020 census.

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

History
Among previously existing settlements in Washington Township is Pack's Mills. This small community on the Black River was named after George Pack, Jr. (brother of John Pack), the owner of the sawmill that gave the town its name. George Pack, Jr. became the postmaster of Pack's Mills in 1868. The post office ceased operations in February 1876. Today, Packs Mills Road runs through the area.

The village of Applegate is in the southeast corner of the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,636 people, 610 households, and 477 families residing in the township. The population density was 45.3 PD/sqmi. There were 670 housing units at an average density of 18.5 per square mile (7.2/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.86% White, 0.06% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.43% from other races, and 1.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.32% of the population.

There were 610 households, out of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.5% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.8% were non-families. 18.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.9% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,602, and the median income for a family was $38,684. Males had a median income of $28,214 versus $19,375 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,015. About 7.6% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.8% of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over.


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Watertown Township, Sanilac County, Michigan

Watertown Township is a civil township of Sanilac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,263 at the 2020 census.

Communities
The postal delivery areas of some other nearby communities serve the township:
 * Cash is a historic locale in the southern part of the township at 43.34833°N, -82.78639°W. It was named for Edward Cash, who in 1851 became the first white settler in the area. The first meeting to organize Watertown Township was held in his home in 1868. David Fowles built a sawmill in 1882. A post office operated from June 1883 until February 1905.
 * Sandusky is a city on the northern boundary of the township at the junction of M-19 and M-46, but is administratively autonomous. The Sandusky ZIP code 48471 serves most of the township except for parts in the southeast corner.
 * Watertown is an unincorporated community in the southern part of the township on M-19 at 43.34111°N, -82.82833°W. The first school was built here in 1867. John Gimmel built a sawmill in 1882 and William Tomelson opened the first store in 1883. A post office operated from January 1895 until February 1905.
 * Applegate is a village to the southeast and the Applegate ZIP code 48401 serves an area in the southeast part of the township.
 * Carsonville is a village to the northeast and the Carsonville ZIP code 48419 serves an area in the eastern part of the township.
 * Peck is a village to the south and the Peck ZIP code 48466 serves a small area in the southern part of the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.2 square miles (91.3 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,376 people, 496 households, and 373 families residing in the township. The population density was 39.0 PD/sqmi. There were 523 housing units at an average density of 14.8 per square mile (5.7/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 96.88% White, 0.36% African American, 0.44% Native American, 0.58% Asian, 0.73% from other races, and 1.02% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.18% of the population.

There were 496 households, out of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.9% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.6% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.6% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,000, and the median income for a family was $45,667. Males had a median income of $32,115 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,145. About 7.1% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.7% of those under age 18 and 11.6% of those age 65 or over.


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Wheatland Township, Sanilac County, Michigan

Wheatland Township is a civil township of Sanilac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 416 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Chevingston was an unincorporated community in Wheatland Township. It formed around a sawmill started by Charles Reinelt.  It had a post office from 1893 until 1906.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.4 square miles (94.3 km$2$), of which 36.4 square miles (94.2 km$2$) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.1 km$2$) (0.14%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 530 people, 187 households, and 144 families residing in the township. The population density was 14.6 per square mile (5.6/km$2$). There were 216 housing units at an average density of 5.9 per square mile (2.3/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.92% White, 0.94% Native American, 0.75% from other races, and 0.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.51% of the population.

There were 187 households, out of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.8% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.5% were non-families. 18.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.22.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.9% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $33,750, and the median income for a family was $35,833. Males had a median income of $29,063 versus $20,208 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,919. About 4.4% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.2% of those under age 18 and 12.7% of those age 65 or over.


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Worth Township, Michigan

Worth Township is a civil township of Sanilac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,455 at the 2020 census.

Communities
There are also a number of unincorporated resort communities along the shores of Lake Huron:
 * Amadore is a historic locale in the township at 43.195°N, -82.58583°W. It was named for pioneer settler Amadore Fuller. A post office operated from June 1868 until October 1873 and from December 1873 until January 1943. It was a station on a branch of the Pere Marquette Railroad and was also called "Galbraith's Corners.
 * Birch Beach is an unincorporated community in the township at 43.20194°N, -82.5125°W. It was first called "Stevens' Landing" and had a post office with that name from January 1856 until January 1860 and from February 1863 until August 1868. The settlement was renamed Birch Beach and a post office with that name operated from May 1927 until September 1934.
 * Blue Water Beach is an unincorporated community in the township at 43.20722°N, -82.51556°W.
 * Great Lakes Beach is an unincorporated community in the township at 43.21694°N, -82.52222°W.
 * Huronia Heights is an unincorporated community in the township at 43.21222°N, -82.52278°W. It was founded as a private resort in 1882 by Marcus Young. A post office operated from December 1886 until June 1901.
 * Lexington Heights is an unincorporated community in the township at 43.225°N, -82.52472°W.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 38.8 sqmi, of which 38.8 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi (0.05%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,021 people, 1,619 households, and 1,143 families residing in the township. The population density was 103.8 PD/sqmi. There were 2,778 housing units at an average density of 71.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.56% White, 0.15% African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.70% from other races, and 1.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.06% of the population.

There were 1,619 households, out of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.7% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.4% were non-families. 25.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $37,129, and the median income for a family was $41,600. Males had a median income of $35,978 versus $23,365 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,955. About 8.8% of families and 12.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.8% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over.

title: Worth Township, Michigan


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Doyle Township, Michigan

Doyle Township is a civil township of Schoolcraft County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 563 in 2020. This area is known for its pristine beaches on Lake Michigan and inland lakes, such as Gulliver Lake, McDonald Lake, and Clear Lake, among others.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 154.19 sqmi, of which 146.12 sqmi is land and 8.07 sqmi (5.23%) is water.

Communities

 * Gulliver is an unincorporated community in the township on U.S. 2 on the shores of Gulliver Lake.
 * Whitedale is a defunct town located near Gulliver. The town was abandoned in the 1950s.

title: Doyle Township, Michigan


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Germfask Township, Michigan

Germfask Township is a civil township of Schoolcraft County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 469 in 2020.

The name was derived from the surname initials of eight of the original settlers of 1881: John Grant, Matthew Edge, William Robinson, Thaddeus Mead, Dr. W. W. French, Ezekiel Ackley, Oscar (O.D.) Sheppard, and Hezekiah Knaggs. The community was a station on the Manistique Railway and was given a post office on February 26, 1890.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 71.63 sqmi, of which 66.43 sqmi is land and 5.20 sqmi (7.26%) is water.

Communities

 * Germfask is an unincorporated community located in the northern part of the township where the Manistique River crosses M-77 on the eastern edge of the Seney National Wildlife Refuge at 46.24944°N, -85.92583°W. The Germfask 49836 ZIP Code serves most of the township.

title: Germfask Township, Michigan


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Hiawatha Township, Michigan

Hiawatha Township is a civil township of Schoolcraft County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,305 in 2020. With a total land area of 277.43 sqmi, Hiawatha Township is the third largest municipality in the state after McMillan Township and Marenisco Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 290.87 sqmi, of which 277.43 sqmi is land and 13.44 sqmi (4.62%) is water.

Demographics
At the census of 2000, there were 1,328 people, 563 households, and 404 families residing in the township. The population density was 4.8 PD/sqmi. There were 935 housing units at an average density of 3.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 93.98% White, 0.08% African American, 3.92% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.08% from other races, and 1.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latinos of any race were 0.30% of the population. By the 2020 census, its population declined to 1,305.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the township was $40,156, and the median income for a family was $46,406. Males had a median income of $40,294 versus $24,853 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,385. About 6.0% of families and 6.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.1% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over. The 2021 census estimates determined its median household income was $69,563.

title: Hiawatha Township, Michigan


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Inwood Township, Michigan

Inwood Township is a civil township of Schoolcraft County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 654 in 2020.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 126.81 sqmi, of which 120.22 sqmi is land and 6.59 sqmi (5.20%) is water.

Communities

 * Steuben is a summer resort community within Inwood Township. The community was founded by the Chicago Lumbering Company and named by an executive from Steuben County, New York. The county was named for Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, the inspector general of Washington's army from 1777 through 1784. The community was a stop on the Manistique and Lake Superior Railroad, and its post office opened in 1903.

Demographics
At the census of 2000, there were 722 people, 293 households, and 234 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.0 PD/sqmi. There were 620 housing units at an average density of 5.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 90.17% White, 5.26% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.55% from other races, and 3.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.39% of the population. By the 2020 census, its population declined to 654.

In 2000, there were 293 households, out of which 26.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.0% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.8% were non-families. 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.80. In the township the population was spread out, with 22.9% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.6 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the township was $32,500, and the median income for a family was $35,147. Males had a median income of $33,125 versus $21,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,386. About 8.0% of families and 11.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.8% of those under age 18 and 2.9% of those age 65 or over. In 2021, the American Community Survey estimated its median household income was $56,188.

title: Inwood Township, Michigan


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Manistique, Michigan

Manistique ( ) is the only city and county seat of Schoolcraft County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 2,828.

The city borders the adjacent Manistique Township, but the two are administered independently. The city lies on the north shore of Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Manistique River, which forms a natural harbor that has been improved with breakwaters, dredging, and the Manistique East Breakwater Light. The city is named after the river. The economy depends heavily on tourism from Lake Michigan, as well as nearby Indian Lake State Park and Palms Book State Park.

Nickname
Manistique is nicknamed "The Emerald City." It is believed to be named for the emerald green waters of the nearby Kitch-iti-kipi spring, the largest spring in the state of Michigan. The Manistique Area Schools athletic teams are referred to as the "Emeralds." Several local businesses include "Emerald City" in their names.

History
Originally named Eastport, Manistique replaced Onota as the county seat. Eastport was the name of the post office, but was not used for the community. Manistique was incorporated as a village in 1883 and as a city in 1901 by the state legislature. With the river originally spelled Monistique, a spelling error in the city charter led to its current spelling.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.51 sqmi, of which 3.19 sqmi is land and 0.32 sqmi is water.

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

Demographics
As of the census of 2020, there were 2,828 people, 1,193 households, and 702 families residing in the city. The population density was 340.2 km2. There were 1,193 housing units at an average density of 506.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 81.9% White, 0.2% African American, 9.7% Native American, 1.5% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 3.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 1,193 households, of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.5% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.7% were non-families. 40.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.87.

The median age in the city was 43 years. 23% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.4% were from 25 to 44; 26.6% were from 45 to 64; and 20.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.3% male and 53.7% female.

Transportation

 * Indian Trails provides daily intercity bus service between St. Ignace and Ironwood, Michigan.
 * Manistique is serviced by the Schoolcraft County Airport (KISQ)
 * Indian Trails provides daily intercity bus service between St. Ignace and Ironwood, Michigan.
 * Manistique is serviced by the Schoolcraft County Airport (KISQ)

title: Manistique, Michigan