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Manistee, Michigan

Manistee ( ) is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. Located in southwestern Manistee County, it is part of the northwestern Lower Peninsula. Manistee is the county seat of Manistee County, and its population was 6,259 at the 2020 census. This makes Manistee the fifth-largest city in Northern Michigan.

Manistee is located on an isthmus between Manistee Lake and Lake Michigan, with the Manistee River bisecting the city as it flows west to the latter. Manistee is located along US 31, one of the major trunkline highways of the state.

Etymology
The name "Manistee" is from an Ojibwe word first applied to the principal river of the county. The derivation is not certain, but it may be from ministigweyaa, "river with islands at its mouth". Other sources claim that it was an Ojibwe term meaning "spirit of the woods".

History
In 1751, a Jesuit mission was established in Manistee. Missionaries visited Manistee in the early 19th century, and a Jesuit mission house is known to have been located on the northwest shore of Manistee Lake in 1826. In 1832, a group of traders from Massachusetts built a log house up the Manistee River. However, they were soon driven off by the Odawa nation. The first white settlement and sawmill was built there in 1841.

In 1830 the village of Manistee was one of about 15 Odawa (Ottawa) villages along the shore of Lake Michigan. Much of the Manistee River Valley, including Manistee itself, was designated as an Odawa Reservation from 1836 to 1848.

The first permanent Euro-American settlement was made on April 16, 1841, when John Stronach and his son, Adam Stronach, arrived at the mouth of the Manistee River in a schooner loaded with fifteen men and equipment, and established a sawmill.

In 1846, the town was named "Manistee"; it was made part of Ottawa County, whose county offices were 100 mi away at Grand Haven. After a series of new counties were organized, by 1855 Manistee was part of a large Manistee County that also included modern-day Wexford and Missaukee counties. Thomas Jefferson Ramsdell, Manistee's first lawyer, moved there in 1860 and remained there until his death. Ramsdell owned the first hardware store in the city, and was responsible for the construction of a bridge across the Manistee River.

On October 8, 1871, the town was practically destroyed by fire; on the same day that the Peshtigo Fire, the Great Chicago Fire, and fires in Port Huron and Holland occurred, the Great Michigan Fire burned Manistee. Manistee was incorporated as a city in 1882.

21st century
In 2000, Manistee made national headlines after a local jury convicted a woman for expressing to her mother near a Hispanic family in a restaurant her wish that immigrants would learn English; the judge described it as "insulting conduct" consisting of "fighting words", an offense that was punishable under a local ordinance. Allegations appeared of improper procedure and irregularities in the court records. Two years later (November 1, 2002) and after the defendant spent four nights in jail, the conviction was overturned by the state Court of Appeals.

Geography
Manistee is in southwestern Manistee County in northern Michigan, bordered to the west by Lake Michigan and to the east by Manistee Lake. The Manistee River connects the two lakes, cutting through the middle of the city. According to the United States Census Bureau, Manistee has a total area of 4.53 sqmi, of which 3.28 sqmi are land and 1.25 sqmi, or 27.6%, are water. Neighboring and nearby communities include Parkdale to the northeast, Eastlake to the east, and Filer City, Oak Hill, and Stronach to the southeast. The townships that border Manistee are Filer to the south, Stronach to the southeast, and Manistee to the east and northeast.

U.S. Route 31 passes through the center of Manistee as Cypress Street. The highway leads northeast 60 mi to Traverse City and south 25 mi to the outskirts of Ludington. M-55 intersects US 31 in Parkdale, just east of Manistee, and leads east 47 mi to Cadillac.

At the mouth of the Manistee River are the Manistee Pierhead lights (north and south piers) that were built in 1873, and replaced in 1927.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 6,226 people, 2,816 households, and 1,614 families residing in the city. The population as of 2013 is 6117. The population density was 1892.4 PD/sqmi. There were 3,599 housing units at an average density of 1093.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.5% White, 0.5% African American, 3.8% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.4% of the population.

There were 2,816 households, of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.1% were married couples living together, 13.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.7% were non-families. 36.4% 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 2.18 and the average family size was 2.82.

The median age in the city was 43.6 years. 21.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.9% were from 25 to 44; 30.1% were from 45 to 64; and 18% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,586 people, 2,912 households, and 1,729 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,023.7 PD/sqmi. There were 3,426 housing units at an average density of 1,052.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.9% White, 0.3% African American, 1.4% Native American, 0.5% Asian, nil% Pacific Islander, 1.0% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 2,912 households, out of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.8% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.6% were non-families. 35.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 24.0% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,351, and the median income for a family was $41,816. Males had a median income of $35,347 versus $20,102 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,810. About 6.9% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.2% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over.

Industry
In its heyday, Manistee was home to a booming logging industry.

In the late 19th century, Manistee was one of the leading shingle manufacturing cities in the world, with over 30 shingle mills on the Manistee river at one time. During the lumber boom of the 1880s, Manistee was the headquarters of its own railroad, the Manistee and North-Eastern, and had more millionaires per capita than anywhere else in the United States.

Manistee is also associated with the salt industry. Manistee is now the home of three factories on Lake Manistee; Packaging Corporation of America, Morton Salt, and Martin Marietta. For this reason, Manistee is known as the "Salt City". The town is also a local favorite for tourism and fishing.

Media
Manistee is home to a radio station, WMTE-FM (101.5), and was previously home to the now-defunct WMTE (1340 AM). The Ludington Daily News, Manistee News Advocate and Traverse City Record-Eagle cover the Manistee area and distribute daily newspapers in the city.

Formerly distributing newspapers in Manistee included the Bear Lake Beacon, the Copemish Courier, the Manistee Advocate, the Manistee Daily Advocate (which became the Manistee News Advocate), the Manistee Daily News, the Manistee Democrat, and the Onekama Lake Breeze.

Manistee is home to 10 West Studios which produces full-length motion pictures. Notable movies include: What If..., starring Kevin Sorbo and John Ratzenberger filmed in Manistee, Jerusalem Countdown featuring Randy Travis, Stacy Keach and Lee Majors, Mickey Matson and the Copperhead Conspiracy starring Christopher Lloyd and Ernie Hudson, and God Bless the Broken Road starring Jordin Sparks and Lindsay Pulsipher

Area activities

 * Orchard Beach State Park is approximately 2 miles north of Manistee.
 * Little River Casino Resort is approximately 5 miles northeast of Manistee.
 * Manistee National Golf Resort is approximately 2 miles south of Manistee.
 * Manistee Golf and Country Club was established in 1901 and is located within the city of Manistee.
 * There are three public beaches, Fifth Avenue Beach with the small man-made lake next to Fifth Avenue Beach and First Street Beach, located respectively north and south of the harbor entrance on the shore of Lake Michigan.

Local events and attractions
Manistee has museums, an opera house, and recurring events. These include:
 * Arcadia Area Historical Museum
 * Armory Youth Project
 * Brethren Heritage Museum
 * Kaleva Bottle House Museum also known as the John J. Makinen Bottle House
 * Kaleva Train Depot Museum
 * Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary (Michigan Audubon Society)
 * Manistee Art Institute
 * Manistee County Historical Museum
 * Manistee Fire Hall
 * Manistee National Forest Festival
 * Marilla Historical Museum
 * Our Savior's Historical Museum
 * Ramsdell Theatre, home to the Manistee Civic Players. and the Manistee Art Institute.
 * Riverwalk, 1.5 mi of Victoriana and scenic river views.
 * Page Road
 * SS City of Milwaukee, a National Historic Landmark
 * Victorian Manistee Tours
 * Victorian Sleighbell Parade and Old Christmas Weekend
 * Historic Vogue Theatre built in 1938, having Art Deco/Art Moderne design elements, and considered to be notable.
 * Waterworks Building

Retail
Manistee has a historic downtown with many original buildings from the Victorian era. The entire Downtown District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. There are a good variety of retail stores in Manistee, many of which are locally owned and operated.

Government and infrastructure
The Michigan Department of Corrections Oaks Correctional Facility is in Manistee Township, near Manistee.

Recreation

 * Over 40 charter fishing boats operate on Lake Michigan from Manistee County ports.
 * Fishing in the Manistee River can yield salmon and steelhead.
 * Because a large portion of the county is public land, hunting is popular.
 * Filmmaker Michael Moore visited Manistee in February 2011 to support the restoration of the Vogue Theatre in downtown Manistee.

Sports
The Manistee Saints are a semi-professional baseball team that have called Manistee home since 1934. Their home games are at Rietz Park in Manistee. Formerly, the Manistee Colts and the Manistee Champs played in the Michigan State League, a minor league baseball league.

There are many golf courses located around the city of Manistee. There are also two ski resorts near the city of Manistee. There are many disc golf courses, mountain biking trails, and hiking trails all over Manistee County and in the city of Manistee.
 * Manistee National Golf and Resort
 * Manistee Country Club
 * Fox Hills Golf Course
 * Wolf River Golf Park
 * Fawn Crest Golf Course
 * Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course
 * Crystal Mountain
 * Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf Resort
 * Crystal Mountain (30 miles North)
 * Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf Resort (36 miles East)

Currently operating
Elementary Secondary
 * James Madison Elementary (DayCare, Pre-School, K), Manistee Area Public Schools
 * Thomas Jefferson Elementary (1-2), Manistee Area Public Schools
 * Trinity Lutheran School (K-8), Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod Private School
 * Casman Alternative Academy (7-12), Provides an alternative education for those in Manistee County and surrounding areas.
 * Manistee Middle/High School (6-12), Manistee Area Public Schools, Class B/Division 3 ; Division 5 (Football) in sports

All grades
 * Manistee Catholic Central School (K-12), Roman Catholic private school, Class D/Division 4 ; Division 8 (Football)

Temporary closed for maintenance
Elementary
 * John F. Kennedy Elementary (Location of Former Middle School) (3-5), Manistee Area Public Schools

Formerly operating
Elementary Secondary Unknown
 * George Washington Elementary (K-6), Manistee Area Public Schools
 * Abraham Lincoln Elementary (K-6), Manistee Area Public Schools
 * John F. Kennedy Elementary (Parkdale Location) (4-6), Manistee Area Public Schools
 * Guardian Angels Schools (7-12), Catholic Church School
 * St. Joseph Schools (K-12), Catholic Church School
 * Newland Academy (6-12), School (Type Unknown) (formerly "Lake Bluff Academy")
 * Tomaszewski Country School (K-8), School (One Room Country School)Closed 1959/60 Students moved to Parkdale School
 * Union School (?-?), School (Type Unknown)
 * Woodrow Wilson Elementary (?-?), Manistee Area Public Schools

Transportation

 * Manistee is served by Manistee County Blacker Airport (IATA: MBL, ICAO: KMBL, FAA LID: MBL), approximately 3 mi northeast of the city. Starting in May 2012, Cape Air offered non-stop scheduled flights to and from Chicago Midway International Airport. By 2023, Cape Air was flying out of Chicago’s O’Hare, and had codesharing or interline agreements with other carriers including American and United.
 * traverses the heart of Manistee, running southerly toward Scottville and Muskegon and northerly toward Bear Lake and Traverse City.
 * begins 5 mi northeast of Manistee
 * begins 1 mi northeast of Manistee and proceeds easterly across the Lower Peninsula to Tawas City.
 * is a former state trunkline that used to run from US 31 on the city line of Manistee and Parkdale within Manistee Township to Orchard State Park. It was decommissioned in 2003.
 * Great Lakes Central Railroad provides rail service to industries in Manistee.

Notable people

 * Robert R. Blacker, Canadian-born politician and lumber baron
 * Dave Campbell, baseball player and sportscaster
 * Byron M. Cutcheon, Civil War veteran and winner of the Medal of Honor, congressman, attorney, and postmaster
 * Fred W. Green, governor of Michigan, 1927–1931
 * Nels Johnson and his business of Century tower clocks
 * James Earl Jones, actor; first began acting at the Ramsdell Theatre in Manistee
 * Edward Kozlowski, Polish-American priest, later Bishop of Milwaukee
 * Michael J. Malik Sr., developer
 * Harry W. Musselwhite, politician and newspaper publisher
 * Harriet Quimby, first licensed American woman aviator; born in nearby Arcadia Township
 * Olaf Swenson, fur trader, adventurer, and author
 * George W. Tennant, cook, Antarctic explorer
 * Toni Trucks, actor; first began acting at the Ramsdell Theatre in Manistee
 * Robert Pershing Wadlow, the world's tallest man in medical history; died at the Hotel Chippewa in Manistee on July 15, 1940.
 * Captain Camden Smith, Ship captain of the SS Master Baiter 2.0

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Manistee Township, Michigan

Manistee Township is a civil township of Manistee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,022 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * The city of Manistee borders the township to the southwest.
 * The village of Eastlake is in the southwest corner of the township.
 * Parkdale is an unincorporated community in the southwest part of the township, on the northern edge of Manistee Lake where the Manistee River enters the lake. It is at 44.2675°N, -86.30278°W on US 31, near the junction with M-55 on northern boundary of the Manistee city limits. From 1927 until 2003, Parkdale was the southern terminus of M-110. The community had a rural post office from April 1897 to September 1898 and again from October 1898 to April 1900.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Manistee Township has a total area of 48.2 sqmi, of which 44.4 sqmi are land and 3.8 sqmi, or 7.92%, are water. The Manistee River crosses the southern part of the township, flowing into Manistee Lake at the southwest border.

Major highways

 * follows a southwest–northeast route in the township.
 * has its western terminus in the township, and continues east.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,764 people, 1,188 households, and 864 families residing in the township. The population density was 84.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,391 housing units at an average density of 31.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 84.62% White, 9.14% African American, 2.13% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.12% from other races, and 2.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.74% of the population.

There were 1,188 households, out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.8% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.2% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the township the population was spread out, with 17.2% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 32.7% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 142.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 155.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $39,946, and the median income for a family was $48,684. Males had a median income of $35,574 versus $21,555 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,442. About 3.8% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.1% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.

Government and infrastructure
The Michigan Department of Corrections Oaks Correctional Facility is in the township.

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Maple Grove Township, Manistee County, Michigan

Maple Grove Township is a civil township of Manistee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,342 at the 2020 census. The township is home to the village of Kaleva.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 sqmi, of which 0.2 sqmi, or 0.56%, are water. Bear Creek, a tributary of the Manistee River, crosses the west side of the township from north to south. The village of Kaleva is near the center of the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,285 people, 520 households, and 348 families residing in the township. The population density was 36.0 PD/sqmi. There were 771 housing units at an average density of 21.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.58% White, 0.16% African American, 1.40% Native American, 0.93% from other races, and 0.93% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.27% of the population.

There were 520 households, out of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.9% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.5% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $32,011, and the median income for a family was $37,333. Males had a median income of $27,813 versus $18,289 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,652. About 12.1% of families and 14.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.6% of those under age 18 and 11.0% of those age 65 or over.


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Marilla Township, Michigan

Marilla Township is a civil township of Manistee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 398 at the 2020 census.

History
The first settler in the area of the township was C. Churchill from New York state, who arrived in June 1866. The township was organized in 1869, having previously been part of Brown Township. It was named after the sister of one of the original members of the township board of supervisors.

Communities

 * Marilla is an unincorporated community near the center of the township at 44.37083°N, -85.88083°W. A post office operated from October 1871 until June 1935. It was also a station on the Manistee and North-Eastern Railroad.
 * Yates or Yates Corner was a rural post office in the northwest part of the township established in June 1884. The office was transferred and renamed Lemon Lake in April 1902. The office continued to operate until February 1904. Like Marilla, Lemon Lake was a station on the Manistee and North-Eastern Railroad.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.6 sqmi, of which 0.2 sqmi, or 0.43%, are water. The Manistee River crosses the southeast corner of the township, flowing generally westerly toward Lake Michigan.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 362 people, 144 households, and 117 families residing in the township. The population density was 10.2 PD/sqmi. There were 222 housing units at an average density of 6.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.96% White, 1.38% Native American, 0.55% from other races, and 1.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.83% of the population.

There were 144 households, out of which 27.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.4% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.8% were non-families. 13.9% 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 2.51 and the average family size was 2.75.

In the township the population was spread out, with 22.4% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 34.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,000, and the median income for a family was $40,341. Males had a median income of $34,375 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,643. About 6.2% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 14.8% of those age 65 or over.

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Norman Township, Michigan

Norman Township is a civil township of Manistee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,567 at the 2020 census.

History
Norman Township was formed in 1911 and named after Ed Norman. He was a surveyor and estimated, bought and sold timber, cutting a lot of it himself. He located here in about 1897, and in the second year, E. G. Filer, who owned the standing timber, donated the school house. Norman and his wife Elizabeth had 16 children.

During this time Ed was supervisor of Stronach Township. He cut limbs off his poplars at home and planted them along the road to Filer City. Mrs. Norman recalled that there was some criticism about it by a neighboring township. Residents from this section usually got what they wanted at Stronach. They thought it would be better to divide the township. Ed took about 200 men who were working on Stronach Dam over to vote and they won their point. Thus Norman township was formed in 1911.

Dublin is where James Earl Jones, the voice of Darth Vader, grew up.

Communities
There are no incorporated municipalities in the township. There are two unincorporated communities:
 * Dublin is in the southern part of the township within the Manistee National Forest at 44.17944°N, -85.93139°W. The main roads of the community are Seaman Road (north-south), Snyder Road (north-south) and Hoxeyville Road (east-west). Dublin is located just a mile north of Sand Lake Camp, a U.S. Forest Service public campground. Dublin is also partially in Lake County due to Sand Lake being in both counties.
 * Wellston is in the Manistee National Forest just south of M-55, about 20 mi east of Manistee and 29 mi west of Cadillac at 44.21694°N, -85.95778°W. The main roads of the community are Seaman Road, Bosschem Road, Tippy Dam Road, and M-55. The ZIP code is 49689 and serves the northern and eastern portions of the township as well as portions of Dickson Township to the north and South Branch Township to the east. Wellston was named for the first postmaster, Adelmer J. Wells. The post office officially opened June 30, 1892. The town was founded by the Swigart Land Company along the Chicago and West Michigan Railroad. Wellston is home to the world-renowned critically ill kids' ministry Little Mary's Hospitality House, founded in 1982.

Geography
Norman Township occupies the southeast corner of Manistee County and is bordered by Wexford County to the east, Lake County to the south, and Mason County to the southwest. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 72.3 sqmi, of which 70.8 sqmi are land and 1.5 sqmi, or 2.08%, are water. The Pine River crosses the township from east to north, flowing into Tippy Reservoir on the Manistee River, which continues west to Lake Michigan.

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

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,676 people, 681 households, and 493 families residing in the township. The population density was 23.7 per square mile (9.1/km$2$). There were 1,632 housing units at an average density of 23.0 per square mile (8.9/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 96.00% White, 0.72% African American, 1.25% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.42% from other races, and 1.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.78% of the population.

There were 681 households, out of which 26.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.1% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.5% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.82.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.6% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 29.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $31,010, and the median income for a family was $35,057. Males had a median income of $33,958 versus $19,688 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,081. About 8.6% of families and 15.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.7% of those under age 18 and 10.9% of those age 65 or over.

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Onekama, Michigan

Onekama is a village in Manistee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 399 at the 2020 census. The village is located on the northeast shore of Portage Lake and is surrounded by Onekama Township. The town's name is derived from Ona-ga-maa, an Anishinaabe word which means "singing water".

History
The predecessor of the village of Onekama was the settlement of Portage at Portage Point, first established in 1845, at the western end of Portage Lake, at the outlet of Portage Creek. In 1871, when landowners around the land-locked lake became exasperated with the practices of the Portage Sawmill, they took the solution into their own hands and dug a channel through the narrow isthmus, opening a waterway that lowered the lake by 12 to 14 ft and brought it to the same level as Lake Michigan. When this action dried out Portage Creek on May 14, 1871, the settlement, which had only the week before been designated as "Onekama" with a post office under that name, moved to the previously submerged land at the northeastern shore of the lake near an earlier settlement called "Brookfield".

In 1880, the first public buildings were built in the new village. These included the Pierce gristmill and the Gibert brothers' sawmill. In 1882, the first school was built next to the present-day Congregational church. In 1883, a large summer hotel, the Glen House, was built near the Glen, with its three mineral springs that were believed to have medicinal value.

The village was incorporated in 1891 and included the earlier settlement known as Brookfield, creating a long narrow village about 1.5 mi long, with the business section on the flat, former lake bottom and residences on the higher land.

In 1889, a branch of the Manistee and North-Eastern Railroad was extended to the village.

Geography
Onekama is in western Manistee County, 13 mi northeast of Manistee, the county seat, and 10 mi south of Arcadia. Lake Michigan is 3 mi to the west beyond the outlet of Portage Lake.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village of Onekama has a total area of 0.59 sqmi, all land. The M-22 highway runs through downtown Onekama.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 411 people, 205 households, and 114 families residing in the village. The population density was 708.6 PD/sqmi. There were 338 housing units at an average density of 582.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.6% White, 0.2% African American, 1.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population.

There were 205 households, of which 17.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.9% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.4% were non-families. 41.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.4% 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.

The median age in the village was 54.4 years. 15.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 12.9% were from 25 to 44; 36.6% were from 45 to 64; and 28.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 45.3% male and 54.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 647 people, 239 households, and 152 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,083.9 PD/sqmi. There were 315 housing units at an average density of 527.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 85.16% White, 0.15% African American, 0.46% Native American, 13.14% from other races, and 1.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 21.79% of the population.

There were 239 households, out of which 22.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.0% were non-families. 34.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.66.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 115.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $29,091, and the median income for a family was $47,500. Males had a median income of $23,125 versus $15,455 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,718. About 9.3% of families and 16.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.5% of those under age 18 and 2.4% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Rev. Dr. Francis J. Hall, founder of the Chapel of St John-by-the-Lake in 1912
 * Paul P. Harris, founder of Rotary International

title: Onekama, Michigan


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Onekama Township, Michigan

Onekama Township is a civil township of Manistee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,338 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * The village of Onekama is located in the southeast part of the township, on the northeast side of Portage Lake. The Onekama ZIP code 49675 serves southern and central portions of the township.
 * Pierport is an unincorporated community in the northwest part of the township at 44.42667°N, -86.24°W. In 1866, the Turnersport Pier Company built a pier here on Lake Michigan to ship wood. The place was at first known as "Turnersport" and was given a post office with that name in August 1868. Charles W. Perry from Vermont first came here in 1868. He bought the property in 1871 and developed the settlement. The settlement was renamed "Pierport", and the post office was renamed in June 1872. It was also known as "Perry's Pier". The post office operated seasonally during the summer from 1929 until closing in December 1933.
 * Portage Point is an unincorporated summer resort in the southwest part of the township.
 * Red Park is an unincorporated community in the township on the south shore of Portage Lake.
 * Wick-A-Te-Wah is an unincorporated summer resort in the township on the south shore of Portage Lake.
 * Williamsport was a historical settlement in the southwest part of the township.
 * Crescent Beach is located on the southwestern shore of Portage Lake and stretches from Red Park to Williamsport.

Summer camps
In addition to the summer communities, there are a number of well-known summer camps associated with schools or church denominations. These include:
 * Camp Tosebo on the south side of Portage Lake
 * Little Eden on the north side of Portage Lake
 * Portage Lake Covenant Bible Camp on the southeastern side of Portage Lake

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 23.4 sqmi, of which 18.4 sqmi are land and 5.0 sqmi, or 21.4%, are water.

The natural spring Old Facefull is located just outside of town.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,514 people, 603 households, and 414 families residing in the township. The population density was 82.1 PD/sqmi. There were 1,117 housing units at an average density of 60.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 92.80% White, 0.07% African American, 0.46% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 5.68% from other races, and 0.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.91% of the population.

There were 603 households, out of which 23.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.5% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.3% were non-families. 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.69.

In the township the population was spread out, with 21.7% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 24.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $39,792, and the median income for a family was $51,042. Males had a median income of $35,375 versus $19,625 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,919. About 6.0% of families and 9.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.3% of those under age 18 and 2.1% of those age 65 or over.

title: Onekama Township, Michigan


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Pleasanton Township, Michigan

Pleasanton Township is a civil township of Manistee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 870 at the 2020 census.

Geography
The township is in northern Manistee County and is bordered to the north by Benzie County. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.4 sqmi, of which 33.5 sqmi are land and 1.9 sqmi, or 5.36%, are water. Bear Lake is on the southern border of the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 817 people, 344 households, and 249 families residing in the township. The population density was 24.3 per square mile (9.4/km$2$). There were 623 housing units at an average density of 18.6 per square mile (7.2/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.02% White, 0.12% Native American, 0.12% from other races, and 0.73% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.96% of the population.

There were 344 households, out of which 23.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.9% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.6% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.72.

In the township, the population was spread out, with 23.5% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 23.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $33,977, and the median income for a family was $36,406. Males had a median income of $30,313 versus $21,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,450. About 10.8% of families and 12.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.1% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over.

title: Pleasanton Township, Michigan


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Springdale Township, Michigan

Springdale Township is a civil township of Manistee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 849 at the 2020 census.

Geography
The township is in northern Manistee County and is bordered to the north by Benzie County. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.6 sqmi, of which 35.4 sqmi are land and 0.2 sqmi, or 0.56%, are water. The Betsie River, a tributary of Lake Michigan, flows east to west across the northern part of the township.

Communities
Bec Scies was a settlement in Springdale Township established in 1881.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 730 people, 324 households, and 215 families residing in the township. The population density was 20.5 per square mile (7.9/km$2$). There were 567 housing units at an average density of 15.9 per square mile (6.1/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.67% White, 1.23% Native American, 0.55% from other races, and 0.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.19% of the population.

There were 324 households, out of which 24.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.6% were non-families. 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.72.

In the township the population was spread out, with 21.6% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 29.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $29,417, and the median income for a family was $31,667. Males had a median income of $31,563 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,612. About 13.6% of families and 22.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 48.6% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over.

title: Springdale Township, Michigan


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Stronach Township, Michigan

Stronach Township is a civil township of Manistee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 834 at the 2020 census.

History
Stronach Township is the oldest non-native settlement in Manistee County. In 1840 Joseph Stronach cleared a site to establish a sawmill in the township. In 1841 Joseph Stronach's brother David Stronach and his son Adam Stronach arrived by schooner with machinery and approximately 15 men to begin construction of the sawmill.

Communities

 * Stronach is an unincorporated community and census designated place on the western boundary of the township along the southeast end of Lake Manistee at 44.21333°N, -86.27528°W The settlement was first called "Paggeotville" and was renamed when John and Adam Stronach built a sawmill in 1841. A post office opened August 9, 1866 and was discontinued on December 21, 1893. Other sources indicate the post office operated until March 31, 1954 or until December 21, 1983. The area is now served by the Manistee post office with ZIP code 49660.

Geography
Stronach is in southern Manistee County and is bordered to the northwest by the city of Manistee, the county seat. The southern border of the township is the Mason County line. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 55.7 sqmi, of which 55.1 sqmi are land and 0.5 sqmi, or 0.96%, are water. The Little Manistee River crosses the township from southeast to northwest, reaching Manistee Lake at the community of Stronach.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 804 people, 347 households, and 235 families residing in the township. The population density was 14.5 per square mile (5.6/km$2$). There were 549 housing units at an average density of 9.9 per square mile (3.8/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 95.40% White, 2.74% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.37% from other races, and 1.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.75% of the population.

There were 347 households, out of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.82.

In the township the population was spread out, with 22.0% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 29.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 117.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $36,181, and the median income for a family was $40,625. Males had a median income of $36,563 versus $21,369 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,683. About 3.8% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.

Wildlife
Stronach is located within the Huron–Manistee National Forests and has thousands of acres of unspoiled habitat for wildlife. In addition to world class fly fishing, the following may be found within the township: white-tailed deer, mink, black bear, bald eagle, coyote, and the invasive savannah monitor lizard.

title: Stronach Township, Michigan


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Big Bay, Michigan

Big Bay is an unincorporated community in Marquette County of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is a census-designated place (CDP) for statistical purposes and does not have any legal status as an incorporated municipality. As of the 2020 census, the CDP had a population of 257, down from 319 in 2010. The community is located within Powell Township near the shore of Big Bay on Lake Superior.

Although the Big Bay community is served by the Marquette ZIP code 49855, the Big Bay post office with ZIP code 49808, serves a much larger area to the west and south of the community and CDP, including portions of Powell Township as well as Ishpeming, Champion, Michigamme, and Ely townships.

History
Big Bay was established in 1875 by people involved in the lumber industry.

Geography
Big Bay is in northern Marquette County, 28 mi northwest of Marquette, the county seat, and 51 mi by road east of L'Anse.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Big Bay CDP has a total area of 6.05 sqmi, of which 3.90 sqmi are land and 2.16 sqmi, or 35.61%, are water. Lake Independence occupies the southern part of the CDP.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 265 people, 129 households, and 86 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 69.2 PD/sqmi. There were 300 housing units at an average density of 78.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.23% White, 2.26% Native American, and 1.51% from two or more races.

There were 129 households, out of which 15.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.7% were married couples living together, 3.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.05 and the average family size was 2.47.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 15.1% under the age of 18, 3.4% from 18 to 24, 20.4% from 25 to 44, 37.7% from 45 to 64, and 23.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $34,750, and the median income for a family was $42,708. Males had a median income of $35,417 versus $24,375 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $18,620. About 7.9% of families and 11.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 4.6% of those 65 or over.

Culture
Big Bay's "claim to fame" is the filming of Anatomy of a Murder in 1959. Filming took place at the Thunder Bay Inn, the Big Bay Lighthouse Bed and Breakfast, the Lumberjack Tavern (scene of the real 1952 crime on which the film is based), Perkins Park Campground, and various other locales.

Bay Cliff Health Camp is located in Big Bay. It is a year-round, non-profit wellness camp for children and adults with physical disabilities.

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

title: Big Bay, Michigan


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Champion Township, Michigan

Champion Township is a civil township of Marquette County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 250, down from 297 in 2010.

Geography
The township is in northwestern Marquette County. The unincorporated community of Champion is in the southwest corner of the township. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 124.87 sqmi, of which 120.89 sqmi is land and 3.98 sqmi, or 3.19%, are water.

Transportation

 * passes briefly through the southwest corner of the township.
 * Indian Trails bus lines operates daily intercity bus service between Hancock and Milwaukee, with a stop in Champion.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 297 people, 126 households, and 91 families residing in the township. The population density was 2.5 PD/sqmi. There were 262 housing units at an average density of 2.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.33% White and 0.67% Native American. 29.4% were of Finnish, 18.6% French, 11.7% German, 11.3% French Canadian, 7.8% Polish, 5.2% English and 5.2 United States or American ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 126 households, out of which 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% were non-families. 19.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% 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 2.70.

In the township the population was spread out, with 20.9% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 34.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $33,571, and the median income for a family was $33,214. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $14,375 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,396. About 11.0% of families and 12.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.5% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

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

title: Champion Township, Michigan


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Chocolay Charter Township, Michigan

Chocolay Township is a charter township in Marquette County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 5,899 at the 2020 census. The township is named for the Chocolay River and is located on the shore of Lake Superior.

Geography
The township is in eastern Marquette County. It is bordered to the northwest by the city of Marquette, the county seat; to the west by Sands Township; to the south by West Branch and Skandia townships; to the east by Onota Township in Alger County; and to the north by Lake Superior.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 60.80 sqmi, of which 58.98 sqmi are land and 1.82 sqmi (2.99%) are water.

Communities

 * Beaver Grove is an unincorporated community at 46.48139°N, -87.315°W.
 * Gordon is an unincorporated community at 46.48444°N, -87.2275°W.
 * Green Garden is an unincorporated community at 46.43806°N, -87.28028°W.
 * Harvey is an unincorporated community and census-designated place at 46.48833°N, -87.35139°W.
 * Lakewood is an unincorporated community at 46.49667°N, -87.34556°W.
 * Sand River is an unincorporated community at 46.49°N, -87.11639°W.

Demographics
At the 2000 census, there were 7,148 people, 2,324 households and 1,743 families residing in the township. The population density was 119.8 PD/sqmi. There were 2,643 housing units at an average density of 44.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup, based on self-reporting, was 86.64% White, 8.66% African American, 2.01% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.29% from other races, and 1.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.80% of the population. Based on self-reporting in Census 2000, 12.7% were of Finnish, 11.1% German, 10.5% French, 8.6% English, 7.6% Irish, 5.6% Swedish and 5.1% Italian ancestry.

There were 2,324 households, of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.6% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 21.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.00.

22.0% of the population were under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 34.0% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 8.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 139.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 150.5 males.

The median household income was $49,438 and the median family income was $55,972. Males had a median income of $39,282 and females $27,500. The per capita income was $19,569. About 3.0% of families and 4.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.0% of those under age 18 and 1.1% of those age 65 or over.

title: Chocolay Charter Township, Michigan


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Ely Township, Michigan

Ely Township is a civil township of Marquette County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,900 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Clarksburg was settled in 1862 along the Escanaba River. The Michigan Iron Company had a blast furnace here. It was platted in 1881. The post office closed in 1894.
 * Greenwood is an unincorporated community on US 41/M-28 approximately 3 mi west of Ishpeming. Greenwood was a station on the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railway and was first platted in 1865. It was the site of the blast furnaces of the Michigan Iron Company and was first known as "Greenwood Furnace". A post office with that name operated from March 1867 until October 1875, the year the furnaces were closed.
 * South Greenwood is an unincorporated community approximately one mile south of US 41/M-28 at 46.47306°N, -87.78639°W The Greenwood Station on the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railway was located here.46.47361°N, -87.78472°W.
 * Snowville is an unincorporated community in the township between Clarksburg and Greenwood.

Geography
The township is in western Marquette County. According to the United States Census Bureau, it has a total area of 140.7 sqmi, of which 137.5 sqmi are land and 3.2 sqmi (2.32%) is water.

Highways

 * passes east–west through the northern portion of the township.

Climate
Clarksburg has a snowy humid continental climate (Dfb) bordering relatively closely on a subarctic climate (Dfc), and is the coldest settlement in all of the state of Michigan with an average yearly mean of 38.2 °F (3.4 °C). Summers are pleasant albeit rainy, with warm to hot daytime temperatures along with cooler nights. Summer also is the wettest time of the year. Springs and Autumns can be highly variable but Springs tend to be cooler and more snowier. Winters are severely long and cold for the lower 48, as well as being very snowy, with annual snowfall averaging over 120 inches (305 cm) each year, due to lake-effect snow. Winters usually last 5 – 6 months depending on the severity of the winter with milder days being sprinkled in on both ends of the season. The average growing season is likely the shortest in the state of Michigan, with just 88 growing days, lasting from June 12 to September 8, though frosts have been recorded during all months of the year, including all of the summer months. Diurnal temperature range is relatively high year round, though it is higher during Spring and Summer.

Record high: 96 °F (35.6 °C) - recorded on July 16, 2006 & August 1, 2006

Record low: -38 °F (-38.9 °C) - recorded on February 24, 2015

Highest minimum: 71 °F (21.7 °C) - recorded on August 21, 2003

Lowest maximum: -8 °F (-22.2 °C) - recorded on February 5, 2007

Highest daily snowfall: 21 inches (53.3 cm) - recorded on December 13, 2004

Highest snow depth: 60 inches (152.4 cm) - recorded on February 24 & 25, 2019

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,010 people, 726 households, and 564 families residing in the township. The population density was 14.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,105 housing units at an average density of 8.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.71% White, 0.10% African American, 0.65% Native American, 0.15% Asian, and 0.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.25% of the population.

There were 726 households, out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.3% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.3% were non-families. 18.5% 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 2.77 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 27.4% from 45 to 64, and 7.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $42,326, and the median income for a family was $46,739. Males had a median income of $36,786 versus $22,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,901. About 2.7% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.9% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.

title: Ely Township, Michigan


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Ewing Township, Michigan

Ewing Township is a civil township of Marquette County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 150.

Geography
Ewing Township is in southeastern Marquette County, bordered to the south and east by Delta County and to the west by the Escanaba River. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 48.86 sqmi, of which 48.29 sqmi are land and 0.56 sqmi, or 1.15%, are water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 159 people, 68 households, and 48 families residing in the township. The population density was 3.3 PD/sqmi. There were 177 housing units at an average density of 3.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.86% White, 1.26% African American and 1.89% Native American.

There were 68 households, out of which 22.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.2% were married couples living together, 1.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.4% were non-families. 27.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the township the population was spread out, with 21.4% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 21.4% from 25 to 44, 37.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $17,813, and the median income for a family was $29,375. Males had a median income of $30,500 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,183. About 5.1% of families and 9.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 31.6% of those 65 or over.

title: Ewing Township, Michigan


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Forsyth Township, Michigan

Forsyth Township is a civil township of Marquette County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 6,194 at the 2020 census.

The township was named for O. F. Forsyth, general agent for a mining firm in the area.

Communities

 * Gwinn is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in the township. The CDP includes the nearby community of New Swanzy.
 * A portion of the former K. I. Sawyer Air Force Base extends into the township.
 * Austin is an unincorporated community to the west of Gwinn, across the Middle Branch of the Escanaba River
 * Princeton is an unincorporated community northwest of Austin,
 * Little Lake is an unincorporated community in the township on M-35 at 46.28889°N, -87.34194°W. It is located to the northeast of Little Lake and approximately four miles east of Gwinn. The community was first settled in 1863 around the mill and general store of the Cheshire Iron Manufacturing Company. The station on the Chicago and North Western Transportation Company was at first named Cheshire Junction. The community was known as Little Lake, because of its proximity to the body of water, but was given a post office named Forsyth after the township in October 1877. In March 1966, the post office was renamed as Little Lake. The ZIP Code is 49833.
 * Plains, an unincorporated community

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 182.85 sqmi, of which 177.76 sqmi is land and 5.09 sqmi, or 2.78%, are water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,824 people, 2,022 households, and 1,429 families residing in the township. The population density was 27.5 PD/sqmi. There were 3,846 housing units at an average density of 22.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 95.17% White, 0.56% African American, 1.51% Native American, 0.60% Asian, 0.41% from other races, and 1.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.83% of the population.

There were 2,022 households, out of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.3% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.3% were non-families. 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.82.

In the township the population was spread out, with 22.6% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 29.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $34,944, and the median income for a family was $43,125. Males had a median income of $32,969 versus $20,665 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,550. About 10.6% of families and 14.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.4% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over.

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Gwinn, Michigan

Gwinn is an unincorporated community in Marquette County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is a census-designated place (CDP) for statistical purposes and has no legal status as an incorporated municipality. The population of the CDP was 1,784 at the 2020 census. The community is located within Forsyth Township.

The CDP includes the nearby communities of Austin to the west and New Swanzy to the east. It is located along M-35 near the forks of the east and middle branches of the Escanaba River. The Gwinn 49841 ZIP Code serves a much larger area, including most of Forsyth Township, as well as portions of Turin Township to the east, Wells and Ewing townships to the south, Tilden Township to the west, and Richmond, Sands, and West Branch townships to the north.

History
The area was acquired by the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company (CCI) in 1902, which opened the Gwinn Mine in 1905. In 1906, the president of CCI, William Gwinn Mather, commissioned the well-known Boston landscape designer Warren H. Manning to design a residential community to support the mining operations. Mather named the community after his mother Elizabeth Lucy Gwinn. Streets were laid out and ground was broken for the first houses in 1907. Construction was primarily carried out between then and 1915. Manning emphasized Gwinn's connection to the surrounding environment by preserving many of the existing trees and planting new ones. Eventually, over 8 percent of the cost of the town's construction was allocated to outdoor improvements.

The community became known as a "Model Town", a trace of which remains in the name for the local high school sports teams: the "Modeltowners". It received a post office in 1908. Although it began as a company town, the direct involvement of Cleveland-Cliffs in the affairs of the Gwinn gradually decreased, and by the Great Depression the company had no hand in the operation of the town. Cleveland-Cliffs began divesting itself of real estate in the town, and by 1946 had sold the last of the houses it owned. The nearby Austin Mine was also operated by Cleveland-Cliffs, which developed the Austin community in 1911 to provide residences for miners and their families. Similarly, New Swanzy took its name from the Swanzy Iron Company, formed in 1883. The original Swanzy, located further to the northeast in Forsyth Township, was the site of the Escanaba River Land & Iron Company. Swanzy was a station on the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad and had a post office from October 1889 until December 1905.

On June 24, 2002, Gwinn was listed in the National Register of Historic Places as the "Gwinn Model Town Historic District, Forsyth Township, Marquette County, Michigan". The historic district encompasses the sections of Gwinn that were platted during the time Cleveland Cliffs was involved in the town's affairs. Although the original Manning Plan for the town was never fully implemented, the section of town that was platted remains faithful to the Manning plan.

In 2015 it was rated by Business Insider as the most affordable town in Michigan.

Geography
Gwinn is in southeastern Marquette County, in the northern part of Forsyth Township. It is 20 mi south of Marquette, the county seat, 23 mi southeast of Negaunee, and 42 mi northwest of Gladstone.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.92 sqmi, of which 2.81 sqmi is land and 0.11 sqmi, or 3.80%, are water.

Renovation
Recently Gwinn has experienced a boom of renovation and restoration taking place in the downtown area. Using federal funds the city has been beautified. Additional community funding has paid for the Community Clubhouse to have a complete exterior masonry restoration.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,965 people, 851 households, and 584 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 386.5 PD/sqmi. There were 1,035 housing units at an average density of 203.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 94.86% White, 0.92% African American, 1.48% Native American, 1.02% Asian, 0.36% from other races, and 1.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.92% of the population.

There were 851 households, out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.3% were non-families. 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.80.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 21.9% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 29.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $30,772, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $35,962 versus $18,929 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $16,511. About 12.0% of families and 17.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.4% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation

 * Indian Trails bus lines operates daily intercity bus service between Hancock and Milwaukee with a stop in Gwinn.

Notable people

 * Shadi Petosky, television writer
 * Bonita Pietila, casting director for The Simpsons
 * Mike Shaw, professional WCW wrestler known as Norman the Lunatic

title: Gwinn, Michigan


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Harvey, Michigan

Harvey is a census-designated place (CDP) in Marquette County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,244 as of the 2020 census, up from 1,393 in 2010, before the CDP was enlarged by the Census Bureau. The CDP is located within Chocolay and Sands townships.

Originally called "Harvey Location", the community is a southwest suburb of Marquette at the junction of U.S. Route 41 and M-28.

Geography
The community is in eastern Marquette County, bordered to the northwest by the city of Marquette and to the northeast by Lake Superior. The Chocolay River forms the northern part of the eastern border of the community, from Cedar Creek to the river's mouth at Lake Superior. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 7.31 sqmi, of which 6.74 sqmi are land and 0.57 sqmi, or 7.84%, are water.

US Highwah 41 and State Highway M-28 pass through Harvey, joining in the center of town and heading northwest 5 mi to the center of Marquette. US 41 leads southeast 52 mi to Gladstone, while M-28 leads east 38 mi to Munising.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,321 people, 565 households, and 346 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 646.9 PD/sqmi. There were 646 housing units at an average density of 316.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 93.79% White, 1.06% African American, 2.42% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 0.38% from other races, and 1.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.61% of the population.

There were 565 households, out of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.6% were non-families. 34.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% 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 3.00.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.5 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $37,321, and the median income for a family was $48,365. Males had a median income of $41,471 versus $25,536 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $18,733. About 2.9% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.3% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

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Humboldt Township, Michigan

Humboldt Township is a civil township of Marquette County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 413 at the 2020 census, down from 464 in 2010.

Geography
The township is in western Marquette County and is bordered to the south by Dickinson County. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 95.76 sqmi, of which 92.76 sqmi are land and 3.00 sqmi, or 3.13%, are water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 469 people, 194 households, and 142 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.0 PD/sqmi. There were 419 housing units at an average density of 4.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.93% White, and 1.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.85% of the population.

There were 194 households, out of which 25.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.4% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.8% were non-families. 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.77.

In the township the population was spread out, with 19.0% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 34.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,625, and the median income for a family was $39,107. Males had a median income of $42,344 versus $22,292 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,872. About 6.0% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.3% of those under age 18 and 3.0% of those age 65 or over.

title: Humboldt Township, Michigan


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Ishpeming, Michigan

Ishpeming  is a city in Marquette County, Michigan, United States. Located in the Upper Peninsula, the population was 6,140 at the 2020 census, less than it was in the 1950s and 1960s when the Iron ore mines employed more workers. A statue of a Native American figure, erected in 1884 in the small town square, is referred to as "Old Ish".

Ishpeming Township is located to the northwest of the city but is administratively autonomous. Ishpeming is considered the birthplace of organized skiing in the United States and is the home to the National Ski Hall of Fame. The city was also prominently featured in the 2010 documentary Catfish.

The name "Ishpeming" comes.

Geography
Ishpeming is in central Marquette County, 15 mi west of Marquette, the county seat. It is bordered to the east by the city of Negaunee. According to the United States Census Bureau, Ishpeming has a total area of 9.35 sqmi, of which 8.74 sqmi are land and 0.61 sqmi, or 6.50%, are water. Ishpeming's elevation is 1436 ft above mean sea level, which is over 800 ft higher than that of nearby Lake Superior. The highlands of Ishpeming and the surrounding area, including the city of Negaunee to its east, receive an unusually high yearly average of lake-effect snow.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 6,470 people, 2,824 households, and 1,664 families living in the city. The population density was 740.3 PD/sqmi. There were 3,149 housing units at an average density of 360.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.0% White, 0.2% African American, 1.1% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 2,824 households, of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.0% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.1% were non-families. 33.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.85.

The median age in the city was 40.3 years. 21.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.1% were from 25 to 44; 27.3% were from 45 to 64; and 17% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,686 people, 2,915 households, and 1,757 families living in the city. The population density was 769.8 PD/sqmi. There were 3,210 housing units at an average density of 369.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.29% White, 0.06% Black, 1.20% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.27% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.81% of the population. 25.5% were of Finnish, 14.4% Italian, 14.1% English, 12.4% French, 7.3% German, 5.7% Swedish and 5.1% Irish ancestry according to Census 2000. 95.8% spoke English and 1.9% Finnish as their first language.

There were 2,915 households, out of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.7% were non-families. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,347, and the median income for a family was $38,924. Males had a median income of $36,310 versus $21,104 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,946. About 8.0% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.5% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.

Highways

 * passes through the northern portion of Ishpeming, running westerly and northerly toward Houghton, easterly toward Marquette and thence southeast to Escanaba.
 * , running concurrently with US 41, travels westerly toward Wakefield and east to Marquette.
 * serves the downtowns of both Negaunee and Ishpeming.

Airport

 * Ishpeming, part of the greater Marquette area, is served by Sawyer International Airport, 22 mi to the southeast, with flights to Chicago and Detroit.

Bus

 * Marquette has a bus system called the "MarqTran" that runs through Ishpeming and nearby places such as Sawyer International Airport and Negaunee.
 * Indian Trails bus lines operates daily intercity bus service between Hancock and Milwaukee with a stop in Ishpeming.

Rail

 * Until 1969, the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad ran its Peninsula 400 to Ishpeming from Chicago. In its last days, the train consisted of one engine and one bi-level passenger car.

Historical events

 * The movie Anatomy of a Murder was filmed in Ishpeming and surrounding areas in 1959, based on the novel by Ishpeming native John D. Voelker under the pen name Robert Traver. Extensive 50th anniversary celebrations were held in 2009.
 * The Green Bay Packers played their first ever road game in Ishpeming on October 19, 1919. The Packers defeated the local Twin City Football Team 33–0.
 * At the end of the 19th century almost one third of the population of Åtvidaberg Municipality in Sweden emigrated to Ishpeming, as copper mines in the Åtvidaberg area closed down. In 1994 this was commemorated by a plaquette at the Mormorsgruvan mine of Åtvidaberg.
 * The National Ski Association, the forerunner of the present-day United States Ski and Snowboard Association, was founded in Ishpeming on February 21, 1905. The founder and president was local banker and skier, Carl Tellefsen.
 * On 3 November 1926, fifty-one people were killed in a mine collapse in or near Ishpeming.

Notable people

 * Will H. Bradley, illustrator and designer of the Art Nouveau movement; apprentice in Ishpeming at the Iron Agitator, later known as the Iron Ore, from age 11 to 17, when he moved to Chicago
 * Chuck Fairbanks, NCAA Division I and NFL head football coach. Ishpeming High School head coach, 1957 and 1958.
 * Tom Izzo, head coach, Michigan State University basketball. Head coach, Ishpeming High School, 1977.
 * Clarence "Kelly" Johnson, preeminent aviation engineer, designer of the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird and leader of the Skunk Works.
 * Glenn T. Seaborg, Nobel prize-winning chemist
 * John D. Voelker, author under the pen name Robert Traver, and Michigan state Supreme Court justice
 * Leonard C. Ward, United States Army brigadier general who served as Chief of the Army Division at the National Guard Bureau and Commander of the 46th Infantry Division
 * Da Yoopers, band

Points of interest

 * Al Quaal Recreation Center
 * Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum, commemorating the history of mining on the Marquette Iron Range
 * Jasper Knob, a bald topped hill composed entirely of jaspillite; a geological formation of the Marquette Iron Range.
 * The Mather Inn
 * National Ski Hall of Fame
 * Old Ish Statue
 * Suicide Hill Ski Jump
 * W.C. Peterson Auditorium
 * Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library
 * Lake Bancroft
 * Ishpeming Area Historical Society & Museum, clubs, organizations, schools, military, early home life, businesses, maps, Glenn Seaborg, Kelly Johnson, John Voelker, bands and Anatomy of a Murder artifacts.

Education
Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 consisting of:
 * Ishpeming High School: The school nickname is the Hematites, after the iron ore mined in the city.
 * Ishpeming Middle School (sharing the high school)
 * Birchview Elementary School

In the adjacent Ishpeming Township, the NICE Community School District consists of
 * Westwood High School: Mascot – Patriots
 * Aspen Ridge Middle School: Mascot – Patriots
 * Aspen Ridge Elementary School: Mascot – Patriots

INN (Ishpeming-Negaunee-NICE) Community School is an alternative high school located in Ishpeming in a church on Pine Street that consists of about 30 students as of March 2019.

Media
Ishpeming is the city of license for ABC network affiliate WBUP, channel 10, whose studios are located in Ishpeming while their transmitter is located south of Ely Township in unincorporated Marquette County. Ishpeming is primarily served by the Marquette media market.

Places of worship

 * Bethany Lutheran Church
 * Bethel Lutheran Church
 * Bible Baptist Church
 * Cross Bridge Church
 * Christ The King Lutheran Church
 * NorthIron Church
 * Grace Episcopal Church
 * Hope Free Evangelical Lutheran Church
 * Old Fashioned Baptist Church
 * St. Jacob Orthodox Christian Mission
 * St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
 * St. Joseph Catholic Church
 * Trinity Lutheran Church
 * United Evangelical Covenant Church
 * Wesley United Methodist Church
 * The Salvation Army

Festivals and events

 * Noquemanon Ski Marathon, January
 * Ski jumping competition at Suicide Hill
 * National Ski Hall of Fame membership induction ceremonies
 * St. Rocco and St. Anthony Society of Ishpeming annual "Italian Fest", July
 * Marji Gesick 100 MTB race, Sept.

title: Ishpeming, Michigan


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Ishpeming Township, Michigan

Ishpeming Township is a civil township of Marquette County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,392 at the 2020 census. The city of Ishpeming is to the south, but the two are administered autonomously.

Communities

 * The city of Ishpeming is located at the southeast corner of the township, but is administratively autonomous.
 * West Ishpeming is in unincorporated community to the west of Ishpeming at 46.48361°N, -87.70111°W.
 * North Lake is an unincorporated community to the northwest of West Ishpeming at 46.49361°N, -87.7275°W.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 91.49 sqmi, of which 86.29 sqmi is land and 5.19 sqmi, or 5.68%, are water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,522 people, 1,347 households, and 1,035 families residing in the township. The population density was 40.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,692 housing units at an average density of 19.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.50% White, 0.17% African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.14% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.43% of the population.

There were 1,347 households, out of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.2% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.1% were non-families. 20.0% 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 2.53 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the township the population was spread out, with 22.9% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $43,139, and the median income for a family was $49,286. Males had a median income of $41,348 versus $22,127 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,736. About 5.7% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.0% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over.

Highways

 * passes through West Ishpeming in the southernmost portion of the township.

Education
Aspen Ridge Elementary School, Aspen Ridge Middle School and Westwood High School serve the township.

title: Ishpeming Township, Michigan