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Jamestown Charter Township, Michigan

Jamestown Charter Township is a charter township of Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of 2021, the township had an estimated population of 9,923 people.

Communities

 * Forest Grove – near Jamestown
 * Gitchel – the area settled by S.L. Gitchel had a post office from 1886 until 1902.
 * Jamestown – unincorporated community

History
Interest in Jamestown Township had its beginning when Grandville on the east and Holland on the west was being settled. Rix Robinson induced people of the east to come this way and the area was covered with a fine forest. Grandville was the central point of settlement and land offices were established there. In 1831 the land was surveyed and labeled as Township 5,Range 13 West.

James Cronkright and his wife were the first settlers in the township. In 1843 they settled in Section 11 in where they built a 16 X 22 foot house. The closest neighbors were over four miles away and there were no roads. Bears, wolves, deer and other wild animals were common. Some were important for food. S.L. Gitchel first settled on the SW corner of Sec.1 in 1845 and finally on Sec.33. He became a specialist in making small bridges and corduroy roads. Monsur Brown, parents of Mrs. Gitchel, followed in 1846 settling in the SE corner of Sec. 11 with a son James M. Brown who was married three years later. He also settled in Sec.11. More families followed from the east but some Hollanders were entering from the west. Later Germans entered from the south.

Until 1849, Georgetown and Jamestown were under the same jurisdiction. All taxes were paid in Jenison. Evidently there were no printed blanks, for tax receipts were written out in full.

Twelve voters were required in what is now Jamestown before the towns could be separated. In 1849 there were a sufficient number and steps were taken to bring this about. The meeting took place at the James Cronkright Jr. home in Sec. 11. In April, Mrs. Cronkright prepared a dinner for the men and spent the day with her mother. Twelve men attended and were assisted by a Mr. James Scott from Grandville. Each was elected to an office.

Of the twelve men present one-third were named James, so this new township was named Jamestown. Six men living in the township were not there. It is believed that four men from the western part of the township could not yet speak English.

There were fifteen residents on the first 1849-tax roll covering seventeen parcels of land. These seventeen parcels were found in only 9 of the 36 sections of the township. Six of those sections were in the west one third of the township. Eleven family names were included in those fifteen residents.

In 1850 the town meeting was held at the Cronkright home again but the 1851 and 1852 meetings were held at the first log schoolhouse in Sec. 11. In 1853 it was held at the log schoolhouse in Jamestown Center, which was the second schoolhouse in the township. The Forest Grove log school was built in 1853 by the third district in the township, out of seven, that finally served the township's educational needs for many years.

Defunding of library system
In August 2022, 62% of township primary voters chose to defund the township's Patmos library system, which was initially expected to force the library to close in 2023. Before the vote, fewer than 50 township residents had complained about the presence of three books discussing the life stories of LGBT people: Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe, Kiss Number 8 by Colleen AF Venable, and Spinning by Tillie Walden. The activists who sought to defund the library system claimed that the presence of these books in the library's young adult and adult sections meant the library was trying to "groom" young children, with a prominent activist claiming that the book Gender Queer was pornographic. Community members also sent the library director angry messages on Facebook, attempted to film her without her permission, and accused her of not being of Christian faith; as a result of this treatment, the library director resigned. A second director and two staff members have also quit during the year due to harassment. The library board stood firm saying they would not participate in banning books. Due to the books not being banned the activist group, Jamestown Conservatives, advocated for removing the operating funds of the library.

According to the Library Board President, without the fund renewal, "the library will run out of money in 2023, jeopardizing its existence." In response to the threat of defunding the library, online fundraisers were created to help the library temporarily. At least two GoFundMe accounts were started to fund the library through 2023; and by Sunday, August 28, approximately 4,000 people had donated to the campaign, including a US$50,000 donation from romance author Nora Roberts. By September 9, the campaign had successfully past the goal of US$245,000.

Following the August 8th meeting, the library board agreed to have a November millage which initially used the same language as the August millage. This required a special election that was paid for by the library system due to the township not having any local elections in November. The November millage ended up being modified slightly for the special election. In the November election, the millage was again defeated; this time by 55% of township voters. Jamestown Conservatives had again pushed for the millage to be defeated.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.6 sqmi, of which 35.6 sqmi is land and 0.03% is water.

Demographics
As of the 2020 Census, Jamestown was home to 9,630 people and 2,695 households. The population density was 142.2 PD/sqmi with 1,553 housing units at an average density of 43.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.97% White, 0.45% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.53% Asian, 0.34% from other races, and 0.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.13% of the population.

There were 1,500 households, out of which 49.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 84.1% were married couples living together, 4.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 9.7% were non-families. 8.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.37 and the average family size was 3.59.

The township population contained 34.9% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 5.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $68,689, and the median income for a family was $71,438. Males had a median income of $46,825 versus $27,688 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,184. About 0.5% of families and 1.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.5% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Cemeteries

 * Zutphen Cemetery
 * Star Cemetery
 * Forest Grove Cemetery
 * Jamestown Cemetery

Lakes

 * Mud Lake

Education
Hudsonville Public School District includes most of the township. A portion is in the Grandville Public Schools.

Patmos Library is located at 2445 Riley Street of Jamestown.

title: Jamestown Charter Township, Michigan


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Jenison, Michigan

Jenison is a census-designated place (CDP) in Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The community is located within Georgetown Charter Township. The population of the CDP was 17,211 as of the 2000 census. The current estimated population for the entire Jenison ZIP code, 49428, is 25,770. The geographical boundaries of the ZIP code are larger than that of the CDP.

It is a bedroom community in proximity to Grand Rapids.

History
The area that Jenison occupies was first inhabited by Peoria and Odawa indigenous peoples, and later populated by white settlers in 1836 as a lumber site along the Grand River. Jenison gained its name from the Jenison family's sawmill, which opened in 1864. A post office called Jenisonville was established in 1872, and the name was changed to Jenison in 1887.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the community has a total area of 5.9 sqmi, of which 5.8 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi (0.85%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 17,211 people, 5,975 households, and 4,863 families residing in the community. The population density was 2,940.8 PD/sqmi. There were 6,065 housing units at an average density of 1,036.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the community was 98.84% White, 0.49% African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.85% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.53% from other races, and 0.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.77% of the population.

There were 5,975 households, out of which 39.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.5% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.6% were non-families. 16.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the community, the population was spread out, with 28.9% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males.

The median income for a household in the community was $56,426, and the median income for a family was $61,957. Males had a median income of $46,738 versus $28,204 for females. The per capita income for the community was $21,021. About 1.8% of families and 2.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.1% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.

Major roads

 * Baldwin Street
 * Bauer Road
 * Cottonwood Drive
 * Chicago Drive

Schools
The majority of the community is in Jenison Public Schools. A small portion is in the Hudsonville Public School District.

Jenison Public Schools facilities include: Private:
 * Jenison High School
 * Jenison Junior High School
 * Bursley Elementary School
 * Bauerwood Elementary School
 * Pinewood Elementary School
 * Sandy Hill Elementary School
 * Rosewood Elementary School
 * El Puente Elementary School
 * ECC, Early Childhood Center - Michigan State University Partnership(former Maplewood Elementary School)
 * Jenison International Academy - Online School
 * Jenison Christian School

Notable people

 * Caleb Baragar, professional baseball player for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball
 * David Brandt, retired player in the National Football League
 * Mark Dewey, retired Major League Baseball pitcher
 * Kevin DeYoung, pastor, author
 * Paul Grasmanis, retired player in the National Football League
 * Richard Grenell, diplomat and ambassador
 * Benny McCoy, retired Major League Baseball infielder
 * Andy Ponstein, ARCA driver
 * Glenn Duffie Shriver, convicted of attempted espionage.

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title: Jenison, Michigan


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Olive Township, Ottawa County, Michigan

Olive Township is a civil township of Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 5,007 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Crisp was a community formed by Dutch immigrants. It had a post office from 1893 until 1904.
 * Harlem Station was a railroad station and area in the southern part of the Township.
 * West Olive is an unincorporated community on the western boundary of the township with Port Sheldon Township at 42.92139°N, -86.14639°W. It was platted by R. M. Paget in 1870 and given a post office on November 8, 1870. It was given a station on the Chicago and North Western Transportation Company in 1884. The West Olive ZIP code 49460 serves northern and west portion of Olive Township as well as most of Port Sheldon Township and the southern portions of Grand Haven Township and Robinson Township.
 * The city of Holland is to the south, Holland's ZIP code, 49424, serves the southern portions of Olive Township.
 * The city of Zeeland is to the southeast. Zeeland' ZIP code, 49464, serves the eastern portion of Olive Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.2 square miles (93.8 km$2$), of which 36.2 square miles (93.8 km$2$) is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1 km$2$) (0.06%) is water. The Pigeon River flows through the northern part of the township.

Ottawa County Fillmore Complex
The Ottawa County Fillmore complex is located in Olive Township. The Fillmore complex contains a number of county offices, including the county jail, the sheriff's office, the central dispatch authority, and the county clerk's office.

Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,375 people, 1,406 households, and 1,147 families residing in the township. The population density was 129.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,414 housing units at an average density of 39.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 86.02% White, 2.70% African American, 0.60% Native American, 1.40% Asian, 7.30% from other races, and 1.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.52% of the population.

There were 1,406 households, out of which 40.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.3% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.4% were non-families. 14.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.12 and the average family size was 3.41.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.3% under the age of 19, 7.2% from 20 to 24, 7.2% from 25 to 29, 47.1% from 30 to 64, and 6.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32.8 years.

The median income for a household in the township was $61,176 and the median income for a family was $68,750. The per capita income for the township was $20,613. About 6.9% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12% of those under age 18 and 0.0% of those age 65 or over.

title: Olive Township, Ottawa County, Michigan


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Park Township, Ottawa County, Michigan

Park Township is a civil township of Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 18,625.

History
Park Township was originally part of Holland Township. It was part of Holland Township in 1912. Park Township was established in 1915.

Communities

 * Macatawa is a small unincorporated community near Lake Michigan on Lake Macatawa that once was home to resorts catering to visitors from Chicago. Nearly all of these resorts were destroyed in several fires. It is now home to cottages only. The community is on the boundary between Laketown Township in Allegan County and Park Township in Ottawa County, however it is on the south side of Lake Macatawa separated from most of Park Township at 42.76972°N, -86.20611°W.
 * Waukazoo Woods is a neighborhood on the north shore of Lake Macatawa. Present day Waukazoo Woods was formerly an Ottawa Indian village, which was led by Chief Waukazoo. In the early 1900s, Wauakazoo, a popular summer destination for tourists, was home to the Waukazoo Inn, a  hotel.  The Waukazoo Inn was demolished in 1960, being replaced by private homes.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 21.3 sqmi, of which 19.3 sqmi is land and 2.0 sqmi (9.62%) is water. The southernmost part of the township is completely separated from the rest by Lake Macatawa.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 17,579 people, 6,113 households, and 4,951 families residing in the township. The population density was 912.0 PD/sqmi. There were 6,926 housing units at an average density of 359.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 93.55% White, 0.45% African American, 0.18% Native American, 2.14% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 2.18% from other races, and 1.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.46% of the population.

There were 6,113 households, out of which 41.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.2% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.0% were non-families. 15.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.1% 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 3.22.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.9% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 7.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $65,328, and the median income for a family was $72,647. Males had a median income of $51,124 versus $31,486 for females. The per capita income for the township was $28,777. About 1.4% of families and 2.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.6% of those under age 18 and 0.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education

 * West Ottawa High School North Campus
 * Lakeshore Elementary School

title: Park Township, Ottawa County, Michigan


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Polkton Township, Michigan

Polkton Charter Township is a charter township of Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,565 at the 2020 census. It was organized in 1845.

Communities

 * Dennison was the name of a post office in the township starting in 1866.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 39.7 sqmi, of which 39.2 sqmi is land and 0.4 sqmi (1.06%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,335 people, 759 households, and 630 families residing in the township. The population density was 59.5 PD/sqmi. There were 783 housing units at an average density of 20.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.33% White, 0.13% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 1.24% from other races, and 0.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.23% of the population.

There were 759 households, out of which 39.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.2% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.9% were non-families. 14.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.00 and the average family size was 3.29.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.8% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $53,929, and the median income for a family was $57,552. Males had a median income of $41,275 versus $27,554 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,868. About 1.7% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.6% of those under age 18 and 1.2% of those age 65 or over.

title: Polkton Township, Michigan


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Port Sheldon Township, Michigan

Port Sheldon Township is a civil township of Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 5,206.

History
Port Sheldon Township was established in 1924 by the division off the west end of what had been Olive Township, reducing Olive Township to about 36 square miles.

Communities

 * Port Sheldon is an unincorporated community in the township at 42.89944°N, -86.19972°W
 * West Olive is an unincorporated community on the east boundary of Port Sheldon Township with Olive Township. The West Olive ZIP code 49460 serves most of the township.
 * The city of Holland is to the south, and the Holland ZIP code 49424 serves some areas in the southern part of Port Sheldon Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 22.6 sqmi, of which 22.4 sqmi is land and 0.3 sqmi (1.28%) is water.

The Pigeon River runs through Port Sheldon and discharges into Pigeon Lake. Pigeon Lake empties into Lake Michigan through a channel protected by two piers. There is a small harbor in the lake known as Port Sheldon. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources maintains a public access on the north side of the lake to facilitate recreational activities on Pigeon Lake and Lake Michigan. Consumers Energy's coal-fired JH Campbell power plant draws water from Pigeon Lake for cooling purposes and discharges it into Lake Michigan.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,503 people, 1,574 households, and 1,273 families residing in the township. The population density was 201.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,854 housing units at an average density of 82.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 93.47% White, 0.51% African American, 0.29% Native American, 1.11% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 2.89% from other races, and 1.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.15% of the population.

There were 1,574 households, out of which 40.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.7% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.1% were non-families. 14.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.5% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 7.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $63,604, and the median income for a family was $64,229. Males had a median income of $42,375 versus $26,054 for females. The per capita income for the township was $26,854. About 0.3% of families and 1.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.3% of those under age 18 and 12.2% of those age 65 or over.

title: Port Sheldon Township, Michigan


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Robinson Township, Michigan

Robinson Township is a civil township of Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 6,382 at the 2020 census.

Communities
There are no incorporated municipalities in the township.
 * Robinson is an unincorporated community near the center of the township at 42.98667°N, -86.08417°W.
 * The city of Grand Haven is to the west, and the Grand Haven ZIP code 49417 also serves most of Robinson Township.
 * West Olive is to the south, and the West Olive ZIP code 49460 serves areas in the southern part of Robinson Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 39.5 sqmi, of which 38.6 sqmi is land and 0.8 sqmi (2.10%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,588 people, 1,805 households, and 1,505 families residing in the township. The population density was 144.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,885 housing units at an average density of 48.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 93.63% White, 0.30% African American, 0.47% Native American, 0.73% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 3.31% from other races, and 1.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.14% of the population.

There were 1,805 households, out of which 44.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.0% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.6% were non-families. 12.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.01 and the average family size was 3.29.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.0% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 36.3% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 5.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $57,110, and the median income for a family was $59,067. Males had a median income of $38,676 versus $27,199 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,603. About 1.5% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.5% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

title: Robinson Township, Michigan


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Spring Lake, Michigan

Spring Lake is a village in Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,497 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Spring Lake Township; the two share a ZIP code.

History
In 1837, Captain Benjamin Hopkins purchased land in the area and built a mill. The place became known as "Hopkins Mill". In 1849, Thomas W. White and S.C. Hopkins recorded a plat with the name "Mill Point". A post office was established with that name in May 1851. In May 1867, the post office was renamed "Spring Lake", which was also the name of a station on the Detroit, Grand Haven and Milwaukee Railway (later part of the Grand Trunk Western Railroad). The Village of Spring Lake was incorporated in 1869. The post office continues to operate, with ZIP code 49456.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.74 sqmi, of which 1.18 sqmi is land and 0.56 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2019, there were 2,390 people, 1,107 households, and 963 families living in the village. The population density was 1968.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,301 housing units at an average density of 1102.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96% White, 3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.6% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 1,067 households, of which 25.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.5% were non-families. 36.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.84.

The median age in the village was 44.8 years. 21.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.5% were from 25 to 44; 29.1% were from 45 to 64; and 20.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.0% male and 53.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,514 people, 1,098 households, and 666 families living in the village. The population density was 2,372.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,248 housing units at an average density of 1,177.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.05% White, 0.32% African American, 0.44% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.36% from other races, and 0.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.31% of the population.

There were 1,098 households, out of which 25.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.5% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.3% were non-families. 36.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.7% 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 2.84.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 20.7% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 26.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $37,889, and the median income for a family was $44,797. Males had a median income of $34,293 versus $23,986 for females. The per capita income for the village was $26,372. About 4.6% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.8% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education
K–12 public education is provided by the Spring Lake Public School District, which includes Spring Lake High School.

Notable people

 * Charles A. Boyle (1907–1959), member of the U.S. House of Representatives
 * Joel DeLass, soccer coach and player
 * Lydia J. Newcomb Comings (1850–1946), educator, lecturer, author
 * Winsor McCay, cartoonist and animator known for Little Nemo in Slumberland and Gertie the Dinosaur
 * Kate Reinders, actress and singer known for High School Musical: The Musical: The Series and Something Rotten!
 * Andrew Rowe, ice hockey player
 * Jack Sprague, NASCAR driver
 * Orion Story, drag queen

title: Spring Lake, Michigan


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Spring Lake Township, Michigan

Spring Lake Township is a civil township of Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 15,296 according to the 2020 census, up from 14,300 according to the 2010 census. The village of Spring Lake is located within the township.

The city of Ferrysburg is south of the township bordering Lake Michigan, the Grand River and Spring Lake. On the south side of the Grand River is the city of Grand Haven and Grand Haven Charter Township. Crockery Township is to the east and Muskegon County is to the north. It was established in 1855.

Geography
Within the Township of Spring Lake, is a 1097 acre lake called Spring Lake. This lake is roughly 4 miles long, not including its various bayous, and ~200 feet wide before it drains into the final stretches of the Grand River.

Spring Lake separates the township into two sections: one to the north of Ferrysburg and west of Spring Lake and the other to the east of Spring Lake and north of the Grand River (and area including the village of Spring Lake). There is only one bridge across the lake, M-104, which connects the village of Spring Lake with Ferrysburg. The only other way around the lake requires going north into Muskegon County. There is also a small peninsula in the Grand River, which is part of the Grand Haven State Game Area, where the only road access involves going through Crockery Township.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 20.0 sqmi, of which 16.5 sqmi is land and 3.4 sqmi (17.09%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 13,140 people, 5,237 households, and 3,650 families residing in the township. The population density was 794.8 PD/sqmi. There were 5,748 housing units at an average density of 347.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.35% White, 0.33% African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.52% Asian, 0.43% from other races, and 0.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.57% of the population.

There were 5,237 households, out of which 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.9% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.3% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 24.4% 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 93.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $50,648, and the median income for a family was $62,931. Males had a median income of $45,469 versus $28,253 for females. The per capita income for the township was $27,548. About 3.2% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.7% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over.

title: Spring Lake Township, Michigan


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Tallmadge Township, Michigan

Tallmadge Charter Township is a charter township of Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 8,802 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Finnasey was a rural post office in Tallmadge Township from 1882 until 1883.
 * Lamont is a village on the north side of the Grand River at 43.00861°N, -85.90611°W. It was founded in 1833 by Harry and Zine Steele, and was known for many years as Steele's Landing. The Steele's Landing post office was established January 9, 1851. In the same year, the Steeles had the village platted as "Middleville", due to being located midway between Grand Rapids and Grand Haven, although the post office remained Steele's Landing. In 1855 Lamont Chubb, of Grand Rapids, offered a road scraper to the village in exchange for the community taking on his name. The post office was duly renamed as Lamont on July 2, 1856. The Lamont ZIP code 49430 provide P.O. Box-only service.
 * Grand Valley is an unincorporated community on M-45 just east of the Grand River.
 * Tallmadge is an unincorporated community near the center of the township at 42.9925°N, -85.83417°W.
 * The city of Coopersville is to the northwest, and the Coopersville ZIP code 49404 serves areas in the northwest part of Tallmadge Township.
 * Marne is a village along the northern boundary with Wright Township. The Marne ZIP code 49435 also serves areas in the central part of Tallmadge Township.
 * The city of Walker is to the east, and the Walker/Grand Rapids ZIP code 49544 serves the eastern parts of Tallmadge Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.0 sqmi, of which 32.4 sqmi is land and 0.6 sqmi, or 1.76%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,881 people, 2,283 households, and 1,869 families residing in the township. The population density was 212.3 PD/sqmi. There were 2,369 housing units at an average density of 73.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.83% White, 0.31% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.44% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.92% of the population.

There were 2,283 households, out of which 40.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.0% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.1% were non-families. 14.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.97 and the average family size was 3.32.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.6% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $59,205, and the median income for a family was $65,086. Males had a median income of $45,847 versus $29,434 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,957. About 3.4% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.2% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over.

title: Tallmadge Township, Michigan


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Wright Township, Ottawa County, Michigan

Wright Township is a civil township of Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,190 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.3 sqmi, of which 36.2 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi, or 0.39%, is water.

I-96 passes through the southern part of the township with an exit about one mile east of Marne at junction with M-11, another at Marne, and another at the eastern edge of Coopersville.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,286 people, 1,037 households, and 826 families residing in the township. The population density was 90.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,082 housing units at an average density of 29.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 95.53% White, 0.27% African American, 0.61% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 2.59% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.29% of the population.

There were 1,037 households, out of which 38.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.1% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.3% were non-families. 17.4% 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 2.98 and the average family size was 3.38.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.3% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $51,023, and the median income for a family was $56,389. Males had a median income of $39,360 versus $24,527 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,183. About 1.3% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.3% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.

Communities

 * Big Spring was a small settlement at 43.11889°N, -85.84889°W on the northern boundary of the township between sections 3 and 4. There was a post office there from May 1850 until November 1891.
 * Herrington is a tiny unincorporated community at 43.06028°N, -85.82833°W in the south-central part of the township at the corners where sections 22, 23, 26, and 27 meet. It was a station on the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railway and was given a post office in April 1888.
 * Reno is a tiny unincorporated community at 43.075°N, -85.83861°W in the central part of the township. It was a station on the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad and was given a post office in January 1887.
 * Marne, formerly named Berlin, is an unincorporated community along the southern edge of the township and the Marne ZIP code 49435 serves areas in the southern part of Wright Township.
 * Wright is a tiny unincorporated community in the northeast corner of the township between sections 1 and 2 at 43.11083°N, -85.80861°W. The community was named after the Wright Family, which owned land in the area, and for whom the township is named. The community had a post office from 1848 until 1864 and again from 1877 until 1903.
 * Conklin is to the north, and the Conklin ZIP code 49403 serves areas in the northern part of Wright Township.
 * The city of Coopersville is adjacent to the west, and the Coopersville ZIP code 49404 serves areas in the western and central parts of Wright Township.


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Zeeland, Michigan

Zeeland is a city in Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 5,719 at the 2020 census. The city is located at the western edge of Zeeland Charter Township. Its name is taken from the Dutch province of Zeeland.

History
In 1847, nearly 500 Dutch citizens sailed for America ostensibly to achieve religious freedom, although their decision to immigrate was probably also influenced by other factors, such as dire economic conditions in their home province of Zeeland, Netherlands and their opposition to modern scientific and social advances of the time.

The emigrants were led by James Van de Luyster, a wealthy landowner who sold his holdings in the Netherlands to advance money for the members to pay their debts and buy passage to America. Their settlement, some 16,000 acre of land once occupied by the Odawa people, was named after their home province of Zeeland.

Van de Luyster arranged for three ships to sail for the United States. He came on the first ship, arriving on June 27, 1847. He was followed by the Steketee group on July 4, and Reverend Van Der Meulen's group on August 1 of that year. The total number of settlers was 457. The first building was a church. The town of Zeeland was platted in 1849, and the school district was organized the following year.

Within twenty-five years, Zeeland had acquired a sawmill, a wagon factory, blacksmith shops, grocery stores, and a post office.

The village officially became a city in 1907. There was a two-story brick kindergarten building, a two-story brick grade school, and a brick house building. The city also had four furniture factories, one large manufacturing plant, and several mills and smaller manufacturing industries.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.01 sqmi, of which 2.99 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water. The town itself is located on a hill, giving the city a higher elevation compared to the surrounding township land. Much of the outlying areas contain farmland and forest.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 5,719 people, 2,421 households, and 1,432 families residing in the city. The population density was 1906.3 PD/sqmi. There were 2,472 housing units at an average density of 824 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 88.4% White, 1.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.6% Asian, 3.7% from other races, and 4.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.4% of the population.

There were 2,421 households, of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.8% were married couples living together, 30.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16% had a male householder with no wife present. 43.9% had someone living alone who was 60 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the city was 39.2 years. 21.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 52.7% were between the age of 18 and 64; and 25.4% were 65 years of age or older.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 5,504 people, 2,246 households, and 1,426 families residing in the city. The population density was 1840.8 PD/sqmi. There were 2,446 housing units at an average density of 818.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.8% White, 1.1% African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.3% Asian, 1.3% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.4% of the population.

There were 2,246 households, of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.5% were non-families. 33.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the city was 38.8 years. 25.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.8% were from 25 to 44; 20.6% were from 45 to 64; and 22.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 44.8% male and 55.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,805 people, 2,283 households, and 1,490 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,927.7 PD/sqmi. There were 2,389 housing units at an average density of 793.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.90% White, 0.59% African American, 0.14% Native American, 1.31% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 2.10% from other races, and 1.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.63% of the population.

There were 2,283 households, out of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.7% were non-families. 32.3% 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 2.45 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the city, ages of the residents spanned a broad range with 26.2% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 16.1% from 45 to 64, and 23.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $45,611, and the median income for a family was $53,227. Males had a median income of $35,288 versus $26,913 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,801. About 2.8% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 3.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education

 * K-12 public schools
 * Roosevelt Elementary School
 * New Groningen Elementary School
 * Quincy Elementary School
 * Adams Elementary School
 * Woodbridge Elementary School
 * Lincoln Elementary School
 * Cityside Middle School
 * Creekside Middle School
 * Zeeland East High School
 * Zeeland West High School
 * Innocademy Charter School (K-8)
 * iCademy Global (9-12)
 * Ottawa Area Intermediate School District
 * National Heritage Academies (Eagle Crest Charter Academy)

 * Private schools
 * Zeeland Christian School

 * School issues
 * In 2012, Zeeland school district superintendent Dave Barry was accused of plagiarism for using text from a blog post by Mark Rutherford without giving credit. The school board decided to punish Barry by suspending him for two weeks without pay. Barry said he respected the board's decision and promised it would not happen again, saying that he had "fallen short of the mark." Barry also said that this was not the only time he has taken credit for someone's work, but the number of times he has done so has not been released to the public.
 * Prior to the release of the 1998 album Follow the Leader by the band Korn, Gretchen Plewes, a Zeeland high school assistant principal, said in an interview for a Michigan newspaper that the group's music is "indecent, vulgar, obscene and intends to be insulting" after giving a student, Eric VanHoven, a one-day suspension for wearing a shirt with the Korn logo on it. WKLQ was filmed giving away hundreds of free Korn T-shirts, which were donated by the band, outside the school. Ottawa County policemen helped hand out shirts as well. Korn filed a cease and desist order against Plewes and the school district for their comments. They also threatened a multimillion-dollar lawsuit, but both actions were dropped due to the band members' personal lives.

Industry
Zeeland is home to several world-renowned companies. Those in the city of Zeeland include:
 * Plascore (Honeycomb Manufacturing)
 * Herman Miller (Office furnishings/equipment and modern furniture for the home)
 * Howard Miller (Clocks and furniture)
 * Gentex (Automotive and aerospace)
 * Mead Johnson (Baby formula)
 * ITW Drawform

Transportation
Along with its surrounding area, Zeeland is served by the MAX (Macatawa Area Express) transportation system, which offers both on-demand and high-speed bus service, linking different parts of the city as well as commercial, medical and government locations outside the city. This service evolved from the former "Dial-A-Ride Transportation" (DART) system.

Newspapers

 * The Zeeland Record - The local newspaper

Radio

 * WHTC - Real News Now on 1450 WHTC and The New 99 7 FM
 * WYVN - 92 7 The Van - Classic Hits for Holland and the Lakeshore 92.7 FM
 * WTHS - Hope College Radio Station 89.9 FM

Sports achievements

 * 1987, 1989–1991, 1994 Girl's Class B State Swimming and Diving Champions.
 * 2003 Class C State Lacrosse Champions. Zeeland defeated Plymouth-Canton Chiefs 12–9. Mike DeJonge MVP.
 * 2006 Division 4 State Football Champions. Zeeland West Dux defeated the Coopersville Broncos 22–0. - MVP Joe Leal
 * 2006 Christopher Hodge becomes Zeeland's first male competitive cheerleader. He leads the Zeeland East Chix to first Division 2 State Championship
 * 2011 Division 4 State Football Champions. Zeeland West Dux
 * 2013 Division 3 State Football Champions. Zeeland West Dux
 * 2015 Division 3 State Football Champions. Zeeland West Dux

Notable people

 * Kathy Arendsen, softball player and coach
 * M. R. DeHaan, Bible teacher, founder of the Radio Bible Class.
 * Paul de Kruif, microbiologist and author of popular scientific works, including the best-seller Microbe Hunters (1926)
 * D. J. DePree, first president of Herman Miller
 * Willard Ames De Pree, career American diplomat and the former United States Ambassador to Bangladesh and Mozambique.
 * Anthony Diekema, President of Calvin College from 1976 to 1995.
 * Ron Essink of the Seattle Seahawks went to Zeeland High School and Grand Valley State University, in Allendale, Michigan. He now works for the city of Zeeland.
 * Renae Geerlings, actress
 * Hans Andrew Hansen, American plant breeder
 * Ed Hendricks, pitcher in Major League Baseball.
 * Bill Huizenga, Congressman for the 2nd District of Michigan
 * Jim Kaat, Retired MLB pitcher and member of the baseball Hall of Fame
 * Chris Kapenga, member of the Wisconsin State Senate
 * Donald Kroodsma, American author and ornithologist, one of the world's leading experts on the science of birdsong.
 * Tom Meyer, Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives
 * Thomas J. Plewes, retired lieutenant general in the United States Army.
 * Jay Riemersma, former NFL tight end for the Buffalo Bills and the Pittsburgh Steelers and former coach for the Zeeland Chix football team.
 * Ron Schipper, American football coach and college athletics administrator.
 * George Van Peursem, American politician from the State of Michigan.
 * Eugene van Tamelen, organic chemist who is especially recognized for his contributions to bioorganic chemistry.
 * Jan M. Van Tamelen, American art director
 * Edward Wichers, US chemist and Associate Director of the National Bureau of Standards from 1958-62.

title: Zeeland, Michigan


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Zeeland Charter Township, Michigan

Zeeland Charter Township is a charter township of Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 12,008 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * The city of Zeeland is located at the western edge of the township and is administratively autonomous.
 * Drenthe is an unincorporated community in the southeast part of the township at 42.78278°N, -85.94°W. It was named for the province of Drenthe in the Netherlands, and is primarily an agricultural community. It was founded in 1847 and had a post office from 1877 until 1907.
 * Vriesland is an unincorporated community in the township at 42.81194°N, -85.94028°W. It was named for the province of Friesland in the Netherlands.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.5 sqmi, of which 34.4 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi (0.06%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 7,613 people, 2,523 households, and 2,089 families residing in the township. The population density was 221.1 PD/sqmi. There were 2,604 housing units at an average density of 75.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 91.87% White, 0.62% African American, 0.38% Native American, 1.81% Asian, 3.80% from other races, and 1.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.32% of the population.

There were 2,523 households, out of which 47.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.6% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.2% were non-families. 13.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.02 and the average family size was 3.33.

In the township the population was spread out, with 34.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 31.5% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 7.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $52,079, and the median income for a family was $57,423. Males had a median income of $41,522 versus $26,283 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,295. About 5.5% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.1% of those under age 18 and 10.9% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation
The township is home to Ottawa Executive Airport, a privately-owned airport used for general aviation.

title: Zeeland Charter Township, Michigan


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Allis Township, Michigan

Allis Township is a civil township of Presque Isle County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 925.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 66.0 sqmi, of which 64.6 sqmi is land and 1.4 sqmi (2.15%) is water.

North Allis Township is adjacent to the north.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,035 people, 394 households, and 289 families residing in the township. The population density was 16.0 PD/sqmi. There were 521 housing units at an average density of 8.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.20% White, 1.16% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 0.19% from other races, and 0.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.39% of the population.

There were 394 households, out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.7% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% were non-families. 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 26.9% 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 113.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $31,477, and the median income for a family was $33,750. Males had a median income of $30,515 versus $17,656 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,419. About 8.2% of families and 12.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.6% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.

title: Allis Township, Michigan


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Bearinger Township, Michigan

Bearinger Township is a civil township of Presque Isle County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 371.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 63.6 sqmi, of which 61.5 sqmi is land and 2.1 sqmi (3.32%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 369 people, 177 households, and 127 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.0 PD/sqmi. There were 555 housing units at an average density of 9.02 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.6% White, 0.01% Native American, 0.0% Asian, 0.01% from other races, and 0.002% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.08% of the population.

There were 177 households, out of which 21.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.4% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.0% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.44.

In the township the population was spread out, with 18.2% under the age of 18, 3.3% from 18 to 24, 14.4% from 25 to 44, 38.5% from 45 to 64, and 28.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 58.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $45,000, and the median income for a family was $48,125. Males had a median income of $35,500 versus $25,625 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,195. About 7.0% of families and 10.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.0% of those under age 18 and 6.0% of those age 65 or over.

title: Bearinger Township, Michigan


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Belknap Township, Michigan

Belknap Township is a civil township of Presque Isle County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 686. The unincorporated community of Hagensville is located in the township.

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

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 854 people, 336 households, and 239 families residing in the township. The population density was 23.9 PD/sqmi. There were 397 housing units at an average density of 11.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.48% White, 1.05% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.12% from other races, and 0.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.35% of the population.

There were 336 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.9% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families. 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.3% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $31,875, and the median income for a family was $37,386. Males had a median income of $28,942 versus $19,722 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,409. About 4.5% of families and 7.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.7% of those under age 18 and 14.4% of those age 65 or over.

title: Belknap Township, Michigan


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Bismarck Township, Michigan

Bismarck Township is a civil township of Presque Isle County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 351.

Communities

 * Hawks is a small unincorporated community at 45.30194°N, -83.8875°W in the eastern part of township at the boundary with Belknap Township. The Hawks post office, with ZIP code 49743, also serves much of southern Bismarck Township, as well as southern Belknap Township, a portion of western Pulawski Township to the east of Belknap, the western portion of Metz Township, and a small part of southeastern Case Township. The Hawks post office opened on August 26, 1896. The community was named for James Dudley Hawks, then president of the Detroit and Mackinac Railway, after the railroad established a station there in 1895.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 69.9 sqmi, of which 67.6 sqmi is land and 2.2 sqmi (3.19%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 408 people, 180 households, and 135 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.0 PD/sqmi. There were 570 housing units at an average density of 8.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.26% White, 0.25% African American, 0.25% from other races, and 0.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.25% of the population.

There were 180 households, out of which 20.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 4.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% 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 2.56.

In the township the population was spread out, with 16.4% under the age of 18, 2.5% from 18 to 24, 22.5% from 25 to 44, 33.6% from 45 to 64, and 25.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $31,477, and the median income for a family was $33,182. Males had a median income of $25,357 versus $20,938 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,713. About 7.3% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.3% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.

title: Bismarck Township, Michigan


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Case Township, Michigan

Case Township is a civil township of Presque Isle County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 819 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 68.2 sqmi, of which 67.3 sqmi is land and 0.9 sqmi (1.30%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 942 people, 386 households, and 277 families residing in the township. The population density was 14.0 PD/sqmi. There were 667 housing units at an average density of 9.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.83% White, 0.32% Native American, 0.11% Asian, and 0.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.21% of the population.

There were 386 households, out of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.1% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.2% were non-families. 24.6% 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 2.40 and the average family size was 2.82.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 20.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $30,188, and the median income for a family was $34,167. Males had a median income of $29,375 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,466. About 12.8% of families and 14.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.9% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over.

title: Case Township, Michigan


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Krakow Township, Michigan

Krakow Township is a civil township of Presque Isle County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 666 at the 2020 census. It was named after the Polish city of Kraków, a historical capital of Poland and seat of Polish monarchs.

Communities
Leroy is a small unincorporated community within the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 60.8 sqmi, of which 55.8 sqmi is land and 5.0 sqmi (8.18%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 622 people, 293 households, and 201 families residing in the township. The population density was 11.1 PD/sqmi. There were 750 housing units at an average density of 13.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.36% White, 0.48% Native American, and 0.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.16% of the population.

There were 293 households, out of which 15.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.1% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.56.

In the township the population was spread out, with 15.0% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 19.3% from 25 to 44, 30.4% from 45 to 64, and 30.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $31,111, and the median income for a family was $39,125. Males had a median income of $40,962 versus $25,893 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,979. About 4.0% of families and 6.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.8% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over.

title: Krakow Township, Michigan


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Metz Township, Michigan

Metz Township is a civil township of Presque Isle County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 280 at the 2020 census.

Communities
Metz is a small unincorporated community within the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 sqmi, of which 35.8 sqmi is land and 0.03% is water.

History
In 15 October 1908, a large forest fire consumed 2500000 acre of Presque Isle County, and most of the area of Metz. Killed were 42 men, women, and children, many of whom were on a train derailed by rails twisted from the fire.

These included:
 * William Barrett, adult
 * Leo Buskowski, adult
 * Lizzie Cicero, adult; Margaret Cicero, seven years; George Cicero, five years; Gerlen Cicero, two years
 * Elizabeth Dost, four years
 * Otille Erke, adult; Matilda Erke, six years; Gertrude Erke, eight years; Chearles Erke, four years; Lorene Erke, two years
 * Emma Hardies, adult; Pauline Hardies, nine years; Mary Hardies, three years; Minnie Hardies, eight months
 * Eufrozyna Konieczny, adult; Joseph Konieczny, three years; John Konieczny, two years; Helena Konieczny, seven months
 * Arthur Lee, adult
 * John Nowicki, adult; Catherine Nowicki, adult
 * John Samp, adult
 * Rovert Wagner, eighteen years

Most were of either Polish or German nationality. This became known as the "Metz Fire."

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 331 people, 134 households, and 92 families residing in the township. The population density was 9.2 PD/sqmi. There were 207 housing units at an average density of 5.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.89% White, 1.51% Native American, 0.30% Asian, and 0.30% from two or more races.

There were 134 households, out of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.9% were married couples living together, 3.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the township the population was spread out, with 21.8% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 20.8% from 25 to 44, 28.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $28,611, and the median income for a family was $31,458. Males had a median income of $32,917 versus $16,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,191. About 8.8% of families and 13.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.1% of those under age 18 and 19.5% of those age 65 or over.

title: Metz Township, Michigan


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Millersburg, Michigan

Millersburg is a village in Presque Isle County of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 206 at the 2010 census. The village is within Case Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.99 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 206 people, 86 households, and 54 families living in the village. The population density was 208.1 PD/sqmi. There were 114 housing units at an average density of 115.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.1% White, 1.0% Native American, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population.

There were 86 households, of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.2% were non-families. 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.06.

The median age in the village was 38.2 years. 28.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.2% were from 25 to 44; 20.9% were from 45 to 64; and 18% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.6% male and 52.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 263 people, 94 households, and 72 families living in the village. The population density was 257.1 PD/sqmi. There were 113 housing units at an average density of 110.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.86% White, and 1.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.38% of the population.

There were 94 households, out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.6% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.4% were non-families. 21.3% 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 2.72 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 30.8% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $24,063, and the median income for a family was $30,417. Males had a median income of $26,875 versus $14,375 for females. The per capita income for the village was $11,890. About 18.1% of families and 19.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.0% of those under the age of eighteen and 7.9% 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, Millersburg has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.

Sites of interest

 * Buck Falls Ranch and Bar

title: Millersburg, Michigan


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Moltke Township, Michigan

Moltke Township is a civil township of Presque Isle County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 352 at the 2000 census and went down to 291 in 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.0 sqmi, of which 34.0 sqmi is land and 0.03% is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 352 people, 138 households, and 100 families residing in the township. The population density was 10.4 per square mile (4.0/km$2$). There were 179 housing units at an average density of 5.3 per square mile (2.0/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.30% White, 1.42% African American and 0.28% Native American.

There were 138 households, out of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.5% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.5% were non-families. 25.4% 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 2.55 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 32.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $32,083, and the median income for a family was $40,156. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $20,278 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,272. About 8.3% of families and 11.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.5% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.

title: Moltke Township, Michigan


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North Allis Township, Michigan

North Allis Township is a civil township of Presque Isle County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 467 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.3 sqmi, of which 32.7 sqmi is land and 1.6 sqmi (4.67%) is water.

Allis Township is adjacent to the south.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 618 people, 258 households, and 175 families residing in the township. The population density was 18.9 per square mile (7.3/km$2$). There were 423 housing units at an average density of 12.9 per square mile (5.0/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 96.44% White, 1.13% African American, and 2.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.62% of the population.

There were 258 households, out of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.4% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.8% were non-families. 27.1% 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 2.40 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.0% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 22.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $30,583, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $30,188 versus $17,917 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,489. About 4.9% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.5% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.

title: North Allis Township, Michigan


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Ocqueoc Township, Michigan

Ocqueoc Township ( ) is a civil township of Presque Isle County in the U.S. state of Michigan named after the Ocqueoc River. The population of Ocqueoc Township was 544 at the 2020 census, down from 655 at the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 52.6 square miles (136.3 km$2$), of which 52.3 square miles (135.5 km$2$) is land and 0.3 square mile (0.8 km$2$) (0.59%) is water.

Geographic features

 * Hammond Bay (Lake Huron)
 * Ocqueoc Falls
 * Ocqueoc Lake

Private airports
The nearest private airports in Presque Isle County are:
 * Presque Isle County Airport (Rogers City)
 * Leo E. Goetz County Airport (Onaway)

Commercial airports
The nearest commercial airports are:
 * Alpena County Regional Airport
 * Cherry Capital Airport (Traverse City)

Notable roads

 * North Allis Highway
 * Ocqueoc Falls Highway
 * Ocqueoc Road

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 634 people, 280 households, and 199 families residing in the township. The population density was 12.1 per square mile (4.7/km$2$). There were 691 housing units at an average density of 13.2 per square mile (5.1/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.42% White, 0.32% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.47% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.79% of the population.

There were 280 households, out of which 19.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.4% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 25.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% 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 2.55.

In the township the population was spread out, with 17.0% under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 18.6% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 31.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 54 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $28,125, and the median income for a family was $33,269. Males had a median income of $27,143 versus $25,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,432. About 9.4% of families and 14.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.3% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Ocqueoc Township is part of the Onaway Area Community School district.

The Onaway Schools consists of an Elementary school (K-5) and Middle/High School (6-12).

Area Attractions

 * Rogers City Municipal Marina has nearly 100 slips, most on floating docks. There is a fishing platform on the east wall for breakwater fishing.
 * P. H. Hoeft State Park has one mile (1.6 km) of sandy shoreline and 301 acre on Lake Huron. Hiking trails run through the forest and along the lake. There is a 142 site campground. The day use area has a playground, picnic sites, and a beach.  It was one of the fourteen original Michigan state parks, and the land was donated by lumber baron Paul H. Hoeft on January 2, 1922.  It is a 'four season park' offering camping even in the winter.
 * Presque Isle County Historical Museum (Rogers City)
 * A list and link for state historical markers is at Presque Isle County.

Area Events

 * Memorial Day Weekend Open House including Afternoon of Arts & Crafts at Forty Mile Point Light
 * Presque Isle County Fair, Millersburg, Michigan, last weekend in June
 * Rogers City Nautical Festival, first complete weekend in August
 * Rogers City Salmon Tournament, second weekend in August
 * Posen Potato Festival, Posen, Michigan, first weekend in September
 * Annual Great Lakes Lighthouse Festival—Four days in second week in October, Forty Mile Point Open For Tours All Four Days
 * Ocqueoc river and Ocqueoc Lake

Media
The following can be accessed in Ocqueoc Township, MI

Newspapers

 * The local newspaper, the Presque Isle County Advance, has served the area since 1878. The Advance made statewide news itself in February 2006, when it fell victim to a fire which also destroyed Big D's Pizza. Both businesses recovered, with Big D's moving to a new location and the Advance moving into a beautiful new structure 10 months after the fire.
 * The Alpena News is the daily newspaper of record for much of northeastern Lower Peninsula of Michigan.

Television

 * Channel 4:WTOM-TV "TV 7&4" (NBC) (Cheboygan) (simulcasted in channel 7, Harrietta)
 * Channel 6:WCML "CMU Public Television" (PBS) (Montmorency Township)
 * Channel 8:WGTQ "ABC 29&8" (ABC) (Goetzville) (simulcasted in channel 29, Kalkaska)
 * Channel 10:WWUP-TV "9&10 News" (CBS) (Goetzville) (simulcasted in channel 9, Tustin)
 * Channel 11:WBKB-TV "Channel 11 News" (CBS) (Alpena)

title: Ocqueoc Township, Michigan


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Onaway, Michigan

Onaway is a city in Presque Isle County, just east of the Cheboygan–Presque Isle county line in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 880 at the 2010 census. Onaway is the Sturgeon Capital of Michigan, and there is a lake sturgeon streamside rearing facility on the nearby Black River, where the fish migrate down to the Cheboygan River and then to Lake Huron.

History
This farming community received a post office open on October 23, 1882 with civil engineer Thomas E. Shaw as postmaster. This office was named Shaw for him. Arriving in 1886, Merritt Chandler had platted the community under the name of Onaway. Chandler took over as postmaster with it changing its name to Onaway on March 29, 1890. On August 18, 1893, Shaw took back the postmaster position and changed the office's name to Adalaska. Once again, the post office was renamed back to Onaway on November 15, 1897. Onaway was incorporated as a village in 1899. Onaway soon became a city in 1903. At the beginning of the twentieth century Onaway was home to one of the world's largest wooden automobile steering wheel manufacturers, producing approximately 65% of the world's wooden steering wheels.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.57 sqmi, all land. The boundary of Cheboygan and Presque Isle counties is just west of the city.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 880 people, 394 households, and 214 families residing in the city. The population density was 560.5 PD/sqmi. There were 495 housing units at an average density of 315.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.8% White, 0.7% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 394 households, of which 24.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.0% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.7% were non-families. 40.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the city was 43.6 years. 23.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.9% were from 25 to 44; 29.4% were from 45 to 64; and 19.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.6% male and 53.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 993 people, 448 households, and 237 families residing in the city. The population density was 585.6 PD/sqmi. There were 525 housing units at an average density of 309.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.37% White, 1.31% Native American, and 2.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.41% of the population.

There were 448 households, out of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.3% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.9% were non-families. 42.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.0% 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 2.97.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $20,787, and the median income for a family was $26,786. Males had a median income of $26,932 versus $18,958 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,552. About 20.3% of families and 26.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 37.8% of those under age 18 and 20.4% of those age 65 or over.

Media
All of the following can be accessed in Onaway, Michigan.

Newspapers

 * The Alpena News is the daily newspaper of record for much of northeastern Lower Peninsula of Michigan.
 * The Onaway Outlook is the weekly newspaper for the city of Onaway, Michigan, published by Presque Isle Newspaper, Inc.
 * The Presque Isle County Advance is the weekly newspaper of Presque Isle County, published by Presque Isle Newspaper, Inc.

Television

 * Channel 4:WTOM-TV "TV 7&4" (NBC) (Cheboygan) (simulcasted in channel 7, Harrietta)
 * Channel 6:WCML "CMU Public Television" (PBS) (Montmorency Township)
 * Channel 8:WGTQ "ABC 29&8" (ABC) (Goetzville) (simulcasted in channel 29, Kalkaska)
 * Channel 10:WWUP-TV "9&10 News" (CBS) (Goetzville) (simulcasted in channel 9, Tustin)
 * Channel 11:WBKB-TV "Channel 11 News" (CBS) (Alpena)

Government

 * Form of government: Council/Manager
 * U.S. Rep: Bart Stupak
 * State Sen: Walter North
 * State Rep: Sue Allor
 * Council: Jessie Horrocks, Ron Horrocks, Michael Benson, Jerome Bischer
 * Mayor: Charles Abshagen

Transportation

 * Leo E. Goetz County Airport (permanently closed)

The nearest commercial airports to Onaway are Alpena County Regional Airport, Cherry Capital Airport (Traverse City) and Pellston Airport.

 * Michigan State Trunklines7
 * (southern terminus)
 * Michigan Department of Natural Resources trails
 * North Eastern State Trail
 * Michigan Department of Natural Resources trails
 * North Eastern State Trail

title: Onaway, Michigan


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Posen, Michigan

Posen is a village in Presque Isle County of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 234 at the 2010 census. The village is in Posen Township.

Posen has a strong Polish background as 78.8% of its inhabitants are reported to have Polish ancestry. It is home to the Posen Potato Festival, held every year on during the first weekend after Labor Day. The festival includes activities with potato pancakes and polka dancing. Posen has a branch of the Presque Isle District Library. Posen is also the German name for the Polish city of Poznań.

Transportation

 * North Eastern State Trail
 * North Eastern State Trail

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 234 people, 110 households, and 54 families living in the village. The population density was 234.0 PD/sqmi. There were 144 housing units at an average density of 144.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.2% White, 1.3% Native American, 0.4% Pacific Islander, and 2.1% from two or more races.

There were 110 households, of which 23.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.4% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 50.9% were non-families. 42.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 27.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the village was 46 years. 22.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.7% were from 25 to 44; 27.3% were from 45 to 64; and 23.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 46.2% male and 53.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 292 people, 126 households, and 73 families living in the village. The population density was 291.6 PD/sqmi. There were 138 housing units at an average density of 137.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 94.18% White, 3.77% African American, and 2.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.34% of the population. 56.1% was of Polish, 15.3% German, 7.8% American, 3.1% French, 2.5% English, 1.6% French-Canadian, 1.2% Danish, 1.2% Irish, and 0.9% Russian ancestry.

There were 126 households, out of which 25.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.7% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.3% were non-families. 36.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.6% 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 2.92.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 23.6% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 16.1% from 45 to 64, and 25.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $27,969, and the median income for a family was $39,250. Males had a median income of $26,406 versus $24,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $12,708. About 8.9% of families and 19.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.0% of those under the age of eighteen and 18.8% of those 65 or over.

title: Posen, Michigan


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Posen Township, Michigan

Posen Township is a civil township of Presque Isle County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 808 at the 2020 census, down from 959, at the 2000 census, which 65.4% (652) of which reported Polish ancestry.

Communities

 * Posen is a village located at 45.26278°N, -83.69861°W along M-65.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.5 sqmi, of which 35.3 sqmi is land and 0.2 sqmi (0.62%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, 959 people, 387 households, and 260 families resided in the township. The population density was 27.2 PD/sqmi. There were 463 housing units at an average density of 13.1 per square mile (5.1/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.12% White, 1.25% African American, and 0.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.31% of the population. The ancestry make up was 65.4% Polish, 16.9% German, 4.0% American, 3.5% Irish, 3.4% English, 3.3% French, 1.4% French Canadian, 0.9% Norwegian, 0.8% Czech, 0.6% Italian, 0.5% Russian, 0.4% Danish, 0.4% Dutch, 0.3% Swedish, 0.2% Greek, 0.2% Hungarian, 0.2% Scottish, 0.2% Ukrainian.

There were 387 households, out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% were non-families. 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 19.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $31,912, and the median income for a family was $40,714. Males had a median income of $31,875 versus $23,558 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,259. About 4.5% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.9% of those under age 18 and 12.7% of those age 65 or over.

title: Posen Township, Michigan


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Presque Isle Township, Michigan

Presque Isle Township is a civil township of Presque Isle County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,698 at the 2020 census.

Communities
Presque Isle is a small unincorporated community located within Presque Isle Township along Lake Huron. It is approximately 15 miles north of Alpena, and 15 miles south of Rogers City.

The community and the township are named for Presque Isle (literally, "almost an island") which is French for "peninsula". This peninsula, for which the entire county is named, sits in the northern part of the township and is home to two historic lighthouses. Only one narrow strip of land, a tombolo, at the southern end of the peninsula connects it to the mainland. Sunrise and sunset over Lake Huron are both viewable from the sandy beaches along this strip of land. Presque Isle Harbor Marina, a restaurant, and a gift shop are located there as well. The community of Presque Isle is located a few miles south of this peninsula and includes a post office, seasonal gas station, chapel, community center, library, and a historic inn, the Presque Isle Lodge. The community sprung up around the homestead of John Kauffman, which currently serves as the community center. As early as the 1880s Presque Isle was frequented by hunters, fisherman, and summer vacationers and eventually the Fireside Inn, Birch Hill Hotel, and Grand Lake Hotel were built at the turn of the century to meet this demand.

The Old Presque Isle Lighthouse, built in 1840, is located at the north end of Presque Isle Harbor; according to local legend, it is haunted. The New Presque Isle Lighthouse was built in 1870 and is the tallest climbable tower on the Great Lakes. Both lighthouses have museums, open seasonally to the public. The 1870 lighthouse museum houses a beautifully preserved Third Order Fresnel Lens which remained active in the tower until recent years. Both lighthouses guided sailors to Presque Isle Harbor, the only natural harbor between Detroit and Mackinac, and a critically important wooding station on Lake Huron in the days before coal burning steamships. The many reefs and rocky shoals up and down the coast from Presque Isle Harbor are home to dozens of shipwrecks within the protected waters of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, which now extends from Alcona County to Cheboygan County.

Presque Isle is also home to Camp Chickagami, a boys' camp on Lake Esau opened in 1929 and currently owned and operated by the Episcopal Diocese of Eastern Michigan.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 47.2 square miles (122.2 km$2$), of which 35.6 square miles (92.2 km$2$) is land and 11.6 square miles (30.0 km$2$) (24.57%) is water. Because of its irregular shape, the civil township includes land from portions of two survey townships. Lafarge Presque Isle Quarry (formerly Stoneport, an open-pit limestone quarry) lies along Lake Huron between Presque Isle Harbor and False Presque Isle and is the township's largest employer.

Presque Isle Township contains two nearly identical seven mile long inland lakes, Grand Lake and Long Lake. Each lake is over 5000 acres. Both lakes have been featured twice on the Outdoor Channel program Major League Fishing for their excellent large and smallmouth bass fishing. Grand Lake has upwards of a dozen islands, and both lakes feature "Sandies" or sandbars where boaters gather on weekends.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,691 people, 748 households, and 558 families residing in the township. The population density was 47.5 PD/sqmi. There were 1,595 housing units at an average density of 44.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.40% White, 0.35% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.12% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.77% of the population.

There were 748 households, out of which 20.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.7% were married couples living together, 2.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.3% were non-families. 22.7% 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 2.26 and the average family size was 2.63.

In the township the population was spread out, with 17.5% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 20.2% from 25 to 44, 33.9% from 45 to 64, and 24.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,705, and the median income for a family was $44,671. Males had a median income of $40,724 versus $27,443 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,938. About 2.7% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.7% of those under age 18 and 2.6% of those age 65 or over.

title: Presque Isle Township, Michigan