Baraga Township, Michigan

Baraga Township, Michigan
Township
Baraga Township

Location within the state of Michigan

Coordinates: 46°44′19″N 88°34′19″W / 46.73861°N 88.57194°W / 46.73861; -88.57194Coordinates: 46°44′19″N 88°34′19″W / 46.73861°N 88.57194°W / 46.73861; -88.57194
Country United States
State Michigan
County Baraga
Area
  Total 187.2 sq mi (484.8 km2)
  Land 183.8 sq mi (476.0 km2)
  Water 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km2)
Elevation 863 ft (263 m)
Population (2010)
  Total 3,815
  Density 21/sq mi (8.0/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
  Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 49908 (Baraga),
49919 (Covington),
49958 (Pelkie)
Area code(s) 906
FIPS code 26-05340[1]
GNIS feature ID 1625882[2]
Website www.baragatownship.org

Baraga Township is a civil township of Baraga County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the township population was 3,815.[3] The village of Baraga is located in the southeast corner of the township.

Communities

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, Baraga Township has a total area of 187.2 square miles (484.8 km2), of which 183.8 square miles (476.0 km2) is land and 3.4 square miles (8.8 km2), or 1.82%, is water.[3]

Demographics

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 3,542 people, 1,178 households, and 777 families residing in the township. The population density was 19.1 per square mile (7.4/km²). There were 1,455 housing units at an average density of 7.8 per square mile (3.0/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 67.56% White, 12.11% African American, 14.00% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.48% from other races, and 5.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.19% of the population. 28.3% were of Finnish, 9.6% German and 8.8% French ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 1,178 households out of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.0% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the township the population was spread out with 23.6% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 34.4% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 136.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 147.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $32,639, and the median income for a family was $41,750. Males had a median income of $32,373 versus $23,516 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,550. About 8.2% of families and 11.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.0% of those under age 18 and 11.8% of those age 65 or over.

References

  1. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Baraga Township, Michigan
  3. 1 2 "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Baraga township, Baraga County, Michigan". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved December 24, 2013.
  4. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Arnheim, Michigan
  5. Romig indicates September 19, 1915 while the GNIS citing David M. Ellis, Michigan Postal History, The Post Offices 1805-1986 indicates July 31, 1916
  6. 1 2 3 Romig, Walter (1986) [1973]. Michigan Place Names. Detroit, Michigan: Wayne State University Press. ISBN 0-8143-1838-X.
  7. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Arnheim Post Office (historical)
  8. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Assinins, Michigan
  9. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System:
  10. 49908 5-Digit ZCTA, 499 3-Digit ZCTA - Reference Map - American FactFinder, U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 census
  11. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bear Town, Michigan
  12. Romig, Michigan Place Names, p. 195
  13. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Keweenaw Bay, Michigan
  14. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Keweenaw Bay Post Office (historical)
  15. 49958 5-Digit ZCTA, 499 3-Digit ZCTA - Reference Map - American FactFinder, U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 census
  16. 49919 5-Digit ZCTA, 499 3-Digit ZCTA - Reference Map - American FactFinder, U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 census

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