Elmer Township, Sanilac County, Michigan

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Elmer Township, Michigan
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Elmer Township, Michigan
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Elmer Township, Michigan
Elmer Township, Michigan (the United States)
Coordinates: 43°22′17″N82°56′7″W / 43.37139°N 82.93528°W / 43.37139; -82.93528 Coordinates: 43°22′17″N82°56′7″W / 43.37139°N 82.93528°W / 43.37139; -82.93528
Country United States
State Michigan
County Sanilac
Area
  Total36.3 sq mi (94.0 km2)
  Land36.3 sq mi (94.0 km2)
  Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
791 ft (241 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total724
  Density19.9/sq mi (7.7/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
48453 (Marlette,
48471 (Snover),
48472 (Sandusky)
Area code 810
FIPS code 26-25540 [1]
GNIS feature ID1626232 [2]

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

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Communities

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.3 square miles (94 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
2000 790
2010 8062.0%
2020 724−10.2%

As of the census [1] of 2000, there were 790 people, 282 households, and 228 families residing in the township. The population density was 21.8 per square mile (8.4/km2). There were 308 housing units at an average density of 8.5 per square mile (3.3/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.61% White, 0.13% Native American, 0.51% Asian, and 0.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.25% of the population.

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

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

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

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References

  1. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Elmer Township, Sanilac County, Michigan
  3. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Elmer, Michigan
  4. 1 2 Romig, Walter (1986) [1973]. Michigan Place Names. Detroit, Michigan: Wayne State University Press. ISBN   0-8143-1838-X.
  5. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Juhl, Michigan
  6. 48453 5-Digit ZCTA, 484 3-Digit ZCTA - Reference Map - American FactFinder [ permanent dead link ], U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census
  7. 48471 5-Digit ZCTA, 484 3-Digit ZCTA - Reference Map - American FactFinder [ permanent dead link ], U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census
  8. 48472 5-Digit ZCTA, 484 3-Digit ZCTA - Reference Map - American FactFinder [ permanent dead link ], U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census