Ely Township, Michigan

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Ely Township, Michigan
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Location within Marquette County
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Ely Township
Coordinates: 46°25′49″N87°47′59″W / 46.43028°N 87.79972°W / 46.43028; -87.79972
CountryUnited States
State Michigan
County Marquette
Government
  SupervisorJeremy Laakso
   Clerk Kim Wing
Area
[1]
  Total140.74 sq mi (364.5 km2)
  Land137.49 sq mi (356.1 km2)
  Water3.25 sq mi (8.4 km2)
Elevation
1,411 ft (430 m)
Population
 (2020) [2]
  Total1,900
  Density13.8/sq mi (5.3/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
49814 (Champion)
49849 (Ishpeming)
FIPS code 26-103-25820 [3]
GNIS feature ID1626237 [4]
Website elytownship.com

Ely Township is a civil township of Marquette County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,900 at the 2020 census. [2]

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Communities

Geography

The township is in western Marquette County. According to the United States Census Bureau, it has a total area of 140.7 square miles (364.41 km2), of which 137.5 square miles (356.12 km2) are land and 3.2 square miles (8.29 km2) (2.32%) is water. [12]

Highways

Climate

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Climate data for Clarksburg, Michigan, 1991–2020 normals: 1554ft (474m)
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °F (°C)48
(9)
58
(14)
80
(27)
84
(29)
94
(34)
93
(34)
96
(36)
96
(36)
93
(34)
85
(29)
74
(23)
52
(11)
96
(36)
Mean maximum °F (°C)39
(4)
45
(7)
59
(15)
74
(23)
86
(30)
89
(32)
90
(32)
90
(32)
85
(29)
76
(24)
56
(13)
42
(6)
92
(33)
Average high °F (°C)21.5
(−5.8)
25.3
(−3.7)
36.8
(2.7)
49.4
(9.7)
64.1
(17.8)
74.1
(23.4)
78.4
(25.8)
76.4
(24.7)
68.2
(20.1)
53.3
(11.8)
37.5
(3.1)
26.8
(−2.9)
51.0
(10.6)
Daily mean °F (°C)11.8
(−11.2)
12.7
(−10.7)
22.2
(−5.4)
36.0
(2.2)
49.4
(9.7)
59.3
(15.2)
63.6
(17.6)
61.8
(16.6)
54.7
(12.6)
42.0
(5.6)
29.0
(−1.7)
17.6
(−8.0)
38.3
(3.5)
Average low °F (°C)2.2
(−16.6)
0.2
(−17.7)
7.6
(−13.6)
22.7
(−5.2)
34.6
(1.4)
44.6
(7.0)
48.8
(9.3)
47.2
(8.4)
41.2
(5.1)
30.8
(−0.7)
20.5
(−6.4)
8.5
(−13.1)
25.7
(−3.5)
Mean minimum °F (°C)−22
(−30)
−24
(−31)
−22
(−30)
2
(−17)
20
(−7)
31
(−1)
37
(3)
34
(1)
28
(−2)
17
(−8)
1
(−17)
−13
(−25)
−28
(−33)
Record low °F (°C)−35
(−37)
−38
(−39)
−36
(−38)
−17
(−27)
16
(−9)
27
(−3)
31
(−1)
28
(−2)
22
(−6)
7
(−14)
−14
(−26)
−34
(−37)
−38
(−39)
Average precipitation inches (mm)1.58
(40)
1.29
(33)
1.34
(34)
2.51
(64)
2.87
(73)
3.27
(83)
3.92
(100)
2.71
(69)
3.23
(82)
3.50
(89)
2.26
(57)
1.63
(41)
30.11
(765)
Average snowfall inches (cm)25.10
(63.8)
23.90
(60.7)
14.50
(36.8)
14.70
(37.3)
0.80
(2.0)
0.00
(0.00)
0.00
(0.00)
0.00
(0.00)
0.00
(0.00)
2.70
(6.9)
15.00
(38.1)
21.10
(53.6)
117.8
(299.2)
Source 1: NOAA [13]
Source 2: XMACIS (records & monthly max/mins) [14]

Demographics

As of the census [3] of 2000, there were 2,010 people, 726 households, and 564 families residing in the township. The population density was 14.6 inhabitants per square mile (5.6/km2). There were 1,105 housing units at an average density of 8.0 per square mile (3.1/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.71% White, 0.10% African American, 0.65% Native American, 0.15% Asian, and 0.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.25% of the population.

There were 726 households, out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.3% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.3% were non-families. 18.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.16.

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

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

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References

Notes

  1. "2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Michigan". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
  2. 1 2 "P1. Race – Ely township, Michigan: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
  3. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ely Township, Michigan
  5. Romig 1986, p. 118.
  6. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Greenwood, Michigan
  7. Alfred P. Swineford, Swineford's History of the Lake Superior Iron District, Its Mines and Furnaces: Appendix, Being a Review of Its Mines and Furnaces for 1872. Mining journal office, 1872
  8. Romig 1986.
  9. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Greenwood Furnace Post Office (historical)
  10. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: South Greenwood, Michigan
  11. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Greenwood Station
  12. "Michigan: 2010 Population and Housing Unit Counts 2010 Census of Population and Housing" (PDF). 2010 United States Census . United States Census Bureau. September 2012. p. 32 Michigan. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 19, 2012. Retrieved August 28, 2020.
  13. "Clarksburg, Michigan 1991-2020 Monthly Normals" . Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  14. "xmACIS". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved October 30, 2023.

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