Munising Township, Michigan

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Munising Township, Michigan
Civil township
Location within Alger County
Location within Alger County
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Munising Township
Location within the state of Michigan
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Munising Township
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 46°20′16″N86°34′17″W / 46.33778°N 86.57139°W / 46.33778; -86.57139
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
State Flag of Michigan.svg  Michigan
County Flag of Alger County, Michigan.svg Alger
Established1867
Government
 • SupervisorLisa Howard
 •  Clerk Patty Willson
Area
 • Total217.7 sq mi (563.8 km2)
 • Land202.2 sq mi (523.7 km2)
 • Water15.5 sq mi (40.1 km2)
Elevation
850 ft (259 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total2,865
 • Density14.8/sq mi (5.7/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
49862 (Munising)
49884 (Shingleton)
49895 (Wetmore)
Area code 906
FIPS code 26-56220 [1]
GNIS feature ID1626781 [2]
Website Official website

Munising Township is a civil township of Alger County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of 2020, its population was 2,865. [3]

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Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 217.7 square miles (563.8 km2), of which 202.2 square miles (523.7 km2) is land and 15.5 square miles (40.1 km2), or 7.11%, is water. [4]

Communities

The city of Munising is adjacent to the northwest corner of the township, but is an autonomous municipality. There are several historic locales and unincorporated communities in the township:

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1960 1,408—
1970 1,61414.6%
1980 1,96321.6%
1990 2,19311.7%
2000 3,12542.5%
2010 2,983−4.5%
Source: Census Bureau. Census 1960- 2000, 2010.

In 2000, there were 3,125 people, 828 households, and 669 families residing in the township. [1] The population density was 15.4 per square mile (6.0/km2). There were 1,154 housing units at an average density of 5.7 per square mile (2.2/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 73.02% White, 18.98% African American, 4.29% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.86% from other races, and 2.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latinos of any race were 1.54% of the population. Culturally, 8.4% were of American, 8.4% French, 8.0% German, 7.0% Finnish, 6.4% Polish, 6.2% Irish, 6.0% French Canadian and 5.8% English ancestry. By the 2020 census, its population declined to 2,865 with a predominantly non-Hispanic white population. [3]

In 2000, there were 828 households, out of which 37.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.0% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.2% were non-families. 14.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the township the population was spread out, with 20.1% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 39.5% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 179.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 206.9 males.

At the 2000 census, the median income for a household in the township was $40,946, and the median income for a family was $45,114. Males had a median income of $38,649 versus $24,167 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,448. About 5.4% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.8% of those under age 18 and 6.9% of those age 65 or over. As of 2021 census estimates, its median household income was $48,203. [3]

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References

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  2. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Munising Township, Michigan
  3. 1 2 3 "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
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  5. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Doty, Michigan
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  11. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Juniper, Michigan & GNIS in Google Map
  12. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kentucky, Michigan & GNIS in Google Map
  13. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Melstrand, Michigan & GNIS in Google Map
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  16. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Myren, Michigan
  17. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Petrel Post Office (historical)
  18. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Reedsboro Post Office (historical) & GNIS in Google Map
  19. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Shingleton
  20. ↑ Alger County Map. Center for Shared Solutions and Technology Partnerships, Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget, 08/05/10.
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  22. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Van Meer, Michigan
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