Oscoda Township, Michigan

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Oscoda Township, Michigan
Charter township
Charter Township of Oscoda
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Community of Oscoda along U.S. Route 23
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Location within Iosco County (red) and the administered CDP of Oscoda (pink)
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Oscoda Township
Location within the state of Michigan
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Oscoda Township
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 44°27′54″N83°27′26″W / 44.46500°N 83.45722°W / 44.46500; -83.45722 Coordinates: 44°27′54″N83°27′26″W / 44.46500°N 83.45722°W / 44.46500; -83.45722
CountryUnited States
State Michigan
County Iosco
Organized1857
Government
[1]
 • SupervisorAnn Richards
 •  Clerk Joshua Sutton
Area
 • Total131.28 sq mi (340.01 km2)
 • Land121.99 sq mi (315.95 km2)
 • Water9.29 sq mi (24.06 km2)
Elevation
771 ft (235 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total6,778
 • Density55.6/sq mi (21.5/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
48737 (Glennie)
48739 (Hale)
48750 (Oscoda)
Area code 989
FIPS code 26-61340 [2]
GNIS feature ID1626864 [3]
Website Official website

Oscoda Township is a charter township of Iosco County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 6,788 at the 2020 census. The Wurtsmith Air Force Base is located within the township.

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Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 131.28 square miles (340.01 km2), of which 121.99 square miles (315.95 km2) is land and 9.29 square miles (24.06 km2) (7.08%) is water.

It is the largest municipality by area in Iosco County. The Au Sable River flows east through most of the township and contains numerous dams and reservoirs. The Loud Dam Pond, Cooke Dam Pond, and Foote Dam Pond are along the river. [6] [7] [8] The Pine River also flows south into the township into Van Etten Lake before joining the Au Sable River slightly before Lake Huron. Portions of the Manistee National Forest are within the township.

Transportation

Airport

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Demographics

As of the census [2] of 2000, there were 7,248 people, 3,170 households, and 2,066 families residing in the township. The population density was 59.5 inhabitants per square mile (23.0/km2). There were 6,071 housing units at an average density of 49.9 per square mile (19.3/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 95.28% White, 0.80% African American, 1.02% Native American, 0.70% Asian, 0.14% Pacific Islander, 0.41% from other races, and 1.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.30% of the population.

There were 3,170 households, out of which 25.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.8% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.79.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.3% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $38,457. Males had a median income of $30,439 versus $20,601 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,312. About 9.2% of families and 13.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.8% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Oscoda Township is served entirely by Oscoda Area Schools, which also serves portions of several surrounding townships. [10] A satellite campus of Alpena Community College is also located within the township. [11]

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References

  1. ↑ Michigan Townships Association (2022). "Oscoda Charter Township, Iosco County, Michigan" . Retrieved December 1, 2022.
  2. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Oscoda Township, Michigan
  4. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Foote Site Village, Michigan
  5. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Oscoda, Michigan
  6. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Loud Dam Pond
  7. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cooke Dam Pond
  8. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Foote Dam Pond
  9. ↑ Indian Trails (2022). "Indian Trails: Route Map" . Retrieved November 20, 2022.
  10. ↑ Michigan Geographic Framework (15 November 2013). "Iosco County School Districts" (PDF). Retrieved August 28, 2022.
  11. ↑ Alpena Community College (2022). "ACC – Oscoda Campus" . Retrieved December 1, 2022.
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