West Branch Township, Missaukee County, Michigan

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West Branch Township, Michigan
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Location within Missaukee County
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West Branch Township
Coordinates: 44°22′46″N85°02′04″W / 44.37944°N 85.03444°W / 44.37944; -85.03444
CountryUnited States
State Michigan
County Missaukee
Government
  SupervisorCindy Wagner
   Clerk Joyce Travelbee
Area
[1]
  Total35.63 sq mi (92.3 km2)
  Land35.55 sq mi (92.1 km2)
  Water0.08 sq mi (0.2 km2)
Elevation
1,188 ft (362 m)
Population
 (2020) [2]
  Total452
  Density12.7/sq mi (4.9/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
49651 (Lake City)
49667 (Merritt)
Area code 231
FIPS code 26-113-85560 [3]
GNIS feature ID1627247 [4]

West Branch Township is a civil township of Missaukee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 452 at the 2020 census. [2]

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Communities

Geography

The township is in central Missaukee County, with the township center about 12 miles (19 km) northeast of Lake City. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.63 square miles (92.28 km2), of which 35.55 square miles (92.07 km2) are land and 0.08 square miles (0.21 km2), or 023%, are water. [1] The West Branch of the Muskegon River flows from west to east across the township.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1880 65
1890 230253.8%
1900 31537.0%
1910 42635.2%
1920 330−22.5%
1930 299−9.4%
1940 3186.4%
1950 264−17.0%
1960 218−17.4%
1970 2347.3%
1980 37158.5%
1990 47327.5%
2000 53212.5%
2010 466−12.4%
2020 452−3.0%
U.S. Decennial Census [10]

As of the census [3] of 2000, there were 532 people, 182 households, and 137 families residing in the township. The population density was 14.9 per square mile (5.8/km2). There were 316 housing units at an average density of 8.9 per square mile (3.4/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 95.86% White, 0.19% African American, 1.13% Native American, 0.56% from other races, and 2.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.94% of the population.

There were 182 households, out of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.1% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.7% were non-families. 20.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.3% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $36,161, and the median income for a family was $41,042. Males had a median income of $31,667 versus $21,667 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,057. About 4.5% of families and 12.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.4% of those under age 18 and 12.3% of those age 65 or over.

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References

  1. 1 2 "2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Michigan". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  2. 1 2 "P1. Race – West Branch township, Missaukee County, Michigan: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved October 25, 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: West Branch Township, Missaukee County, Michigan
  5. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Star City, Michigan
  6. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Star City Post Office (historical)
  7. 1 2 Romig, Walter (1986) [1973]. Michigan Place Names. Detroit, Michigan: Wayne State University Press. ISBN   0-8143-1838-X.
  8. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Keelans Corner, Michigan
  9. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Missaukee Post Office (historical)
  10. "Decennial Census Official Publications". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved October 25, 2023.