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| postal_code = 49931 ([[Houghton, Michigan|Houghton]])<ref group=lower-alpha>The [[Houghton, Michigan|Houghton]] 49931 ZIP Code is used exclusively for [[post office box]] services to [[Isle Royale National Park]].</ref><br>49950 ([[Allouez Township, Michigan|Mohawk]])
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'''Houghton Township''' is a [[civil township]] of [[Keweenaw County, Michigan|Keweenaw County]] in the U.S. state of [[Michigan]]. The population was 72 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title = Explore Census Data |url = https://data.census.gov/profile/Houghton_township,_Keweenaw_County,_Michigan?g=060XX00US2608339380 |access-date = August 2, 2023 |publisher = United States Census Bureau }}</ref>


'''Houghton Township''' is a [[civil township]] of [[Keweenaw County, Michigan|Keweenaw County]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Michigan]]. The population was 204 at the [[2000 United States Census]]. The township includes a portion of the [[Keweenaw Peninsula]] and also the eastern half of [[Isle Royale]].
The township consists of a mainland portion of the [[Keweenaw Peninsula]] and the county seat of [[Eagle River, Michigan|Eagle River]], as well as the unpopulated northeast portion of [[Isle Royale National Park]].

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==Communities==
* Eagle River
* Eagle Nest
* Phoenix<ref>{{google maps |url = https://www.google.com/maps/place/Houghton+Township,+MI/@48.0790954,-88.6889857,13z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x4d5a3cc7ab10dd75:0xc77ad198d29da1e5!8m2!3d48.1508045!4d-88.5603107 |title = Houghton Township MI |access-date = October 9, 2018 }}</ref>
* Vaughsville<ref>{{Keweenaw County Townships Map|url=https://www.michigan.gov/documents/CGI_COUNTY-v4_KEWEENAW_COUNTY_125232_7.pdf}}


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau|US Census Bureau]], the township has a total area of {{convert|517.6|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|121.4|sqmi|km2}} is land and {{convert|396.2|sqmi|km2}} (76.54%) is water.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau|U.S. Census Bureau]], the township has a total area of {{convert|517.42|sqmi|km2|2}}, of which {{convert|120.72|sqmi|km2|2}} is land and {{convert|396.70|sqmi|km2|2}} (76.67%) is water.<ref>{{cite web |url = https://www.census.gov/prod/cen2010/cph-2-24.pdf |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121019111423/http://www.census.gov/prod/cen2010/cph-2-24.pdf |archive-date = October 19, 2012 |url-status = live |format = PDF |title = Michigan: 2010 Population and Housing Unit Counts 2010 Census of Population and Housing |date = September 2012 |publisher = United States Census Bureau |work = [[2010 United States Census]] |access-date = April 3, 2020 |page = 28 Michigan }}</ref>

Due to its surrounding water boundaries, it ranks as the third-largest municipality by total area after [[McMillan Township, Luce County, Michigan|McMillan Township]] and [[Eagle Harbor Township, Michigan|Eagle Harbor Township]], although Houghton Township has the largest water boundaries of any municipalities in the state.

===Major highways===
*{{jct|state=MI|US|41}} runs west–east through the central portion of the township.
*{{jct|state=MI|MI|26}} enters the township concurrently with US 41 until it branches off to the north in [[Phoenix, Michigan|Phoenix]].

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=== Communities ===
*'''Central''' is an [[unincorporated area|unincorporated community]] located within the township at {{coord|47|24|26|N|88|12|02|W}}.<ref>{{GNIS|622986|Central, Michigan}}</ref> This settlement developed around the successful Central Mine, which began operating in 1854. A post office named Central Mine opened on December 8, 1871, in what was then part of [[Sherman Township, Keweenaw County, Michigan|Sherman Township]], as seen in an 1873 map of Keweenaw County.<ref>{{Cite map |last = Walling |first = H. F. |year = 1873 |map = Upper Peninsula, Scale six Miles to an Inch, Isle Royale (and Keweenaw Co.) |map-url = https://www.davidrumsey.com/luna/servlet/detail/RUMSEY~8~1~22415~740027:Upper-Peninsula,-scale-six-miles-to |title = Atlas of the State of Michigan, Including Statistics and Descriptions of Its Topography, Hydrology, Climate, Natural and Civil History, Railways, Educational Institutions, Material Resources, etc. |scale = 1:380,160 |location = Detroit |publisher = R.M. & S.T. Tackabury |page = 118 |access-date = August 2, 2023 |via = David Rumsey Map Collection |language = en }}</ref> The name changed to Centralmine on June 30, 1894, and was disestablished on September 15, 1904. The mine itself closed in 1894.<ref>{{cite book |first1 = Walter |last1 = Romig |title = Michigan Place Names: The History of the Founding and the Naming of More Than Five Thousand Past and Present Michigan Communities |series = Great Lakes Books Series |year = 1986 |publisher = [[Wayne State University Press]] |isbn = 978-0-8143-1838-6 |location = Detroit |page = 107 }}</ref>
*'''Eagle Nest''' is an unincorporated community located just southeast of Eagle River at {{coord|47|24|27|N|88|16|39|W}}.<ref>{{GNIS|1617534|Eagle Nest, Michigan}}</ref>
*[[Eagle River, Michigan|Eagle River]] is an unincorporated community and [[census-designated place]] located along Lake Superior at {{coord|47|24|50|N|88|17|44|W}}. It is also the county seat of Keweenaw County.<ref>{{GNIS|625096|Eagle River, Michigan}}</ref>
*[[Phoenix, Michigan|Phoenix]] is an unincorporated community located at the junction of [[U.S. Route 41 in Michigan|U.S. Route 41]] and [[M-26 (Michigan highway)|M-26]] at {{coord|47|23|20|N|88|16|39|W}}.<ref>{{GNIS|634768|Phoenix, Michigan}}</ref>
*[[Rock Harbor (Michigan)|Rock Harbor Lodge]] is a seasonal unincorporated community located on [[Isle Royale National Park|Isle Royale]] at {{coord|48|08|45|N|88|29|01|W}}.<ref>{{GNIS|636080|Rock Harbor Lodge, Michigan}}</ref> It is the main access point for visitors to the national park and is also the northernmost community in the state, although it is uninhabited during the colder months.
* '''Vaughsville''' is an unincorporated community located in the western portion of the township along US 41 / M-27 at {{coord|47|22|53|N|88|17|45|W}}.<ref>{{GNIS|1617007|Vaughsville, Michigan}}</ref> The area was first settled by Joel Vaugh, who bought land here in 1849. He platted the village, but the settlement dwindled following his death in 1862.<ref>{{harvp|Romig|1986|pages=570–571}}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
As of the [[2000 United States Census]],<ref name=GR2/> there were 204 people, 45 households, and 26 families in the township. The [[population density]] was 1.7 per square mile (0.6/km²). There were 273 housing units at an average density of 2.2 per square mile (0.9/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 58.33% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 36.76% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.98% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.49% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.98% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.45% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 4.90% of the population. 16.5% were of [[Finnish people|Finnish]], 10.6% [[English people|English]], 9.4% [[Irish people|Irish]], 8.8% [[Italian people|Italian]], 6.5% [[German people|German]] and 5.3% [[Norwegian people|Norwegian]] ancestry.
At the [[2000 United States census]],<ref name=GR2/> there were 204 people, 45 households, and 26 families in the township. The [[population density]] was 1.7 per square mile (0.6/km{{sup|2}}). There were 273 housing units at an average density of 2.2 per square mile (0.9/km{{sup|2}}). By the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], its population declined to 72.<ref name=":0" />


In 2000, the racial makeup of the township was 58.33% [[White Americans|White]], 36.76% [[African Americans|African American]], 0.98% [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]], 0.49% [[Asian Americans|Asian]], 0.98% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.45% from two or more races. [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latinos]] of any race were 4.90% of the population Among its population at the time, 16.5% were of [[Finnish Americans|Finnish]], 10.6% [[English Americans|English]], 9.4% [[Irish Americans|Irish]], 8.8% [[Italian Americans|Italian]], 6.5% [[German Americans|German]] and 5.3% [[Norwegian Americans|Norwegian]] ancestry.
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There were 45 households out of which 13.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.2% were non-families. 42.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.89 and the average family size was 2.54.


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At the 2000 census, there were 45 households, out of which 13.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.2% were non-families. 42.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.89 and the average family size was 2.54. The median income for a household in the township was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $32,500 versus $21,875 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the township was $8,505. None of the families and 7.0% of the population were living below the [[poverty line]], including no under eighteens and 9.1% of those over 64. At the 2021 [[American Community Survey]], its median household income increased to $51,250.<ref name=":0" />
The township population contained 51.5% under the age of 18, 13.2% from 18 to 24, 9.3% from 25 to 44, 16.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 18 years. For every 100 females, there were 385.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 167.6 males.


==Notes==
The median income for a household in the township was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $32,500 versus $21,875 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the township was $8,505. None of the families and 7.0% of the population were living below the [[poverty line]], including no under eighteens and 9.1% of those over 64.
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==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.houghtontwp.org/ Official Website of the Township of Houghton]
*[https://www.houghtontwp.org/ Houghton Township official website]


{{Keweenaw County, Michigan}}
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[[Category:Townships in Michigan]]
[[Category:Townships in Keweenaw County, Michigan]]
[[Category:Townships in Keweenaw County, Michigan]]
[[Category:Houghton micropolitan area, Michigan]]
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[[Category:Townships in Michigan]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1861]]
[[Category:1861 establishments in Michigan]]
[[Category:Michigan populated places on Lake Superior]]

Latest revision as of 01:48, 19 January 2024

Houghton Township, Michigan
Civil township
Houghton Township Community Center
Houghton Township Community Center
Location within Keweenaw County (red) and the administered CDP of Eagle River (pink)
Location within Keweenaw County (red) and the administered CDP of Eagle River (pink)
Houghton Township is located in Michigan
Houghton Township
Houghton Township
Location within the state of Michigan
Houghton Township is located in the United States
Houghton Township
Houghton Township
Location within the state of Michigan
Coordinates: 47°24′59″N 88°17′44″W / 47.41639°N 88.29556°W / 47.41639; -88.29556
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyKeweenaw
Established1861
Government
[1]
 • SupervisorRay Chase
 • ClerkMarjie Marshall
Area
 • Total517.42 sq mi (1,340.11 km2)
 • Land120.72 sq mi (312.66 km2)
 • Water396.70 sq mi (1,027.45 km2)
Elevation
630 ft (192 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total72
 • Density0.85/sq mi (0.33/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
49931 (Houghton)[a]
49950 (Mohawk)
Area code906
FIPS code26-39380[2]
GNIS feature ID1626493[3]
WebsiteOfficial website

Houghton Township is a civil township of Keweenaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 72 at the 2020 census.[4]

The township consists of a mainland portion of the Keweenaw Peninsula and the county seat of Eagle River, as well as the unpopulated northeast portion of Isle Royale National Park.

Geography[edit]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 517.42 square miles (1,340.11 km2), of which 120.72 square miles (312.66 km2) is land and 396.70 square miles (1,027.45 km2) (76.67%) is water.[5]

Due to its surrounding water boundaries, it ranks as the third-largest municipality by total area after McMillan Township and Eagle Harbor Township, although Houghton Township has the largest water boundaries of any municipalities in the state.

Major highways[edit]

  • US 41 runs west–east through the central portion of the township.
  • M-26 enters the township concurrently with US 41 until it branches off to the north in Phoenix.

Communities[edit]

Demographics[edit]

At the 2000 United States census,[2] there were 204 people, 45 households, and 26 families in the township. The population density was 1.7 per square mile (0.6/km2). There were 273 housing units at an average density of 2.2 per square mile (0.9/km2). By the 2020 census, its population declined to 72.[4]

In 2000, the racial makeup of the township was 58.33% White, 36.76% African American, 0.98% Native American, 0.49% Asian, 0.98% from other races, and 2.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latinos of any race were 4.90% of the population Among its population at the time, 16.5% were of Finnish, 10.6% English, 9.4% Irish, 8.8% Italian, 6.5% German and 5.3% Norwegian ancestry.

At the 2000 census, there were 45 households, out of which 13.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.1% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.2% were non-families. 42.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.89 and the average family size was 2.54. The median income for a household in the township was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $32,500 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income for the township was $8,505. None of the families and 7.0% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 9.1% of those over 64. At the 2021 American Community Survey, its median household income increased to $51,250.[4]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ The Houghton 49931 ZIP Code is used exclusively for post office box services to Isle Royale National Park.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Michigan Townships Association (2022). "Houghton Township, Keweenaw County, Michigan". Michigan Townships Association. Retrieved December 11, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Houghton Township, Michigan
  4. ^ a b c "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
  5. ^ "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. 28 Michigan. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 19, 2012. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
  6. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Central, Michigan
  7. ^ Walling, H. F. (1873). "Upper Peninsula, Scale six Miles to an Inch, Isle Royale (and Keweenaw Co.)" (Map). Atlas of the State of Michigan, Including Statistics and Descriptions of Its Topography, Hydrology, Climate, Natural and Civil History, Railways, Educational Institutions, Material Resources, etc. 1:380,160. Detroit: R.M. & S.T. Tackabury. p. 118. Retrieved August 2, 2023 – via David Rumsey Map Collection.
  8. ^ Romig, Walter (1986). Michigan Place Names: The History of the Founding and the Naming of More Than Five Thousand Past and Present Michigan Communities. Great Lakes Books Series. Detroit: Wayne State University Press. p. 107. ISBN 978-0-8143-1838-6.
  9. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Eagle Nest, Michigan
  10. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Eagle River, Michigan
  11. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Phoenix, Michigan
  12. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rock Harbor Lodge, Michigan
  13. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Vaughsville, Michigan
  14. ^ Romig (1986), pp. 570–571

External links[edit]

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