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{{Infobox settlement
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|official_name = Houghton Township, Michigan
|official_name = Houghton Township, Michigan
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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 204 at the [[2000 United States Census]]. The township includes a portion of the [[Keweenaw Peninsula]] and also the northern half of [[Isle Royale]].
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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 204 at the [[United States Census, 2000|2000 census]]. The township includes a portion of the [[Keweenaw Peninsula]] and also the northern half of [[Isle Royale]].


==Communities==
==Communities==
* Eagle River
*'''Arnold''' is an [[unincorporated community]] in the township.{{cn|date=July 2018}}
* Eagle Nest
*'''Vaughsville''' is an unincorporated community in the township.{{cn|date=July 2018}}
* Phoenix<ref>[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 ''Houghton Township MI'' Google Maps (accessed 9 October 2018)]</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States 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|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.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 204 people, 45 households, and 26 families residing 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.
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.


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.
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.


In the township the population was spread out with 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.
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.


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.
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.


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 04:11, 10 October 2018

Houghton Township, Michigan
Civil township
The Houghton Township Community Center in Eagle River
The Houghton Township Community Center in Eagle River
Location within Keweenaw County
Location within Keweenaw County
Houghton Township, Michigan is located in Michigan
Houghton Township, Michigan
Houghton Township, Michigan
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
Area
 • Total517.6 sq mi (1,340.5 km2)
 • Land121.4 sq mi (314.4 km2)
 • Water396.2 sq mi (1,026.1 km2)
Elevation
630 ft (192 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total204
 • Density1.7/sq mi (0.6/km2)
Time zoneEastern
FIPS code26-39380[1]
GNIS feature ID1626493[2]
Websitehttp://www.houghtontwp.org/

Houghton Township is a civil township of 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 northern half of Isle Royale.

Communities

  • Eagle River
  • Eagle Nest
  • Phoenix[3]

Geography

According to the US Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 517.6 square miles (1,341 km2), of which 121.4 square miles (314 km2) is land and 396.2 square miles (1,026 km2) (76.54%) is water.

Demographics

As of the 2000 United States Census,[1] 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, 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 Latino of any race were 4.90% of the population. 16.5% were of Finnish, 10.6% English, 9.4% Irish, 8.8% Italian, 6.5% German and 5.3% Norwegian ancestry.

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 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.

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.

References

  1. ^ a b "American FactFinder". US Census Bureau. Retrieved 31 January 2008.
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Houghton Township, Michigan
  3. ^ Houghton Township MI Google Maps (accessed 9 October 2018)
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