Clark Township, Michigan

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Clark Township, Michigan
Location within Mackinac County
Location within Mackinac County
Clark Township is located in Michigan
Clark Township
Clark Township
Location within the state of Michigan
Clark Township is located in the United States
Clark Township
Clark Township
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 45°59′57″N 84°20′41″W / 45.99917°N 84.34472°W / 45.99917; -84.34472Coordinates: 45°59′57″N 84°20′41″W / 45.99917°N 84.34472°W / 45.99917; -84.34472
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyMackinac
Established1905
Government
 • SupervisorMark Clymer
 • ClerkSusan Rutledge
Area
 • Total101.60 sq mi (263.14 km2)
 • Land78.97 sq mi (204.53 km2)
 • Water22.63 sq mi (58.61 km2)
Elevation
673 ft (205 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total2,056
 • Density26.0/sq mi (10.0/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
49719 (Cedarville)
49745 (Hessel)
Area code(s)906
FIPS code26-16060[1]
GNIS feature ID1626088[2]
WebsiteOfficial website

Clark Township is a civil township of Mackinac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the township population was 2,256.[3]

History[edit]

Clark Township was established in February 1905 by the consolidation of Sherwood Township and Cedar Township.[4] Cedar Township was established in March 1887.[5]

Communities[edit]

Geography[edit]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 101.60 square miles (263.14 km2), of which 78.97 square miles (204.53 km2) is land and 22.63 square miles (58.61 km2) (22.27%) is water.[3]

Demographics[edit]

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 2,200 people, 952 households, and 674 families residing in the township. The population density was 27.8 per square mile (10.7/km2). There were 1,962 housing units at an average density of 24.8 per square mile (9.6/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 86.73% White, 0.05% African American, 9.95% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.27% from other races, and 2.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.64% of the population.

There were 952 households, out of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.1% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.2% were non-families. 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.76.

In the township the population was spread out, with 22.8% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 29.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $33,975, and the median income for a family was $40,795. Males had a median income of $31,071 versus $21,480 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,357. About 6.4% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.3% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education[edit]

  • The K-12 educational needs of Clark Township residents are served by Les Cheneaux Community Schools.
  • Cedarville is home to Great Lakes Boat Building School, a post-secondary school focused on vocational training in the boat building and maritime trades.

References[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Clark Township, Michigan
  3. ^ a b "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. 31 Michigan. Retrieved September 17, 2021.
  4. ^ "Bills Passed - Senate". Unionville Crescent. 24 Feb 1905.
  5. ^ "Michigan Legislature". The True Northerner. 23 Mar 1887.
  6. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cedarville, Michigan
  7. ^ a b Romig 1986.
  8. ^ 49719 5-Digit ZCTA, 497 3-Digit ZCTA - Reference Map - American FactFinder[permanent dead link], U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census
  9. ^ [1]
  10. ^ [2]
  11. ^ Romig 1986, p. 135.
  12. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hessel, Michigan
  13. ^ 49745 5-Digit ZCTA, 497 3-Digit ZCTA - Reference Map - American FactFinder[permanent dead link], U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census
  14. ^ [3]
  15. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Patrick Landing, Michigan
  16. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Port Dolomite

Sources[edit]

  • Romig, Walter (October 1, 1986) [1973]. 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 (Paperback). Detroit, Michigan: Wayne State University Press. ISBN 0-8143-1838-X.