Manistee Township, Michigan
Township
Manistee Township is located in Michigan
Manistee Township
Manistee Township
Manistee Township is located in the United States
Manistee Township
Manistee Township
Coordinates: 44°16′24″N 86°16′5″W / 44.27333°N 86.26806°W / 44.27333; -86.26806
Country United States
State Michigan
CountyManistee
Area
[1]
 • Total48.2 sq mi (125 km2)
 • Land44.4 sq mi (115 km2)
 • Water3.8 sq mi (10 km2)
Elevation
719 ft (219 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total4,022
 • Density90.6/sq mi (35.0/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
49660 (Manistee)
49626 (Eastlake)
49675 (Onekama)
Area code231
FIPS code26-101-50740[3]
GNIS feature ID1626667[4]
Websitewww.manisteetownship.com

Manistee Township is a civil township of Manistee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,022 at the 2020 census.[2]

Communities

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, Manistee Township has a total area of 48.2 square miles (125 km2), of which 44.4 square miles (115 km2) are land and 3.8 square miles (9.8 km2), or 7.92%, are water.[1] The Manistee River crosses the southern part of the township, flowing into Manistee Lake at the southwest border.

Major highways

  • US 31 follows a southwest–northeast route in the township.
  • M-55 has its western terminus in the township, and continues east.

Demographics

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 3,764 people, 1,188 households, and 864 families residing in the township. The population density was 84.6 inhabitants per square mile (32.7/km2). There were 1,391 housing units at an average density of 31.3 per square mile (12.1/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 84.62% White, 9.14% African American, 2.13% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.12% from other races, and 2.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.74% of the population.

There were 1,188 households, out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.8% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.2% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the township the population was spread out, with 17.2% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 32.7% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 142.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 155.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $39,946, and the median income for a family was $48,684. Males had a median income of $35,574 versus $21,555 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,442. About 3.8% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.1% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.

Government and infrastructure

The Michigan Department of Corrections Oaks Correctional Facility is in the township.[8][9]

References

  1. 1 2 "2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Michigan". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
  2. 1 2 "P1. Race – Manistee township, Michigan: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 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: Manistee Township, Michigan
  5. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Parkdale, Michigan
  6. ↑ M-110 at Michigan Highways
  7. ↑ Romig, Walter (1986) [1973]. Michigan Place Names. Detroit, Michigan: Wayne State University Press. ISBN 0-8143-1838-X.
  8. ↑ "Oaks Correctional Facility (ECF)." Michigan Department of Corrections. Retrieved on August 10, 2010.
  9. ↑ "Manistee township, Manistee County, Michigan." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on August 10, 2010.
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