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'''Frost Township''' is a [[civil township]] of [[Clare County, Michigan|Clare County]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Michigan]]. The population was 1,047 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/0600000US2603530900| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212163512/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/0600000US2603530900| url-status=dead| archive-date=February 12, 2020| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Frost township, Clare County, Michigan| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| accessdate=September 29, 2014}}</ref>
'''Frost Township''' is a [[civil township]] of [[Clare County, Michigan|Clare County]] in the U.S. state of [[Michigan]]. The population was 1,038 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name=C2020/>


== Communities ==
==Communities==
*'''Cooperton''' is an [[unincorporated area|unincorporated community]] located along Old US Highway 27 in the northern portion of the township at {{coord|44.1575179|-84.7858587|format=dms}}.<ref>{{GNIS|1617500|Cooperton, Michigan}}</ref>
* '''Long Lake Heights''' is an [[unincorporated community]] in the township on the northern part of Long Lake at {{Coord|44|05|57|N|84|46|28|W|region:US-MI_type:city_scale:30000_source:GNIS|name=Long Lake Heights, Michigan}}.<ref>{{gnis|630983|Long Lake Heights, Michigan}}</ref> A rural post office named Longlake operated from June 20, 1899, until May 15, 1912.<ref name="Romig">{{cite book | last = Romig | first = Walter | year = 1986 | title = Michigan Place Names | origyear= 1973 | publisher = Wayne State University Press | location = Detroit, Michigan | isbn = 0-8143-1838-X}}</ref>
* '''Long Lake Heights''' is an unincorporated community on the northern shores of Long Lake at {{coord|44.0991854|-84.7744681|format=dms}}.<ref>{{GNIS|630983|Long Lake Heights, Michigan}}</ref> The community had its own rural post office named Longlake from June 20, 1899 to May 15, 1912.<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 |type=Paperback |orig-date= 1973 |date=October 1, 1986 |publisher=[[Wayne State University Press]] |isbn = 978-0-8143-1838-6 |location=Detroit, Michigan| page=333}}</ref>
* The city of [[Harrison, Michigan|Harrison]] is to the south, and the Harrison ZIP code 48625 also serves all of Frost Township.<ref>[http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/MapItDrawServlet?geo_id=86000US48625&_bucket_id=50&tree_id=420&context=AdvSearch&_lang=en 48625 5-Digit ZCTA, 486 3-Digit ZCTA - Reference Map - American FactFinder]{{dead link|date=October 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}, U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 census</ref>
*'''Piney Woods''' is an unincorporated community along the southern boundary of the township at {{coord|44.0733520|-84.8083579|format=dms}}. Most of the communities is located to the south in [[Hayes Township, Clare County, Michigan|Hayes Township]].<ref>{{GNIS|635012|Piney Woods, Michigan}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau|U.S. Census Bureau]], the township has a total area of {{convert|35.52|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|34.95|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.57|sqmi|sqkm|2}} (1.60%) 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=2012-10-19 |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]]| accessdate = January 1, 2023|page=19 Michigan}}</ref>
Frost Township is located in northern Clare County and is bordered by [[Roscommon County, Michigan|Roscommon County]] to the north. [[U.S. Route 127]] crosses the township from north to south, with access from Exit 176 at the township's southern border.


===Major highways===
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the township has a total area of {{convert|92.0|km2|disp=flip}}, of which {{convert|90.5|km2|disp=flip}} is land and {{convert|1.5|km2|disp=flip}}, or 1.58%, is water.<ref name="Census 2010"/> Long Lake, the largest water body in the township, is in the southeast.
*{{jct|state=MI|US|127}} runs south–north through the center of the township.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 1,159 people, 495 households, and 325 families residing in the township. The [[population density]] was 33.1 per square mile (12.8/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 1,190 housing units at an average density of 34.0 per square mile (13.1/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the township was 96.38% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.69% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.95% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.17% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.09% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.09% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.64% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.47% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 1,159 people, 495 households, and 325 families residing in the township. The population density was {{convert|33.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 1,190 housing units at an average density of {{convert|34.0|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the township was 96.38% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.69% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.95% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.17% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.09% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.09% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.64% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.47% of the population.


There were 495 households, out of which 21.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.75.
There were 495 households, out of which 21.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.75.
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The median income for a household in the township was $27,243, and the median income for a family was $32,768. Males had a median income of $27,250 versus $22,386 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the township was $16,387. About 13.1% of families and 16.9% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 23.5% of those under age 18 and 10.3% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the township was $27,243, and the median income for a family was $32,768. Males had a median income of $27,250 versus $22,386 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the township was $16,387. About 13.1% of families and 16.9% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 23.5% of those under age 18 and 10.3% of those age 65 or over.

==Education==
The entire township is served by [[Harrison Community Schools]] to the south in [[Harrison, Michigan|Harrison]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Michigan Geographic Framework|url=http://www.mcgi.state.mi.us/mgdl/pdfmaps/CountySchools/SD_BYCO_esize_CLARE%20COUNTY.pdf|title=Clare County School Districts|date=15 November 2013|accessdate=August 28, 2022}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://frosttownship.com/ Frost Township official website]
*[http://www.frosttownship.com/ Frost Township official website]


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[[Category:Townships in Clare County, Michigan]]
[[Category:Townships in Clare County, Michigan]]
[[Category:Townships in Michigan]]
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[[Category:Populated places established in 1877]]
[[Category:1877 establishments in Michigan]]

Latest revision as of 17:32, 18 January 2024

Frost Township, Michigan
Civil township
Frost Township Hall
Frost Township Hall
Location within Clare County
Location within Clare County
Frost Township is located in Michigan
Frost Township
Frost Township
Location within the state of Michigan
Frost Township is located in the United States
Frost Township
Frost Township
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 44°07′06″N 84°47′49″W / 44.11833°N 84.79694°W / 44.11833; -84.79694
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyClare
Established1877
Government
[1]
 • SupervisorMarion Coon
 • ClerkJoan Rattray
Area
 • Total35.52 sq mi (92.0 km2)
 • Land34.95 sq mi (90.5 km2)
 • Water0.57 sq mi (1.5 km2)
Elevation
1,142 ft (348 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total1,038
 • Density29.7/sq mi (11.5/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
48625 (Harrison)
Area code989
FIPS code26-30900[3]
GNIS feature ID1626323[4]
WebsiteOfficial website

Frost Township is a civil township of Clare County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,038 at the 2020 census.[2]

Communities[edit]

Geography[edit]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.52 square miles (92.00 km2), of which 34.95 square miles (90.52 km2) is land and 0.57 square miles (1.48 km2) (1.60%) is water.[9]

Major highways[edit]

  • US 127 runs south–north through the center of the township.

Demographics[edit]

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 1,159 people, 495 households, and 325 families residing in the township. The population density was 33.1 inhabitants per square mile (12.8/km2). There were 1,190 housing units at an average density of 34.0 per square mile (13.1/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 96.38% White, 0.69% African American, 0.95% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 0.09% from other races, and 1.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.47% of the population.

There were 495 households, out of which 21.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.9% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.75.

In the township the population was spread out, with 21.6% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 31.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $27,243, and the median income for a family was $32,768. Males had a median income of $27,250 versus $22,386 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,387. About 13.1% of families and 16.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.5% of those under age 18 and 10.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education[edit]

The entire township is served by Harrison Community Schools to the south in Harrison.[10]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Michigan Townships Association (2022). "Frost Township, Clare County, Michigan". Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  2. ^ a b United States Census Bureau (January 4, 2023). "Frost Township, Clare County, Michigan".
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Frost Township, Michigan
  5. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cooperton, Michigan
  6. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Long Lake Heights, Michigan
  7. ^ 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 (Paperback). Great Lakes Books Series. Detroit, Michigan: Wayne State University Press. p. 333. ISBN 978-0-8143-1838-6.
  8. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Piney Woods, Michigan
  9. ^ "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. 19 Michigan. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 19, 2012. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
  10. ^ Michigan Geographic Framework (November 15, 2013). "Clare County School Districts" (PDF). Retrieved August 28, 2022.

External links[edit]

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