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The median income for a household in the township was $34,659, and the median income for a family was $42,969. Males had a median income of $36,250 versus $21,944 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the township was $19,391. About 5.0% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 9.2% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over. |
The median income for a household in the township was $34,659, and the median income for a family was $42,969. Males had a median income of $36,250 versus $21,944 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the township was $19,391. About 5.0% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 9.2% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over. |
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Revision as of 13:19, 5 April 2008
Powell Township, Michigan | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Marquette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 162.3 sq mi (420.4 km2) |
| • Land | 154.2 sq mi (399.3 km2) |
| • Water | 8.1 sq mi (21.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 724 |
| • Density | 4.7/sq mi (1.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 26-66120Template:GR |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626940Template:GR |
Powell Township is a township in Marquette County, Michigan, United States. The population was 724 at the 2000 census.
Geography
The Huron Mountains make up a large part of the township. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 162.3 square miles (420.4 km²), of which, 154.2 square miles (399.3 km²) of it is land and 8.1 square miles (21.1 km²) of it (5.02%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 724 people, 333 households, and 228 families residing in the township. The population density was 4.7 per square mile (1.8/km²). There were 818 housing units at an average density of 5.3/sq mi (2.0/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 96.27% White, 1.93% Native American, 0.14% Asian, and 1.66% from two or more races.
There were 333 households out of which 21.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.6% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. 27.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.61.
In the township the population was spread out with 17.5% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 34.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females there were 111.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.0 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $34,659, and the median income for a family was $42,969. Males had a median income of $36,250 versus $21,944 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,391. About 5.0% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.2% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over.