Juniata Township, Michigan

There was a historical railway station known as "Juniata" in Fremont Township, Tuscola County, Michigan.
Juniata Township, Michigan
Township
Juniata Township, Michigan

Location within the state of Michigan

Coordinates: 43°26′11″N 83°31′7″W / 43.43639°N 83.51861°W / 43.43639; -83.51861Coordinates: 43°26′11″N 83°31′7″W / 43.43639°N 83.51861°W / 43.43639; -83.51861
Country United States
State Michigan
County Tuscola
Area
 • Total 35.3 sq mi (91.3 km2)
 • Land 35.3 sq mi (91.3 km2)
 • Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation 705 ft (215 m)
Population (2000)
 • Total 1,673
 • Density 47.4/sq mi (18.3/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP codes

48723 (Caro)[1]


48733 (Fairgrove)[2]
48768 (Vassar)[3]
FIPS code 26-42140[4]
GNIS feature ID 1626546[5]

Juniata Township is a civil township of Tuscola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,673 at the 2000 census.

Communities

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.3 square miles (91 km2), all land.

Demographics

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 1,673 people, 608 households, and 468 families residing in the township. The population density was 47.4 per square mile (18.3/km²). There were 648 housing units at an average density of 18.4 per square mile (7.1/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 93.84% White, 2.51% African American, 0.96% Native American, 1.08% from other races, and 1.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.45% of the population.

There were 608 households out of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.1% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.9% were non-families. 18.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the township the population was spread out with 28.5% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 107.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $44,286, and the median income for a family was $50,714. Males had a median income of $36,357 versus $28,409 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,210. About 7.0% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.4% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.

References

  1. ↑ 48723 5-Digit ZCTA, 487 3-Digit ZCTA - Reference Map - American FactFinder, U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 census
  2. ↑ 48733 5-Digit ZCTA, 487 3-Digit ZCTA - Reference Map - American FactFinder, U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 census
  3. ↑ 48768 5-Digit ZCTA, 487 3-Digit ZCTA - Reference Map - American FactFinder, U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 census
  4. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Juniata Township, Michigan
  6. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Karrs Corner
  7. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Watrousville
  8. ↑ Romig, Walter (1986) [1973]. Michigan Place Names. Detroit, Michigan: Wayne State University Press. ISBN 0-8143-1838-X.
  9. ↑ Station: Watrousville, Michigan, Michigan's Internet Railroad History Museum
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