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| map_caption = Location within [[Baraga County, Michigan|Baraga County]] (red) and the administered village of [[Baraga, Michigan|Baraga]] (pink)
| map_caption = Location within [[Baraga County, Michigan|Baraga County]] and the administered village of [[Baraga, Michigan|Baraga]] (1) and the CDP of [[Pelkie, Michigan|Pelkie]] (2)
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| postal_code = 49908 ([[Baraga, Michigan|Baraga]]),<br>49919 ([[Covington, Michigan|Covington]]),<br>49958 ([[Pelkie, Michigan|Pelkie]])
| postal_code = 49908 ([[Baraga, Michigan|Baraga]]),<br>49919 ([[Covington, Michigan|Covington]]),<br>49958 ([[Pelkie, Michigan|Pelkie]])
| area_code = [[Area code 906|906]]
| area_code = [[Area code 906|906]]
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| website = {{URL|www.baragatownship.org|Official website}}
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'''Baraga Township''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|b|ɛər|ə|ɡ|ə}} {{respell|BAIR|ə-gə}}) is a [[civil township]] of [[Baraga County, Michigan|Baraga County]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Michigan]]. As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the township population was 3,478. The village of [[Baraga, Michigan|Baraga]] is located in the southeast corner of the township.
'''Baraga Township''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|b|ɛər|ə|ɡ|ə}} {{respell|BAIR|ə-gə}}) is a [[civil township]] of [[Baraga County, Michigan|Baraga County]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Michigan]]. As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the township population was 3,478. The village of [[Baraga, Michigan|Baraga]] is located in the southeast corner of the township.


==Communities==
==Geography==
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], Baraga Township has a total area of {{convert|484.8|km2|disp=flip}}, of which {{convert|476.0|km2|disp=flip}} is land and {{convert|8.8|km2|disp=flip}}, or 1.82%, is water.<ref name="2010census">{{Cite web |title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Baraga township, Baraga County, Michigan |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/0600000US2601305340 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212162611/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/0600000US2601305340 |archive-date=February 12, 2020 |access-date=December 24, 2013 |publisher=US Census Bureau, American Factfinder}}</ref>

=== Communities ===
* '''Arnheim''' is an [[unincorporated community]] at {{Coord|46|55|01|N|88|28|57|W|region:US-MI_type:city_scale:30000_source:GNIS|name=Arnheim, Michigan|}}.<ref>{{gnis|1617421|Arnheim, Michigan}}</ref> Arnheim was a station on the [[Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railway]], midway between [[L'Anse, Michigan|L'Anse]] and [[Houghton, Michigan|Houghton]]. Storekeeper Martin Erikson became the first postmaster on November 13, 1900. The office closed in either 1915 or 1916<ref>Romig indicates September 19, 1915 while the GNIS citing David M. Ellis, ''Michigan Postal History, The Post Offices 1805-1986'' indicates July 31, 1916</ref> and reopened from August 15, 1917, until September 30, 1951.<ref name=Romig>{{cite book|last=Romig|first=Walter|year=1986|title=Michigan Place Names|orig-year=1973|publisher=Wayne State University Press|location=Detroit|isbn=0-8143-1838-X|page=195}}</ref><ref>{{gnis|2129325|Arnheim Post Office (historical)}}</ref> Arnheim was named after Jeremiah Arn (died 1911). Jeremiah Arn was employed to strip the Portage Entry quarries until the over-burden of stone was removed. He settled on a farm at Arnheim and started a quarry which he worked for many years. <ref name=SentinelVol31No35>{{cite web|url=https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn96077142/1911-07-08/ed-1/seq-1/|title=The L'anse Sentinel, Vol. 31 No 35 - July 08, 1911|access-date=January 5, 2021}}</ref>
* '''Arnheim''' is an [[unincorporated community]] at {{Coord|46|55|01|N|88|28|57|W|region:US-MI_type:city_scale:30000_source:GNIS|name=Arnheim, Michigan|}}.<ref>{{gnis|1617421|Arnheim, Michigan}}</ref> Arnheim was a station on the [[Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railway]], midway between [[L'Anse, Michigan|L'Anse]] and [[Houghton, Michigan|Houghton]]. Storekeeper Martin Erikson became the first postmaster on November 13, 1900. The office closed in either 1915 or 1916<ref>Romig indicates September 19, 1915 while the GNIS citing David M. Ellis, ''Michigan Postal History, The Post Offices 1805-1986'' indicates July 31, 1916</ref> and reopened from August 15, 1917, until September 30, 1951.<ref name=Romig>{{cite book|last=Romig|first=Walter|year=1986|title=Michigan Place Names|orig-year=1973|publisher=Wayne State University Press|location=Detroit|isbn=0-8143-1838-X|page=195}}</ref><ref>{{gnis|2129325|Arnheim Post Office (historical)}}</ref> Arnheim was named after Jeremiah Arn (died 1911). Jeremiah Arn was employed to strip the Portage Entry quarries until the over-burden of stone was removed. He settled on a farm at Arnheim and started a quarry which he worked for many years. <ref name=SentinelVol31No35>{{cite web|url=https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn96077142/1911-07-08/ed-1/seq-1/|title=The L'anse Sentinel, Vol. 31 No 35 - July 08, 1911|access-date=January 5, 2021}}</ref>
* [[Assinins, Michigan|'''Assinins''']] is an unincorporated community at {{Coord|46|48|37|N|88|28|38|W|region:US-MI_type:city_scale:30000_source:GNIS|name=Assinins, Michigan|}}.<ref>{{gnis|620286|Assinins, Michigan}}</ref> Assinins was founded in 1843 by Catholic missionary [[Frederic Baraga]], who named it for an [[Assiniboine people|Assiniboin]] chief whom Baraga had converted and who remained Baraga's devoted friend. In the 1870s, the settlement was known as the "Catholic Mission". The first post office in the area was named "Fewsville" from 1872, after Gershom B. Few, who operated a [[distillery]], and George W. Few, who became the first postmaster on September 22, 1875. The office closed in 1877. It reopened as "Assinins" on December 6, 1894, with Simon Denomie as the first postmaster and discontinued on May 31, 1914.<ref name=Romig/><ref>{{gnis|2129320|}}</ref>
* [[Assinins, Michigan|'''Assinins''']] is an unincorporated community at {{Coord|46|48|37|N|88|28|38|W|region:US-MI_type:city_scale:30000_source:GNIS|name=Assinins, Michigan|}}.<ref>{{gnis|620286|Assinins, Michigan}}</ref> Assinins was founded in 1843 by Catholic missionary [[Frederic Baraga]], who named it for an [[Assiniboine people|Assiniboin]] chief whom Baraga had converted and who remained Baraga's devoted friend. In the 1870s, the settlement was known as the "Catholic Mission". The first post office in the area was named "Fewsville" from 1872, after Gershom B. Few, who operated a [[distillery]], and George W. Few, who became the first postmaster on September 22, 1875. The office closed in 1877. It reopened as "Assinins" on December 6, 1894, with Simon Denomie as the first postmaster and discontinued on May 31, 1914.<ref name=Romig/><ref>{{gnis|2129320|}}</ref>
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* '''Keweenaw Bay''' is an unincorporated community at {{Coord|46|51|37|N|88|28|54|W|region:US-MI_type:city_scale:30000_source:GNIS|name=Keweenaw Bay, Michigan|}}.<ref>{{gnis|629642|Keweenaw Bay, Michigan}}</ref> A [[land patent]] was issued to Frank Laffrenire by US President [[Ulysses S. Grant]] on May 10, 1875. The settlement was known as "Leffenire" until 1898. Annie La Fernier became the first postmaster on March 26, 1898, with the office named "La Fernier". However, Annie had it changed on June 1, 1901, to the name of the [[Keweenaw Bay|large bay]] on which the village was located. The post office was discontinued on January 16, 1976, and became a [[Community Post Office|CPO]] of [[Baraga, Michigan|Baraga]]. It was also a station on the [[Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railway]]. "Keweenaw" (''kewawenon'') was a Native American word for [[portage]].<ref name="Romig"/><ref>{{gnis|2129289|Keweenaw Bay Post Office (historical)}}</ref>
* '''Keweenaw Bay''' is an unincorporated community at {{Coord|46|51|37|N|88|28|54|W|region:US-MI_type:city_scale:30000_source:GNIS|name=Keweenaw Bay, Michigan|}}.<ref>{{gnis|629642|Keweenaw Bay, Michigan}}</ref> A [[land patent]] was issued to Frank Laffrenire by US President [[Ulysses S. Grant]] on May 10, 1875. The settlement was known as "Leffenire" until 1898. Annie La Fernier became the first postmaster on March 26, 1898, with the office named "La Fernier". However, Annie had it changed on June 1, 1901, to the name of the [[Keweenaw Bay|large bay]] on which the village was located. The post office was discontinued on January 16, 1976, and became a [[Community Post Office|CPO]] of [[Baraga, Michigan|Baraga]]. It was also a station on the [[Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railway]]. "Keweenaw" (''kewawenon'') was a Native American word for [[portage]].<ref name="Romig"/><ref>{{gnis|2129289|Keweenaw Bay Post Office (historical)}}</ref>
* [[Pelkie, Michigan|'''Pelkie''']] is an unincorporated community in the northeast part of the township. The Pelkie ZIP code 49958 serves areas in the northern and northwestern parts of the township.<ref>[http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/MapItDrawServlet?geo_id=86000US49958&_bucket_id=50&tree_id=420&context=AdvSearch&_lang=en 49958 5-Digit ZCTA, 499 3-Digit ZCTA - Reference Map - American FactFinder]{{Dead link|date=March 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}, U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 census</ref>
* [[Pelkie, Michigan|'''Pelkie''']] is an unincorporated community in the northeast part of the township. The Pelkie ZIP code 49958 serves areas in the northern and northwestern parts of the township.<ref>[http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/MapItDrawServlet?geo_id=86000US49958&_bucket_id=50&tree_id=420&context=AdvSearch&_lang=en 49958 5-Digit ZCTA, 499 3-Digit ZCTA - Reference Map - American FactFinder]{{Dead link|date=March 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}, U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 census</ref>

==Geography==
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], Baraga Township has a total area of {{convert|484.8|km2|disp=flip}}, of which {{convert|476.0|km2|disp=flip}} is land and {{convert|8.8|km2|disp=flip}}, or 1.82%, is water.<ref name="2010census">{{Cite web |title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Baraga township, Baraga County, Michigan |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/0600000US2601305340 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212162611/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/0600000US2601305340 |archive-date=February 12, 2020 |access-date=December 24, 2013 |publisher=US Census Bureau, American Factfinder}}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
In 2020, its population was 3,478 and as of 2021 census estimates, it had a median household income of $40,403.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/profile/Baraga_township,_Baraga_County,_Michigan?g=060XX00US2601305340 |access-date=2023-08-04 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>
As of the [[2000 United States Census]],<ref name=2000census/> there were 3,542 people, 1,178 households, and 777 families in the township. The [[population density]] was 19.1 per square mile (7.4/km{{sup|2}}). There were 1,455 housing units at an average density of 7.8 per square mile (3.0/km{{sup|2}}). The racial makeup of the township was 67.56% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 12.11% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 14.00% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.40% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.48% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 5.45% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.19% of the population. 28.3% were of [[Finnish people|Finnish]], 9.6% [[German people|German]] and 8.8% [[French people|French]] ancestry according to the 2000 census.

There were 1,178 households, out of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.0% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.10.

The township population contained 23.6% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 34.4% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 136.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 147.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $32,639, and the median income for a family was $41,750. Males had a median income of $32,373 versus $23,516 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the township was $14,550. About 8.2% of families and 11.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 15.0% of those under age 18 and 11.8% of those age 65 or over.


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 10:58, 6 September 2023

Baraga Township, Michigan
Civil township
Location within Baraga County and the administered village of Baraga (1) and the CDP of Pelkie (2)
Location within Baraga County and the administered village of Baraga (1) and the CDP of Pelkie (2)
Baraga Township is located in Michigan
Baraga Township
Baraga Township
Location within the state of Michigan
Baraga Township is located in the United States
Baraga Township
Baraga Township
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 46°44′19″N 88°34′19″W / 46.73861°N 88.57194°W / 46.73861; -88.57194
Country United States
State Michigan
County Baraga
Area
 • Total
187.2 sq mi (484.8 km2)
 • Land183.8 sq mi (476.0 km2)
 • Water3.4 sq mi (8.8 km2)
Elevation
863 ft (263 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
3,478
 • Density21/sq mi (8.0/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
49908 (Baraga),
49919 (Covington),
49958 (Pelkie)
Area code906
FIPS code26-05340[1]
GNIS feature ID1625882[2]
WebsiteOfficial website

Baraga Township (/ˈbɛərəɡə/ BAIR-ə-gə) is a civil township of Baraga County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 3,478. The village of Baraga is located in the southeast corner of the township.

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, Baraga Township has a total area of 187.2 square miles (484.8 km2), of which 183.8 square miles (476.0 km2) is land and 3.4 square miles (8.8 km2), or 1.82%, is water.[3]

Communities

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Demographics

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In 2020, its population was 3,478 and as of 2021 census estimates, it had a median household income of $40,403.[16]

References

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  1. ^ "U.S. Census website". US Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Baraga Township, Michigan
  3. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Baraga township, Baraga County, Michigan". US Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved December 24, 2013.
  4. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Arnheim, Michigan
  5. ^ Romig indicates September 19, 1915 while the GNIS citing David M. Ellis, Michigan Postal History, The Post Offices 1805-1986 indicates July 31, 1916
  6. ^ a b c d Romig, Walter (1986) [1973]. Michigan Place Names. Detroit: Wayne State University Press. p. 195. ISBN 0-8143-1838-X.
  7. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Arnheim Post Office (historical)
  8. ^ "The L'anse Sentinel, Vol. 31 No 35 - July 08, 1911". Retrieved January 5, 2021.
  9. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Assinins, Michigan
  10. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Baraga Township, Michigan
  11. ^ 49908 5-Digit ZCTA, 499 3-Digit ZCTA - Reference Map - American FactFinder[dead link‍], US Census Bureau, 2000 census
  12. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bear Town, Michigan
  13. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Keweenaw Bay, Michigan
  14. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Keweenaw Bay Post Office (historical)
  15. ^ 49958 5-Digit ZCTA, 499 3-Digit ZCTA - Reference Map - American FactFinder[permanent dead link‍], U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 census
  16. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
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