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{{Infobox Settlement
{{Infobox settlement
|official_name = Ensign Township, Michigan
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'''Ensign Township''' is a [[civil township]] of [[Delta County, Michigan|Delta County]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Michigan]]. The population was 746 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], slightly down from 748 at the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/profile/Ensign_township,_Delta_County,_Michigan?g=060XX00US2604126140 |access-date=2024-05-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>


==Communities==
<!-- Area -->
*'''Maywood''' is an unincorporated community in the township.<ref>{{cite book |title=Land Atlas and Plat Book, Delta County, Michigan 2004-2005 |year=2004–2005 |publisher=Rockford Map Publishers, Inc. |location=Rockford, Illinois|pages=23
|unit_pref = Imperial
}}</ref>
|area_footnotes =


==Geography==
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the township has a total area of {{convert|65.8|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|59.0|sqmi|km2}} is land and {{convert|6.8|sqmi|km2}} (10.37%) is water.
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|area_water_sq_mi = 6.8


===Climate===
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| Malman Marsh
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'''Ensign Township''' is a [[civil township]] of [[Delta County, Michigan|Delta County]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Michigan]]. The population was 780 at the [[United States Census, 2000|2000 census]]. Fire coverage is provided by the Ensign Township Fire Department which is the only department in Delta county to possess Compressed Air Foam. This Fire Department also performs Ice-Rescue operations with a fully set up trailer, Argo 8x8 a.t.v. with backboard, and 12 Mustang ice rescue suits. EMS coverage is provided by Masonville EMS which covers Masonville, Ensign, and Bay De Noc townships.

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the township has a total area of 65.8 [[square mile]]s (170.4 [[km²]]), of which, 59.0 square miles (152.7 km²) of it is land and 6.8 square miles (17.7 km²) of it (10.37%) is water. This area is also very famous for its fires due to the vast Jackpine forests know as the "plains" because of its sandy soils and western like fire fuels. It was home to the famous "Stockyard Fire" which jumped highway U.S. 2 and consumed more than 1200 acres in less than 1 hour due to a fast moving crown fire.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 780 people (24 being Firefighters), 327 households, and 236 families residing in the township. The [[population density]] was 13.2 per square mile (5.1/km²). There were 532 housing units at an average density of 9.0/sq mi (3.5/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 94.62% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.38% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 3.85% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], and 1.15% from two or more races.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 780 people, 327 households, and 236 families residing in the township. The population density was {{convert|13.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 532 housing units at an average density of {{convert|9.0|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the township was 94.62% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.38% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 3.85% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], and 1.15% from two or more races.


There were 327 households out of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 4.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.8% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.82.
There were 327 households, out of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 4.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.8% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.82.


In the township the population was spread out with 22.8% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 29.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 107.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.8 males.
In the township the population was spread out, with 22.8% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 29.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.8 males.


The median income for a household in the township was $39,375, and the median income for a family was $48,906. Males had a median income of $38,438 versus $28,333 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the township was $25,546. About 2.1% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 3.6% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the township was $39,375, and the median income for a family was $48,906. Males had a median income of $38,438 versus $28,333 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the township was $25,546. About 2.1% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 3.6% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over.

Fire coverage is provided by the Ensign Township Fire Department. EMS coverage is provided by Masonville EMS.


==References==
==References==
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{{Delta County, Michigan}}
{{Delta County, Michigan}}


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[[Category:Delta County, Michigan]]

[[Category:Townships in Delta County, Michigan]]
[[Category:Townships in Michigan]]
[[Category:Townships in Michigan]]
[[Category:Michigan populated places on Lake Michigan]]

Latest revision as of 06:01, 2 May 2024

Ensign Township, Michigan
Civil township
Location within Delta County
Location within Delta County
Ensign Township is located in Michigan
Ensign Township
Ensign Township
Location within the state of Michigan
Ensign Township is located in the United States
Ensign Township
Ensign Township
Ensign Township (the United States)
Coordinates: 45°52′16″N 86°53′39″W / 45.87111°N 86.89417°W / 45.87111; -86.89417
LandVereinigte Staaten
StateMichigan
CountyDelta
Regierung
 • SupervisorJohn Wolf
Area
 • Total65.8 sq mi (170.4 km2)
 • Land59.0 sq mi (152.7 km2)
 • Water6.8 sq mi (17.7 km2)
Elevation
715 ft (218 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total746
 • Density11/sq mi (4.4/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
49878
Area code906
FIPS code26-26140[1]
GNIS feature ID1626242[2]

Ensign Township is a civil township of Delta County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 746 at the 2020 census, slightly down from 748 at the 2010 census.[3]

Communities

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  • Maywood is an unincorporated community in the township.[4]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 65.8 square miles (170 km2), of which 59.0 square miles (153 km2) is land and 6.8 square miles (18 km2) (10.37%) is water.

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Demographics

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As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 780 people, 327 households, and 236 families residing in the township. The population density was 13.2 inhabitants per square mile (5.1/km2). There were 532 housing units at an average density of 9.0 per square mile (3.5/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 94.62% White, 0.38% African American, 3.85% Native American, and 1.15% from two or more races.

There were 327 households, out of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.5% were married couples living together, 4.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.8% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.82.

In the township the population was spread out, with 22.8% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 29.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $39,375, and the median income for a family was $48,906. Males had a median income of $38,438 versus $28,333 for females. The per capita income for the township was $25,546. About 2.1% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.6% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over.

Fire coverage is provided by the Ensign Township Fire Department. EMS coverage is provided by Masonville EMS.

References

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  1. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ensign Township, Michigan
  3. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
  4. ^ Land Atlas and Plat Book, Delta County, Michigan 2004-2005. Rockford, Illinois: Rockford Map Publishers, Inc. 2004–2005. p. 23.
  5. ^ "NASA Earth Observations Data Set Index". NASA. Archived from the original on May 11, 2020. Retrieved January 30, 2016.
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