Moran Township, Michigan

Moran Township is a civil township of Mackinac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,080 at the 2000 census.

Not to be confused with the unincorporated community named Moran in adjacent Brevort Township.
Moran Township, Michigan
Civil township
Location within Mackinac County
Moran Township
Location within the state of Michigan
Coordinates: 45°58′41″N 84°55′33″W
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyMackinac
Established1844
Government
 • SupervisorPatrick J. Durm
Area
 • Total134.4 sq mi (348.2 km2)
 • Land127.5 sq mi (330.2 km2)
 • Water6.9 sq mi (17.9 km2)
Elevation
646 ft (197 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total1,080
 • Density8.5/sq mi (3.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
49760 (Moran)
49762 (Naubinway)
49781 (St. Ignace)
Area code(s)906
FIPS code26-55480[1]
GNIS feature ID1626766[2]
WebsiteOfficial website

Communities

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 134.4 square miles (348 km2), of which 127.5 square miles (330 km2) is land and 6.9 square miles (18 km2) (5.15%) is water.

Demographics

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 1,080 people, 454 households, and 310 families residing in the township. The population density was 8.5 per square mile (3.3/km2). There were 739 housing units at an average density of 5.8 per square mile (2.2/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 76.20% White, 0.46% African American, 14.17% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 0.28% from other races, and 8.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.11% of the population.

There were 454 households, out of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.82.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.4% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 28.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,208, and the median income for a family was $48,750. Males had a median income of $37,188 versus $24,219 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,209. About 3.3% of families and 6.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.1% of those under age 18 and 2.5% of those age 65 or over.

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References
  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Moran Township, Michigan
  3. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Brevort, Michigan
  4. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Evergreen Shores, Michigan
  5. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gros Cap, Michigan
  6. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ozark, Michigan
  7. Romig, Walter (1986) [1973]. Michigan Place Names. Detroit, Michigan: Wayne State University Press. ISBN 0-8143-1838-X.
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