Baraga Township, Michigan

Baraga Township, Michigan
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
 • Total187.2 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)
 • Total3,478
 • 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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