Seney Township, Michigan

Seney Township is a civil township of Schoolcraft County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of 2020, its population was 115.[3] With a population density of only 0.560/sq mi (0.216/km2), Seney Township is the least-densely populated municipality in the state.

Seney Township, Michigan
Seney Township Recreational Park
Seney Township Recreational Park
Location within Schoolcraft County
Location within Schoolcraft County
Seney Township is located in Michigan
Seney Township
Seney Township
Location within the state of Michigan
Seney Township is located in the United States
Seney Township
Seney Township
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 46°25′18″N 86°01′08″W
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountySchoolcraft
Government
  SupervisorMarc Schooley
  ClerkJanice Bonifield
Area
  Total215.50 sq mi (558.1 km2)
  Land212.63 sq mi (550.7 km2)
  Water2.87 sq mi (7.4 km2)
Elevation
784 ft (239 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total115
  Density0.560/sq mi (0.216/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
49853 (McMillan)
49883 (Seney)
49884 (Shingleton)
Area code906
FIPS code26-72500[1]
GNIS feature ID1627059[2]

History

Seney Township was once the site of a Boot Hill cemetery.[4] The historic community of Seney, Michigan is located in the township.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 215.50 square miles (558.14 km2), of which 212.63 square miles (550.71 km2) is land and 2.87 square miles (7.43 km2) (1.33%) is water.

Demographics

In 2000, there were 180 people, 56 households, and 45 families residing in the township.[1] The population density was 0.8 per square mile (0.3/km2). There were 186 housing units at an average density of 0.9 per square mile (0.3/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 94.44% White, 0.56% Native American, 0.56% from other races, and 4.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.56% of the population. By 2020, its population was 115.[3]

In 2000, there were 56 households, out of which 23.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.5% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.6% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 2.91. In the township the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 2.2% from 18 to 24, 21.7% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 25.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 78.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.5 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the township was $30,625, and the median income for a family was $31,875. Males had a median income of $26,875 versus $11,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $10,855. About 25.7% of families and 33.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 40.9% of those 65 or over. As of 2021, its median household income was $45,500.[3]

References

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