Otsego Lake Township, Michigan

Coordinates: 44°54′13″N 84°40′14″W / 44.90361°N 84.67056°W / 44.90361; -84.67056
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Otsego Lake Township, Michigan
Otsego Lake Township Hall in Waters
Otsego Lake Township Hall in Waters
Location within Otsego County
Location within Otsego County
Otsego Lake Township is located in Michigan
Otsego Lake Township
Otsego Lake Township
Location within the state of Michigan
Otsego Lake Township is located in the United States
Otsego Lake Township
Otsego Lake Township
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 44°54′13″N 84°40′14″W / 44.90361°N 84.67056°W / 44.90361; -84.67056
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyOtsego
Established1875
Government
 • SupervisorDave Matelski
 • ClerkMary Brown
Area
 • Total35.42 sq mi (91.74 km2)
 • Land32.72 sq mi (84.74 km2)
 • Water2.70 sq mi (6.99 km2)
Elevation
1,421 ft (433 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total2,847
 • Density87.0/sq mi (33.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
49733 (Frederic)
49735 (Gaylord)
49797 (Waters)
Area code989
FIPS code26-61680[1]
GNIS feature ID1626870[2]
WebsiteOfficial website

Otsego Lake Township is a civil township of Otsego County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,847 at the 2010 census.

The township takes its name from Otsego Lake, in which the southern half is within the township. Otsego Lake State Park is located in the township on the southeast shore of the lake.

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Geography[edit]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.42 square miles (91.74 km2), of which 32.72 square miles (84.74 km2) is land and 2.70 square miles (6.99 km2) (7.62%) is water.

Demographics[edit]

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 2,532 people, 1,070 households, and 786 families residing in the township. The population density was 77.3 inhabitants per square mile (29.8/km2). There were 2,028 housing units at an average density of 61.9 per square mile (23.9/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.30% White, 0.12% African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.04% from other races, and 1.18% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.32% of the population.

There were 1,070 households, out of which 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.6% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.5% were non-families. 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% 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 2.74.

In the township the population was spread out, with 22.3% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $44,351, and the median income for a family was $50,403. Males had a median income of $36,927 versus $24,375 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,350. About 4.5% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.4% of those under age 18 and 2.7% of those age 65 or over.

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References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Otsego Lake Township, Michigan
  3. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Artubus Beach, Michigan
  4. ^ Romig 1986, p. 27.
  5. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Farrar Landing, Michigan
  6. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Otsego Lake, Michigan
  7. ^ Romig 1986, p. 422.
  8. ^ Otsego County (2023). "County History". Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  9. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Waters, Michigan

Sources[edit]

  • Romig, Walter (October 1, 1986) [1973]. Michigan Place Names: The History of the Founding and the Naming of More Than Five Thousand Past and Present Michigan Communities (Paperback). Detroit, Michigan: Wayne State University Press. pp. 27, 422, 528. ISBN 978-0-8143-1838-6.

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