Bark River Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Bark River Township, Michigan
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Location within Delta County
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 Bark River Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Bark River Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Delta |
| Area | |
| • Total | 45.6 sq mi (118.2 km2) |
| • Land | 45.6 sq mi (118.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,595 |
| • Density | 34.98/sq mi (13.494/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49807
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| Area code(s) | 906 |
| FIPS code | 26-05420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1625883 |
Bark River Township is a community in Delta County, Michigan. It is named after the Bark River that flows through it. In 2020, about 1,595 people lived here. This was a small increase from 1,578 people in 2010.
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Communities in Bark River Township
Bark River Township is home to two main communities. These are small, unincorporated places.
Bark River Community
- Bark River is a community located right by the Bark River. You can find it at 45°42′37″N 87°18′17″W / 45.71028°N 87.30472°W.
- It sits on two major roads: US-2 and US-41.
- Bark River is about 11 miles west of Escanaba. It is also just east of the Hannahville Indian Community.
- The ZIP code for this area is 49807.
Schaffer Community
- Schaffer is another community in the township. It is north of the Bark River at 45°45′40″N 87°17′55″W / 45.76111°N 87.29861°W.
- This community is on M-69.
- Schaffer is about 14 miles northwest of Escanaba.
- Its ZIP code is also 49807.
Geography and Climate of Bark River Township
Bark River Township is located in the Upper Peninsula. It has a total area of about 45.6 square miles. Almost all of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.1 square miles, is water.
What is the Weather Like?
The weather in Bark River Township changes a lot with the seasons.
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- Winters are very cold, with temperatures often below freezing.
- Summers are warm and pleasant.
- The area gets a good amount of rain and snow throughout the year.
People of Bark River Township
In 2000, there were 1,650 people living in Bark River Township. Most people lived in families. The average household had about 2.68 people. The average family had about 3.05 people.
Population Details
- About 26.9% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 10.5% of the people were 65 years or older.
- The average age of people in the township was 36 years old.
- There were slightly more males than females in the township.
How People Earn Money
In 2000, the average income for a household was $41,477 per year. For families, the average income was $45,221 per year. A small number of people, about 5.8% of the population, lived below the poverty line.
Education in Bark River Township
Students in Bark River Township attend schools in the Bark River-Harris School District. This district provides education for children and teens in the area.
Transportation in Bark River Township
Getting around Bark River Township and to other places is possible through bus services.
- Indian Trails offers daily bus service.
- This service connects Bark River to other towns like St. Ignace and Ironwood, Michigan.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Bark River para niños
