Onota Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Onota Township, Michigan
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Location within Alger County
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 Onota Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Onota Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Michigan |
| County |  Alger |
| Area | |
| • Total | 103.6 sq mi (268.3 km2) |
| • Land | 87.7 sq mi (227.2 km2) |
| • Water | 15.9 sq mi (41.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 371 |
| • Density | 4.01/sq mi (1.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 906 |
| FIPS code | 26-60820 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626850 |
Onota Township is a community located in Alger County, in the state of Michigan. It's a type of local government area, similar to a small town. In 2020, about 371 people lived here.
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Geography of Onota Township
Onota Township covers a total area of about 268 square kilometers (103 square miles). Most of this area, about 227 square kilometers (88 square miles), is land. The rest, about 41 square kilometers (16 square miles), is water. This means a good portion of the township is covered by lakes or rivers.
Communities in Onota Township
There are no big cities or towns with their own governments inside Onota Township. However, there are a few smaller communities, which are like neighborhoods or small settlements.
Deerton Community
Deerton is a small community that started as a train station in 1882. It's located at 46°28′28″N 87°02′31″W / 46.47444°N 87.04194°W. A post office has been open in Deerton since 1922, helping people send and receive mail.
Rock River Community
Rock River is another community located near the mouth of the Rock River on M-28. Its location is 46°27′50″N 86°54′48″W / 46.46389°N 86.91333°W. This community is different from Rock River Township, which is a separate area just south of Onota Township. This settlement also began as a train station in 1882. It had a post office from 1886 to 1906, though it closed for a short time.
Sand River Community
Sand River is a community found on M-28, close to where the Sand River meets the lake. You can find it at 46°29′26″N 87°06′57″W / 46.49056°N 87.11583°W. This community is partly in Onota Township and partly in Chocolay Township in Marquette County. Like other communities here, it started as a train station in 1882. It had a post office that moved between counties and closed in 1911.
Tyoga Community
Tyoga was once a community with a post office and a train station. It was located at 46°29′40″N 87°02′35″W / 46.49444°N 87.04306°W. The community grew around a lumber company and a general store. It had a post office for a short time from 1906 to 1907. Today, Tyoga has a special pathway that tells the story of its past.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 182 | — | |
| 1970 | 128 | −29.7% | |
| 1980 | 228 | 78.1% | |
| 1990 | 244 | 7.0% | |
| 2000 | 310 | 27.0% | |
| 2010 | 352 | 13.5% | |
| Source: Census Bureau. Census 1960- 2000, 2010. | |||
The population of Onota Township has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 352 people living there. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 371 people.
Who Lives in Onota Township?
In 2010, most of the people living in Onota Township were White (96.5%). A small percentage (2%) identified as being of two or more races. The rest were less than 1% of other groups, such as Native American or Asian.
Households and Families
In 2010, there were 108 households in the township. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 18.5% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (57.4%) were married couples. About 30.6% of all households were individuals living alone.
Age Groups
The population in Onota Township is spread across different age groups. In 2010, about 9.9% of the people were under 18 years old. A larger group, 29.3%, were 65 years old or older. The median age, which is the middle age of the population, was about 51 for females and 54.4 for males.
Income and Economy
In 2010, the median income for a household in Onota Township was $37,708. This means half of the households earned more than this amount, and half earned less. For families, the median income was $38,333. The average income per person in the township was $24,267.
Some families and individuals in Onota Township live below the poverty line. In 2010, about 13% of families and 21.6% of the total population were in this situation. This included up to 50% of those under 18 and 7.7% of those 65 or older. By 2021, the estimated median household income had increased to $68,750.
