Mohawk, Michigan facts for kids
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Mohawk, Michigan
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 Mohawk, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Mohawk, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Keweenaw |
| Township | Allouez |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.23 sq mi (3.20 km2) |
| • Land | 1.23 sq mi (3.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,014 ft (309 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 388 |
| • Density | 315.45/sq mi (121.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49950
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| Area code(s) | 906 |
| GNIS feature ID | 632544 |
Mohawk is a small community in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is located in Keweenaw County, which is part of the Keweenaw Peninsula. Mohawk is known as an "unincorporated community," meaning it doesn't have its own local government like a city or village.
It is also a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means the U.S. Census Bureau counts its population for official records. Mohawk has its own post office, and its ZIP Code (49950) covers most of the mainland part of Keweenaw County. This ZIP code is also used for nearby places like Eagle Harbor and Eagle River.
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Location and History
Mohawk is found along U.S. Highway 41. It is just north of the village of Ahmeek. This area is famous for its history of mining.
Copper Mining in Mohawk
Mohawk was once a very important place for mining. The Mohawk Mining Company operated here in the early 1900s. They dug for copper, which was a valuable resource. A very rare mineral called Mohawkite is believed to be found only in the Mohawk Mine. This makes it a unique part of the community's history.
People of Mohawk
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| 2020 | 388 | — | |
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The 2020 U.S. census counted 388 people living in Mohawk. Most of the people living here are non-Hispanic white. The second largest group is multiracial Americans, meaning people who identify with more than one race. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, many of these multiracial residents are both White and Native American.
Ancestry and Age
Many people in Mohawk have English ancestry, making up about 17.2% of the population. Other common ancestries include German (13.9%) and Irish (11%). In 2021, the average age of people living in Mohawk was about 38.4 years old.
Income and Economy
Based on 2021 estimates, the average household income in Mohawk was $47,188 per year. About 23.8% of the people in the community lived at or below the poverty line.
