Stannard Township, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Stannard Township, Michigan
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O Kun de Kun Falls
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Location within Ontonagon County
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 Stannard Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Stannard Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Ontonagon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 125.14 sq mi (324.1 km2) |
| • Land | 125.10 sq mi (324.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,089 ft (332 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 645 |
| • Density | 5.16/sq mi (1.99/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49912 (Bruce Crossing)
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| Area code(s) | 906 |
| FIPS code | 26-76180 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1627120 |
Stannard Township is a small community in Ontonagon County, Michigan. It's a type of local government area called a civil township. In 2020, about 645 people lived there. A beautiful spot called O Kun de Kun Falls is located within the township.
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Exploring Stannard Township's Geography
Stannard Township covers a total area of about 125 square miles (324 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
Rivers and Waterfalls
The western part of the township has rivers like the Baltimore River. Smaller streams also flow into it. O Kun de Kun Falls is a famous waterfall on the Baltimore River. You can find it in the northern part of the township. The middle and eastern areas are drained by different branches of the Ontonagon River.
Communities in the Township
- Bruce Crossing is a small, unnamed community within the township. It's a place where people live but isn't officially a town or city.
- Paynesville is another unnamed community. It's located about three miles east of Bruce Crossing. This area was named after the Payne family, who owned land nearby. Paynesville used to be a stop on the old Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railway. There's a historic Finnish Lutheran Church in Paynesville.
Understanding Stannard Township's Population
In 2020, the township had 645 residents living in 315 households. This means about 5 people lived in each square mile.
Who Lives Here?
Most people in Stannard Township are White, making up about 95% of the population. Other groups include American Indian and Alaska Native people, Asian people, and Black or African American people. Some residents also have mixed heritage. A small number of people are Hispanic or Latino.
Many people in the township have Finnish roots. About 43% of residents reported having Finnish ancestry. Other common backgrounds include American and German.
Households and Families
There were 315 households in Stannard Township. About 10% of these households had children under 18 living there. Many households (about 50%) were married couples living together. Some households had a single parent. About 34% of all households were individuals living alone. Many of these individuals were 65 years old or older.
Age and Income
The population in Stannard Township is generally older. About 35% of residents were 65 years old or older. The median age was 57.2 years.
The average income for a household in the township was about $32,917. For families, the average income was around $51,125. About 20% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included some children and older adults.
