Victory Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Victory Township, Michigan
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Location within Mason County
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 Victory Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Victory Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Mason |
| Organized | 1868 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.50 sq mi (94.5 km2) |
| • Land | 35.93 sq mi (93.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.57 sq mi (1.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,406 |
| • Density | 39.1/sq mi (15.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area code(s) | 231 |
| FIPS code | 26-105-82360 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1627200 |
Victory Township is a community located in Mason County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is a type of local government area known as a civil township. According to the 2020 census, 1,406 people lived in Victory Township.
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A Look Back: Victory Township's History
Victory Township was officially formed in 1868. It is believed that the township was named "Victory" to celebrate the Union's win in the Civil War.
Exploring Communities in Victory Township
Chapple Corners: A Former Community
- Chapple Corners was once a small, unincorporated community. It was located along the Big Sable River. This community was founded in 1864. It even had its own post office from 1874 until 1881.
Geography: The Lay of the Land in Victory Township
Victory Township is found in the northwestern part of Mason County. U.S. Route 31 is a major road that runs north to south along the eastern edge of the township.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township covers a total area of about 36.50 square miles (94.53 square kilometers). Most of this area, 35.93 square miles (93.06 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 0.57 square miles (1.48 square kilometers), or 1.56%, is water.
Rivers and Waterways
The Lincoln River flows through the central and southern parts of the township. It has both a north and a south branch. The northern part of the township is drained by the Big Sable River. This river crosses the northwest corner of the township. It is also part of Hamlin Lake. Both the Lincoln River and the Big Sable River flow west into Lake Michigan.
Population: Who Lives in Victory Township?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,444 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,384 | −4.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,406 | 1.6% | |
In 2000, there were 1,444 people living in Victory Township. These people made up 497 households, with 376 of them being families. The population density was about 40.2 people per square mile. There were 572 housing units, with an average of 15.9 units per square mile.
Diversity in Victory Township
The people living in the township in 2000 were mostly White, making up 95.91% of the population. Other groups included:
- 0.55% African American
- 0.83% Native American
- 0.42% Asian
- 0.97% from other races
- 1.32% from two or more races
About 1.87% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Households and Families
Out of the 497 households, 34.6% had children under 18 living with them. Most households, 63.6%, were married couples living together. About 6.4% had a female head of household without a husband present. Roughly 24.3% of households were not families.
About 20.1% of all households were made up of individuals living alone. Of these, 7.4% had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves. The average household had 2.72 people, and the average family had 3.12 people.
Age Groups in the Township
The population was spread out across different age groups:
- 25.6% were under 18 years old.
- 6.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 28.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 24.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 15.7% were 65 years of age or older.
The median age in the township was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were about 99.7 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were about 94.9 males.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the typical household income was $41,667. The typical family income was $44,402. Males had a median income of $32,391, while females had a median income of $21,591. The average income per person was $17,140.
About 7.0% of families and 7.8% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 7.5% of those under 18 and 7.7% of those aged 65 or older.
