East Jordan, Michigan
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East Jordan is a city located in Charlevoix County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,507.
The city is at the end of the south arm of Lake Charlevoix, at the mouth of the Jordan River. Michigan State Highway 66 connects with U.S. Highway 31 at Charlevoix about 12 miles to the northwest and with U.S. Highway 131 at Mancelona 18 miles to the south. Michigan State Highway 32 has its western terminus in the city and connects with U.S. 131 about 16 miles to the east and with Interstate 75 at Gaylord about 29 miles to the east.
Geography
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Location of East Jordan, Michigan
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.3 km² (4.0 mi²). 7.9 km² (3.1 mi²) of it is land and 2.3 km² (0.9 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 22.73% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,507 people, 946 households, and 658 families residing in the city. The population density is 316.3/km² (818.7/mi²). There are 1,083 housing units at an average density of 136.6/km² (353.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 94.38% White, 0.40% African American, 1.76% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.76% from other races, and 2.55% from two or more races. 1.60% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 946 households out of which 36.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.1% are married couples living together, 13.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 30.4% are non-families. 25.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.63 and the average family size is 3.11.
In the city the population is spread out with 30.5% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 17.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 33 years. For every 100 females there are 94.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 87.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $35,924, and the median income for a family is $39,669. Males have a median income of $31,597 versus $20,385 for females. The per capita income for the city is $14,920. 10.6% of the population and 7.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 12.5% of those under the age of 18 and 10.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.