Suttons Bay Township, Michigan
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Suttons Bay Township is a civil township of Leelanau County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 2,982. The village of Suttons Bay is located within the township.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 108.6 km² (41.9 mi²). 63.7 km² (24.6 mi²) of it is land and 44.9 km² (17.3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 41.32% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,982 people, 1,114 households, and 834 families residing in the township. The population density is 46.8/km² (121.2/mi²). There are 1,406 housing units at an average density of 22.1/km² (57.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 75.52% White, 0.20% African American, 19.01% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 3.45% from other races, and 1.71% from two or more races. 6.51% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,114 households out of which 32.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% are married couples living together, 11.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 25.1% are non-families. 21.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.67 and the average family size is 3.07.
In the township the population is spread out with 28.9% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 102.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 99.7 males.
The median income for a household in the township is $48,068, and the median income for a family is $52,596. Males have a median income of $36,389 versus $22,794 for females. The per capita income for the township is $22,640. 7.1% of the population and 5.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 8.9% of those under the age of 18 and 5.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
External links
- Suttons Bay Township Website (http://www.leelanaucounty.com/suttonsbaytwp.asp)