Ensign Township, Michigan

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Ensign Township, Michigan
settlement_type = Township
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pushpin_map_caption =Location within the state of Michigan
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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Michigan
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Delta

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area_total_km2 = 170.4
area_land_km2 = 152.7
area_water_km2 = 17.7
area_total_sq_mi = 65.8
area_land_sq_mi = 59.0
area_water_sq_mi = 6.8

population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 780
population_density_km2 = 5.1
population_density_sq_mi = 13.2

timezone = Eastern (EST)
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timezone_DST = EDT
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elevation_m = 218
elevation_ft = 715
latd = 45 |latm = 52 |lats = 16 |latNS = N
longd = 86 |longm = 53 |longs = 39 |longEW = W

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blank_info = 26-26140GR|2
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blank1_info = 1626242 [gnis|1626242]
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Ensign Township is a civil township of Delta County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 780 at the 2000 census. Fire coverage is provided by the Ensign Township Fire Department which is the only department in Delta county to possess Compressed Air Foam. This Fire Department also performs Ice-Rescue operations with a fully set up trailer, Argo 8x8 a.t.v. with backboard, and 12 Mustang ice rescue suits. EMS coverage is provided by Masonville EMS which covers Masonville, Ensign, and Bay De Noc townships.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 65.8 square miles (170.4 km²), of which, 59.0 square miles (152.7 km²) of it is land and 6.8 square miles (17.7 km²) of it (10.37%) is water. This area is also very famous for its fires due to the vast Jackpine forests know as the "plains" because of its sandy soils and western like fire fuels. It was home to the famous "Stockyard Fire" which jumped highway U.S. 2 and consumed more than 1200 acres in less than 1 hour due to a fast moving crown fire.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 780 people (24 being Firefighters), 327 households, and 236 families residing in the township. The population density was 13.2 per square mile (5.1/km²). There were 532 housing units at an average density of 9.0/sq mi (3.5/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 94.62% White, 0.38% African American, 3.85% Native American, and 1.15% from two or more races.

There were 327 households out of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.5% were married couples living together, 4.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.8% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.82.

In the township the population was spread out with 22.8% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 29.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 107.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $39,375, and the median income for a family was $48,906. Males had a median income of $38,438 versus $28,333 for females. The per capita income for the township was $25,546. About 2.1% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.6% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over.

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