Keweenaw County, Michigan

U.S. County|

 county  = Keweenaw County|
 state = Michigan |
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 map size = 225|

founded = March 11, 1861 [1]| seat = Eagle River | area = 15,452 km² (5,966 mi²) |

 area land = 1,401 km² (541 mi²) |
 area water = 14,051 km² (5,425 mi²) |
 area percentage = 90.93% |
 census yr = 2000|
 pop = 2,301 |
 density = 4|
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Keweenaw County is a county in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the population was 2,301; it is the least populous county in Michigan. The county seat is Eagle River ⁶. Isle Royale is a part of the county.

The Keweenaw Liberty Library [2] is an online library containing links to legal documents and public records it deems to be "on issues important to" Keweenaw County, Michigan and its constituent townships as well as the Keweenaw County Road Commission, which serves as the road commission for the county.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 15,452 km² (5,966 mi²). 1,401 km² (541 mi²) of it is land and 14,051 km² (5,425 mi²) of it (90.93%) is water.

Demographics

As of the census ² of 2000, there were 2,301 people, 998 households, and 604 families residing in the county. The population density was 2/km² (4/mi²). There were 2,327 housing units at an average density of 2/km² (4/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 94.96% White, 3.52% Black or African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.17% from other races, and 1.09% from two or more races. 0.78% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 998 households out of which 20.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.60% were married couples living together, 5.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.40% were non-families. 35.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.76.

In the county the population was spread out with 22.50% under the age of 18, 6.40% from 18 to 24, 21.30% from 25 to 44, 29.40% from 45 to 64, and 20.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females there were 116.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.10 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $28,140, and the median income for a family was $36,758. Males had a median income of $27,165 versus $21,667 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,769. About 7.40% of families and 12.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.00% of those under age 18 and 12.50% of those age 65 or over.

Government

The county government operates the jail, maintains rural roads, operates themajor local courts, keeps files of deeds and mortgages, maintains vital records, administerspublic health regulations, and participates with the state in the provision of welfare andother social services. The county board of commissioners controls thebudget but has only limited authority to make laws or ordinances. In Michigan, most localgovernment functions — police and fire, building and zoning, tax assessment, streetmaintenance, etc. — are the responsibility of individual cities and townships.

Keweenaw County elected officials

* Prosecuting Attorney: Donna Jaaskelainen
* Sheriff: Ronald J. Lahti
* County Clerk/Register of Deeds: Marilyn Winquist
* County Treasurer: Geri Hall
* Drain Commissioner: Gregg Patrick
* Mine Inspector: James Kaura

(information as of September 2005)

Keweenaw County, Michigan: Encyclopedia BETA

Contents

Keweenaw County, Michigan

Geography

Adjacent County (land boundary)

Adjacent Counties (water boundary)

Adjacent Canadian District (water boundary)

Demographics

Government

Keweenaw County elected officials

Cities, villages, and townships

National Park

External links