Munising Township is a township located in Alger County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 3,125.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 563.8 km² (217.7 mi²). 524.7 km² (202.6 mi²) of it is land and 39.1 km² (15.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 6.94% water.

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 3,125 people, 828 households, and 669 families residing in the township. The population density is 6.0/km² (15.4/mi²). There are 1,154 housing units at an average density of 2.2/km² (5.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 73.02% White, 18.98% African American, 4.29% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.86% from other races, and 2.50% from two or more races. 1.54% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 828 households out of which 37.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.0% are married couples living together, 6.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 19.2% are non-families. 14.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 5.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.74 and the average family size is 3.02.

In the township the population is spread out with 20.1% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 39.5% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 179.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 206.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township is $40,946, and the median income for a family is $45,114. Males have a median income of $38,649 versus $24,167 for females. The per capita income for the township is $17,448. 7.8% of the population and 5.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 9.8% of those under the age of 18 and 6.9% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.