Crawford County, Michigan
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of 2000, there were 14,273 people, 5,625 households, and 4,038 families residing in the county. The population density
was 26 people per square mile (10/km²). There were 10,042 housing units at an average density of 18 per square mile (7/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.38% White
, 1.50% Black
or African American
, 0.60% Native American
, 0.25% Asian
, 0.02% Pacific Islander
, 0.20% from other races
, and 1.05% from two or more races. 0.99% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 24.8% were of German
, 12.5% English
, 10.1% American
, 8.9% Irish
, 7.4% Polish
and 5.9% French
ancestry according to Census 2000. 97.7% spoke English
and 1.5% Spanish
as their first language.
There were 5,625 households out of which 30.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.60% were married couples
living together, 9.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.20% were non-families. 24.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.87.
In the county the population was spread out with 24.50% under the age of 18, 6.30% from 18 to 24, 26.60% from 25 to 44, 26.00% from 45 to 64, and 16.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 104.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $33,364, and the median income for a family was $37,056. Males had a median income of $31,504 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $16,903. About 10.00% of families and 12.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.60% of those under age 18 and 7.60% of those age 65 or over.
keeps files of deeds and mortgages, maintains vital records, administers public health
regulations, and
participates with the state in the provision of welfare and other social services. The county
board of commissioners
controls the budget but has only limited authority to make laws or ordinances. In
Michigan, most local government functions — police and fire, building and zoning, tax assessment, street
maintenance, etc. — are the responsibility of individual cities and townships.
(information as of September 2005)
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 14,273 people, 5,625 households, and 4,038 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 26 people per square mile (10/km²). There were 10,042 housing units at an average density of 18 per square mile (7/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.38% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.50% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.60% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.25% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.02% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.20% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.05% from two or more races. 0.99% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race. 24.8% were of German
Germans
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, 12.5% English
English people
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, 10.1% American
United States
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, 8.9% Irish
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
, 7.4% Polish
Poles
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and 5.9% French
French people
The French are a nation that share a common French culture and speak the French language as a mother tongue. Historically, the French population are descended from peoples of Celtic, Latin and Germanic origin, and are today a mixture of several ethnic groups...
ancestry according to Census 2000. 97.7% spoke English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
and 1.5% Spanish
Spanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
as their first language.
There were 5,625 households out of which 30.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.60% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 9.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.20% were non-families. 24.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.87.
In the county the population was spread out with 24.50% under the age of 18, 6.30% from 18 to 24, 26.60% from 25 to 44, 26.00% from 45 to 64, and 16.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 104.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $33,364, and the median income for a family was $37,056. Males had a median income of $31,504 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $16,903. About 10.00% of families and 12.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.60% of those under age 18 and 7.60% of those age 65 or over.
Government
The county government operates the jail, maintains rural roads, operates the major local courts,keeps files of deeds and mortgages, maintains vital records, administers public health
Public health
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regulations, and
participates with the state in the provision of welfare and other social services. The county
board of commissioners
County commission
A county commission is a group of elected officials charged with administering the county government in local government in some states of the United States. County commissions are usually made up of three or more individuals...
controls the budget but has only limited authority to make laws or ordinances. In
Michigan, most local government functions — police and fire, building and zoning, tax assessment, street
maintenance, etc. — are the responsibility of individual cities and townships.
Crawford County elected officials
- Prosecuting AttorneyProsecutorThe prosecutor is the chief legal representative of the prosecution in countries with either the common law adversarial system, or the civil law inquisitorial system...
: Everette E. Ayers - SheriffSheriffA sheriff is in principle a legal official with responsibility for a county. In practice, the specific combination of legal, political, and ceremonial duties of a sheriff varies greatly from country to country....
: Kirk A. Wakefield - County Clerk/Register of Deeds: Sandra M. Moore
- County TreasurerTreasurerA treasurer is the person responsible for running the treasury of an organization. The adjective for a treasurer is normally "tresorial". The adjective "treasurial" normally means pertaining to a treasury, rather than the treasurer.-Government:...
: Joseph V. Wakeley
(information as of September 2005)
Cities, villages, and townships
- Beaver Creek TownshipBeaver Creek Township, MichiganBeaver Creek Township is a civil township of Crawford County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 1,486.-Geography:...
- Frederic TownshipFrederic Township, MichiganFrederic Township is a civil township of Crawford County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,401 at the 2000 census.Frederic is an unincorporated community in the township on the middle branch of the Au Sable River at . The ZIP code is 49733...
- GraylingGrayling, MichiganGrayling is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Crawford County. The population was 1,952 at the 2000 census. Grayling takes its name from the Grayling fish that was once prevalent in its lakes and streams....
, City - Grayling TownshipGrayling Township, MichiganGrayling Township is a charter township of Crawford County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 6,516 at the 2000 census.The City of Grayling lies within the township, although it is administratively autonomous.-Geography:...
- Lovells TownshipLovells Township, MichiganLovells Township is a civil township of Crawford County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 578 at the 2000 census. It is home to the famous Lovells bridge walk....
- Maple Forest TownshipMaple Forest Township, MichiganMaple Forest Township is a civil township of Crawford County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 498 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
- South Branch TownshipSouth Branch Township, Crawford County, MichiganSouth Branch Township is a civil township of Crawford County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,842 at the 2000 census.- Communities :...
Historical markers
There are six recognized Michigan historical markers in the county:- Beginning of State Reforestation
- Chief Shoppenagon / Shoppenagon's Homesite
- The Douglas House / Thomas E. Douglas
- Michigan Grayling
- Officer's Club
- 32nd Red Arrow Division
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Crawford County, Michigan