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Backus Township, Michigan

Backus Township is a township located in Roscommon County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 350.

Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 92.9 km² (35.9 mi²). 88.8 km² (34.3 mi²) of it is land and 4.1 km² (1.6 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 4.40% water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 350 people, 142 households, and 100 families residing in the township. The population density is 3.9/km² (10.2/mi²). There are 284 housing units at an average density of 3.2/km² (8.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 98.57% White, 0.00% African American, 0.86% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.57% from two or more races. 1.43% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 142 households out of which 27.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.2% are married couples living together, 2.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% are non-families. 21.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.46 and the average family size is 2.93.

In the township the population is spread out with 24.6% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 97.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 97.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township is $32,222, and the median income for a family is $38,750. Males have a median income of $35,833 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the township is $15,836. 17.5% of the population and 11.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 22.0% are under the age of 18 and 11.1% are 65 or older.



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