Briley Township, Michigan

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Briley 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_type1 = State
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_name1 = Michigan
subdivision_name2 = Montmorency County

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area_total_sq_mi = 70.3
area_total_km2 = 182.2
area_land_sq_mi = 68.4
area_land_km2 = 177.1
area_water_sq_mi = 2.0
area_water_km2 = 5.1

population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 2029
population_density_sq_mi = 29.7
population_density_km2 = 11.5

timezone = EST
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latd = 45 | latm = 01 | lats = 46 | latNS = N
longd = 84 | longm = 10 | longs = 51 | longEW = W
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postal_code_type = ZIP Code
postal_code = 49709
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blank_info = 26-10660GR|2
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blank1_info = 1625983cite web
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Briley Township is a civil township of central Montmorency County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 2,029.

The community of Atlanta is located primarily within the township. M-32 and M-33 meet in Atlanta along the eastearn edge of the township. M-32 crosses east-west while M-33 extends north-south.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 70.3 square miles (182.2 km²), of which, 68.4 square miles (177.1 km²) of it is land and 2.0 square miles (5.1 km²) of it (2.77%) is water. The Thunder Bay River drains the southern portion of the township, while tributaries of the Black River drain the northern portion.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 2,029 people, 889 households, and 590 families residing in the township. The population density was 29.7 per square mile (11.5/km²). There were 1,530 housing units at an average density of 22.4/sq mi (8.6/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 97.83% White, 0.44% African American, 0.44% Native American, 0.25% Asian, and 1.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.69% of the population.

There were 889 households out of which 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.6% were non-families. 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.74.

In the township the population was spread out with 20.5% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 20.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $27,264, and the median income for a family was $34,620. Males had a median income of $30,509 versus $19,875 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,906. About 14.4% of families and 18.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.8% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over.

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