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For a Better Upper Peninsula

Northern Michigan University has created the Center for Rural Community and Economic Development as a way to bring public, private and non-profit together for a better U.P. Learn more

Survey Under Way

Library

NMU has been approached to conduct research and assess the potential interest in forming a district library in the 10 western municipalities and townships of Marquette County in Upper Michigan. Open forums have been held to determine the feasibility of a district library and surveys distributed. More information will be made available shortly regarding the results.

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Center for Rural Community and Economic Development 208 Cohodas Hall Northern Michigan University 1401 Presque Isle Avenue Marquette, MI 49855 906-227-2019 Campus location and office hours Staff directory

Center for Rural Community and Economic Development
208 Cohodas Hall
Northern Michigan University
1401 Presque Isle Avenue
Marquette, MI 49855
906-227-2019

Quick Upper Peninsula Facts
The following are quick facts about the people of the Upper Peninsula. Counties: 15 Cities: 26 (information obtained from county) Townships: 149 Total population: 309,737 (2007 census estimate) Average age of resident: 40.7 (2005 census) Average household income: $34,834 (2005 census) County-by-county data

Quick Upper Peninsula Facts