For a Better Upper Peninsula

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



Counties of the U.P.

 

Gogebic Iron Ontonagon Houghton Keweenaw Baraga Dickinson Marquette Menominee Delta Alger Schoolcraft Luce Mackinac Chippewa

   
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Center for Rural
and Local Government Studies

208 Cohodas Hall
Northern Michigan University
1401 Presque Isle Avenue
Marquette, MI 49855
906-227-2019


Survey Under Way

LibraryIn the late summer 2007, NMU was 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 were held in the fall of 2007 to determine the feasibility of a district library. Surveys were distributed in March 2008 and the results are expected to be tabulated by mid-May 2008.
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Quick Upper Peninsula Facts
Kayakers on SuperiorThe 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