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'Drummond Township' is a township in Chippewa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 992 at the 2000 census.
The township consists of ''Drummond Island'', one of the largest islands in the St. Mary's River at the eastern end of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and numerous nearby smaller islands. An 8-mile stretch of M-134 runs through the western portion of the island. The highway connects with the mainland portion via the ''Drummond Island Ferry'', which runs between De Tour Village and the island.
On the east side of Drummond Island, the Canada-United States border passes through the False Detour Channel. On the other side of that channel, the Canadian Cockburn Island separates Drummond from Manitoulin Island.
'Drummond' is an unincorporated community within the township, situated on ''Potagannissing Bay'' on the northwest side of the island at . The elevation is 619 feet above sea level. M-134 ends south of the community.

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Wildlife

Geography

Demographics

Wildlife

Drummond Island is a oasis of wildlife. Deer are an overly common sight, with the occasional bear lumbering by. Other common forest mammals include raccoons, skunks, weasels, woodchucks, rabbits, squirrels, chipmunks, and mice of several varieties. Rarer sightings may include bobcats, coyotes, wolves, and the occasional moose. Wetlands host many species. Frogs inhabit small ponds, as do Northern Water Snakes. Turtles, as slow as they are, are slightly harder to find than snakes. Painted turtles may be found along the road as well as in ponds. There are also Garter Snakes and Copper Bellies, all non-poisonous varieties. As for birds there are several species of woodpeckers, ruby-throated hummingbirds, many finch species, sparrows, black birds, crows, ravens, owls, hawks, osprey and eagles. Most of the species of the fish found in the Great Lakes are present here in northern Lake Huron. There are also many species of minnows. All the lake bottom environment has been drastically affected by the introduction of the zebra mussel. The environment used to support habitat for crayfish, three leach varieties, water insects and snails. These once common sight in the shallow waters have disappeared. As for streams, they are perfect for wading through, along with being the perfect place for fish of many kinds. As for mosquitoes, there are not as many as in other parts in the U.P. As many hikers, anglers, campers and travelers are excited to hear, there are no ticks on Drummond Island. The botanist will also have a large field of study as there is a large selection of different kinds of trees, bushes, plants and fungi.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 644.9 km² (249.0 mi²). 334.3 km² (129.1 mi²) of it is land and 310.6 km² (119.9 mi²) of it (48.17%) is water. On the Island itself, it is mainly domminated by forest, with cliffs on the eastern side.
Over 2/3 of the island is land owned by the State of Michigan.

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 992 people, 467 households, and 309 families residing in the township. The population density was 3.0/km² (7.7/mi²). There were 1,476 housing units at an average density of 4.4/km² (11.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the township was 90.83% White, 0.20% African American, 4.84% Native American, 0.10% from other races, and 4.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.71% of the population.
There were 467 households out of which 18.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% were married couples living together, 3.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.8% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.59.
In the township the population was spread out with 16.9% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 20.9% from 25 to 44, 35.3% from 45 to 64, and 23.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51 years. For every 100 females there were 107.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.0 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $36,131, and the median income for a family was $39,931. Males had a median income of $35,729 versus $24,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,963. About 7.6% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.3% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.