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Duncan Township’s story
Duncan Township in pictures
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2013 and 2 maps from 1954 on.
Explore the history →Duncan TownshipMI
A town of 241.
Population
241
2025 Census estimate · +1.3% since 2020
Median home value
$90K
Census ACS
Household income
$47K
median
Median age
63.3
years
Jobs based here
7
A commuter town
Is Duncan Township a good place to live?
Of the 702 Michigan towns we compare, none has a higher median age than Duncan Township. 78% of the land in Duncan Township is conserved, above both Michigan’s towns (4.4%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest place to walk is Ontonagon Wild And Scenic River, 7,092 acres with 7.2 miles of trail. Duncan Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
241 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Laird TownshipCovington TownshipInterior TownshipIron River TownshipBates TownshipDuncan Township
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Duncan Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Duncan Township, and how to reach them.
PowerUpper Michigan Energy Resources17.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet1 providers53% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Duncan Township’s trash rules yet
SchoolsL'Anse Area SchoolsEwen-Trout Creek Consolidated Schools2 districts serve Duncan Township; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Michigan you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDuncan Township ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP codes49967, 4996149967 56% · 49961 44%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Duncan Township.
Outdoors
Nearly a third of Duncan Township is conserved land
218 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves. Duncan Township’s trail density is 1.2 miles per square mile.
77.9%conserved
77.9%
conserved · 88,012 of 112,952 acres
218 mi
of trails · 1.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Ottawa National Forest - Kenton Ranger District | 174.4 mi | 87,929 |
| 2. Ontonagon Wild And Scenic River | 7.2 mi | 7,092 |
| 3. Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness | — | 2,534 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Who lives here
48% of residents are 65 or older
28% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across Michigan.
63.3median age · MI 40.2
Duncan TownshipMichiganUnited States
Ages · share of residents
30%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma2%
High school43%
Some college19%
Associate’s8%
Bachelor’s26%
Graduate2%
Women and men · all residents
40% women, 60% men
About 151 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±9 points). Across Michigan, 50.4% of residents are women.
| Duncan Township | MI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 2% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 2.5% | 10.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 3.4% | 9.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 4.9% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 3% | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 6.9% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 29.6% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 26.1% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 21.7% | 7.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.1% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 43.3% | 28% | 26% |
| Some college | 19.3% | 21.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 7.5% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 25.7% | 19.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 2.1% | 12.7% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 200, single groups can be off by several points
Work & commute
Duncan Township has 0.1 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Duncan Township for work: only 0% work in town. 23% of Duncan Township residents live below the poverty line. The top destinations are Houghton (26%), Portage Township (10%) and Hancock (8%).
0%work in town
| Duncan Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 23% | 8.9% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 33 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $47,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Duncan Township0%
Houghton26%
Portage Township10%
Hancock8%
Baraga Township4%
46 mi
median commute distance
7
jobs based in Duncan Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
Climate
In Duncan Township, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Duncan Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Duncan Township is 78°F.
121″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter6–25°
Spring26–51°
Summer51–76°
Fall34–53°
Sep 25
typical first frost
May 25
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Duncan Township stands out in Michigan and nationally: a smaller share of its adults binge drink
12% of adults binge drink in Duncan Township. Of the 702 Michigan towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than Duncan Township. 28% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Duncan Township.
| Duncan Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 17% | 16% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 86% | 80% | 79% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 12% | 12% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 34% | 36% |
32 measures vs. Michigan
14 better9 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Duncan Township | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 6.9% | 11.9% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 5.3% | 8.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 15.2% | 8.9% |
Baraga County Memorial Hospital
23.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Duncan Township
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 54% of U.S. communities.
46risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Duncan Township
17pages on Duncan Township
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Duncan Township; the nearest are
Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · LAnse23.9 mi$5,000 in-state tuitionMichigan Technological UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Houghton43 mi$19,123 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Duncan Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
Get outside
218 miles of trails in Duncan Township
77.9% of the town is conserved land, across 3 parks and preserves.
1
Ottawa National Forest - Kenton Ranger District174.4 mi of trails · 87,929 acres
3
Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness2,534 acres
Trails © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
About Duncan Township
Civil township in Michigan, United States
Duncan Township is a civil township of Houghton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 234.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 178 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,280 ft
Questions about Duncan Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Duncan Township, MI a good place to live?
Duncan Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.