Dexter Township, Michigan
Civil township
Township Hall on Dexter–Pinckney Road
Township Hall on Dexter–Pinckney Road
Location within Washtenaw County
Location within Washtenaw County
Dexter Township is located in Michigan
Dexter Township
Dexter Township
Location within the state of Michigan
Coordinates: 42°24′09″N 83°57′04″W / 42.40250°N 83.95111°W / 42.40250; -83.95111
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyWashtenaw
Established1827
Government
 • SupervisorHarley Rider
 • ClerkDebra Ceo
Area
 • Total33.17 sq mi (85.91 km2)
 • Land30.36 sq mi (78.63 km2)
 • Water2.81 sq mi (7.28 km2)
Elevation
899 ft (274 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total6,042
 • Density199.0/sq mi (76.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
48118 (Chelsea)
48130 (Dexter)
48137 (Gregory)
48169 (Pinckney)
Area code734
FIPS code26-22180[1]
GNIS feature ID1626184[2]
WebsiteOfficial website

Dexter Township is a civil township of Washtenaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 6,042 at the 2010 census.[3] The city of Dexter is located to the southeast but does not border the township, and the two are administered autonomously.

Communities

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.17 square miles (85.91 km2), of which 30.36 square miles (78.63 km2) is land and 2.81 square miles (7.28 km2) (8.47%) is water.[12]

The township contains numerous lakes, and the Huron River flows along the eastern border. Portions of Pinckney State Recreation Area and Hudson Mills Metropark are within the township. The Border-to-Border Trail runs through the township.[13]

Demographics

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 5,248 people, 1,863 households, and 1,488 families residing in the township. The population density was 170.6 inhabitants per square mile (65.9/km2). There were 2,168 housing units at an average density of 70.5 per square mile (27.2/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 97.52% White, 0.38% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.08% from other races, and 1.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.03% of the population.

There were 1,863 households, out of which 40.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.8% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.1% were non-families. 16.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.5% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 29.2% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $75,085, and the median income for a family was $81,510. Males had a median income of $57,596 versus $34,219 for females. The per capita income for the township was $30,164. About 0.8% of families and 1.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.9% of those under age 18 and 2.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Dexter Township is served by three public school districts. The majority of the township is served by Dexter Community School District in the nearby city of Dexter. The western portion of the township is served by Chelsea School District in Chelsea. A very small northern portion of the township is served by Pinckney Community Schools to the north in Livingston County.[14]

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References

  1. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dexter Township, Michigan
  3. ↑ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Dexter township, Washtenaw County, Michigan". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 9, 2012.
  4. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dover, Michigan
  5. ↑ Romig 1986, p. 161.
  6. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hudson Mills, Michigan
  7. ↑ MichMarkers.com (2022). "Hudson Mills: Registered Site L0110". Retrieved July 20, 2022.
  8. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: North Lake (Michigan)
  9. ↑ Romig 1986, p. 403.
  10. ↑ Romig 1986, p. 515.
  11. ↑ Romig 1986, p. 538.
  12. ↑ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Dexter township, Washtenaw County, Michigan". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 9, 2012.
  13. ↑ Border to Border (2022). "Explore the Border to Border Trail". Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  14. ↑ Michigan Geographic Framework (November 15, 2013). "Washtenaw County School Districts" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on August 21, 2014. Retrieved July 22, 2021.

Sources

  • Romig, Walter (October 1, 1986) [1973]. Michigan Place Names: The History of the Founding and the Naming of More Than Five Thousand Past and Present Michigan Communities (Paperback). Detroit, Michigan: Wayne State University Press. pp. 161, 403, 515, 538. ISBN 978-0-8143-1838-6. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)
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