Sylvan Township, Michigan
Civil township
Township Hall and police station on US-12
Township Hall and police station on US-12
Location within Washtenaw County
Location within Washtenaw County
Sylvan Township is located in Michigan
Sylvan Township
Sylvan Township
Location within the state of Michigan
Sylvan Township is located in the United States
Sylvan Township
Sylvan Township
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 42°18′10″N 84°03′29″W / 42.30278°N 84.05806°W / 42.30278; -84.05806
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyWashtenaw
Established1834
Government
 • SupervisorKathleen Kennedy
 • ClerkAmanda Nimke
Area
 • Total33.96 sq mi (87.96 km2)
 • Land32.59 sq mi (84.41 km2)
 • Water1.37 sq mi (3.55 km2)
Elevation
935 ft (285 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total2,833
 • Density86.9/sq mi (33.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
48118 (Chelsea)
49240 (Grass Lake)
Area code734
FIPS code26-77800[1]
GNIS feature ID1627148[2]
WebsiteOfficial website

Sylvan Township is a civil township of Washtenaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,833 at the 2010 census.[3] The population was a large decrease from 6,425 at the 2000 census, which was due to Chelsea incorporating into a city in 2004.

Commmunities

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.96 square miles (87.96 km2), of which 32.59 square miles (84.41 km2) is land and 1.37 square miles (3.55 km2) (4.03%) is water.[11]

Portions of the Waterloo State Recreation Area are located in the northwest section of the township. The Goose Lake State Game Area is located in the southwest corner of the township.[12] The Border-to-Border Trail runs very briefly through the township just north of the city of Chelsea.[13]

Major highways

  • I-94 runs east–west through the center of the township.
  • M-52 runs south–north along the eastern edge of the township and has a junction with Interstate 94 before entering Chelsea

Demographics

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 6,425 people, 2,500 households, and 1,700 families residing in the township. The population density was 182.7 inhabitants per square mile (70.5/km2). There were 2,651 housing units at an average density of 75.4 per square mile (29.1/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 97.17% White, 0.67% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.26% from other races, and 1.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.28% of the population.

There were 2,500 households, out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were non-families. 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 18.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $56,519, and the median income for a family was $73,450. Males had a median income of $51,424 versus $35,409 for females. The per capita income for the township was $28,781. About 2.1% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.0% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Sylvan Township is served entirely by Chelsea School District.[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: Sylvan Township, Washtenaw County, Michigan
  3. ↑ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Sylvan township, Washtenaw County, Michigan". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 10, 2012.
  4. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Guthrie, Michigan
  5. ↑ Romig 1986, p. 298.
  6. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cavanaugh Lake
  7. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Notten, Michigan
  8. ↑ Romig 1986, p. 403.
  9. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sylvan Center, Michigan
  10. ↑ Romig 1986, p. 548.
  11. ↑ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Sylvan township, Washtenaw County, Michigan". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 10, 2012.
  12. ↑ Michigan Department of Natural Resources (September 1, 2015). "Goose Lake State Game Area" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on November 29, 2021. Retrieved July 15, 2022.
  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. 298, 403, 548. ISBN 978-0-8143-1838-6. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)
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