Fairfield Township, Michigan
Fairfield Township Hall in Jasper
Fairfield Township Hall in Jasper
Location within Lenawee County (red) and the administered community of Jasper (pink)
Location within Lenawee County (red) and the administered community of Jasper (pink)
Fairfield Township is located in Michigan
Fairfield Township
Fairfield Township
Location within the state of Michigan
Fairfield Township is located in the United States
Fairfield Township
Fairfield Township
Fairfield Township (the United States)
Coordinates: 41°46′41″N 84°04′08″W / 41.77806°N 84.06889°W / 41.77806; -84.06889
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyLenawee
Government
  SupervisorLarry Keck
  ClerkDebra Keller
Area
  Total42.0 sq mi (108.7 km2)
  Land42.0 sq mi (108.7 km2)
  Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
755 ft (230 m)
Population
 (2000)
  Total1,756
  Density41.8/sq mi (16.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
49221 (Adrian)
49248 (Jasper)
49256 (Morenci)
49279 (Sand Creek)
49289 (Weston)
Area code517
FIPS code26-27020[1]
GNIS feature ID1626263[2]
Websitewww.fairfieldtownship.net

Fairfield Township is a civil township of Lenawee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 1,756.

Communities

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 42.0 square miles (108.7 km2), all land.

Demographics

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 1,756 people, 621 households, and 481 families residing in the township. The population density was 41.8 inhabitants per square mile (16.1/km2). There were 666 housing units at an average density of 15.9 per square mile (6.1/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 97.49% White, 0.11% African American, 0.57% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.63% from other races, and 1.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.87% of the population.

There were 621 households, out of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.8% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.4% were non-families. 19.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.22.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.4% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $42,900, and the median income for a family was $47,330. Males had a median income of $35,690 versus $24,259 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,496. About 2.7% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.0% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

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: Fairfield Township, Lenawee County, Michigan
  3. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fairfield, Michigan
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 Romig, Walter (1986) [1973]. Michigan Place Names. Detroit, Michigan: Wayne State University Press. ISBN 0-8143-1838-X.
  5. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fairfield Post Office (historical)
  6. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jasper, Michigan
  7. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jasper Post Office
  8. 1 2 ZIP Code Lookup Archived 2010-11-22 at the Wayback Machine, United States Postal Service
  9. Jasper, Michigan Archived 2011-05-25 at the Wayback Machine, Michigan's Internet Railroad History Museum]
  10. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ridgeville, Michigan
  11. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ridgeville Post Office (historical)
  12. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Weston, Michigan
  13. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Weston Post Office
  14. Weston, Michigan Archived 2011-06-22 at the Wayback Machine, Michigan's Internet Railroad History Museum]
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