Bloomfield Township, Oakland County, Michigan facts for kids
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Bloomfield Township, Michigan
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Charter township
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| Charter Township of Bloomfield | |
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Bloomfield Township Welcome Sign (2021)
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Location within Oakland County
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 Bloomfield Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland |
| Established | 1827 |
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| • Charter township | 25.99 sq mi (67.3 km2) |
| • Land | 24.63 sq mi (63.8 km2) |
| • Water | 1.36 sq mi (3.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 853 ft (260 m) |
| Population
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| • Charter township | 44,253 |
| • Density | 2,395.0/sq mi (924.7/km2) |
| • Metro | 4,296,250 (Metro Detroit) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area codes | 248 and 947 |
| FIPS code | 26-09110 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1625952 |
Bloomfield Township is a special kind of local government called a charter township in Oakland County, Michigan. It's a northern suburb of Detroit, about 20 miles (32 km) northwest of the city center. In 2020, about 44,253 people lived here.
Bloomfield Township was created in 1827. This makes it the oldest township in Oakland County. It is also known for having some of the highest home prices in Michigan.
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Exploring Bloomfield Township's Communities
Bloomfield Township has several smaller areas that are not separate cities or villages. These are called unincorporated communities.
What is Bloomfield Village?
Bloomfield Village is a community within the township. It is located between Quarton Road (north), Maple Road (south), Lahser Road (west), and Glenhurst and Westwood (east). The Bloomfield Village Association helps provide police and fire services, working with the township. They also offer other services just for their community.
Other Local Areas
- Charing Cross was once a place with a railroad station.
- Circle used to have its own post office from 1894 to 1902.
- Oak Grove is found near the border with Auburn Hills. It's on South Blvd between Opdyke Road and I-75.
Where is Bloomfield Township Located?
Bloomfield Township covers an area of about 25.99 square miles (67.3 square kilometers). Most of this area, 24.63 square miles (63.8 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 1.36 square miles (3.5 square kilometers) is water.
Neighboring Cities and Townships
Bloomfield Township shares its borders with several other places:
- To the north, it borders Pontiac and Auburn Hills.
- The cities of Bloomfield Hills and Birmingham are located within the original township area.
- To the west is West Bloomfield Township.
- To the east is the city of Troy.
- To the south is Southfield Township.
- Bloomfield Township also has a small border with the city of Keego Harbor in its northwest corner.
The main part of the Rouge River starts in Bloomfield Township.
Who Lives in Bloomfield Township?
In 2000, there were 43,023 people living in Bloomfield Township. There were 16,804 households, which are groups of people living together. About 12,703 of these were families.
Population Details
- About 23.8% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 17.8% were 65 years old or older.
- The average age of people in the township was 45 years.
- For every 100 females, there were about 94 males.
Income and Living Standards
In 2000, the average income for a household in the township was about $103,897. For families, the average income was about $123,381. By 2007, these numbers had gone up. The average income per person in the township was $62,716. A small number of families (1.2%) and people (2.5%) lived below the poverty line.
Fun Things and Culture in Bloomfield Township
Bloomfield Township is home to some interesting places and activities.
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Golf and Skating
The Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Township is famous for golf. It has hosted many big professional golf events, including six U.S. Opens and the 2004 Ryder Cup.
The Detroit Skating Club is also in Bloomfield Township. Many famous figure skaters have trained here. Some of these include Tara Lipinski, Todd Eldredge, Adam Rippon, and Jeremy Abbott. Ice dancers like Kaitlyn Weaver and Andrew Poje have also trained here.
Learning and Schools in Bloomfield Township
Bloomfield Township has several schools for students from elementary to high school.
Public Schools
Most students in the township go to schools in the Bloomfield Hills School District (BHS). However, some parts of the township are in the Birmingham Public Schools (BPS) or the Avondale School District. A small part is also in the Pontiac School District.
The main high school for the Bloomfield Hills School District is Bloomfield Hills High School. It was created in 2013 when two other high schools, Andover and Lahser, joined together.
Students in different parts of the township attend various elementary and middle schools, leading to different high schools like Seaholm High School or Groves High School in the Birmingham Public Schools district. Students in the Avondale School District attend schools in nearby Auburn Hills and Rochester Hills.
Private and International Schools
Bloomfield Township also has several private schools. These include the Lower School and Junior School campuses of the Detroit Country Day School. Other private schools are the Academy of the Sacred Heart, Brother Rice High School, and Marian High School. The International Academy, a special magnet school, is also here.
Some other private schools like Cranbrook Schools and The Roeper School are very close by in Bloomfield Hills and Birmingham.
The French School of Detroit has offices at Meadow Lake Elementary School in the township. They offer preschool classes there. Elementary students attend classes at Meadow Lake and other partner schools, including West Maple Elementary in Bloomfield Township.
The Japanese School of Detroit, which is a weekend school for Japanese students, used to hold classes and have offices in Bloomfield Township.
Famous People from Bloomfield Township
Many well-known people have lived in or have connections to Bloomfield Township.
- Aretha Franklin, a famous soul singer, lived here.
- Fred Blanding, a baseball pitcher, grew up in Bloomfield.
- Ryan Kesler, a National Hockey League player, lives here during the off-season.
- Abby Quinn, an actress, was born in Bloomfield.
- Elizabeth Reaser, an actress known for Twilight and Grey's Anatomy, was born in Bloomfield.
- Mitt Romney, a former Governor and presidential candidate, grew up here and went to Cranbrook Schools.
- Chad Smith, the drummer for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, graduated from Lahser High School in Bloomfield.
- Robin Williams, the famous actor and comedian, grew up in Bloomfield.
- Andy Levin, a former U.S. Congressman, lives in Bloomfield Township.
