Bruce Township, Macomb County, Michigan facts for kids
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Bruce Township, Michigan
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Location within Macomb County (red) and an administered portion of the Romeo village (pink)
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 Bruce Township, Macomb County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Bruce Township, Macomb County, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Michigan |
| County |  Macomb |
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| • Type | General Law Township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37.15 sq mi (96.2 km2) |
| • Land | 36.74 sq mi (95.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.42 sq mi (1.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 823 ft (251 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,324 |
| • Density | 253.8/sq mi (98.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
48065
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| Area code(s) | 586 |
| FIPS code | 26-11300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1625995 |
Bruce Township is a community in Macomb County, Michigan. It is located in the United States. In 2020, about 9,324 people lived here. Bruce Township is mostly countryside. It is also home to a big Ford Motor Company testing area. This special area covers 6 square miles!
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History of Bruce Township
Long, long ago, people lived in the Bruce Township area. There was even a large mound built by Native Americans. Early Scottish settlers used this mound as a helpful landmark. Bruce Township officially became a township in 1833.
Geography and Location
Bruce Township is in the northwest corner of Macomb County. It shares borders with Oakland County to the west. Lapeer County is on its northern border. The township covers about 37.2 square miles in total. Most of this area, 36.7 square miles, is land. About 0.4 square miles is water.
Twombly Mountain
The highest point in Macomb County is in Bruce Township. It is called Twombly Mountain. This mountain is inside the Ford Motor Company testing grounds. It rises to an altitude of 1,150 feet (351 meters).
Communities in Bruce Township
A large part of the village of Romeo is located in Bruce Township. You can find it in the southeast corner of the township.
People of Bruce Township
In 2000, there were 8,158 people living in Bruce Township. There were 2,806 households. Many families lived there, about 2,267. The population density was about 224 people per square mile. Most people living here were White. There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian people. Some residents were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Age and Families
About 29% of the people were under 18 years old. About 7% were between 18 and 24 years old. The largest group, about 30%, was between 25 and 44 years old. The average household had about 2.9 people. The average family had about 3.2 people. Many households, about 70%, were married couples.
Notable People from Bruce Township
- Neil E. Reid was an important person from Bruce Township. He served as the chief justice of the Michigan Supreme Court.
