Clinton Township, Lenawee County, Michigan facts for kids
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Clinton Township, Michigan
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![]() Clinton Township Office along U.S. Route 12
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![]() Location within Lenawee County (red) and the administered village of Clinton (pink)
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Country | United States |
State | Michigan |
County | Lenawee |
Established | 1869 |
Area | |
• Total | 18.1 sq mi (47.0 km2) |
• Land | 18.1 sq mi (46.8 km2) |
• Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
Elevation | 876 ft (267 m) |
Population
(2020)
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• Total | 3,765 |
• Density | 208.0/sq mi (80.11/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code(s) | |
Area code(s) | 517 |
FIPS code | 26-16520 |
GNIS feature ID | 1626100 |
Clinton Township is a civil township located in Lenawee County, Michigan. It is a part of the United States. In 2020, about 3,765 people lived here. The small village of Clinton is also found within the township.
Both the village and the township are named after DeWitt Clinton. He was a famous governor of New York from 1817 to 1823.
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Exploring Clinton Township's Location
Clinton Township covers an area of about 18.1 square miles (47.0 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A very small part, about 0.1 square miles, is water.
Who Lives in Clinton Township?
Population Numbers
In the year 2000, there were 3,624 people living in Clinton Township. These people lived in 1,395 different homes. About 1,016 of these homes were families.
Community Makeup
The people living in Clinton Township come from various backgrounds. Most residents are White. There are also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. Some people identify with two or more races. About 1.60% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in the Township
The population of Clinton Township includes people of all ages.
- About 27.2% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 6.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 30.0% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 24.0% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 11.9% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the township was 37 years.