Columbia Township, Jackson County, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Columbia Township, Michigan
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Township Offices on Jefferson Road
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Location within Jackson County and the administered village of Brooklyn (1), portions of Cement City (2) and Vineyard Lake CDP (3)
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 Columbia Township, Jackson County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Columbia Township, Jackson County, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 39.60 sq mi (102.6 km2) |
| • Land | 36.64 sq mi (94.9 km2) |
| • Water | 2.96 sq mi (7.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,004 ft (306 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,392 |
| • Density | 186.67/sq mi (72.072/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 517 |
| FIPS code | 26-17400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626119 |
Columbia Township is a type of local government area called a civil township in Jackson County, Michigan. As of the 2020 census, about 7,392 people lived here.
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What Communities Are in Columbia Township?
Columbia Township is home to several smaller communities. Each has its own unique features.
Brooklyn: A Village in the Southeast
- Brooklyn is a village located in the southeastern part of the township. It's a central spot for many residents.
Cement City: Spanning Two Counties
- Cement City is mostly in Lenawee County. However, a part of it is also in the south-central area of Columbia Township.
Clarklake: A Community by the Lake
- Clarklake is an unincorporated community. This means it's not officially a city or village. It's built around Clark Lake in the northwestern part of the township. It even has its own ZIP Code, 49234. This community started way back in 1833.
Lake Columbia: A Man-Made Lake Community
- Lake Columbia is another unincorporated community. It's found around the man-made Lake Columbia in the south-central part of the township.
Vineyard Lake: A Scenic Spot
- Vineyard Lake is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place. Part of this community is also located within Columbia Township.
Where Is Columbia Township Located?
Columbia Township is in the southeastern part of Jackson County. It shares its southern border with Lenawee County.
How Big Is Columbia Township?
The township covers a total area of about 39.60 square miles (102.56 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 36.64 square miles (94.90 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 2.96 square miles (7.67 square kilometers), is water.
Major Roads in the Township
- U.S. Route 127 runs along the western edge of the township. It goes north about 10 miles (16 km) to Jackson, which is the main city of the county. Southward, it leads about 19 miles (31 km) to Hudson.
- M-50 crosses the eastern side of the township and goes through the village of Brooklyn. It heads northwest about 14 miles (23 km) to Jackson and southeast about 19 miles (31 km) to Tecumseh.
- M-124 goes east-southeast from Brooklyn. It passes by Vineyard Lake and Wamplers Lake, leading about 8 miles (13 km) to US-12 in Lenawee County.
Rivers and Waterways
Columbia Township is where the River Raisin begins. This river flows through Vineyard Lake and eventually reaches Lake Erie. Goose Creek also flows through Lake Columbia, which is a man-made lake, and then joins the Raisin River. The Grand River also starts in the western part of the township. It flows north and west, eventually reaching Lake Michigan.
Michigan International Speedway
The northern part of the famous Michigan International Speedway is located within Columbia Township. This is a well-known place for car races.
Who Lives in Columbia Township?
Based on the census from 2000, there were 7,234 people living in Columbia Township. These people made up 2,894 households and 2,115 families.
Population Details
- The population density was about 197.8 people per square mile (76.4 people per square kilometer).
- There were 3,552 housing units, like homes and apartments.
- Most residents, about 97.82%, were White. Other groups included African American, Native American, and Asian people. About 1.37% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
- About 29.3% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households, 63.0%, were married couples living together.
- About 22.5% of all households were individuals living alone.
- The average household had 2.48 people, and the average family had 2.89 people.
Age Distribution
The population in the township was spread out by age:
- 23.2% were under 18 years old.
- 6.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 26.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 28.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 15.4% were 65 years or older.
The average age was 42 years.
Income Information
- The average income for a household in the township was $51,632.
- For families, the average income was $60,111.
- The average income per person in the township was $25,763.
- About 4.9% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 6.2% of those under 18 and 5.7% of those 65 or older.
