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Dexter Township, Michigan
Township Hall on Dexter–Pinckney Road
Township Hall on Dexter–Pinckney Road
Location within Washtenaw County
Location within Washtenaw County
Dexter Township, Michigan is located in Michigan
Dexter Township, Michigan
Dexter Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Country United States
State Michigan
County Washtenaw
Established 1827
Area
 • Total 33.17 sq mi (85.91 km2)
 • Land 30.36 sq mi (78.63 km2)
 • Water 2.81 sq mi (7.28 km2)
Elevation
899 ft (274 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 6,696
 • Density 201.87/sq mi (77.942/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
48118 (Chelsea)
48130 (Dexter)
48137 (Gregory)
48169 (Pinckney)
Area code(s) 734
FIPS code 26-22180
GNIS feature ID 1626184

Dexter Township is a community in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It's like a small local government area. In 2020, about 6,696 people lived here. The city of Dexter is nearby, but it's a separate place with its own government.

Exploring Dexter Township's Communities

Dexter Township is home to several smaller communities. Some of these are historic settlements.

Historic Settlements and Unincorporated Areas

  • Dover is an unincorporated community. It was settled in 1833 along the Huron River. It used to have a post office.
  • Hudson Mills is another unincorporated community. It is also a Michigan State Historic Site. The Hudson Mills Metropark is named after it.
  • North Lake was a historic settlement by a lake of the same name. It had a post office in the 1800s.
  • Silver Lake was a settlement near a lake. It also had a rural post office for a while. This lake is now part of the Pinckney State Recreation Area.
  • Sterling was a historic settlement. It was located along an old route between Ann Arbor and Ionia. It had a post office in the 1830s.

Geography and Natural Beauty

Dexter Township covers about 33 square miles (86 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but about 2.8 square miles (7.3 square kilometers) is water.

Lakes and Rivers

The township has many lakes. The Huron River flows along its eastern side.

Parks and Trails

You can find parts of two large parks here:

The Border-to-Border Trail also runs through Dexter Township. This trail is great for walking and biking.

Who Lives in Dexter Township?

In 2020, the population of Dexter Township was 6,696 people.

Population Details

  • Most people living in the township are White (about 97.5%).
  • A small number of residents are African American, Native American, or Asian.
  • About 1% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
  • Around 28.5% of the people are under 18 years old.
  • About 8.3% of the people are 65 years old or older.
  • The average age in the township is 38 years.
  • There are slightly more males than females.

Education in Dexter Township

Students in Dexter Township attend schools in three different public school districts.

School Districts Serving the Township

  • Most of the township is part of the Dexter Community School District.
  • The western part of the township is served by the Chelsea School District.
  • A small northern section is part of the Pinckney Community Schools.

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See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Municipio de Dexter (Míchigan) para niños

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