Leoni Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Leoni Township, Michigan
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Location within Jackson County (red) and the administered Michigan Center community (pink)
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 Leoni Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Leoni Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 51.22 sq mi (132.7 km2) |
| • Land | 48.54 sq mi (125.7 km2) |
| • Water | 2.68 sq mi (6.9 km2) |
| Elevation | 991 ft (302 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 13,847 |
| • Density | 270.34/sq mi (104.380/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 517 |
| FIPS code | 26-46980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626605 |
Leoni Township is a community located in Jackson County, Michigan. It's like a small local government area. In 2020, about 13,847 people lived here.
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Exploring Leoni Township's Communities
Leoni Township is home to a couple of interesting communities.
Leoni: A Small Community
- Leoni is a small area within the township. It is located about 7 miles (11 km) east of Jackson. Jackson is the main city in the county.
Michigan Center: A Larger Hub
- Michigan Center is another community in the township. It is a bit larger and is recognized as a "census-designated place." This means it's a specific area the government counts for population data.
Geography and Natural Features
Leoni Township covers a total area of about 51.22 square miles (132.66 square kilometers). Most of this area, 48.54 square miles (125.72 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 2.68 square miles (6.94 square kilometers), is water.
Lakes and Rivers in Leoni Township
The township has several beautiful lakes.
- Center Lake is on the southern edge of the township. It is right next to the Michigan Center community.
- Other lakes like Gilletts Lake, Brill Lake, and Goose Lake are found in the middle part of the township.
- The Portage River flows near the northern border of Leoni Township.
All the water in the township eventually flows into the Grand River. This is part of a larger system called a watershed.
Who Lives in Leoni Township?
Let's look at the people who call Leoni Township home. In 2000, there were 13,459 people living here. They lived in 5,240 households. A household is a group of people living together.
Diversity in Leoni Township
Most people in the township are White. About 97% of the population identified as White in 2000. Other groups include African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 1.62% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in the Community
The population in Leoni Township is made up of people of all ages.
- About 25.9% of residents were under 18 years old.
- Around 30% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 12.4% were 65 years or older.
The average age in the township was 38 years old.
How People Live and Work
In 2000, the average income for a household in Leoni Township was $43,551 per year. For families, the average income was $47,032. A small number of families and individuals, about 6.5% of families and 7.9% of all people, lived below the poverty line. This means their income was below a certain level.
