Macomb Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Macomb Township, Michigan
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| Township of Macomb | |
Location within Macomb County
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 Macomb Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Macomb Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Michigan |
| County |  Macomb |
| Established | 1834 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.35 sq mi (94.1 km2) |
| • Land | 36.25 sq mi (93.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 91,663 |
| • Density | 2,528.5/sq mi (976.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
48042 (Macomb)
48044 (Waldenburg) |
| Area code(s) | 586 |
| FIPS code | 26-50480 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626660 |
Macomb Township is a busy community located in Macomb County, Michigan, in the United States. It's a type of local government area called a civil township. In 2020, about 91,663 people lived here. This makes it the most populated civil township in Michigan! It's also the third largest township overall in the state.
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History of Macomb Township
The first people to settle in Macomb Township arrived in the early 1800s. They were looking for flat, rich farmland near the Clinton River. Many of these early settlers came from Germany, and you can still see German influences in the area today. The Township of Macomb was officially created on March 7, 1834.
The township was named after General Alexander Macomb. He was a hero from the War of 1812. His family was very successful in business and owned a lot of land in Macomb County at one time.
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, Macomb Township was a big part of the lumber and logging industry in southeast Michigan. Logs were floated down the Middle Branch of the Clinton River from Wolcott Mill in Ray Township to sawmills. Romeo Plank Road is an old route that runs along the western side of the river.
Macomb Township grew a lot between 2000 and 2008. Its population increased by 48% during that time!
Where is Macomb Township?
Macomb Township is right in the middle of Macomb County. Mount Clemens, which is the main city of the county, is about 7 miles (11 km) south. Downtown Detroit is about 26 miles (42 km) to the south-southwest.
The township covers a total area of about 36.35 square miles (94.15 square kilometers). Most of this area, 36.25 square miles (93.89 square kilometers), is land. Only a small part, about 0.09 square miles (0.23 square kilometers), is water.
Local Communities in Macomb Township
Macomb Township includes a few smaller communities:
- Macomb (also known as Macomb Corners) is in the northwest part of the township. You can find it on Romeo Plank Road at 25 Mile Road, close to the Middle Branch of the Clinton River.
- Meade is in the northeast part of the township. It's on the border with Ray Township at 26 Mile Road and North Avenue.
- Waldenburg is in the central part of the township. It's a few miles south of Macomb on Romeo Plank Road and the Clinton River, mainly around the 22 Mile Road area.
People of Macomb Township
Macomb Township has grown a lot and become more diverse over the years.
- In 2000, there were about 50,478 people living in the township.
- By 2010, the population had grown to 79,580 people.
- In 2020, the population reached 91,663 people!
The township is home to people from many different backgrounds. In 2020, about 84% of the people were White. About 5% were Black or African American, and about 3.5% were Asian. There were also people of Native American, Pacific Islander, and other backgrounds. About 3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, about 45% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had almost 3 people.
Education in Macomb Township
Students in Macomb Township attend public schools run by several different school districts. These include Chippewa Valley Schools, L'Anse Creuse Public Schools, New Haven Community Schools, and Utica Community Schools. For library services, residents can use the Clinton-Macomb Public Library district.
Local Media
The main newspaper for the township is called the Macomb Township Chronicle.
Sports in Macomb Township
Macomb Township is home to the semipro Blue Water Stars hockey team. They play in the Michigan Independence Hockey League (MIHL).
Famous People from Macomb Township
Many talented people have come from Macomb Township, including:
- Jayson Blair, an actor
- Danny DeKeyser, a professional hockey player who played for the Detroit Red Wings
- Mario Impemba, a sportscaster who used to announce games for the Detroit Tigers
- Bob Learn, Jr., a professional bowler who won five championships on the PBA Tour
- Masiela Lusha, an actress and writer
- Jeff Smith, a racing driver
- Ryan Rollins, a professional basketball player
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Macomb (Míchigan) para niños
