Macon Township, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Macon Township, Michigan
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Civil Township
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Macon Township Hall
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Location within Lenawee County
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 Macon Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Macon Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Lenawee |
| Established | 1834 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.6 sq mi (84.5 km2) |
| • Land | 32.6 sq mi (84.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,330 |
| • Density | 40.80/sq mi (15.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 517 |
| FIPS code | 26-50520 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626661 |
Macon Township is a small community located in Lenawee County, Michigan. It's a type of local government area called a civil township. In 2020, about 1,330 people lived here.
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Exploring Macon Township's Location
Macon Township is located in the southeastern part of Michigan. The United States Census Bureau says the township covers a total area of 32.6 square miles (about 84.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
Who Lives in Macon Township?
In the year 2000, there were 1,448 people living in Macon Township. These people lived in 502 different homes. Many of these homes were families, with 415 families living in the township.
Age Groups in the Township
The population of Macon Township includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 27% of the people were under 18 years old. This means there were many kids and teenagers living there. About 10.6% of the population was 65 years old or older. The average age in the township was 38 years old.
Famous People from Macon Township
One notable person from Macon Township is Frank T. Tucker. He was born in the township. Frank T. Tucker later became a lawyer and served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Images for kids
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Farm at Ridge Hwy. & County Line Rd.
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Boysville administration building
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Macon Grocery, Macon-Clinton Rd.
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Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Ridge Hwy.
