Washington Township, Macomb County, Michigan facts for kids
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Charter Township of Washington
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Location within Macomb County (red) and an administered portion of the Romeo village (pink)
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 Washington Township, Macomb County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Washington Township, Macomb County, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Michigan |
| County |  Macomb |
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| • Type | Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.9 sq mi (96 km2) |
| • Land | 35.6 sq mi (92 km2) |
| • Water | 1.3 sq mi (3 km2) |
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 28,165 |
| • Density | 791.7/sq mi (305.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
48065, 48094, 48095, 48306
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| Area code(s) | 248 and 586 |
| FIPS code | 26-84120 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1627216 |
Washington Charter Township is a community in Macomb County, Michigan. It's part of the larger Metro Detroit area. In 2020, about 28,165 people lived here. This was an increase from 25,139 people in 2010.
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A Look Back in Time: History of Washington Township
Washington Township was officially started in 1827. It is home to the famous Octagon House. This unique eight-sided house was built by Loren Andrus between 1858 and 1860.
A place called Westview Orchards began here in 1813. The Mount Vernon Cemetery also shows where an old settlement once was. This settlement was named after George Washington's home. It even had a post office in 1832. William Austin Burt was the first postmaster there.
Where is Washington Township? Geography and Location
Washington Township is in the northwest part of Macomb County. It shares a border with Oakland County to the west. The village of Romeo is partly in the northeast of the township.
Other nearby areas include:
- Ray Township to the east
- Shelby Township to the south
- Bruce Township to the north
The township is about 28 to 34 miles north of downtown Detroit.
The total area of Washington Township is about 36.9 square miles. Most of this, 35.6 square miles, is land. The rest, about 1.3 square miles, is water.
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Shelby Township | Macomb Township |
Local Areas and Neighborhoods
Washington Township has a few smaller communities within it:
- Clifton Mills is a small community. It is located near the crossing of 31 Mile Road and Mt. Vernon Road.
- Mount Vernon is another community. You can find it in the southwest part of the township. It is at Mt. Vernon and 28 Mile Roads.
- Romeo is a village that is partly in the northeast corner of the township. Most of Romeo is actually in Bruce Township.
- Washington is a community in the south-central part of the township. It is just west of M-53.
Weather in the Township
The weather in Washington Township is much like that in Detroit. It can be a few degrees cooler, which often means more snow in the winter.
A notable weather event happened on July 2, 1997. A small tornado touched down at 26 Mile Road. It damaged parts of the East Village Estates trailer park. Six people were hurt during this event.
Who Lives Here? Population Facts
In 2010, there were 25,139 people living in Washington Township. This was a jump from 19,080 people in 2000. There were 9,258 households, which are groups of people living together.
Most of the people living here, about 94.8%, were White. Other groups included African American (1.6%), Native American (0.2%), and Asian (1.0%). About 3.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, about 25% of the people were under 18 years old. About 14.1% were 65 years or older. The average age in the township was 41 years.
The average income for a household in the township was about $83,348 in 2016. For families, it was around $94,057 in 2016.
