Napoleon Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Napoleon Township, Michigan
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Location within Jackson County (red) and the administered community of Napoleon (pink)
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 Napoleon Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Napoleon Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 31.41 sq mi (81.4 km2) |
| • Land | 28.94 sq mi (75.0 km2) |
| • Water | 2.47 sq mi (6.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,789 |
| • Density | 216.14/sq mi (83.453/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 517 |
| FIPS code | 26-56640 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626789 |
Napoleon Township is a community located in Jackson County, Michigan. It's a type of local government area called a civil township. In 2020, about 6,789 people lived here.
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Exploring Napoleon Township Communities
Napoleon Township is home to a few interesting communities. These are places where people live and gather.
Historic Ackerson
- Ackerson was once a small train stop. It was called a "flag station" because trains would only stop if someone waved a flag. It even had a post office for a short time around the late 1800s and early 1900s.
The Village of Napoleon
- Napoleon is a main community within the township. It's an unincorporated area, which means it doesn't have its own separate city government. However, it is recognized as a "census-designated place" for counting people.
Understanding Napoleon Township's Geography
Napoleon Township is a large area with different types of land and water.
Land and Water Features
The township covers about 31.41 square miles. Most of this area, about 28.94 square miles, is land. The rest, about 2.47 square miles, is water. This means about 7.86% of the township is covered by water.
Location and Roads
Napoleon Township is located in the southeast part of Jackson County. A major road, U.S. Route 127, runs along part of its western edge. Another important road, M-50, goes right through the middle of the township. This road connects the village of Napoleon to Jackson, which is the main city of the county. Jackson is about 10 miles northwest of Napoleon.
Water Flow and Rivers
Most of the water in Napoleon Township flows into the Grand River. This river eventually leads to Lake Michigan. However, the southeastern part of the township is different. Water from that area drains into the River Raisin, which then flows into Lake Erie.
People and Life in Napoleon Township
Let's learn about the people who live in Napoleon Township and what their lives are like.
Population and Households
In 2000, there were 6,962 people living in the township. These people lived in 2,592 households. A household can be a family or a group of people living together. Out of these, 1,938 were families. On average, about 2.66 people lived in each household, and about 3.04 people lived in each family.
Community Life
Many households in Napoleon Township have children. About 35.4% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households, about 60.3%, were married couples living together. About 20.3% of all households were made up of people living alone.
Age Groups
The population in the township includes people of all ages. About 27.1% of the people were under 18 years old. About 11.1% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in the township was 37 years old.
