Palmyra Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Palmyra Township, Michigan
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Palmyra Township Hall
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Location within Lenawee County
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 Palmyra Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Palmyra Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Lenawee |
| Established | 1834 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.7 sq mi (95.0 km2) |
| • Land | 36.7 sq mi (95.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,031 |
| • Density | 55.34/sq mi (21.379/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 517 |
| FIPS code | 26-62240 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626878 |
Palmyra Township is a special kind of community called a civil township in Lenawee County, Michigan. It's a place where people live and work, much like a small town. In 2020, about 2,031 people called Palmyra Township home.
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Where is Palmyra Township?
Palmyra Township is located in the state of Michigan, in the United States. It's part of Lenawee County. The township covers an area of about 36.7 square miles (95 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with very little water.
Who Lives in Palmyra Township?
Let's look at the people who live in Palmyra Township. In 2000, there were 2,366 people living here. These people lived in about 793 homes. Most of these homes were families.
Community Diversity
The people in Palmyra Township come from different backgrounds. In 2000, most residents were White. There were also people who identified as African American, Native American, and Asian. Some people identified with two or more races. About 13% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in Palmyra
The population of Palmyra Township includes people of all ages.
- About 27% of the people were under 18 years old.
- Around 8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- Nearly 30% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 22% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- Around 13% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in the township was 36 years old.
Family Life and Homes
Many homes in Palmyra Township had children under 18 living there. Most households were married couples living together. Some homes had a female head of household without a husband. A smaller number of homes were made up of single individuals. The average household had about 2.7 people, and the average family had about 3 people.
How People Earn Money
In 2000, the average income for a household in Palmyra Township was about $49,598 per year. For families, the average income was around $56,333. Men generally earned more than women. A small number of families and individuals had lower incomes.
