Plymouth Charter Township, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Plymouth Township, Michigan
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Charter township
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| Charter Township of Plymouth | ||
Township Hall and Police Department
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Location within Wayne County
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 Plymouth Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Plymouth Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Michigan |
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| County |  Wayne |
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| Established | 1827 | |
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| • Charter township | 16.0 sq mi (41.4 km2) | |
| • Land | 15.9 sq mi (41.2 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) | |
| Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) | |
| Population
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| • Charter township | 27,938 | |
| • Density | 1,746/sq mi (674.8/km2) | |
| • Metro | 4,285,832 (Metro Detroit) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code(s) |
48170 (Plymouth)
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| Area code(s) | 734 | |
| FIPS code | 26-65080 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626920 | |
Plymouth Township is a special kind of town called a charter township in Wayne County, Michigan. It's a western suburb of Detroit. This means it's part of the larger Detroit area.
Plymouth Township is about 27 miles (43 km) northwest of downtown Detroit. It is also about 16 miles (26 km) northeast of Ann Arbor. In 2020, about 27,938 people lived here. The township completely surrounds the city of Plymouth, but they are separate places.
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Exploring Plymouth Township's Geography
Plymouth Township covers a total area of 16.0 square miles (41.4 km²). Most of this area, about 15.9 square miles (41.2 km²), is land. A very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²), is water.
Learning and Schools in Plymouth Township
Students in Plymouth Township attend schools run by Plymouth-Canton Community Schools. This school district serves most of Plymouth and Canton Townships. It also includes parts of Northville Charter Township in Wayne County. Some areas in Salem Township and Superior Charter Township in Washtenaw County are also part of this district.
Who Lives in Plymouth Township?
In 2000, there were 27,798 people living in Plymouth Township. There were 10,757 households, which are groups of people living together. About 7,680 of these were families.
Many different groups of people live here. Most residents are White, but there are also many African American, Native American, and Asian people. Some residents are from two or more races. A small number of people are Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in the township was 40 years old. About 22.6% of the population was under 18 years old. About 12.3% of people were 65 years or older.
Getting Around: Highways in Plymouth Township
Several major highways help people travel through Plymouth Township. These roads connect the township to other cities and areas.
Businesses and Economy in Plymouth Township
Plymouth Township is home to several important companies. These businesses provide jobs and help the local economy. Some of the companies based here include:
- Aisin World Corp. of America
- Hella Corporate Center USA
- Adient
- Metaldyne
Sports and Fun in Plymouth Township
Plymouth Township has a history with professional sports teams. It was once home to the Ontario Hockey League's Plymouth Whalers. This was one of only three American teams in the OHL. They played their games at Compuware Arena, which is now called USA Hockey Arena. The Whalers team was sold in 2015 and became the Flint Firebirds. USA Hockey Arena also hosted the 2017 Women's Ice Hockey World Championships.
The township also had an indoor soccer team called the Detroit Ignition. They were part of the Xtreme Soccer League. The Ignition played in the championship finals every year they existed. The team was disbanded after the 2008–2009 season. They also played their games at Compuware Arena.
Images for kids
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Plymouth Township water tower
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CSX engine 8747, Plymouth Michigan
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The Inn at St. John, formerly St. John's Provincial Seminary
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Burroughs Payment Systems
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The Plymouth Whalers of the OHL played their home games in Compuware Arena.
