Tompkins Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Tompkins Township, Michigan
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Location within Jackson County
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 Tompkins Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Tompkins Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Jackson |
| Established | 1838 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.36 sq mi (94.2 km2) |
| • Land | 36.01 sq mi (93.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.35 sq mi (0.9 km2) |
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,618 |
| • Density | 72.002/sq mi (27.800/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 517 |
| FIPS code | 26-79980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1627168 |
Tompkins Township is a small community located in Jackson County, Michigan, in the United States. It's a type of local government area called a civil township. In 2020, about 2,618 people lived here.
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Exploring Tompkins Township's Location
Tompkins Township is found in the northwestern part of Jackson County. It shares its northern border with Ingham County.
Size and Landscape
The township covers a total area of about 36.36 square miles (94.17 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 36.01 square miles (93.27 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.35 square miles (0.91 square kilometers), is water.
Key Roads and Rivers
A main road, M-50, runs through Tompkins Township. This highway connects the township to nearby cities. For example, it goes southeast about 14 miles (23 km) to Jackson, which is the main city of the county. It also goes northwest about 13 miles (21 km) to Eaton Rapids.
The Grand River also flows through the northeastern part of the township. Rivers are important for the environment and can be used for recreation.
Who Lives in Tompkins Township?
In 2000, there were 2,758 people living in Tompkins Township. These people lived in 985 different homes, and 781 of these were families.
Community Life
Many homes in Tompkins Township are families. About 38.6% of homes had children under 18 living there. Most families, about 67.0%, were married couples living together.
Age Groups in the Township
The people in Tompkins Township are of different ages.
- About 28.9% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 6.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 25.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 10.8% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the township was 37 years.
See also
- In Spanish: Municipio de Tompkins (Míchigan) para niños
