Tyrone Township, Livingston County, Michigan facts for kids
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Tyrone Township, Michigan
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Location within Livingston County
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 Tyrone Township, Livingston County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Tyrone Township, Livingston County, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Livingston |
| Established | 1834 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.7 sq mi (95.1 km2) |
| • Land | 35.4 sq mi (91.8 km2) |
| • Water | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 948 ft (289 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 11,986 |
| • Density | 326.43/sq mi (126.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48430 (Fenton)
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| Area code(s) | 810 |
| FIPS code | 26-81160 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1627182 |
Tyrone Township is a community located in Livingston County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is a type of local government area called a civil township. In 2020, about 11,986 people lived here. This was an increase from 10,020 people in 2010. The township was named after County Tyrone in Northern Ireland.
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Communities
Places in Tyrone Township
Tyrone Township has a few smaller communities within its borders. These are often called "unincorporated communities." This means they don't have their own separate local government, but they are still part of the township.
- Hallers Corners is a small community. It is located right on the edge of Hartland Township. You can find it where Denton Hill Road and Holtforth Road meet.
- Tyrone Center is another community. It is located where Foley Road and Hartland Road cross.
Geography
Where is Tyrone Township?
Tyrone Township is in the northeast part of Livingston County. It shares its northern border with Genesee County. To the east, it borders Oakland County.
U.S. Route 23 is a major highway that goes through the township. You can get on or off this highway at Exits 75 and 77. If you go north on US 23, you will reach Flint in about 20 miles. If you go south, you will reach Ann Arbor in about 34 miles.
Land and Water
The total area of Tyrone Township is about 95.1 square kilometers (or 36.7 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 91.8 square kilometers (35.4 square miles). The rest is water, which makes up about 3.2 square kilometers (1.2 square miles), or 3.40% of the total area.
Sergeant Patrick O' Rourke Memorial Highway
Tyrone Township is also home to the Sergeant Patrick O' Rourke Memorial Highway. This highway honors Officer Patrick O' Rourke from West Bloomfield. He was a police officer who sadly died while doing his job.
Population Information
Who Lives in Tyrone Township?
Based on information from the year 2000, there were 8,459 people living in Tyrone Township. These people lived in 2,882 households, and 2,466 of these were families.
Most people in the township were White (97.81%). There were also smaller numbers of people from other backgrounds, including African American, Native American, and Asian. About 0.96% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 2,882 households, about 40.7% had children under 18 living with them. A large number, 78.5%, were married couples living together. About 11.7% of all households were made up of individuals living alone.
Age Groups
The population in the township was spread out across different age groups.
- About 28.8% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 5.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 29.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 7.8% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the township was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were about 101.8 males.
