Ann Arbor Charter Township, Michigan

Ann Arbor Charter Township is a charter township of Washtenaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,673 at the 2020 census.[3] The township borders the city of Ann Arbor and contains numerous exclaves, but the two are administered autonomously.

Ann Arbor Township, Michigan
Charter Township of Ann Arbor
Township Hall and Fire Station on Pontiac Trail
Township Hall and Fire Station on Pontiac Trail
Official seal of Ann Arbor Township, Michigan
Location within Washtenaw County (red) and the administered village of Barton Hills (pink)
Location within Washtenaw County (red) and the administered village of Barton Hills (pink)
Ann Arbor Township is located in Michigan
Ann Arbor Township
Ann Arbor Township
Location within the state of Michigan
Ann Arbor Township is located in the United States
Ann Arbor Township
Ann Arbor Township
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 42°17′47″N 83°43′13″W / 42.29639°N 83.72028°W / 42.29639; -83.72028
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyWashtenaw
Organized1827
Government
 • SupervisorMichael Moran
 • ClerkRena Basch
Area
 • Total16.88 sq mi (43.72 km2)
 • Land16.73 sq mi (43.33 km2)
 • Water0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2)
Elevation
945 ft (288 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total4,673
 • Density280/sq mi (110/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
48104, 48105, 48109
(Ann Arbor)
Area code734
FIPS code26-03020[1]
GNIS feature ID1625838[2]
Websiteaatwp.org

Communities

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History

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The "Township of Ann Arbour" was organized in 1827 by the Legislative Council of the Michigan Territory and the Village of Ann Arbour, which later became the City of Ann Arbor, was organized in 1833. As villages remain part of the township, the village of Ann Arbour did not become completely detached from the township until it reorganized as the city of Ann Arbor.

Geography

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 16.88 square miles (43.72 km2), of which 16.73 square miles (43.33 km2) is land and 0.15 square miles (0.39 km2) (0.89%) is water.[8]

The Huron River flows through the township and contains Geddes Dam in the southeastern portion. The Border-to-Border Trail runs through the southeast edge of township along the river near Geddes Dam.[9] Barton Dam is within the city limits of Ann Arbor, but the township contains boundaries along the dam's Barton Pond reservoir.

Major highways

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  •   US 23 runs through the township and forms part of the border with the city of Ann Arbor.
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    Bus. US 23 is a business loop that runs briefly through the township before merging with US 23.
  •   M-14 runs through the township and runs concurrently with US 23 and also with Bus. US 23 for portions of its route.

Demographics

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As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 4,720 people, 1,972 households, and 1,317 families residing in the township. The population density was 267.5 inhabitants per square mile (103.3/km2). There were 2,034 housing units at an average density of 115.3 per square mile (44.5/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 81.21% White, 2.25% African American, 0.17% Native American, 13.58% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.85% from other races, and 1.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.22% of the population.

There were 1,972 households, out of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.0% were married couples living together, 4.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.84.

In the township the population was spread out, with 21.1% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $86,797, and the median income for a family was $103,102. Males had a median income of $75,176 versus $45,320 for females. The per capita income for the township was $56,084. About 1.2% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.7% of those under age 18 and 1.6% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

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Domino's Pizza has its headquarters in the township.[10][11]

In 2007 Toyota employed 932 people at the Toyota Technical Center in Ann Arbor Township.[12] Calty Design Research Inc., a Toyota design firm, has the Calty Design Research at Ann Arbor in the township.[12][13] Con-way moved its headquarters from San Mateo, California to Ann Arbor Township in 2011.[14]

Education

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Ann Arbor Charter Township is served entirely by Ann Arbor Public Schools.[15] The main campus of Washtenaw Community College is located in the southeastern corner of the township.[16]

Images

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References

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  1. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ann Arbor Charter Township, Michigan
  3. ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Ann Arbor charter township, Washtenaw County, Michigan". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  4. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Foster, Michigan
  5. ^ Romig 1986, p. 134.
  6. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Geddes, Michigan
  7. ^ Romig 1986, p. 219.
  8. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Ann Arbor charter township, Washtenaw County, Michigan". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  9. ^ Border to Border (2022). "Explore the Border to Border Trail". Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  10. ^ "Contact Us." Domino's Pizza. Retrieved on March 11, 2011. "How do I contact the Domino's Pizza World Resource Center? Domino's Pizza LLC 30 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive Ann Arbor MI 48106-0997"
  11. ^ "Zoning Map." (Archive) Ann Arbor Township, Michigan. Retrieved on December 7, 2012.
  12. ^ a b Snavely, Brent. "More than just jobs." Crain's Detroit Business. September 17, 2007. Retrieved on May 18, 2010.
  13. ^ "Calty Design Research, Inc. Archived 2013-11-21 at the Wayback Machine" Toyota. Retrieved on May 18, 2010.
  14. ^ Q-and-a: Why Con-way Inc. moved its headquarters from Silicon Valley to Ann Arbor area
  15. ^ Michigan Geographic Framework (November 15, 2013). "Washtenaw County School Districts" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on August 21, 2014. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
  16. ^ Washtenaw Community College. "Directions, Map & Parking". Retrieved July 11, 2022.

Sources

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  • Romig, Walter (October 1, 1986) [1973]. Michigan Place Names: The History of the Founding and the Naming of More Than Five Thousand Past and Present Michigan Communities (Paperback). Great Lakes Books Series. Detroit, Michigan: Wayne State University Press. pp. 134, 219. ISBN 978-0-8143-1838-6.
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