Macomb Township is a

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of Macomb County in the U.S. state of

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. The population was 91,663 at the 2020 census, up from 79,580 in

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. As of 2020 it was the most-populous civil township in the state and the third most-populous township overall after the

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s of Clinton and Canton.

History

The founders of Macomb Township arrived in the early 19th century in search of flat and fertile

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, like that near the Clinton River. Many of these early settlers were of

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descent, and the German influences remain today. The Township of Macomb was officially approved by the

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on March 7, 1834. The township was named in honor of General Alexander Macomb, who was a highly decorated veteran of the

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; his successful mercantile family owned most of Macomb County at one time. Macomb Township was a large part of the

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and

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in the late 19th century and early 20th century. Logs would be transported south from Wolcott Mill in Ray Township, down the Middle Branch of the Clinton River to

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s. Romeo Plank Road is a historic route that follows the river on its western side. Macomb Township experienced significant growth during the period of 2000–2008, boasting a 48% increase in population.

Geography

Macomb Township is at the geographic center of Macomb County. Mount Clemens, the

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, is to the south, and downtown

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is to the south-southwest. According to the

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, the township has a total area of , of which are land and , or 0.26%, are water.

Communities

*Macomb (or Macomb Corners) is located in the northwest part of the township at on Romeo Plank Road at 25 Mile Road, near the Middle Branch of the Clinton River. *Meade is located in the northeast portion of the township at on the boundary with Ray Township at 26 Mile Road and North Avenue. *Waldenburg is located in the central portion of the township at , a few miles south of Macomb on Romeo Plank Road and the Clinton River, chiefly in the 22 Mile Road area.

Demographics

As of the

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of 2010, there were 79,580 people and 27,585 households in the township. The population density was . There were 27,585 housing units. The racial makeup of the township was 90.5%

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, 3.9%

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, 0.2% Native American, 3.1% Asian, 0.0%

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, 0.7% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races.

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or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population. As of the

of 2000, there were 50,478 people, 16,946 households, and 14,065 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 17,922 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the township was 96.12%

, 0.84%

, 0.19% Native American, 1.41% Asian, 0.01%

, 0.31% from other races, and 1.12% from two or more races.

or Latino of any race were 1.46% of the population. There were 16,946 households, out of which 45.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.7% were

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living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.0% were non-families. 13.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.97 and the average family size was 3.30. In the township the population was spread out, with 30.2% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 35.1% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 7.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males.

Education

The public

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that serve residents of Macomb Township are Chippewa Valley Schools, L'Anse Creuse Public Schools, New Haven Community Schools and Utica Community Schools. For public library services, the Township is served by the Clinton-Macomb Public Library district.

Media

The township's flagship newspaper is the ''Macomb Township Chronicle''.

Sports

Home to the semipro Blue Water Stars of the Michigan Independence Hockey League(MIHL).

Notable people

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, actor * Danny DeKeyser, professional hockey player for the

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* Marisa DiGrande, soccer player * Mario Impemba, sportscaster, former television broadcaster of the

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* Bob Learn, Jr., professional ten-pin bowler, five-time champion on

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, actress and writer * Jeff Smith, racing driver * Ryan Rollins, professional basketball player

References

External links

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Clinton-Macomb Public Library
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