Pittsfield Charter Township, Michigan

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Pittsfield Township, Michigan
Charter Township of Pittsfield
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Location within Washtenaw County
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Pittsfield Township
Location within the state of Michigan
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Pittsfield Township
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 42°13′21″N83°42′52″W / 42.22250°N 83.71444°W / 42.22250; -83.71444
CountryUnited States
State Michigan
County Washtenaw
Established1834
Government
  SupervisorMandy Grewal
   Clerk Michelle Anzaldi
Area
  Total27.33 sq mi (70.78 km2)
  Land27.26 sq mi (70.60 km2)
  Water0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2)
Elevation
827 ft (252 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total34,663
  Density1,271.6/sq mi (491.0/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
48103, 48108 (Ann Arbor)
48176 (Saline)
48197 (Ypsilanti)
Area code 734
FIPS code 26-64560 [1]
GNIS feature ID1626909 [2]
Website Official website

Pittsfield Charter Township is a charter township of Washtenaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 34,663 at the 2010 census. [3]

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Communities

History

When Ann Arbor Township was organized in 1827 it included what is now Pittsfield Township in its boundaries. The township was organized as the Township of Pitt in 1834. The name had been suggested by Ezra Carpenter. The current name was adopted in 1839. [8] It became a charter township in 1972.

In 2006 the Ann Arbor District Library opened its Pittsfield branch. [9]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 27.33 square miles (70.78 km2), of which 27.26 square miles (70.60 km2) is land and 0.07 square miles (0.18 km2) (0.26%) is water. [10]

The source of Paint Creek is within the northeast portion of the township. [11]

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Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Pittsfield had a population of 34,663. The ethnic and racial makeup of the population was 62.9% non-Hispanic white, 13.6% black of African American, 13.6% Asian, 0.4% Native American, 0.3% non-Hispanic of some other race, 4.0% reporting two or more races. 6.5% were Hispanic or Latino, of any race. [12]

At the 2000 census there were 30,167 people, 11,817 households, and 6,960 families in the township. The population density was 1,095.4 inhabitants per square mile (422.9/km2). There were 12,337 housing units at an average density of 448.0 per square mile (173.0/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 70.37% White, 14.29% African American, 0.44% Native American, 9.96% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 1.68% from other races, and 3.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.97%. [1]

Of the 11,817 households, 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.1% were non-families. 29.8% of households were one person, and 4.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.0% under the age of 18, 11.8% from 18 to 24, 39.6% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 5.7% 65 or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.1 males.

The median household income in the township was $61,262, and the median family income was $82,600. Males had a median income of $54,167 versus $35,684 for females. The per capita income for the township was $29,645. About 5.6% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.5% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Pittsfield Charter Township is served by three public school districts. The northern portion of the township is served by Ann Arbor Public Schools, the southern portion of the township is served by Saline Area Schools, and the southeast portion is served by Milan School District. [13]

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References

  1. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pittsfield Charter Township, Michigan
  3. "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Pittsfield charter township, Washtenaw County, Michigan". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 9, 2012.
  4. Romig 1986, p. 336.
  5. Romig 1986, p. 346.
  6. Romig 1986, p. 390.
  7. Romig 1986, p. 447.
  8. "Pittsfield Charter Township, MI - Official Website". Archived from the original on 28 October 2009.
  9. "Pittsfield Branch - Ann Arbor District Library". Ann Arbor District Library. Archived from the original on 19 November 2005.
  10. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Pittsfield charter township, Washtenaw County, Michigan". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 9, 2012.
  11. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Paint Creek
  12. 2010 census general profile of population and housing characteristics for Pittsfield Township
  13. Michigan Geographic Framework (15 November 2013). "Washtenaw County School Districts" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 2014-08-21. Retrieved July 22, 2021.

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