Delhi Charter Township ( ) is a charter township of Ingham County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 27,710 at the 2020 census, an increase from 25,877 in 2010 census.

Delhi Township is located directly south of the city of Lansing and is the fifth-largest municipality in Lansing–East Lansing metropolitan area.

Communities

  • Holt is an unincorporated community in the township that is also a census-designated place for statistical purposes. Holt is just south of Interstate 96 and is about 6 miles northwest of Mason. Most of the population of Delhi lives in Holt.
  • The city of Lansing is adjacent to the north and has incorporated land that was formerly within the township. Much of the township is considered to be part of the Greater Lansing urban area.
  • The city of Mason is nearby to the southeast and the village of Dimondale is to the west.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (1.45%) is water.

History

The first permanent settlers in Delhi Township, John Norris and Fred Luther, arrived in 1837. In 1850, 402 settlers resided in the township. By 1857 Delhi Center (now Holt) had a post office, hotel, tavern, and several other businesses.

thumb|right|250px|Delhi Township administrative offices <br>and [[Capital Area District Library|Holt-Delhi Library]]

Demographics

2000 census

As of the census

Parts of Michigan State University extend into this township. The Horticulture Teaching and Research Center is in the township.

References

Sources

  • Official Website of the Charter Township of Delhi
  • Holt–Delhi Branch of the Capital Area District Library