Macomb Township is a civil township of Macomb County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 91,663 at the 2020 census,

History

The founders of Macomb Township arrived in the early 19th century in search of flat and fertile farmland, like that near the Clinton River. Many of these early settlers were of German descent, and the German influences remain today. The Township of Macomb was officially approved by the Legislative Council on March 7, 1834.

The township was named in honor of General Alexander Macomb, who was a highly decorated veteran of the War of 1812; his successful mercantile family owned most of Macomb County at one time.

Macomb Township was a large part of the lumber and logging industry of southeast Michigan 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 sawmills. 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 county seat, is to the south, and downtown Detroit is to the south-southwest.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which are land and , or 0.26%, are water.

  • 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

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"

|+Macomb Township, Michigan – Racial and ethnic composition<br><small></small>

!Race / Ethnicity <small>(NH = Non-Hispanic)</small>

!Pop 2000

!Pop 2010

!

!% 2000

!% 2010

!

|-

|White alone (NH)

|47,968

|70,906

|style='background: #ffffe6; |77,042

|95.03%

|89.10%

|style='background: #ffffe6; |84.05%

|-

|Black or African American alone (NH)

|420

|3,096

|style='background: #ffffe6; |4,627

|0.83%

|3.89%

|style='background: #ffffe6; |5.05%

|-

|Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)

|88

|136

|style='background: #ffffe6; |99

|0.17%

|0.17%

|style='background: #ffffe6; |0.11%

|-

|Asian alone (NH)

|710

|2,446

|style='background: #ffffe6; |3,198

|1.41%

|3.07%

|style='background: #ffffe6; |3.49%

|-

|Pacific Islander alone (NH)

|4

|15

|style='background: #ffffe6; |19

|0.01%

|0.02%

|style='background: #ffffe6; |0.02%

|-

|Other race alone (NH)

|27

|72

|style='background: #ffffe6; |216

|0.05%

|0.09%

|style='background: #ffffe6; |0.24%

|-

|Mixed race or Multiracial (NH)

|526

|1,106

|style='background: #ffffe6; |3,603

|1.04%

|1.39%

|style='background: #ffffe6; |3.93%

|-

|Hispanic or Latino (any race)

|735

|1,803

|style='background: #ffffe6; |2,859

|1.46%

|2.27%

|style='background: #ffffe6; |3.12%

|-

|Total

|50,478

|79,580

|style='background: #ffffe6; |91,663

|100.00%

|100.00%

|style='background: #ffffe6; |100.00%

|}

As of the census 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% White, 3.9% African American, 0.2% Native American, 3.1% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.

As of the census 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

  • Jayson Blair, actor
  • Matt Busch, filmmaker and Star Wars artist
  • Danny DeKeyser, professional hockey player for the Detroit Red Wings
  • Marisa DiGrande, soccer player
  • Mario Impemba, sportscaster, former television broadcaster of the Detroit Tigers
  • Bob Learn, Jr., professional ten-pin bowler, five-time champion on PBA Tour
  • Masiela Lusha, actress and writer
  • Jeff Smith, racing driver
  • Ryan Rollins, professional basketball player
  • Natalie Viggiano, professional soccer player

References

  • Clinton-Macomb Public Library