Franklin Township, Lenawee County, Michigan

Franklin Township, Michigan
Civil township
Franklin Township Hall along M-50
Franklin Township Hall along M-50
Location within Lenawee County
Location within Lenawee County
Franklin Township is located in Michigan
Franklin Township
Franklin Township
Location within the state of Michigan
Franklin Township is located in the United States
Franklin Township
Franklin Township
Franklin Township (the United States)
Coordinates: 42°01′53″N 84°04′28″W / 42.03139°N 84.07444°W / 42.03139; -84.07444
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyLenawee
Government
 • SupervisorGordon Whelan
 • ClerkSusan Whitehead
Area
 • Total
39.3 sq mi (101.8 km2)
 • Land38.5 sq mi (99.7 km2)
 • Water0.85 sq mi (2.2 km2)
Elevation
958 ft (292 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
3,063
 • Density79.6/sq mi (30.7/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
49221 (Adrian)
49236 (Clinton)
49265 (Onsted)
49286 (Tecumseh)
49287 (Tipton)
FIPS code26-30320
GNIS feature ID1626308
Websitewww.franklintownship.net

Franklin Township is a civil township of Lenawee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,063 at the 2020 census.

Communities

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 39.3 square miles (101.8 km2), of which 38.5 square miles (99.7 km2) is land and 0.8 square mile (2.1 km2) (2.11%) is water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,939 people, 1,071 households, and 846 families residing in the township. The population density was 76.4 inhabitants per square mile (29.5/km2). There were 1,275 housing units at an average density of 33.1 per square mile (12.8/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.03% White, 0.07% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.48% from other races, and 1.02% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.09% of the population.

There were 1,071 households, out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.3% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.0% were non-families. 17.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $56,296, and the median income for a family was $61,979. Males had a median income of $47,083 versus $25,691 for females. The per capita income for the township was $24,300. About 1.6% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.7% of those under age 18 and 3.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Portions of Franklin Township are in Tecumseh Public Schools, Clinton Community Schools, and Onsted Community Schools. A small piece of the Adrian City School District extends into the township.

Notable person

See also

References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Franklin Township, Lenawee County, Michigan
  2. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ↑ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  4. ↑ Romig, Michigan Place Names, p. 188
  5. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Tipton, Michigan
  6. ↑ Romig, Walter (1986) [1973]. Michigan Place Names. Detroit, Michigan: Wayne State University Press. ISBN 0-8143-1838-X.
  7. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Tipton Post Office
  8. ↑ 49287 5-Digit ZCTA, 492 3-Digit ZCTA - Reference Map - American FactFinder[permanent dead link], U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 census
  9. ↑ 49221 5-Digit ZCTA, 492 3-Digit ZCTA - Reference Map - American FactFinder[permanent dead link], U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 census
  10. ↑ 49236 5-Digit ZCTA, 492 3-Digit ZCTA - Reference Map - American FactFinder[permanent dead link], U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 census
  11. ↑ 49265 5-Digit ZCTA, 492 3-Digit ZCTA - Reference Map - American FactFinder[permanent dead link], U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 census
  12. ↑ 49286 5-Digit ZCTA, 492 3-Digit ZCTA - Reference Map - American FactFinder[permanent dead link], U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 census
  13. ↑ Geography Division (January 15, 2021). 2020 Census - School District Reference Map: Lenawee County, MI (PDF) (Map). Suitland, Maryland: U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved January 29, 2026. - Text list
  14. ↑ "Walberg on Gaza: "It should be like Nagasaki and Hiroshima. Get it over quick."". Michigan Public. March 30, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2025.