Chesterfield Township, Michigan

Chesterfield Charter Township, Michigan
Charter township
Motto: "the gateway to Anchor Bay..." [1]
Chesterfield Charter Township, Michigan

Location within the state of Michigan

Coordinates: 42°40′15″N 82°48′34″W / 42.67083°N 82.80944°W / 42.67083; -82.80944Coordinates: 42°40′15″N 82°48′34″W / 42.67083°N 82.80944°W / 42.67083; -82.80944
Country United States
State Michigan
County Macomb
Area
  Total 30.7 sq mi (79.4 km2)
  Land 27.9 sq mi (72.2 km2)
  Water 2.8 sq mi (7.2 km2)
Elevation 591 ft (180 m)
Population (2010)
  Total 43,381
  Density 1,341.7/sq mi (518.0/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
  Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP codes 48047, 48051
Area code(s) 586
FIPS code[2] 26-15340
GNIS ID[3] 1626074
Website chesterfieldtwp.org

Chesterfield Charter Township is a charter township of Macomb County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 37,405. The 2010 Census places the population at 43,381.[4] The township was organized in 1842, formed out of a portion of Macomb Township. The Township is part of Metro Detroit.[5]

History

Chesterfield Township was originally established as a general law township in 1842, and became a Charter Township in 1989.[1]

In the past there was a hamlet here called Chesterfield. It was first settled in 1830. When the Grand Trunk Railroad came through in 1865 it began to have businesses. It had a post office from 1875 until 1907 but has since lost its specific identity.[6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 30.7 square miles (80 km2), of which 27.9 square miles (72 km2) is land and 2.8 square miles (7.3 km2) (9.07%) is water.

In the first decade of the 21st century, much of Chesterfield Township is dominated by subdivisions, shopping developments, and an increasingly diverse population, in contrast to previous decades when the community was considerably more rural and overwhelmingly white. With 89% of the population being non-Hispanic whites at the 2010 census the demographic changes in the population had clearly not been as great as some might suggest. The far northern end of the township is still largely rural. Anchor Bay influences the southeastern part of the community, where many pleasure boats, docks, and marine-related businesses can be found.

Chesterfield Township is bordered on the north by Lenox Township and the village of New Haven; on the east by Ira Township and New Baltimore; on the southeast by Anchor Bay, which is a part of Lake Saint Clair; on the south by Harrison Township; and on the west by Macomb Township.

Communities

There are no incorporated villages and nine unincorporated communities in the township:

Demographics

As of the 2010 census Chesterfield Township had a population of 43,381. The racial and ethnic composition of the population was 89.5% non-Hispanic white, 5.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 0.1% non-Hispanics from some other race, 1.8% from two or more races and 2.4% Hispanic or Latino.[19]

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 37,405 people, 13,347 households, and 10,076 families residing in the township. The population density was 1,341.7 per square mile (518.0/km²). There were 13,967 housing units at an average density of 501.0 per square mile (193.4/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 93.43% White, 2.97% African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.76% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.87% from other races, and 1.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.52% of the population.

There were 13,347 households out of which 43.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.1% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.5% were non-families. 19.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.22.

In the township the population was spread out with 29.8% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 36.4% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 6.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 98.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $61,630, and the median income for a family was $69,554. Males had a median income of $50,834 versus $30,275 for females. The per capita income for the township was $24,410. About 3.9% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.8% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

Chesterfield Township is home to Lionel, LLC; maker of Lionel Trains. In 2002 they moved their manufacturing out of the United States to China, however Chesterfield continues to the location of their corporate offices, and non-manufacturing support functions.

Government

The township is governed by a board of trustees and a township supervisor.

Fire Department

Chesterfield Township is served by 19 career Firefighters and 6 Paid-on-Call Firefighters with one full-time Chief and one Administrative assistant. The Department currently staffs three stations 24/7.

Education

Chesterfield Township is covered by two primary and secondary school districts, the Anchor Bay School District,[20] and L’Anse Creuse Public Schools.[21]

References

Notes

  1. 1 2 "Chesterfield Township, Michigan". Chesterfield Township, Michigan. Retrieved August 25, 2012.
  2. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "Township of Chesterfield". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  4. "Chesterfield Township Statistics". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2009-08-03.
  5. 1 2 Leeson, Michael A. (comp.) (2005) [1882]. "Chesterfield Township". History of Macomb County, Michigan. Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan Library. pp. 900 ff. Retrieved 2006-12-17.
  6. Romig 1986, p. 114.
  7. "Anchor Bay Gardens, Michigan". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. & GNIS in Google Map
  8. "Anchor Bay Harbor, Michigan". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. & GNIS in Google Map
  9. "Anchor Bay Shores, Michigan". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. & GNIS in Google Map
  10. "Chesterfield, Michigan". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. & GNIS in Google Map
  11. "Chesterfield Shores, Michigan". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. & GNIS in Google Map
  12. Romig 1986, p. 189.
  13. "Lottivue, Michigan". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. & GNIS in Google Map
  14. "Milton, Michigan". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  15. Romig 1986, pp. 114, 189.
  16. Local History Tales Archive, Macomb County Historical Commission, Alan Naldrett
  17. "Point Lakeview, Michigan". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. & GNIS in Google Map
  18. "Sebille Manor, Michigan". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. & GNIS in Google Map
  19. 2010 census data for Chesterfield Township
  20. "Anchor Bay School District". Anchor Bay School District. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
  21. "L’Anse Creuse Public Schools". L’Anse Creuse Public Schools. Retrieved August 24, 2012.

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