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Cooper Charter Township is a charter township of Kalamazoo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 10,418 at the 2020 census, up from 10,111 at the 2010 census. The township was organized in 1837. 

The township is named after Sarah Sabina Cooper, the wife of Horace H. Comstock, an early pioneer of the area and founder of nearby Comstock. She was the niece of the author James Fenimore Cooper. 

Kalamazoo County is located in Michigan, in the U.S. As of 2020, the population was 261,670. The county seat is Kalamazoo. Kalamazoo County is included in the Kalamazoo–Portage, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Kalamazoo County was organized in 1830, although its set-off date has yet to be determined. The village of Kalamazoo (then known as Bronson) was made the county seat in 1831. The name purportedly means "the mirage or reflecting river" and the original Indian name was "Kikalamazoo". Kalamazoo County does not have a county flag.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.6 square miles (94.9 km2), of which 36.3 square miles (94.1 km2) are land and 0.3 square miles (0.8 km2), or 0.84%, is water. A community called Cooper Center exists in the physical center of the township.

Cooper Charter Township places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Tranquility Spa and Salon Center provides a serene retreat with massages, facials, and holistic therapies designed to rejuvenate and relax. Anytime Fitness offers 24/7 access to state-of-the-art equipment and personalized training programs to meet various fitness goals. Harmony Yoga & Wellness hosts yoga and Pilates classes, focusing on enhancing core strength, flexibility, and mental clarity. Clarkston Chiropractic Sports & Wellness emphasizes spinal health, pain relief, and overall wellness with comprehensive chiropractic services. Planet Fitness offers comprehensive fitness services including group classes and personal training. Ascension Borgess Hospital offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs.  

The top sites in Cooper Charter Township, MI are the Greenfield Village, Gilmore Car Museum, and Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.

Population: 10,418 (2020). ZIP Code: 49004. Area codes: 269. Elevation: 850 ft (259 m). Area: 36.6 sq mi (94.9 km2).

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What are the demographics of Cooper Charter Township, MI?

With 10,472 people, Cooper Charter Township is the 188th most populated city in the state of Michigan out of 1,520 cities. The largest Cooper Charter township racial/ethnic groups are White (86.3%) followed by Hispanic (7.5%) and Black (3.5%). In 2022, the median household income of Cooper Charter Township households was $89,947. Cooper Charter Township households made slightly more than Sandstone households ($89,800) and Manlius households ($89,800). However, 5.9% of Cooper Charter township families live in poverty. 

Is Cooper Charter Township, MI a good place to live?

Cooper Charter Township is in Kalamazoo County. Living in Cooper Charter Township offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Cooper Charter Township there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Cooper Charter Township and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Cooper Charter Township are above average.

What county is Cooper Charter Township, MI?

Cooper Charter Township is a charter township of Kalamazoo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 10,418 at the 2020 census, up from 10,111 at the 2010 census. The township was organized in 1837. 

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Cooper Charter Township

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Michigan Demographics

Greenfield Village

Gilmore Car Museum

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

Tranquility Spa and Salon

Anytime Fitness

In Harmony Yoga & Wellness

Clarkston Chiropractic Sports & Wellness

Planet Fitness

Ascension Borgess Hospital

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