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Huron, MI

Huron Charter Township is a charter township of Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 16,944 at the 2020 census. Huron Charter Township is named after the Huron River, which flows southeast through the township. The township is home to three divisions of the Huron–Clinton Metroparks system: Lower Huron, Oakwoods, and Willow.

Huron Township was organized in 1827 and originally included the land that now contains the cities of Romulus and Belleville as well as the townships of Van Buren and Sumpter. In the 1830s, a settlement was platted on the banks of the Huron River. The first post office opened with the name Huron but soon closed. In 1860 a new post office was opened with the name Catville but changed its name to New Boston by 1868. Other early settlements included Belden, platted in 1857 by Frances J. Belden and now known as Willow, and Waltz, platted in 1872 by Joseph Waltz. 

On March 17, 1835, the northeastern portion of Huron Township was set off and organized as Romulus Township. Within a few weeks, on April 6, 1835, the northwestern portion of the township became Van Buren Township. On April 6, 1840, the western half of the remaining portion of Huron Township was organized as the township of Sumpter, creating the current boundaries of the township. The Waltz Road–Huron River Bridge, first constructed in 1924 and later replaced in 2017, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.83 square miles (92.80 km2), of which 35.35 square miles (91.56 km2) is land and 0.48 square miles (1.24 km2) (1.34%) is water. 

Huron Township contains its own school district, Huron School District, which serves most of the township and very small portions of Ash Township to the south in Monroe County. The southeastern corner of the township is served by Flat Rock Community Schools, and the northeastern portion of the township is served by Woodhaven-Brownstown School District.

Huron Charter Township places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Tranquil Palms Massage & Spa provides a peaceful retreat with massages, facials, and holistic therapies. Anytime Fitness offers 24/7 access to state-of-the-art equipment and personalized training programs to fit any schedule. Harmony Yoga & Wellness hosts yoga and Pilates classes that focus on core strength, flexibility, and stress relief. Lakeview Chiropractic PC focuses on spinal health, pain relief, and overall wellness with a range of chiropractic services. Planet Fitness promotes a judgment-free environment with a wide array of exercise equipment and group fitness classes. Huron Metroparks offers outdoor activities, walking trails, and community sports programs to encourage active living. DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. 

The top sites in Huron Charter Township, MI are the Lower Huron Metropark, Oakwoods Metropark, and Willow Metropark.

Population: 16,944 (2020). ZIP Code: 48134. Area code: 734. Elevation: 620 ft (189 m). Area: 35.83 sq mi (92.80 km2).
 

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What are the demographics of Huron, MI?

With 346 people, Huron is the 1452nd most populated city in the state of Michigan out of 1,520 cities. The largest Huron racial/ethnic groups are White (98.1%) followed by Two or More (1.9%) and Hispanic (0.0%). In 2022, the median household income of Huron households was $41,736. Huron households made slightly more than Germfask households ($41,667) and Albion city households ($41,594) . However, 12.2% of Huron families live in poverty.

What is the history of Huron, MI?

Huron Township was organized in 1827 and originally included the land that now contains the cities of Romulus and Belleville as well as the townships of Van Buren and Sumpter. In the 1830s, a settlement was platted on the banks of the Huron River. The first post office opened with the name Huron but soon closed. In 1860 a new post office was opened with the name Catville but changed its name to New Boston by 1868. Other early settlements included Belden, platted in 1857 by Frances J. Belden and now known as Willow, and Waltz, platted in 1872 by Joseph Waltz.

Is Huron, MI a good place to live?

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

Sources

Wikipedia

Huron Charter Township

Michigan Demographics

Niche

Lower Huron Metropark

Oakwoods Metropark

Willow Metropark

Tranquil Palms Massage & Spa

Anytime Fitness

In Harmony Yoga & Wellness

Lakeview Chiropractic PC

Planet Fitness

Huron Metroparks

DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital

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