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Superior Charter Township is a charter township of Washtenaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 14,832 at the 2020 census. 

Dixboro is an unincorporated community located within the township at 42°18′44″N 83°39′22″W. Dixboro was settled as early as 1825 by John Dix and was platted in 1826 by A. B. Rowe. The name was first recorded in 1828 at a time when the area was still administratively part of Wayne County until Washtenaw County was created in 1829. A post office opened under the name Dixborough, which was named after John Dix, on December 6, 1825. The post office closed on September 25, 1850. The post office was then restored on two separate occasions from July 11, 1861, until January 20, 1863, and again from May 26, 1890, until it ultimately closed on June 15, 1905. Even after John Dix sold his properties and moved to Texas in 1833, the community was growing faster than the nearby community of Ann Arbor. However, the railroads bypassed Dixboro in favor of Ann Arbor, and the community slowly dwindled. The oldest structure within the community is the Dixboro General Store, which was built in 1840. 

Frain Lake is an unincorporated community located within the township at 42°19′44″N 83°37′01″W. It is along Plymouth Road near the small lake of the same name. The name of the lake and community is sometimes spelled as Frains Lake or Frain's Lake. The settlement began in 1835 when Michael Frain from New York came to the area and purchased land in Superior Township. 

Geer is a historic settlement that was named after early settler William Geer, who became the first postmaster when the Geer post office opened on June 13, 1890. The post office closed on August 31, 1900. A one-room schoolhouse, now named the Geer School since he also served as an elected school director, remains standing and is now a county-designated historic site. It was constructed in 1880 to replace an earlier 1829 log structure, and it was an active educational facility until it closed in 1982. It is currently owned by Plymouth-Canton Community Schools and used as a historic exhibit. 

Superior is an unincorporated community located within the township just north of the Huron River at 42°15′47″N 83°38′16″W. Robert Fleming bought the first plot of land here in the Michigan Territory in 1823. A sawmill was built in 1826, and the Bank of Superior was established in the community in 1838. A post office named Superior operated from March 2, 1838, until June 20, 1862.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.56 square miles (92.10 km2), of which 35.21 square miles (91.19 km2) is land and 0.35 square miles (0.91 km2) (0.98%) is water.  The Superior Dam is located in the southwest corner of the Huron River. 

Superior Charter Township places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Tranquility Spa and Salon offers a serene escape with a range of massages, facials, and body treatments aimed at promoting relaxation and rejuvenation. Serenity Yoga and Breathwork hosts daily yoga classes, meditation sessions, and wellness workshops, focusing on mindfulness and stress reduction techniques. Superior Family Chiropractic specializes in holistic chiropractic care, spinal adjustments, and wellness therapies to improve overall health and vitality. Moreover, Superior Parks and Recreation offers various recreational activities, sports leagues, and fitness programs to foster an active lifestyle among community members. Additionally, Superior Fitness Club provides a welcoming environment for individuals of all fitness levels with a range of exercise equipment, group fitness classes, and personal training options. Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Anytime Fitness offers comprehensive fitness services including group classes and personal training.

The top sites in Superior Charter Township, MI are Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Starr Jaycee Park, Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, and Leslie Science & Nature Center.

Population: 14,832 (2020). ZIP Code: 48105. Area code: 734. Elevation: 820 ft (250 m). Area: 35.56 sq mi (92.10 km2).

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What are the demographics of Superior Charter Township, MI?

With 14,986 people, Superior Charter Township is the 133rd most populated city in the state of Michigan out of 1,520 cities. The largest Superior Charter township racial/ethnic groups are White (53.3%) followed by Black (27.6%) and Two or More (6.5%). In 2022, the median household income of Superior Charter Township households was $84,066. Superior charter township households made slightly more than Bengal households ($84,063) and Barry households ($84,009). However, 10.5% of Superior Charter Township families live in poverty.

Is Superior Charter Township, MI expensive?

Superior, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 76.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 23.8% lower than the U.S. average and 16.7% higher than the average for Michigan. A typical home costs $172,900, which is 48.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 20.9% less expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700.

What county is Superior Charter Township, MI?

Superior Charter Township is a charter township of Washtenaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 14,832 at the 2020 census. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.56 square miles (92.10 km2), of which 35.21 square miles (91.19 km2) is land and 0.35 square miles (0.91 km2) (0.98%) is water.  The Superior Dam is located in the southwest corner of the Huron River. 

Sources

Wikipedia

Superior Charter Township

Michigan Demographics

Bestplaces

Matthaei Botanical Gardens

Starr Jaycee Park

Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, and Leslie Science & Nature Center

Tranquility Spa and Salon 

Serenity Yoga and Breathwork

Superior Family Chiropractic

Superior Parks and Recreation

Superior Fitness Club

Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital

Anytime Fitness

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