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Van Buren, MI

Van Buren Township is a charter township in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. A western suburb of Detroit, Van Buren Township is located roughly 28 miles (45.1 km) southwest of downtown Detroit, and 17 miles (27.4 km) southeast of Ann Arbor. As of the 2020 census, the township had a population of 30,375. It surrounds, but is independent of, the city of Belleville.

Belleville Lake is a principal geographic feature, and the township is also home to Willow Run Airport, which extends into neighboring Ypsilanti Township.

In 1800, settler Henry Snow came and settled on what is now the border with Ypsilanti Township, Washtenaw County which was originally called Snow's Landing. 

A settlement of the Huron River received a post office on May 7, 1834, with the name of West Huron and postmaster Scott Vining. The township was formed by the State in 1835 and was soon renamed for Martin Van Buren, then vice president of the US. The post office name was also changed. On November 14, 1838, the Van Buren post office was moved to Rawsonville and assumed that name. On October 25, 1895, the Rawsonville post office was closed, only to reopen on November 20, 1895, only to close again on February 28, 1902. 

In 1925, the French Landing Dam and Powerhouse were put in place on the Huron River, placing most of the Rawsonville village under the water of the new Belleville Lake. The only visual sign of the historic community is a historical marker at the intersection of Rawsonville and Grove Road.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.06 square miles (93.39 km2), of which 33.97 square miles (87.98 km2) is land and 2.09 square miles (5.4 km2) (5.80%) is water. The median income for a household in the township was $50,984, and the median income for a family was $60,561. Males had a median income of $44,867 versus $30,299 for females. The per capita income for the township was $24,820. About 4.4% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.5% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over.

Van Buren places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Woodhouse Spa provides a serene retreat with massages, facials, and body treatments aimed at relaxation and rejuvenation. VBT Community Center features modern exercise equipment, personal training services, and a variety of group fitness classes suitable for all fitness levels. Harmony Yoga offers a tranquil environment for yoga practice, with classes designed to enhance flexibility, strength, and mindfulness. Van Buren Chiropractic Clinic focuses on spinal health, pain relief, and overall wellness with a comprehensive range of chiropractic services. Planet Fitness offers comprehensive fitness services including group classes and personal training. Van Buren Township Parks & Recreation Department organizes outdoor activities, walking trails, and community sports programs that encourage an active lifestyle. Bronson LakeView Hospital offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs.  

The top sites in Van Buren Charter Township, MI are the Eloise Asylum, Belle Isle Aquarium, and Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation.

Population: 28,346 (2018). ZIP Code: 48111. Area code: 734. Elevation: 650 ft (0 m). Area: 36.06 sq mi (93.4 km2).

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What are the demographics of Van Buren Township, MI?

The population density was 694.9 per square mile. There were 10,417 housing units at an average density of 307.3 per square mile. The racial makeup of the township was 82.64% White, 12.03% African American, 0.54% Native American, 1.87% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.51% from other races, and 2.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.25% of the population.

What is the history of Van Buren Township, MI?

Van Buren Township was created out of Huron Township on April 6, 1835. The Township was named for Martin Van Buren, the eighth president of the United States (1836-1840).  At the time it was formed, the Township already had a population of upwards of 500 residents.  Elections were held almost immediately, and the first Township officials were elected. On January 26, 1837, Michigan was admitted to the Union.  At almost the same time, the land granting process in Van Buren Township drew to a close. It was January 21, 1837, when Zachariah E. Adams received patent #26388, the last regular grant issued in the Township.

Is Van Buren Township, MI a good place to live?

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

Sources

Wikipedia

Van Buren Charter Township

Wayne County

Niche

Eloise Asylum

Belle Isle Aquarium

Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

Woodhouse Spa

VBT Community Center

Harmony Yoga

Van Buren Chiropractic Clinic

Planet Fitness

Van Buren Township Parks & Recreation Department

Bronson LakeView Hospital

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