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Ypsilanti Charter Township, MI

Ypsilanti Charter Township is a charter township of Washtenaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 55,670 at the 2020 census. The city of Ypsilanti is mostly surrounded by the township, but the two are administered autonomously.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 31.72 square miles (82.15 km2), of which 29.93 square miles (77.52 km2) is land and 1.79 square miles (4.64 km2) (5.64%) is water. 

Ford Lake Dam is located in the eastern part of the township. Ford Lake is within the township along the Huron River, and Paint Creek also runs through the township. The Border-to-Border Trail runs through the township along the Huron River. 

As of 2010, Ypsilanti Township had a population of 53,362. The racial and ethnic makeup of the population was 58.4% white, 32.8% black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 2.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.6% from some other race, and 4.6% from two or more races. 4.6% were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Ypsilanti Charter Township places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Anytime Fitness offers 24/7 access to state-of-the-art equipment and personalized training programs for fitness enthusiasts. Kirshner Chiropractic Life Center emphasizes spinal health, pain relief, and overall wellness with a comprehensive range of chiropractic services. Planet Fitness fosters a judgment-free environment with a wide array of exercise equipment and group fitness classes. For outdoor enthusiasts, the Rolling Hills County Park provides hiking trails, a water park, and plenty of open space for exercise. Yoga practitioners can find tranquility at A2 Yoga, offering classes for all levels. The Ann Arbor YMCA offers diverse fitness programs and swimming facilities.

Top sites in Ypsilanti Charter Township, MI are University of Michigan Museum, Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, and Matthaei Botanical Gardens.

Population: 55,235 (2023). ZIP codes: 48111, 48197, 48198. Area code: 734. Elevation: 725 ft (221 m). Area: 31.72 sq mi (82.15 km2).

FAQs

What are the demographics of Ypsilanti Charter Township, MI?

With 54,585 people, Ypsilanti Charter Township is the 30th most populated city in the state of Michigan out of 1,520 cities. The largest Ypsilanti charter township racial/ethnic groups are White (52.5%) followed by Black (31.1%) and Hispanic (7.1%). In 2022, the median household income of Ypsilanti charter township households was $64,130. Ypsilanti charter township households made slightly more than Albion township households ($64,107) and Garfield township households ($64,083). However, 11.8% of Ypsilanti charter township families live in poverty.

What county is Ypsilanti Charter Township, MI?

Ypsilanti Charter Township is a charter township of Washtenaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 55,670 at the 2020 census. The city of Ypsilanti is mostly surrounded by the township, but the two are administered autonomously.

What is the history of Ypsilanti, MI?

Ypsilanti is located where an old Native American trail crossed the Huron River. Long before the coming of the white man, it was the camping and burial ground for several Native American tribes. In 1809, three French explorers built a log structure on the west bank of an Indian trading post. 

Sources

Wikipedia

Ypsilanti Charter Township

Michigan Demographics

University of Michigan Museum

Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum

Matthaei Botanical Gardens

Anytime Fitness

Kirshner Chiropractic Life Center

Planet Fitness

Rolling Hills County Park

A2 Yoga

Ann Arbor YMCA

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