Brownstown Township, Michigan

Brownstown Township is a township located in Wayne County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 22,989.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 79.1 km² (30.5 mi²). 58.1 km² (22.5 mi²) of it is land and 20.9 km² (8.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 26.47% water.

Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there are 22,989 people, 8,322 households, and 6,249 families residing in the township. The population density is 395.4/km² (1,024.0/mi²). There are 9,008 housing units at an average density of 154.9/km² (401.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 89.02% White, 3.82% African American, 0.53% Native American, 3.83% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.86% from other races, and 1.95% from two or more races. 3.58% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 8,322 households out of which 40.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.6% are married couples living together, 12.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 24.9% are non-families. 19.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 4.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.76 and the average family size is 3.18. In the township the population is spread out with 28.7% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 32.7% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 5.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 33 years. For every 100 females there are 97.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 94.7 males. The median income for a household in the township is $55,239, and the median income for a family is $65,544. Males have a median income of $50,246 versus $29,614 for females. The per capita income for the township is $22,523. 6.9% of the population and 5.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 8.3% of those under the age of 18 and 7.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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