sumpter township, michigan

Sumpter Township is a township located in Wayne County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 11,856.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 97.3 km² (37.6 mi²). 97.3 km² (37.6 mi²) of it is land and 0.03% is water.

Demographics

As of the census ² of 2000, there are 11,856 people, 4,110 households, and 3,164 families residing in the township. The population density is 121.8/km² (315.6/mi²). There are 4,563 housing units at an average density of 46.9/km² (121.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 84.68% White, 12.33% African American, 0.52% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.50% from other races, and 1.79% from two or more races. 1.78% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 4,110 households out of which 39.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.1% are married couples living together, 13.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 23.0% are non-families. 17.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 4.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.88 and the average family size is 3.22. In the township the population is spread out with 29.8% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 7.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 33 years. For every 100 females there are 100.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 100.7 males. The median income for a household in the township is $48,680, and the median income for a family is $51,731. Males have a median income of $41,123 versus $27,397 for females. The per capita income for the township is $19,323. 10.0% of the population and 8.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 12.6% of those under the age of 18 and 12.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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