Canton, Michigan
Canton Township, Michigan | ||
|---|---|---|
FIPS code 26-13120[1] | | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626030[2] | |
| Website | Official website | |
Canton Township (commonly known simply as Canton) is a
The township is ranked as the 96th highest-income place in the United States with a population of 50,000 or more and is also consistently ranked as one of the safest cities in the state and nation. In 2015, the township was ranked as the 29th safest city in Michigan.[4]
Communities
- Canton is an unincorporated community within the township, although the name often refers to the whole township itself. It is located just south of M-153 (Ford Road) at 42°18′31″N 83°28′56″W / 42.30861°N 83.48222°W.[5] The Canton post office, first established in 1852, serves an area conterminous with the township itself—using the 48187 ZIP Code north of Cherry Hill Road and the 48188 ZIP Code to the south.
- new urbanistneighborhood, as well as containing numerous original historic structures.
- Hoffman was a historic settlement located 3.0 miles (4.8 km) west of the city of Wayne within Canton Township in 1880.[7]
- Sheldon (or Sheldon's Corners) is an unincorporated community in the southern portion of the township on U.S. Highway 12 just west of Interstate 275 at 42°16′29″N 83°28′33″W / 42.27472°N 83.47583°W.[8] Named after early settler Perry Sheldon, the community dates back to 1825 and predates the creation of Canton Township. That year, Timothy and Rachel Sheldon built the Sheldon Inn, which stood until it was demolished in 2021. A post office under the name Canton operated here from January 24, 1852, until it was transferred on March 17, 1857. Sheldon also contained a depot along the Michigan Central Railroad.[9] The community itself is a designated Michigan State Historic Site and also contains the Territorial Road historic marker.
History
Earlier, on October 20, 1829, the legislature had passed a bill creating the townships of Lima and Richland out of
The Township of Canton was created by act of the Michigan Territorial Legislature on March 7, 1834, out of a southern portion of
.The first meeting to organize the township was held in April 1834.
In the summer of 2002, the emerald ash borer was discovered in Canton, eventually infesting the Great Lakes region.
The
In August 24, 2023 an EF-0 tornado hit Canton around 10:20 PM. [1]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.14 square miles (93.60 km2), of which 36.11 square miles (93.52 km2) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.08 km2) (0.08%) is water.[10]
The south of the township is drained by the Lower River Rouge and its tributaries, including Pine Creek, which drains from the northwest corner to the southeast. The northeast is drained by Tonquish Creek and Garden Creek, which are tributaries of the Middle River Rouge.[citation needed]
Economy
Top employers
According to the Charter Township's 2022 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[11] the top employers in the city are:
| # | Employer | # of Employees |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plymouth-Canton Community Schools | 1,957 |
| 2 | Yazaki North America | 970 |
| 3 | Walmart | 785 |
| 4 | A. D. Transport Express | 545 |
| 5 | Sysco Detroit | 404 |
| 6 | Charter Township of Canton | 373 |
| 7 | The Home Depot
|
316 |
| 8 | Target | 285 |
| 9 | Meijer | 265 |
The publisher Visible Ink Press has its headquarters in Canton.[12]
Transportation
Major highways
I-275 runs south–north near the eastern edge of the township and is accessible via Michigan Avenue (exit 22) and Ford Road (exit 25).
US 12 (Michigan Avenue) runs east–west through the southern portion of the township.
M-153 (Ford Road) runs east–west near the center of the township.
Airport
Canton–Plymouth Mettetal Airport is a public use airport located in the northeast section of the township.
Trails
- I-275 Metro Trail is a bicycle trail that runs parallel to Interstate 275.
Education
Canton Township is served by the
Schools
Wayne-Westland Community Schools
A portion is in Wayne-Westland Community Schools[13][14] Most Wayne-Westland-zoned areas are zoned to Walker-Winter Elementary School in Canton.[15] A small portion is zoned to Roosevelt-McGrath Elementary School in Wayne.[16]
Some portions of the Wayne-Westland section of Canton are zoned to Stevenson Middle School in Westland, while the majority is zoned to Franklin Middle School in Wayne.
The Wayne-Westland section of Canton is split between both John Glenn High School in Westland, and Wayne Memorial High School in Wayne.
Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
A portion is in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools.
- Bentley Elementary School
- Bird Elementary School
- Canton High School *
- Discovery Middle School
- Dodson Elementary School
- East Middle School
- Eriksson Elementary School
- Farrand Elementary School
- Field Elementary School
- Gallimore Elementary School
- Hoben Elementary School
- Hulsing Elementary School
- Isbister Elementary School
- Liberty Middle School
- Miller Elementary School
- Pioneer Middle School
- Plymouth High School *
- Salem High School *
- Smith Elementary School
- Starkweather Center (Alternative education)
- Tanger Center (Alternative education)
- Tonda Elementary School
- West Middle School
- Workman Elementary School
(* Part of the Plymouth-Canton Educational Park)
Public charter schools
- Canton Charter Academy
- Achieve Charter Academy
- South Canton Scholars Charter Academy
- Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy
- Canton Preparatory High School
Private schools
- All Saints Catholic School
- Plymouth Christian Academy
- Plymouth Canton Montessori
- Crescent Academy International
- Banyan Montessori Academy
Further education
- Michigan Institute of Aviation and Technology
Crime
In 2015, Canton was ranked as the 29th safest city in the U.S.[4]
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 1,333 | — | |
| 1860 | 1,547 | 16.1% | |
| 1870 | 1,350 | −12.7% | |
| 1880 | 1,392 | 3.1% | |
| 1890 | 1,184 | −14.9% | |
| 1900 | 1,218 | 2.9% | |
| 1910 | 1,113 | −8.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,219 | 9.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,583 | 29.9% | |
| 1940 | 2,111 | 33.4% | |
| 1950 | 3,761 | 78.2% | |
| 1960 | 5,313 | 41.3% | |
| 1970 | 11,057 | 108.1% | |
| 1980 | 48,616 | 339.7% | |
| 1990 | 57,047 | 17.3% | |
| 2000 | 76,366 | 33.9% | |
| 2010 | 90,173 | 18.1% | |
| 2020 | 98,659 | 9.4% |
The U.S. Census Bureau defined Canton Township as both a township and a
2020 census
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000[17][18] | Pop 2010[19] | Pop 2020[20] | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
White alone (NH)
|
62,846 | 61,165 | 60,325 | 82.30% | 70.05% | 61.14% |
Black or African American alone (NH)
|
3,434 | 9,070 | 10,549 | 4.50% | 10.06% | 10.69% |
Alaska Native alone (NH)
|
205 | 206 | 170 | 0.27% | 0.23% | 0.17% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 6,634 | 12,720 | 19,148 | 8.69% | 14.11% | 19.41% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 14 | 21 | 11 | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.01% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 145 | 136 | 423 | 0.19% | 0.15% | 0.43% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 1,300 | 2,033 | 4,284 | 1.70% | 2.25% | 4.34% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1,788 | 2,822 | 3,749 | 2.34% | 3.13% | 3.80% |
| Total | 76,366 | 90,173 | 98,659 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the census
There were 27,490 households, out of which 42.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.4% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.2% were non-families. 20.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.26. The median household price was $239,900 according to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2006 American Community Survey estimates.[21]
In the township the population was spread out, with 29.0% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 34.9% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 5.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.2 males.
According to a 2007 estimate, the median income for a household in the township was $82,669, and the median income for a family was $95,267.
Notable people
- Precious Adams, ballet dancer who was born and raised in Canton[23]
- Andrew Bazzi, singer-songwriter[24]
- Kyle Brindza, American football placekicker, played for the Detroit Lions, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and New York Jets
- Brian Calhoun, back-up running back for the Detroit Lions[citation needed]
- Paul Cotter, American professional ice hockey forward
- Alex Foster, American professional ice hockey forward player[25]
- Michael Jordan, collegiate football player for Ohio State and current member of the Carolina Panthers[26]
- US Department of State.
- Alec Pantaleo, 2022 U.S. Open National Champion in freestyle wrestling, three-time NCAA wrestling All-American at Michigan
- KHL and Albany Devils of AHL; grew up in Canton
- Florida Marlins, and Philadelphia Phillies[27]
- Matt Roy, professional ice hockey player
- Allison Schmitt, Olympic gold medalist swimmer in 2012 Summer Olympics and 2016 Summer Olympics; Team USA swim captain[28]
- Jason Stollsteimer, vocalist and guitarist of the band The Von Bondies, attended Plymouth-Canton Educational Park
- Emily Turner, professional basketball player in the Women's National Basketball Association
- Charles Williams (ice hockey), professional hockey player
- James Wisniewski, defenseman for the Carolina Hurricanes; previously with Anaheim Ducks, Columbus Blue Jackets, Chicago Blackhawks, New York Islanders, and Montreal Canadiens; born in Canton
- Brandi Rhodes Pro Wrestling personality born in Canton
Gallery
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The Village Theater -
Canton Twp.Fire RescueTruck -
Cherry Hill United Methodist Church, erected 1882 -
Cherry Hill School -
Bronze statue, Cherry Hill School -
Cherry Hill Schoolhistorical marker -
Gurudwara SahibSikhTemple, Canton Center Rd.
References
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Canton". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "Census QuickFacts Canton charter township, Wayne County, Michigan; United States". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ a b "Troy Ranked Safest City In Michigan, 23rd In United States". February 15, 2015.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Canton, Michigan
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cherry Hill, Michigan
- ^ Romig 1986, p. 268.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sheldon, Michigan
- ^ Romig 1986, p. 509–510.
- 2010 United States Census. United States Census Bureau. September 2012. p. 44 Michigan. Archived(PDF) from the original on October 19, 2012. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
- ^ "Charter Township of Canton CAFR". Retrieved June 19, 2023.
- ^ "Contact Us." Visible Ink Press. Retrieved on September 24, 2012. "43311 Joy Road #414 Canton, MI 48187-2075"
- ^ "Home." (Archive) Wayne-Westland Community Schools. Retrieved on November 12, 2012.
- ^ "Zoning Map" (Archive) City of Canton. Retrieved on April 20, 2014.
- ^ "Walker-Winter Elementary School" (Archive) Wayne-Westland Community Schools. Retrieved on April 20, 2014.
- ^ "rooseveltm.pdf." (Archive) Wayne-Westland Community Schools. Retrieved on November 2, 2013.
- ^ "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Canton township, Michigan". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
- ^ "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Canton CDP, Michigan". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
- ^ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Canton charter township, Wayne County, Michigan". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
- ^ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Canton charter township, Wayne County, Michigan". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
- ^ Canton township, Wayne County, Michigan Fact Sheet, 2006 American Community Survey, U.S. Census Bureau
- ^ "American FactFinder". Factfinder.census.gov. Archived from the original on February 11, 2020. Retrieved August 17, 2014.
- ^ Loeffler-Gladstone, Nicole (February 9, 2018). "The Misty Effect: Precious Adams, First Artist, English National Ballet". Dance Spirit. Macfadden Communications Group.
- ^ "Bazzi Announces His Cosmic Tour". WKQI. April 30, 2018. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
- ^ "Alex Foster Stats and Profile". hockeydb.com.
- ^ Ohio State University (2020). "Michael Jordan Player Profile". Retrieved June 5, 2020.
- ^ "Nate Robertson Statistics and History | Baseball-Reference.com". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
- ^ "Allison Schmitt". teamusa.org. United States Olympic Committee. Archived from the original on June 14, 2015. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
Sources
- Romig, Walter (October 1, 1986) [1973]. Michigan Place Names: The History of the Founding and the Naming of More Than Five Thousand Past and Present Michigan Communities (Paperback). Great Lakes Books Series. Detroit, Michigan: ISBN 978-0-8143-1838-6.
External links
- Official website
- Canton Historical Society
- Canton Township in History of Detroit and Wayne County and early Michigan, Farmer, Silas, 1839–1902.