Chesterfield Township, Michigan

Chesterfield Township, Michigan
Chesterfield Township, Michigan
Civil township
	Location within Macomb County and the state of Michigan Location within Macomb County and the state of Michigan
	Coordinates: 42°39′N 82°50′W / 42.650°N 82.833°W Fatal error: The format of the coordinate could not be determined. Parsing failed.; ;
Country	United States
State	Michigan
County	Macomb
Established	1842
Area
• Total	30.9 sq mi (80.1 km2)
• Land	27.1 sq mi (70.2 km2)
• Water	3.8 sq mi (9.9 km2)
Elevation	604 ft (184 m)
Population (2020)
• Total	45,774
• Density	1,500/sq mi (570/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	48047, 48051
Area code(s)	586
FIPS code	26-15000
GNIS feature ID	1626060

Chesterfield Township is a civil township of Macomb County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township had a population of 45,774. The township is part of the Metro Detroit area and is known for its proximity to Anchor Bay on Lake St. Clair.

History[edit | edit source]

Chesterfield Township was established in 1842. The area was originally inhabited by the Ojibwa people before European settlers arrived. The township has grown significantly over the years, particularly in the latter half of the 20th century, due to suburban expansion from the Detroit metropolitan area.

Geography[edit | edit source]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 30.9 square miles (80.1 km²), of which 27.1 square miles (70.2 km²) is land and 3.8 square miles (9.9 km²) (12.35%) is water. The township is bordered by New Baltimore to the northeast, Macomb Township to the west, and Harrison Township to the south.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of the 2020 census, there were 45,774 people, 16,000 households, and 12,000 families residing in the township. The population density was 1,689.3 per square mile (652.1/km²). The racial makeup of the township was predominantly White, with smaller percentages of African American, Asian, and other races.

Education[edit | edit source]

Chesterfield Township is served by multiple school districts, including the Anchor Bay School District and the L'Anse Creuse Public Schools. The township is also home to several private schools and educational institutions.

Economy[edit | edit source]

The economy of Chesterfield Township is diverse, with sectors including retail, manufacturing, and services. The township has several shopping centers, restaurants, and small businesses that contribute to the local economy.

Parks and Recreation[edit | edit source]

Chesterfield Township offers various parks and recreational facilities. The township's proximity to Lake St. Clair provides residents with opportunities for boating, fishing, and other water activities. Notable parks include Brandenburg Park and Webber Paddle Park.

Government[edit | edit source]

Chesterfield Township is governed by a township board consisting of a supervisor, clerk, treasurer, and four trustees. The township provides various services to residents, including public safety, public works, and community development.