Tecumseh

City in Lenawee County, Michigan

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Tecumseh is a city in Lenawee County, Michigan, with 8,680 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 804 ft (245 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Clinton, 4.4 miles N.

About Tecumseh

Tecumseh ( tə-CUM-see) is a city in Lenawee County in the U.S. state of Michigan, near the River Raisin. Tecumseh is about 60 miles (97 km) southwest of Detroit, 25 miles (40 km) south of Ann Arbor, and 40 miles (64 km) north of Toledo, Ohio. The main street of downtown is Chicago Boulevard, also designated as M-50. It crosses the River Raisin a few miles east of M-52.

As of the 2020 census, Tecumseh had a population of 8,680.

The city is surrounded on three sides by Tecumseh Township, but the two are politically independent. Raisin Township borders the southern edge of the city. In 2009 the city was rated by CNNMoney as #93 among the 100 best small towns to live in.

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Living in Tecumseh

Median household income
$62,835
Median home value
$216,700
Median rent
$1,003/mo
Median age
39.1
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Tecumseh, MI population

Tecumseh had 8,680 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census8,680
Density1,536 per sq mi (593 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Tecumseh at a glance

StateMichigan (MI)
CountyLenawee County
TypeCity
Population8,680 (2020)
Land area5.65 sq mi (14.6 km²)
Water area0.24 sq mi (0.63 km²)
Elevation804 ft (245 m)
Coordinates42.0061° N, 83.9445° W
ZIP code49286
Official websitemytecumseh.org
Census code (GEOID)2679120

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Tecumseh

What county is Tecumseh in?

Tecumseh is in Lenawee County, Michigan.

What is the population of Tecumseh, MI?

8,680 people lived in Tecumseh at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Tecumseh, MI?

The ZIP code of Tecumseh is 49286.

What is the elevation of Tecumseh?

804 feet (245 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Tecumseh?

Clinton (4.4 mi), Britton (6.0 mi), Adrian (9.0 mi), Manchester (10.9 mi), Deerfield (11.7 mi).

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