Tecumseh
City in Lenawee County, Michigan

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.
- 8,680residents (2020 Census)
- 804 ftelevation · 245 m
- 5.6 sq miland area · 14.6 km²
- 1,536 / sq mipopulation density
- 49286ZIP code
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 had 8,680 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,680 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,536 per sq mi (593 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Tecumseh at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Lenawee County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 8,680 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.65 sq mi (14.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.24 sq mi (0.63 km²) |
| Elevation | 804 ft (245 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.0061° N, 83.9445° W |
| ZIP code | 49286 |
| Official website | mytecumseh.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2679120 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Tecumseh
- Clinton4.4 mi N
- Britton6.0 mi E
- Adrian9.0 mi SW
- Manchester10.9 mi NW
- Deerfield11.7 mi SE
- Onsted12.6 mi W
- Blissfield12.9 mi S
- Petersburg14.3 mi SE
- Milan14.3 mi E
- Dundee14.4 mi E
- Saline14.4 mi NE
- Vineyard Lake15.2 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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