BruceMI
A town of 9,747. Public schools that outperform most of Michigan.
What makes Bruce stand out
The 3 things Bruce does most differently from other towns.
Bruce’s report card
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The data
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Bruce’s public schools outperform 85% of Michigan districts
The public schools Bruce’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 85% of Michigan’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Moore Elementary School | K–5 | 457 | B− |
| Romeo Middle School | 6–8 | 1,196 | B+ |
Healthier than 68% of U.S. towns
Bruce beats the Michigan average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Bruce | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.2% | 8.7% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11% | 15.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.1% | 8.9% |
Most working residents commute out of Bruce
Most working residents leave Bruce for work: only 8% work in town. The top destinations are Sterling Heights (8%), Washington (7%) and Warren (6%). Half commute less than 18 miles.
Where working residents work
3.4% of Bruce is conserved land
18 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Crystal Diamonds Park | — | 23 |
| 2. East Pond Preserve | — | 23 |
| 3. Simpson Park | — | 15 |
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 22% of U.S. communities.
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Bruce has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 47 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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About Bruce
Civil township in Michigan, United States
Bruce Township is a civil township of Macomb County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 9,324. The largely rural township is home to the Ford Motor Company Proving Grounds, which sits on 6 square miles (16 km2) of land in the western-central part of the township.
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- Population
- 9,324
- Area
- 37 sq mi
- Elevation
- 823 ft
Bruce’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Bruce.