Elkton, Michigan | |
|---|---|
 Location within
Huron County | |
  Elkton Location within the state of Michigan | |
| Coordinates: 43°49′08″N 83°10′52″W / 43.81889°N 83.18111°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Huron |
| Township | Oliver |
| Founded | 1886 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village council |
| • President | Randy Haley |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) |
| Population (
2020) | |
| • Total | 796 |
| • Density | 795.20/sq mi (306.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 ( Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer ( DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | 48731 |
| Area code | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-25360 [2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0625466 [3] |
| Website | Official website |
Elkton is a village in Huron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 796 at the 2020 census. The village is within Oliver Township, along the Pinnebog River. It was incorporated in 1897. [4]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.00 square mile (2.59 km2), all land. [5]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 471 | — | |
| 1910 | 553 | 17.4% | |
| 1920 | 500 | −9.6% | |
| 1930 | 538 | 7.6% | |
| 1940 | 539 | 0.2% | |
| 1950 | 854 | 58.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,014 | 18.7% | |
| 1970 | 973 | −4.0% | |
| 1980 | 953 | −2.1% | |
| 1990 | 958 | 0.5% | |
| 2000 | 863 | −9.9% | |
| 2010 | 808 | −6.4% | |
| 2020 | 796 | −1.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census [6] | |||
2010 census
As of the census [7] of 2010, there were 808 people, 349 households, and 223 families living in the village. The population density was 808.0 inhabitants per square mile (312.0/km2). There were 387 housing units at an average density of 387.0 per square mile (149.4/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 96.4% White, 0.1% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.6% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.
There were 349 households, of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.1% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.1% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.79.
The median age in the village was 36.3 years. 26.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.6% were from 25 to 44; 23.7% were from 45 to 64; and 15.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.9% male and 52.1% female.
2000 census
As of the census [2] of 2000, there were 863 people, 368 households, and 246 families living in the village. The population density was 870.6 inhabitants per square mile (336.1/km2). There were 392 housing units at an average density of 395.4 per square mile (152.7/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.57% White, 0.35% African American, 0.35% Asian, 0.12% from other races, and 1.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.43% of the population.
There were 368 households, out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.9% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.9% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.90.
In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.1 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $28,859, and the median income for a family was $37,500. Males had a median income of $32,333 versus $20,952 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,490. About 12.1% of families and 15.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.8% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.
Notable people
- Joe Magidsohn, American football player and official [8]
See also
References
Notes
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ Romig 1986, p. 179.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved November 25, 2012.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 25, 2012.
- ^ "Joe Magidsohn, Dead At 80, Elkton Boyhood Resident". The Times Herald. Port Huron, Michigan. February 17, 1969. p. 6B.
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: Wayne State University Press. ISBN 978-0814318386.
External links
Media related to
Elkton, Michigan at Wikimedia Commons
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Elkton, Michigan | |
|---|---|
|
Location within
Huron County | |
Elkton Location within the state of Michigan | |
| Coordinates: 43°49′08″N 83°10′52″W / 43.81889°N 83.18111°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Huron |
| Township | Oliver |
| Founded | 1886 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village council |
| • President | Randy Haley |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) |
| Population (
2020) | |
| • Total | 796 |
| • Density | 795.20/sq mi (306.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 ( Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer ( DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | 48731 |
| Area code | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-25360 [2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0625466 [3] |
| Website | Official website |
Elkton is a village in Huron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 796 at the 2020 census. The village is within Oliver Township, along the Pinnebog River. It was incorporated in 1897. [4]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.00 square mile (2.59 km2), all land. [5]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 471 | — | |
| 1910 | 553 | 17.4% | |
| 1920 | 500 | −9.6% | |
| 1930 | 538 | 7.6% | |
| 1940 | 539 | 0.2% | |
| 1950 | 854 | 58.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,014 | 18.7% | |
| 1970 | 973 | −4.0% | |
| 1980 | 953 | −2.1% | |
| 1990 | 958 | 0.5% | |
| 2000 | 863 | −9.9% | |
| 2010 | 808 | −6.4% | |
| 2020 | 796 | −1.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census [6] | |||
2010 census
As of the census [7] of 2010, there were 808 people, 349 households, and 223 families living in the village. The population density was 808.0 inhabitants per square mile (312.0/km2). There were 387 housing units at an average density of 387.0 per square mile (149.4/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 96.4% White, 0.1% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.6% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.
There were 349 households, of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.1% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.1% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.79.
The median age in the village was 36.3 years. 26.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.6% were from 25 to 44; 23.7% were from 45 to 64; and 15.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.9% male and 52.1% female.
2000 census
As of the census [2] of 2000, there were 863 people, 368 households, and 246 families living in the village. The population density was 870.6 inhabitants per square mile (336.1/km2). There were 392 housing units at an average density of 395.4 per square mile (152.7/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.57% White, 0.35% African American, 0.35% Asian, 0.12% from other races, and 1.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.43% of the population.
There were 368 households, out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.9% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.9% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.90.
In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.1 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $28,859, and the median income for a family was $37,500. Males had a median income of $32,333 versus $20,952 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,490. About 12.1% of families and 15.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.8% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.
Notable people
- Joe Magidsohn, American football player and official [8]
See also
References
Notes
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ Romig 1986, p. 179.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved November 25, 2012.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 25, 2012.
- ^ "Joe Magidsohn, Dead At 80, Elkton Boyhood Resident". The Times Herald. Port Huron, Michigan. February 17, 1969. p. 6B.
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: Wayne State University Press. ISBN 978-0814318386.
External links
Media related to
Elkton, Michigan at Wikimedia Commons
Municipalities and communities of
Huron County, Michigan, United States | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cities | | |
| Villages | ||
| Civil townships | ||
| CDP | ||
|
Other communities | ||