Augusta, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Augusta, Michigan
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Village
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| Village of Augusta | |
Location within Kalamazoo County
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 Augusta, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Augusta, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kalamazoo |
| Townships | Ross, Charleston |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.04 sq mi (2.70 km2) |
| • Land | 1.03 sq mi (2.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 804 ft (245 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 864 |
| • Density | 841.29/sq mi (324.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
49012
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| Area code(s) | 269 |
| FIPS code | 26-04160 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398009 |
Augusta is a small village located in Kalamazoo County, in the state of Michigan, United States. In 2010, about 885 people lived there. A small part of the village reaches into Charleston Township, but most of it is in Ross Township.
Augusta is found along the M-96 highway. It's about 5 miles (8 km) northeast of Galesburg. It's also about 7 miles (11 km) west of downtown Battle Creek. The city of Kalamazoo is another 10 miles (16 km) west of Galesburg. The Fort Custer Recreation Area is just south of Augusta, next to the Kalamazoo River. Augusta was first settled in 1832.
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Where is Augusta Located?
Augusta is a village in Michigan. It covers a total area of about 1.02 square miles (2.64 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.01 square miles (2.62 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live in Augusta?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 498 | — | |
| 1900 | 541 | 8.6% | |
| 1910 | 494 | −8.7% | |
| 1920 | 651 | 31.8% | |
| 1930 | 711 | 9.2% | |
| 1940 | 785 | 10.4% | |
| 1950 | 898 | 14.4% | |
| 1960 | 972 | 8.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,025 | 5.5% | |
| 1980 | 913 | −10.9% | |
| 1990 | 927 | 1.5% | |
| 2000 | 899 | −3.0% | |
| 2010 | 885 | −1.6% | |
| 2020 | 864 | −2.4% | |
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Augusta's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 885 people living in Augusta. These people lived in 362 homes, and 223 of these were families. The village had about 876 people per square mile (338 people per square kilometer). There were 394 houses in total.
Most people in Augusta (94%) were White. About 1.5% were African American, and 1.4% were Native American. A small number of people were Asian or from other backgrounds. About 2.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In Augusta, 31.8% of homes had children under 18 living there. About 41.2% of homes were married couples. Some homes had a single parent, with 13.8% having a female head of household and 6.6% having a male head of household. About 38.4% of homes were not families.
The average age of people in Augusta was 39.2 years old. About 24.2% of residents were under 18. About 11% were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.8%) and females (50.2%).
Schools in Augusta
In 1951, the communities of Augusta and Galesburg joined together to create a public school district. This district is called Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools. Today, it has a primary school and a high school in Galesburg. The middle school is located right in Augusta.
Fun Places to Visit
Augusta has some interesting places nearby for people to enjoy:
- The Fort Custer Recreation Area is a large park just south of the village. It's on the east side of the Kalamazoo River.
- The Barn Theatre is Michigan's oldest professional summer stock theatre. This means it's a theater that puts on plays during the summer months.
- Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor is a center that offers outdoor education and activities for young people.
Famous People From Augusta
- Wayne Lamb was a dancer and choreographer. He also directed plays at The Barn Theatre.
See also
In Spanish: Augusta (Míchigan) para niños
