Beal City, Michigan facts for kids
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Beal City, Michigan
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Looking north along North Winn Road
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Location within Isabella County
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 Beal City, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Beal City, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Isabella |
| Township | Nottawa |
| Settled | 1880 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.01 sq mi (10.39 km2) |
| • Land | 4.01 sq mi (10.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 332 |
| • Density | 82.79/sq mi (31.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-06360 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0620813 |
Beal City is a small community in Isabella County, Michigan, in the United States. It is called an "unincorporated community" and a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a recognized area for counting people, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
In 2020, about 332 people lived in Beal City. It is located within Nottawa Township and is also part of the Isabella Indian Reservation.
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History of Beal City
Beal City started around the year 1880. A person named Mr. Beal opened a grocery store there, which helped the community grow.
For a while, Beal City had its own post office. It was open from December 19, 1892, until March 31, 1910.
Since 1989, a special football game called the Tom Bowl has been held in Beal City every year.
Geography and Schools
Beal City covers an area of about 4 square miles (10.39 square kilometers), and all of it is land. The water in this area flows east into the North Branch of the Chippewa River. This river is part of a larger system that eventually leads to the Saginaw River.
The community has its own school system, called Beal City Public Schools. This school district also serves other areas nearby, providing education for many students.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 345 | — | |
| 2000 | 345 | 0.0% | |
| 2010 | 357 | 3.5% | |
| 2020 | 332 | −7.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 345 people living in Beal City. These people lived in 124 different homes, and 91 of those were families.
Most of the people in Beal City were White. A small number were Native American or from other backgrounds.
About 38.7% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (63.7%) were married couples living together. The average number of people in a home was about 2.77.
The population included people of all ages. About 31.3% were under 18 years old, and 14.8% were 65 years or older. The average age in Beal City was 34 years old.
Famous People from the Area
Beal City has been home to some well-known people:
- John Engler: He grew up near Beal City. John Engler became a very important politician and was the governor of Michigan for many years. A governor is the leader of a state government.
- Roger Hauck: He was born in Beal City. Roger Hauck is also a politician who has served in the state government.
