Beaverton, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Beaverton, Michigan
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Looking east along Brown Street toward M-18
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Location within Gladwin County
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 Beaverton, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Beaverton, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Gladwin |
| Settled | 1863 |
| Incorporated | 1901 (village) 1903 (city) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.33 sq mi (3.44 km2) |
| • Land | 1.05 sq mi (2.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.28 sq mi (0.72 km2) |
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,145 |
| • Density | 1,090.48/sq mi (421.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
48612
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-06660 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0620961 |
Beaverton is a city in Gladwin County, Michigan, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,145 people lived there. The city is next to Beaverton Township, but they are managed separately.
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Discovering Beaverton's Past
Beaverton was first settled around 1863 by people who worked with wood, called lumbermen. It was first known as Grand Forks. This name came from where the Tobacco and Cedar rivers meet.
How Beaverton Grew
People have lived in Beaverton continuously since 1875. The town was officially started in 1890 by a lumber company called Donald Gunn Ross & Sons. They came from Beaverton, Ontario, Canada.
Donald Ross became the first postmaster on February 17, 1891. Beaverton became a village on January 9, 1896. It then became a city in 1903, with William Ross as its first mayor.
Early Settlers and Local Fame
The very first permanent settler in Gladwin County was Marvil Secord. He was originally from Brantford, Ontario. Beaverton is also known as the "Plastic Thermoforming capital of the world." This means it's a very important place for making plastic items using heat and molds.
The city was once a stop on the Toledo-Ludington railway line, run by the Pere Marquette Railroad.
Exploring Beaverton's Location
According to the United States Census Bureau, Beaverton covers about 1.33 square miles (3.44 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but about 0.30 square miles (0.72 square kilometers) is water.
Main Roads in Beaverton
- M-18 is a major highway that goes through Beaverton.
Beaverton's Weather
Beaverton has a climate with big temperature changes throughout the year. Summers are warm to hot and often humid. Winters are cold, and sometimes very cold. This type of weather is called a humid continental climate.
Who Lives in Beaverton?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 418 | — | |
| 1920 | 549 | 31.3% | |
| 1930 | 528 | −3.8% | |
| 1940 | 641 | 21.4% | |
| 1950 | 794 | 23.9% | |
| 1960 | 926 | 16.6% | |
| 1970 | 954 | 3.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,025 | 7.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,150 | 12.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,106 | −3.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,071 | −3.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,145 | 6.9% | |
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Population Facts from 2010
In 2010, there were 1,071 people living in Beaverton. They lived in 462 households, and 258 of these were families. The city had about 1,040 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Beaverton were White (97.7%). A small number were African American (0.4%), Native American (0.7%), or from two or more races (1.2%). About 0.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
- About 28.4% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- 34.2% were married couples living together.
- 16.2% had a female head of the house with no husband present.
- 5.4% had a male head of the house with no wife present.
- 44.2% were not families (meaning individuals living alone or with non-relatives).
Many households (40.5%) were made up of just one person. About 18.8% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were 2.32 people per household and 3.13 people per family.
Age in Beaverton
The average age of people in the city was 36.2 years old.
- 27.1% of residents were under 18.
- 8.2% were between 18 and 24.
- 22.9% were between 25 and 44.
- 24.5% were between 45 and 64.
- 17.5% were 65 years or older.
The population was made up of 47.4% males and 52.6% females.
Notable People
- Homer Bliss (1904–1970), a professional American football player.
Images for kids
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Police department and city hall
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U.S. Post Office in Beaverton
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County branch library in Beaverton
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See also
In Spanish: Beaverton (Míchigan) para niños
