Bendon, Michigan facts for kids
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Bendon, Michigan
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Location within Benzie County
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 Bendon, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Bendon, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Benzie |
| Township | Inland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.00 sq mi (5.19 km2) |
| • Land | 2.00 sq mi (5.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 210 |
| • Density | 104.74/sq mi (40.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49643 (Interlochen)
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| Area code(s) | 231 |
| FIPS code | 26-07220 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0621089 |
Bendon is a small community in Benzie County, Michigan, in the United States. It is an unincorporated community, which means it's not officially a city or town with its own government. It is also a census-designated place (CDP). This means the United States Census Bureau has set official borders for it to collect population data.
In 2020, about 210 people lived in Bendon. The community is part of Inland Township.
Where is Bendon?
Bendon is located in the eastern part of Inland Township. This is in the eastern area of Benzie County. The eastern edge of Bendon is right next to the border of Grand Traverse County.
The main part of the community is where Bendon Road and Cinder Road meet. The United States Census Bureau says that Bendon covers an area of about 2 square miles (5.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Bendon Started
Bendon began as a small settlement around a sawmill. A sawmill is a place where logs are cut into lumber. The community was first called "Kentville." It was named after Albert Kent, who was a farmer. He became the first postmaster for the area on April 24, 1888.
Kentville also had a train station on the Chicago and West Michigan Railway. This railway is no longer in use today. The post office changed its name to "Bendon" on June 30, 1892. It continued to operate until March 31, 1954.
For the first time, Bendon was officially recognized as a census-designated place for the 2010 census. This means it now has official boundaries and population numbers.
Bendon's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 208 | — | |
| 2020 | 210 | 1.0% | |
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The population of Bendon has stayed quite steady over the years. In 2010, there were 208 people living there. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 210 people. These numbers come from the official U.S. Decennial Census, which counts everyone in the country every ten years.
See also
In Spanish: Bendon para niños
