Birch Run, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Birch Run, Michigan
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Birch Run village offices
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 Birch Run, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Saginaw |
| Township | Birch Run |
| Founded | 1852 |
| Incorporated | 1955 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.90 sq mi (4.93 km2) |
| • Land | 1.88 sq mi (4.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
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| • Total | 1,525 |
| • Density | 809.88/sq mi (312.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48415
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-08540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398124 |
Birch Run is a small village located in Saginaw County, in the state of Michigan, United States. In 2010, about 1,553 people lived there. The village is part of Birch Run Township.
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History of Birch Run
Birch Run started as a stop on the Pere Marquette Railroad in 1852. It was named after a nearby creek that flowed through an area with many birch trees. The first post office opened in 1954.
Early Days and Name Change
John Moore, who was the first postmaster, founded Birch Run. For a short time, from 1863 to 1868, the town was called Deer Lick. But then it changed back to Birch Run. The village officially became an incorporated village in 1955. This means it got its own local government.
Sports in Birch Run
Birch Run was once home to a professional basketball team called the Great Lakes Storm. They were part of the Continental Basketball Association. The Storm played their games at the Birch Run Expo Center from 2001 until 2005.
Places to Visit in Birch Run
One of the most famous places in Birch Run is the Birch Run Premium Outlets. This large shopping center opened in 1986. It is known as the biggest outlet mall in the Midwest. As of 2017, it had 108 stores and 3 restaurants.
Education in Birch Run
The Birch Run Area School District serves students in the village of Birch Run. It also covers Birch Run Township and Taymouth Township. The sports teams from Birch Run schools are known as the Panthers.
Geography of Birch Run
Birch Run is a small village in terms of size. It covers a total area of about 1.91 square miles (4.93 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a very small part being water.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 844 | — | |
| 1970 | 932 | 10.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,196 | 28.3% | |
| 1990 | 992 | −17.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,653 | 66.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,555 | −5.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,525 | −1.9% | |
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Birch Run Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 1,555 people living in Birch Run. There were 655 households in the village. A household is a group of people living in the same home.
About 32.7% of households had children under 18 years old. The average household had 2.37 people. The average family had 2.99 people. The median age of people in the village was 34.6 years. This means half the people were younger than 34.6 and half were older.
About 25.1% of residents were under 18 years old. About 12.2% were 65 years old or older.
