Boon, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Boon, Michigan
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Looking north along South 23 Road
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Location within Wexford County
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 Boon, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Boon, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Wexford |
| Township | Boon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.84 sq mi (2.18 km2) |
| • Land | 0.84 sq mi (2.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,378 ft (420 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 90 |
| • Density | 107.14/sq mi (41.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49618
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| Area code(s) | 231 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1619282 |
Boon is a small community in Wexford County, in the state of Michigan, USA. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
Boon is also a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is a special area that the government defines for counting people during a census. This helps them gather population numbers for places that aren't officially cities or towns. In 2020, about 90 people lived in Boon. The community is located within Boon Township. Even though it's unincorporated, Boon has its own post office with the ZIP Code 49618.
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History of Boon
Boon first started to be settled around 1888. It began as a station along a railroad line called the Toledo, Ann Arbor, and Northern Michigan Railroad. This railroad helped connect different places and transport goods.
In 1889, the community of Boon was officially planned out. This means its streets and lots were mapped. It received its very first post office on December 19, 1899. For the first time, in the 2010 census, Boon was officially listed as a newly organized census-designated place (CDP). This gave it clear, defined borders and official population numbers.
Geography of Boon
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the community of Boon covers a small area of land. It is about 0.84 square miles (2.18 square kilometers) in size. All of this area is land, with no water.
Population in Boon
The word "demographics" refers to facts about a population, like how many people live there. Here's how Boon's population has changed over time:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 167 | — | |
| 2020 | 90 | −46.1% | |
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Education in Boon
Students living in Boon attend schools from two different school districts. Some residents might go to Cadillac Area Public Schools in Cadillac. Cadillac is located to the southeast of Boon. Other students might attend Mesick Consolidated Schools in Mesick. Mesick is located to the northwest.
Images for kids
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U.S. Post Office in Boon -
Road signage along South 23 Road -
Boon Township Hall and Fire Department
See also
In Spanish: Boon (Míchigan) para niños
