Boyne Falls, Michigan facts for kids
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Boyne Falls, Michigan
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Location within Charlevoix County
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 Boyne Falls, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Charlevoix |
| Township | Boyne Valley |
| Settled | 1874 |
| Incorporated | 1893 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.57 sq mi (1.47 km2) |
| • Land | 0.56 sq mi (1.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 294 |
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297 |
| • Density | 528.47/sq mi (204.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49713
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| Area code(s) | 231 |
| FIPS code | 26-09840 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398158 |
Boyne Falls is a village in Charlevoix County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 294 at the 2010 census. The Boyne Falls post office first opened September 5, 1874.
The village is located in Boyne Valley Township on the Boyne River, near the junction of the river's north and south branches. U.S. Route 131 connects Boyne Falls with U.S. Route 31 at Petoskey, about 14 miles (23 km) to the north, and to highway M-32 about 7 miles (11 km) to the south. The Great Lakes Central Railroad mainline also passes through the village. The town of Boyne City is about 8 miles (13 km) to the northwest on highway M-75.
History
Boyne Falls was established after the construction of the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad in 1874. It was incorporated as a village in 1893. It was named by "Uncle" John Miller, the first settler near a stream that emptied into Pine Lake (aka. Lake Charlevoix), after [small] falls or rapids in the stream.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.56 square miles (1.45 km2), of which 0.55 square miles (1.42 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.
The largest lake in Boyne Falls is Thumb Lake (Lake Louise). The surface area of Thumb Lake is approximately 510 acres and the shoreline distance, including islands, totals roughly 7.5 miles. The deepest point is located in the west end of the lake and is reported to be 152 feet deep. The residents of the lake area form the Lake Louise Christian Community. Boyne Falls is also home to two Christian summer camps; Camp Lake Louise (formerly Lake Louise Baptist Camp) and Lake Louise Methodist Camp and Retreat Center.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 187 | — | |
| 1900 | 431 | — | |
| 1910 | 325 | −24.6% | |
| 1920 | 241 | −25.8% | |
| 1930 | 199 | −17.4% | |
| 1940 | 213 | 7.0% | |
| 1950 | 236 | 10.8% | |
| 1960 | 260 | 10.2% | |
| 1970 | 347 | 33.5% | |
| 1980 | 378 | 8.9% | |
| 1990 | 369 | −2.4% | |
| 2000 | 370 | 0.3% | |
| 2010 | 294 | −20.5% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 297 | 1.0% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 294 people, 133 households, and 80 families residing in the village. The population density was 534.5 inhabitants per square mile (206.4/km2). There were 178 housing units at an average density of 323.6 per square mile (124.9/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 95.2% White, 0.7% African American, 1.0% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.
There were 133 households, of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.1% were married couples living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.8% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.73.
The median age in the village was 41.7 years. 20.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.4% were from 25 to 44; 32% were from 45 to 64; and 13.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.3% male and 52.7% female.
Transportation
- Indian Trails provides daily intercity bus service between St. Ignace and East Lansing, Michigan.
Climate
This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Boyne Falls has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.
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See also
In Spanish: Boyne Falls para niños
