Bridgman, Michigan facts for kids
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Bridgman, Michigan
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Downtown Bridgman along Lake Street
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Location within Berrien County
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 Bridgman, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Michigan | |
| County | Berrien | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | City council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.92 sq mi (7.57 km2) | |
| • Land | 2.89 sq mi (7.49 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) | |
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,096 | |
| • Density | 724.51/sq mi (279.76/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code(s) |
49106
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| Area code(s) | 269 | |
| FIPS code | 26-10580 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0621967 | |
Bridgman is a small city located in Berrien County, in the state of Michigan, United States. In 2020, about 2,096 people lived there. It's a friendly community known for its history and location near Lake Michigan.
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History of Bridgman
The area where Bridgman is now was once called Plummer's Pier. It was a busy spot for lumbermen. In 1856, they started a settlement nearby named Charlotteville.
The city of Bridgman officially began in 1870. It was planned by a man named George C. Bridgman. He built the town around a new railroad station that opened that same year. This station helped the town grow.
The first post office in the area opened in 1862. It was first called "Laketon." But in 1874, its name changed to Bridgman. Later, Bridgman grew bigger by adding the area that used to be Charlotteville. Bridgman is also known for a historical meeting that took place there in 1922. It was called the 1922 Bridgman Convention.
Geography of Bridgman
Bridgman is located in southwestern Michigan. It covers a total area of about 2.92 square miles (7.57 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.08 square kilometers), is water.
People of Bridgman
The number of people living in Bridgman has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 194 | — | |
| 1930 | 848 | — | |
| 1940 | 774 | −8.7% | |
| 1950 | 977 | 26.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,454 | 48.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,621 | 11.5% | |
| 1980 | 2,235 | 37.9% | |
| 1990 | 2,140 | −4.3% | |
| 2000 | 2,428 | 13.5% | |
| 2010 | 2,291 | −5.6% | |
| 2020 | 2,096 | −8.5% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 2,291 people living in Bridgman. These people lived in 954 homes. About 608 of these were families. The city had about 790 people per square mile.
Most people living in Bridgman were White (95.3%). A small number were African American (1.1%), Native American (0.6%), or Asian (1.0%). Some people were from other backgrounds or had mixed backgrounds. About 3.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, about 28.1% of homes had children under 18. Many homes (49.9%) were married couples. The average age of people in Bridgman was 44.3 years old. About 22.1% of residents were under 18. And 20.5% were 65 years or older.
Famous People from Bridgman
- Herbert S. Gutowsky – A well-known chemist.
- Ralf Mojsiejenko – A German-born NFL (National Football League) player.
- Jerry Planutis – An NFL player and coach. He coached for the Michigan State Spartans and Bridgman High School.
See also
In Spanish: Bridgman para niños
