Bronson, Michigan facts for kids
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Bronson, Michigan
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| City of Bronson | |
Location within Branch County
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 Bronson, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Bronson, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Branch |
| Settled | 1828 |
| Incorporated | 1866 (village) 1934 (city) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council–manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.37 sq mi (3.55 km2) |
| • Land | 1.37 sq mi (3.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 912 ft (278 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,307 |
| • Density | 1,683.94/sq mi (650.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49028
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| Area code(s) | 517 |
| FIPS code | 26-10860 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0622022 |
Bronson is a city located in Branch County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. In 2020, about 2,307 people lived there. Bronson became a city in 1934. It is mostly surrounded by Bronson Township, but the city and township are managed separately.
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Bronson's Early History
Bronson started as a settlement in 1828. A post office was set up in 1830. It was first called Bronson's Prairie. Jabez B. Bronson was the first postmaster.
How Bronson Got Its Name
When the village first began, it was named York. But in 1837, the Michigan government changed its name to Bronson. The village officially became a city in 1934.
City Government Today
In 1985, Bronson created a new way to run its city. This system is called the Council-Manager government. It means that elected officials (the council) make decisions. A city manager then carries out those decisions. Bronson still uses this system today.
Geography of Bronson
Bronson is a small city. According to the United States Census Bureau, it covers about 1.37 square miles (3.55 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Environmental Cleanup Sites
There are some special areas in North Bronson. These are called Superfund Sites. They are places where the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has worked to clean up old industrial areas. This helps keep the environment safe and healthy.
Bronson's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 826 | — | |
| 1890 | 875 | 5.9% | |
| 1900 | 1,176 | 34.4% | |
| 1910 | 1,020 | −13.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,257 | 23.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,651 | 31.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,871 | 13.3% | |
| 1950 | 2,106 | 12.6% | |
| 1960 | 2,267 | 7.6% | |
| 1970 | 2,390 | 5.4% | |
| 1980 | 2,271 | −5.0% | |
| 1990 | 2,342 | 3.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,421 | 3.4% | |
| 2010 | 2,349 | −3.0% | |
| 2020 | 2,307 | −1.8% | |
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Bronson in 2010
In 2010, the city had 2,349 people living there. There were 834 homes. Many different people lived in Bronson. About 15.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes had children under 18. The average household had about 2.80 people. The average age of people in Bronson was 30.8 years old. About 31.1% of residents were under 18. About half of the population was male and half was female.
Notable People from Bronson
- Elizabeth Colwell, an artist, was born in Bronson.
Sister Cities
Bronson has a special connection with another city far away.
- Moryń, Poland
