Brown City, Michigan facts for kids
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Brown City, Michigan
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Location of Brown City, Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| Counties | Lapeer, Sanilac |
| Government | |
| • Type | Manager-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.14 sq mi (2.94 km2) |
| • Land | 1.13 sq mi (2.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 823 ft (251 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,302 |
| • Density | 1,148.15/sq mi (443.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
48416
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| Area code(s) | 810 |
| FIPS code | 26-11180 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0622071 |
Brown City is a small city in the state of Michigan, in the United States. It is located in both Lapeer and Sanilac counties. Most of the city is in Sanilac County.
In 2020, about 1,302 people lived in Brown City. It's a quiet place with a rich history tied to railroads and farming.
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History of Brown City
Brown City started in 1879 as a train station. It was part of the Port Huron and Northwestern Railway. This railway later became part of the Pere Marquette Railroad.
The area quickly grew because it was a good place to ship lumber and grains. Brown City became a village in 1887. It then became a city in 1907.
Trains like the Marquette Flyer carried people and mail. They traveled between Detroit and Ludington. Later, in the 1920s, the Pere Marquette railway joined the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway.
For a long time, Brown City was governed by a special rule called the "4th Class City Act." But in 1998, the people living in Brown City voted to change how their city was run.
In 1998, a company called the Huron and Eastern Railway bought a train line. This line went from Saginaw to Brown City. Part of the old line is still there, but it is not used for trains anymore.
Where is Brown City?
Brown City is located in Michigan. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 1.09 square miles (2.82 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large lakes or rivers inside the city limits.
People of Brown City
The number of people living in Brown City has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 437 | — | |
| 1900 | 603 | 38.0% | |
| 1910 | 690 | 14.4% | |
| 1920 | 828 | 20.0% | |
| 1930 | 785 | −5.2% | |
| 1940 | 838 | 6.8% | |
| 1950 | 878 | 4.8% | |
| 1960 | 993 | 13.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,142 | 15.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,163 | 1.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,244 | 7.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,334 | 7.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,325 | −0.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,302 | −1.7% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,325 people living in Brown City. There were 524 households, which are groups of people living together. About 350 of these were families.
Most people in Brown City were White. A small number of people were from other backgrounds. About 2.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households had children under 18 living with them. About 46% of households were married couples. The average household had about 2.49 people.
The average age of people in Brown City was 37.3 years old. About 27.8% of residents were under 18. About 14.9% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the residents were female.
See also
In Spanish: Brown City para niños
