Burr Oak, Michigan facts for kids
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Burr Oak, Michigan
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Location of Burr Oak with St. Joseph County, Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | St. Joseph |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.61 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 753 |
| • Density | 748.51/sq mi (289.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip Code |
49030
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| Area code(s) | 269 |
| FIPS code | 26-11920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397505 |
Burr Oak is a small village in St. Joseph County, which is part of the U.S. state of Michigan. In 2010, about 828 people lived here. The village is located within Burr Oak Township.
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History of Burr Oak
The area where Burr Oak is located was first settled in 1835. This was a long time ago! The first post office opened its doors in 1837.
The village itself was officially planned out in 1851. A year later, in 1852, a man named William Lock gave land for a railroad station. He had one condition: the town had to be called "Lock's Station." So, for five years, it was known by this new name.
However, people really liked the original name, "Burr Oak." So, in 1857, the town went back to its first name. It officially became an incorporated village in 1859.
Geography of Burr Oak
Burr Oak is a small place. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers about 1.00 square mile (2.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population of Burr Oak
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 666 | — | |
| 1870 | 724 | 8.7% | |
| 1880 | 721 | −0.4% | |
| 1890 | 687 | −4.7% | |
| 1900 | 744 | 8.3% | |
| 1910 | 752 | 1.1% | |
| 1920 | 589 | −21.7% | |
| 1930 | 680 | 15.4% | |
| 1940 | 706 | 3.8% | |
| 1950 | 814 | 15.3% | |
| 1960 | 867 | 6.5% | |
| 1970 | 873 | 0.7% | |
| 1980 | 853 | −2.3% | |
| 1990 | 882 | 3.4% | |
| 2000 | 797 | −9.6% | |
| 2010 | 828 | 3.9% | |
| 2020 | 753 | −9.1% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
The census in 2010 counted 828 people living in Burr Oak. There were 285 households, which means 285 homes where people lived. About 201 of these were families.
Most people in the village were White (96.0%). A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were from other races or a mix of two or more races. About 3.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, about 39.6% of households had children under 18 living there. Many homes (46.3%) were married couples living together. Some homes had a female head of household without a husband (15.8%), or a male head of household without a wife (8.4%).
The average age of people in the village was 33.1 years. About 29.3% of residents were under 18 years old. Also, 10.7% of the people were 65 years old or older. The village had a nearly even number of males (50.4%) and females (49.6%).
See also
In Spanish: Burr Oak (Míchigan) para niños
