Capac, Michigan facts for kids
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Capac, Michigan
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Location within St. Clair County
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 Capac, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | St. Clair |
| Township | Mussey |
| Founded | 1857 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.91 sq mi (4.95 km2) |
| • Land | 1.86 sq mi (4.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,983 |
| • Density | 1,067.28/sq mi (412.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48014
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| Area code(s) | 810 |
| FIPS code | 26-13140 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1624440 |
Capac is a small village located in Mussey Township, within St. Clair County. This area is part of the U.S. state of Michigan. In 2010, about 1,890 people lived here. By 2020, the population had grown to 1,983 residents.
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History of Capac
Capac was started in 1857 by a group of men from Romeo. George R. Funstan and Judge DeWitt C. Walker were key figures. Judge Walker named the village after Huayna Capac. He was a powerful leader, known as the Sapa Inca, of the ancient Inca Empire.
A nearby post office called "Pinery" moved to Capac in January 1858. It was then renamed "Capac." The Grand Trunk Railroad opened a train station here in 1866. This helped the village grow. Capac officially became a village in 1873.
Famous People from Capac
Some interesting people have connections to Capac.
- Preston Tucker was born near Capac in 1903. He was a car designer. He created the unique 1948 Tucker Sedan. A movie about him, Tucker: The Man and a Dream, was made in 1988.
- Roman Gribbs grew up near Capac. He later became the mayor of Detroit. He served as mayor from 1970 to 1974.
Geography of Capac
Capac is a small place in terms of its size. The United States Census Bureau says the village covers about 1.88 square miles (4.87 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.83 square miles (4.74 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.05 square miles (0.13 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 544 | — | |
| 1900 | 547 | — | |
| 1910 | 761 | 39.1% | |
| 1920 | 791 | 3.9% | |
| 1930 | 837 | 5.8% | |
| 1940 | 920 | 9.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,104 | 20.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,235 | 11.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,279 | 3.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,377 | 7.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,583 | 15.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,775 | 12.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,890 | 6.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,983 | 4.9% | |
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Capac Population in 2010
Based on the census from 2010, there were 1,890 people living in Capac. These people made up 704 households. About 470 of these were families.
The population density was about 1,033 people per square mile. Most residents, 87.7%, were White. About 8.0% were from other races. A small number were African American or Native American. About 18.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households, 40.1%, had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.68 people. The average family had about 3.30 people. The average age of people in Capac was 33.1 years old. About 29% of residents were under 18.
