Caspian, Michigan facts for kids
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Caspian, Michigan
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Location within Iron County
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 Caspian, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Iron |
| Village incorporate | 1918 |
| City incorporate | 1949 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.43 sq mi (3.69 km2) |
| • Land | 1.43 sq mi (3.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,496 ft (456 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 805 |
| • Density | 564.12/sq mi (217.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
49915
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| Area code(s) | 906 |
| FIPS code | 26-13860 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1619449 |
Caspian is a small city located in Iron County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. It has a rich history connected to mining. Many people in Caspian have an Italian heritage. In 2020, the city had a population of 805 people.
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History of Caspian
The area where Caspian is today first got a train station in 1884. It was known by different names like Spring Valley and Newtown. The town of Caspian was officially started and mapped out in 1901. It was first called Palatka.
This area became important because of the Voroner Mining Company. This company operated three mines: Baltic, Caspian, and Fogarty. As the mines grew, a new village called Caspian was formed in 1908. The post office moved to this new location.
Because the location wasn't ideal, another new village, New Caspian, was created in 1909. Eventually, all these smaller areas joined together. In 1918, they officially became one village called Caspian. Later, in 1949, Caspian changed from a village to a city.
Geography and Climate
Caspian covers a total area of about 1.43 square miles (3.69 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Caspian's Climate
Caspian has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means it has big differences in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm to hot, and sometimes humid. Winters are cold, and can even be very cold.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 1,912 | — | |
| 1930 | 1,888 | −1.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,797 | −4.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,608 | −10.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,493 | −7.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,165 | −22.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,038 | −10.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,031 | −0.7% | |
| 2000 | 997 | −3.3% | |
| 2010 | 906 | −9.1% | |
| 2020 | 805 | −11.1% | |
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The population of Caspian has changed over the years. In 1920, there were 1,912 people living there. By 2020, the population was 805.
Caspian's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, 906 people lived in Caspian. There were 430 households, which are groups of people living in one home. About 22.3% of these households had children under 18.
Most of the people in Caspian were White (95.0%). A smaller number were Native American (1.4%) or Asian (0.7%). About 2.9% of the population identified as two or more races.
The average age of people in the city was 46.4 years old. About 21.4% of residents were under 18. Also, 23.6% of the people were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the population was female (51.2%).
See also
In Spanish: Caspian (Míchigan) para niños
