Clifford, Michigan facts for kids
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Clifford, Michigan
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Village
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| Village of Clifford | |
Location within Lapeer County
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 Clifford, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Clifford, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Lapeer |
| Township | Burlington |
| Settled | 1862 |
| Incorporated | 1891 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.51 sq mi (3.91 km2) |
| • Land | 1.51 sq mi (3.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 300 |
| • Density | 198.68/sq mi (76.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48727
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-16420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0623463 |
Clifford is a small village located in Lapeer County, which is part of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is found within Burlington Township. According to the 2020 census, about 300 people live in Clifford.
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History of Clifford Village
The village of Clifford began to be built around 1862. It started at a place where different roads met. The village got its name from Clifford Lyman, who was the first child born in this new settlement. Later, in 1891, Clifford officially became an incorporated village.
Geography of Clifford
Clifford is a small place, covering an area of about 1.51 square miles (3.91 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
People of Clifford: Demographics
The population of Clifford has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at how many people have lived in the village during different census counts:
- In 1890, there were 306 people.
- By 1900, the population grew to 339.
- In 1950, about 330 people lived there.
- The population reached 389 in 1960.
- In 2010, there were 324 people.
- The most recent count in 2020 showed 300 residents.
Clifford's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census counted 324 people living in Clifford. These people lived in 117 different homes, and 79 of these were families. The village had about 214 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Clifford were White (96.9%). A small number were African American, Native American, or from other backgrounds. About 1.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of households, about 38.5% of homes had children under 18 living there. More than half (55.6%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.77 people.
The average age of people in the village was 39.3 years. About 26.5% of residents were under 18 years old. Around 13% of the population was 65 years or older. The village had slightly more males (51.9%) than females (48.1%).
See also
In Spanish: Clifford (Míchigan) para niños
