Clinton, Lenawee County, Michigan facts for kids
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Clinton, Michigan
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Village
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| Village of Clinton | |
Downtown Clinton along U.S. Route 12
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Location within Lenawee County
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 Clinton, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Clinton, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Lenawee |
| Township | Clinton |
| Incorporated | 1837 |
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| • Type | Village council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.87 sq mi (4.84 km2) |
| • Land | 1.83 sq mi (4.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,517 |
| • Density | 1,372.41/sq mi (529.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49236
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| Area code(s) | 517 |
| FIPS code | 26-16480 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0623474 |
Clinton is a small village located in Lenawee County, Michigan. It's part of the beautiful Irish Hills area. In 2020, about 2,517 people lived here.
The village is inside Clinton Township. Both the village and the township are named after DeWitt Clinton. He was a famous governor of New York from 1817 to 1828.
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History of Clinton Village
Clinton became an official village in 1837. This means it got its own local government that year.
Geography and Location
Clinton is a village in the state of Michigan. It covers a total area of about 1.87 square miles (4.84 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
People Living in Clinton
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 680 | — | |
| 1870 | 752 | 10.6% | |
| 1880 | 927 | 23.3% | |
| 1890 | 960 | 3.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,038 | 8.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,011 | −2.6% | |
| 1920 | 961 | −4.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,026 | 6.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,126 | 9.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,344 | 19.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,481 | 10.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,677 | 13.2% | |
| 1980 | 2,342 | 39.7% | |
| 1990 | 2,475 | 5.7% | |
| 2000 | 2,293 | −7.4% | |
| 2010 | 2,336 | 1.9% | |
| 2020 | 2,517 | 7.7% | |
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In 2010, there were 2,336 people living in Clinton. There were 939 households, which are groups of people living together. About 643 of these were families.
The average age of people in the village was 37.2 years old. About 27% of the residents were under 18 years old. This means many kids and teens live in Clinton.
Education in Clinton
Clinton has its own school system called Clinton Community Schools. About 1,200 students attend these schools. They offer classes from Pre-Kindergarten all the way through 12th grade.
Main Roads Nearby
US 12
M-52 (This road crosses US 12 west of Clinton.)
Fun Things to See
The Southern Michigan Railroad Society is located in Clinton. It's a special museum where you can see and learn about old trains. They even have operating trains!
Famous People From Clinton
- Bunny Fabrique was a professional baseball player. He played for the Brooklyn Robins.
See also
In Spanish: Clinton (Míchigan) para niños
