Concord, Michigan facts for kids
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Concord, Michigan
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Village
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| Village of Concord | |
Location within Jackson County
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 Concord, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Jackson |
| Township | Concord |
| Settled | 1831 |
| Incorporated | 1871 |
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| • Type | Village council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.62 sq mi (4.19 km2) |
| • Land | 1.49 sq mi (3.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.12 sq mi (0.32 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,024 ft (312 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,085 |
| • Density | 726.72/sq mi (280.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes(s) |
49237
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| Area code(s) | 517 |
| FIPS code | 26-17740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0623684 |
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Concord is a small village located in Jackson County, Michigan. In 2020, about 1,085 people lived there. The village is part of Concord Township.
Concord was first settled in 1831. A big part of its downtown area is known as the Concord Village Historic District. This means it has many old, important buildings. The village is found along M-60, which is a highway. It's about 15 miles (24 km) southwest of a larger city called Jackson.
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History of Concord Village
Concord got its first post office in 1836. It officially became a village in 1871.
A special place in Concord is the Mann House. This house is now a museum run by the Michigan Historical Center. It shows what a typical middle-class home looked like in the early 1880s. You can see old items like a family sleigh and buggy there.
Where is Concord Located?
Concord is a small village. It covers a total area of about 1.62 square miles (4.19 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, and a small part is water.
People and Schools in Concord
Concord has a diverse community. In 2010, about 1,050 people lived in the village. Most residents were White, with small percentages of other racial groups. The average age of people living in Concord was about 40.9 years old.
Concord Community Schools
The Concord Community Schools serve the children in the area. About 900 students attend these schools. Their sports teams are called the Yellow Jackets, and their colors are purple and gold.
The boys' cross country and track & field teams have been very successful. They won state championships in 2009–10, 2011, 2012, 2014, and 2015.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Concord has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from past censuses:
- 1880: 540 people
- 1900: 534 people
- 1920: 535 people
- 1940: 618 people
- 1960: 990 people
- 1980: 900 people
- 2000: 1,101 people
- 2010: 1,050 people
- 2020: 1,085 people
