Dansville, Michigan facts for kids
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Dansville, Michigan
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Village
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| Village of Dansville | |
Location within Ingham County
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 Dansville, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Dansville, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Ingham |
| Township | Ingham |
| Settled | 1844 |
| Incorporated | 1867 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.61 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 529 |
| • Density | 526.37/sq mi (203.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48819
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| Area code(s) | 517 |
| FIPS code | 26-19780 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398680 |
Dansville is a small village in Ingham County, Michigan, in the United States. It is located along M-36, about 22 miles (35 km) southeast of downtown Lansing. In 2020, the village had a population of 529 people.
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History of Dansville
Early Settlement and Naming
The area where Dansville is now located was first settled by European people in 1844. Samuel Crossman was one of the first settlers. He came from New York looking for a new life.
Samuel Crossman's son, Daniel Crossman, officially planned the village in 1857. He named it after himself and Dr. Daniel T. Weston. Dr. Weston was the village's first postmaster. Dansville officially became a village in 1867.
Growth and Economy
Dansville is one of the oldest settlements in Ingham County. People started building homes there as early as 1836. The first small store opened around 1847. A post office was set up in 1846.
Today, Dansville is still a small village. Its economy mostly relies on farming. Even though it's near the state capital and Michigan State University, it hasn't grown much commercially. Small businesses and agricultural research help support the local economy.
Geography of Dansville
According to the United States Census Bureau, Dansville covers a total area of 1.01 square miles (2.61 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 443 | — | |
| 1880 | 440 | −0.7% | |
| 1890 | 366 | −16.8% | |
| 1900 | 374 | 2.2% | |
| 1910 | 349 | −6.7% | |
| 1920 | 299 | −14.3% | |
| 1930 | 315 | 5.4% | |
| 1940 | 351 | 11.4% | |
| 1950 | 433 | 23.4% | |
| 1960 | 453 | 4.6% | |
| 1970 | 486 | 7.3% | |
| 1980 | 479 | −1.4% | |
| 1990 | 437 | −8.8% | |
| 2000 | 429 | −1.8% | |
| 2010 | 563 | 31.2% | |
| 2020 | 529 | −6.0% | |
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2010 Census Information
In 2010, the village had 563 people living in 193 households. The population density was about 563 people per square mile (217.4 per square kilometer).
Most residents, about 95.6%, were White. Other groups included African American (0.7%), Native American (1.1%), and Asian (0.7%). About 1.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the village was 33.4 years. About 31.8% of residents were under 18 years old.
Dansville's Octagon House
The Dr. D. J. Weston Octagon House is a well-known building in Dansville. You can see it from many parts of the village. This unique house has been a local landmark for many years.
Famous People from Dansville
- Lindsay Bowen (born 1983), a professional basketball player.
- Francine Hughes (1947–2017), an author and inspiration for the book The Burning Bed. This story, set in Dansville, became a famous movie.
- Sam Williams (1931–2013), an American football player.
See also
In Spanish: Dansville (Míchigan) para niños
