Decatur, Michigan facts for kids
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Decatur, Michigan
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Location of Decatur, Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Van Buren |
| Established | 1861 |
| Government | |
| • Type | General Law Village |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.43 sq mi (3.70 km2) |
| • Land | 1.35 sq mi (3.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,651 |
| • Density | 1,222.06/sq mi (471.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
49045
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| Area code(s) | 269 |
| FIPS code | 26-21040 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0624435 |
Decatur is a small village located in Van Buren County, Michigan, United States. It's a friendly place where about 1,651 people lived in 2020. The village is part of Decatur Township.
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History of Decatur Village
Decatur Township and the Village of Decatur got their names from a famous American hero. This hero was Stephen Decatur Jr.. He was a naval officer known for his bravery during the War of 1812.
The village of Decatur was first started in 1847. It officially became a village in 1861.
Places of Worship in Decatur
Decatur is home to several different churches. These churches represent many different Christian groups. One of the oldest churches in the village is the Decatur First Reformed Church.
Geography and Location
Decatur is a small area of land and water. The village covers about 1.43 square miles (3.70 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.35 square miles (3.50 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.08 square miles (0.20 square kilometers), is water.
Population Information
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 564 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,420 | 151.8% | |
| 1880 | 1,267 | −10.8% | |
| 1890 | 1,199 | −5.4% | |
| 1900 | 1,356 | 13.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,286 | −5.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,270 | −1.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,582 | 24.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,599 | 1.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,664 | 4.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,827 | 9.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,764 | −3.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,915 | 8.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,760 | −8.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,838 | 4.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,819 | −1.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,651 | −9.2% | |
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Decatur's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,819 people living in Decatur. These people lived in 701 different households. Many of these households, 448 of them, were families.
The village had about 1,347 people per square mile. There were also 781 housing units available.
About 28% of the people in Decatur were under 18 years old. About 13.5% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 34.6 years.
Education in Decatur
Students in Decatur attend schools within the Decatur Public Schools district. The district has three main schools. There is one elementary school for younger students. There is also one middle school and one high school for older students.
Famous People from Decatur
Decatur has been home to some interesting people.
- Edgar Bergen: He was an American actor and radio star. He was very well known for being a ventriloquist. This means he could make it seem like a puppet was talking.
- Charles H. Mahoney: He made history as the first African American to be a delegate to the United Nations. This means he represented the United States at important global meetings.
See also
In Spanish: Decatur (Míchigan) para niños
