Deerfield, Michigan facts for kids
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Deerfield, Michigan
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Village
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| Village of Deerfield | |
Downtown Deerfield along Carey Street
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Location within Lenawee County
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 Deerfield, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Deerfield, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Lenawee |
| Township | Deerfield |
| Settled | 1826 |
| Incorporated | 1873 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.95 sq mi (2.46 km2) |
| • Land | 0.95 sq mi (2.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 901 |
| • Density | 948.42/sq mi (366.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49238
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| Area code(s) | 517 |
| FIPS code | 26-21180 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0624496 |
Deerfield is a small village in Lenawee County, located in the U.S. state of Michigan. In 2020, about 901 people lived here. The village is part of Deerfield Township.
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History of Deerfield
The first person to buy land in this area was William Kedzie. He came from Delhi, New York in 1824. Two years later, in 1826, he moved here and became the first resident.
The community first had a post office in 1828. It was called Kedzie's Grove back then. Later, on August 19, 1837, its name was changed to Deerfield. This name was chosen because there were many deer in the area. Deerfield officially became a village in 1873.
Geography of Deerfield
Deerfield is a small place, covering about 0.95 square miles (2.46 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
The River Raisin flows through the area. It forms most of the southern edge of the village.
Population Changes in Deerfield
Deerfield has seen its population change over the years. Here's how many people have lived in the village during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 421 | — | |
| 1900 | 440 | 4.5% | |
| 1910 | 443 | 0.7% | |
| 1920 | 442 | −0.2% | |
| 1930 | 512 | 15.8% | |
| 1940 | 569 | 11.1% | |
| 1950 | 725 | 27.4% | |
| 1960 | 866 | 19.4% | |
| 1970 | 834 | −3.7% | |
| 1980 | 957 | 14.7% | |
| 1990 | 922 | −3.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,005 | 9.0% | |
| 2010 | 898 | −10.6% | |
| 2020 | 901 | 0.3% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 898 people living in Deerfield. There were 343 households, which are groups of people living together. About 258 of these were families. The village had about 935 people per square mile.
Many types of people live in Deerfield. Most residents were White. There were also people who identified as African American, Native American, Asian, or from two or more races. Some residents were also of Hispanic or Latino background.
The average age in the village was about 38 years old. About 26% of the people were under 18. About 13% were 65 years or older.
Education in Deerfield
Students in Deerfield attend schools in the Britton Deerfield School District. This district serves both the village and the areas around it.
Famous People from Deerfield
Some notable people were born in Deerfield:
- Rachel Andresen: An educator and activist.
- Dustin Beurer: A college football coach.
- Danny Thomas: A well-known actor and someone who gave a lot to charity.
Images for kids
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Deerfield Village Hall -
U.S. Post Office in Deerfield -
Britton Deerfield Schools
See also
In Spanish: Deerfield (Míchigan) para niños
