Essexville, Michigan facts for kids
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Essexville, Michigan
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| City of Essexville | |
| Motto(s):
"Gateway to the Saginaw Bay"
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Location within Bay County
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 Essexville, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Bay |
| Platted | 1867 |
| Incorporated | 1883 (village) 1934 (city) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council–manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.40 sq mi (3.63 km2) |
| • Land | 1.29 sq mi (3.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km2) |
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,379 |
| • Density | 2,609.27/sq mi (1,007.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48732
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-26420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0625647 |
Essexville is a city in Bay County, Michigan, a state in the United States. In 2020, about 3,379 people lived there. The city is located right next to the Saginaw River. It's also part of a larger area that includes the cities of Saginaw, Midland, and Bay City.
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History of Essexville
Essexville gets its name from Ransom P. Essex, an early settler in the area. The city's land was first officially mapped out, or platted, in 1867.
The Essexville Post Office opened its doors on February 27, 1871. It briefly closed in 1879 but reopened soon after.
Essexville officially became a village in 1883. This meant it had its own local government. Later, in 1934, it became a full city.
Geography and Location
Essexville covers a total area of about 1.41 square miles (3.63 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 1.30 square miles (3.35 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.11 square miles (0.28 square kilometers), is water.
The city is located directly on the Saginaw River. This river connects to Lake Huron, which is one of the Great Lakes.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 1,545 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,639 | 6.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,477 | −9.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,538 | 4.1% | |
| 1930 | 1,864 | 21.2% | |
| 1940 | 2,390 | 28.2% | |
| 1950 | 3,167 | 32.5% | |
| 1960 | 4,590 | 44.9% | |
| 1970 | 4,990 | 8.7% | |
| 1980 | 4,378 | −12.3% | |
| 1990 | 4,088 | −6.6% | |
| 2000 | 3,766 | −7.9% | |
| 2010 | 3,478 | −7.6% | |
| 2020 | 3,379 | −2.8% | |
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Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 3,478 people living in Essexville. There were 1,437 households, which are groups of people living together in one home.
The city had about 2,675 people per square mile (1,033 people per square kilometer). Most of the people living in Essexville were White (95.5%).
About 22.8% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age in the city was 42.3 years. Slightly more than half of the residents (52.4%) were female, and 47.6% were male.
Education in Essexville
Students in Essexville attend public schools run by the Essexville-Hampton School District. This district provides education for children from elementary grades through high school.
Places to Visit
Essexville has a few interesting spots:
- Heritage House: This is an old two-story house that has been kept just as it was. It shows what a typical home in the Midwest looked like a long time ago. You can visit it to see how people used to live.
- Hampton Square Mall: This was the very first shopping mall in the Bay City area. It was located just outside of Essexville. The mall closed down in 2010.
See also
In Spanish: Essexville para niños
