Fair Plain, Michigan facts for kids
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Fair Plain, Michigan
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Location within Berrien County
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 Fair Plain, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Fair Plain, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien |
| Townships | Benton and St. Joseph |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.54 sq mi (11.75 km2) |
| • Land | 4.30 sq mi (11.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.24 sq mi (0.63 km2) |
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,402 |
| • Density | 1,722.60/sq mi (665.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49022
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| Area code(s) | 269 |
| FIPS code | 26-27160 |
| GNIS feature ID | 625742 |
Fair Plain (sometimes spelled "Fairplain") is a small community in Berrien County, Michigan, in the United States. It is called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own city government.
For counting people and statistics, it's known as a census-designated place (CDP). In 2020, about 7,402 people lived there.
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Fair Plain's History
The community got its name because the original area was very pretty. It had a "fair plain" or beautiful flat land.
Early Shopping Center
In 1958, Fairplain Plaza opened. It was the first big shopping center in this area. It was located on M-139, on the eastern side of Fair Plain.
Most of the original Fairplain Plaza was taken down in the late 1990s. But don't worry, it was rebuilt and made bigger. New building styles were used for the updated plaza.
Becoming a City
In 1975, there was an idea to make Fair Plain an official city. However, this plan did not happen, and Fair Plain remained an unincorporated community.
Fair Plain's Geography
Fair Plain is located in southwestern Michigan. It covers a total area of about 11.5 square kilometers (4.4 square miles). Most of this area, about 10.9 square kilometers (4.2 square miles), is land.
The rest, about 0.6 square kilometers (0.2 square miles), is water. This means about 5.22% of Fair Plain's area is water.
Location and Boundaries
Fair Plain is part of two larger areas: St. Joseph Charter Township and Benton Charter Township. The part in St. Joseph Charter Township is northeast of the St. Joseph River.
Fair Plain has clear boundaries. To the north, it borders the city of Benton Harbor. The St. Joseph River forms its western and southern borders. To the east, its boundary is the M-139 highway.
Fair Plain's Population
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| 2020 | 7,402 | — | |
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In the year 2000, about 7,828 people lived in Fair Plain. There were 3,287 households, which are groups of people living in one home. Out of these, 2,116 were families.
Population Density
The population density was about 1,860 people per square mile (718 people per square kilometer). There were also 3,436 housing units, which are homes available for people to live in.
Community Makeup
The people living in Fair Plain came from different backgrounds. In 2000, about 49% were White, and about 47% were Black or African American. Smaller percentages were Native American, Asian, Pacific Islander, or from other racial groups. About 1.67% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
About 27% of households had children under 18 living with them. Around 43% were married couples living together. About 17% had a female head of the household with no husband present.
Nearly 30% of all households were made up of single individuals. About 10% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone. On average, a household had 2.37 people, and a family had 2.91 people.
Age Groups
The population in Fair Plain was spread across different age groups. About 24.5% were under 18 years old. Around 7.7% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, about 29.5%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
About 24.3% were between 45 and 64 years old. Finally, 14% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in Fair Plain was 38 years.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Fair Plain was $37,154 per year. For families, the average income was $45,950 per year.
The average income for each person in Fair Plain was $20,344. About 10.8% of families and 16% of all people lived below the poverty line. This included 30.5% of those under 18 and 5.6% of those aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Fair Plain para niños
