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Hanover, Michigan
Village
Location within Jackson County
Location within Jackson County
Hanover, Michigan is located in Michigan
Hanover, Michigan
Hanover, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Country United States
State Michigan
County Jackson
Township Hanover
Area
 • Total 0.44 sq mi (1.13 km2)
 • Land 0.42 sq mi (1.09 km2)
 • Water 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation
1,115 ft (340 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 472
 • Density 1,123.81/sq mi (433.93/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
49241
Area code(s) 517
FIPS code 26-36380
GNIS feature ID 0627738

Hanover is a small village located in Jackson County, which is part of the U.S. state of Michigan. In 2010, about 441 people lived here. The village is found inside Hanover Township. By 2020, the population had grown to 472 people.

Geography of Hanover

Hanover is a small place. It covers about 0.44 square miles (1.13 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 0.42 square miles (1.09 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.04 square kilometers), is water.

Population Changes in Hanover

The number of people living in Hanover has changed over many years. Here is a look at how the population has grown and shrunk since 1880:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1880 300
1890 363 21.0%
1900 378 4.1%
1910 364 −3.7%
1920 350 −3.8%
1930 375 7.1%
1940 402 7.2%
1950 377 −6.2%
1960 449 19.1%
1970 513 14.3%
1980 490 −4.5%
1990 481 −1.8%
2000 424 −11.9%
2010 441 4.0%
2020 472 7.0%
U.S. Decennial Census

Hanover's Population in 2010

In 2010, there were 441 people living in Hanover. These people lived in 164 different homes. Most of the people living in Hanover were White. A small number were African American or Native American. Some people were from other backgrounds. About 4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Many homes had children under 18 living there. About half of the homes were married couples living together. The average number of people in each home was about 2.69.

Fun Things to Do in Hanover

Hanover has some interesting places to visit and events to enjoy.

Lee Conklin Organ Museum

The Lee Conklin Organ Museum is a main attraction. It has over 100 old reed organs. These organs have been fixed up and still work!

Local Events and Celebrations

Hanover hosts several special events throughout the year.

  • Rust N' Dust Days: This event is a lot of fun.
  • Fourth of July Tractor Pulls: You can watch tractors pull heavy weights.
  • October Corn Mazes: Get lost in a giant maze made of corn!
  • Hanover-Horton 4th of July Celebration: This big celebration includes a parade, a 5-mile run, and fireworks. You can find more details at Hanover-Horton 4th of July Celebration.

Famous People from Hanover

Some notable people were born or lived in Hanover:

  • Homer Folks: He was a sociologist. This means he studied how people live and interact in groups. He also worked to help people through social welfare.
  • Dean Hudnutt: He was an Olympian. This means he competed in the Olympic Games.
  • Ernest A. Snow: He was a judge on the Michigan Supreme Court. He was born right here in Hanover.

See also

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