Hardwood Acres, Michigan facts for kids
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Hardwood Acres, Michigan
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Location within Benzie County
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 Hardwood Acres, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Hardwood Acres, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Benzie |
| Township | Almira |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.54 sq mi (1.40 km2) |
| • Land | 0.53 sq mi (1.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 393 |
| • Density | 738.72/sq mi (285.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49650 (Lake Ann)
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| Area code(s) | 231 |
| FIPS code | 26-36585 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583739 |
Hardwood Acres is a small community in Benzie County, Michigan. It is known as an "unincorporated community" because it does not have its own local government like a city or town. It is also a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means the government has drawn official borders around it to count its population. In 2020, 393 people lived in Hardwood Acres. This community is part of Almira Township.
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Where is Hardwood Acres?
Hardwood Acres is located in the eastern part of Almira Township. This area is in the northeastern part of Benzie County. To the west of Hardwood Acres, you will find the village of Lake Ann. To the east, it borders Grand Traverse County.
Borders and Size
The northern edge of Hardwood Acres is marked by Maple Street. The southern edge is formed by Nofsger Road, Bellows Lake Road, and Serenity Lane. The United States Census Bureau says that Hardwood Acres covers a total area of about 0.54 square miles (1.4 square kilometers). A very small part of this area, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
A Brief History
Hardwood Acres was officially recognized as a census-designated place for the first time in the 2010 census. This means that before 2010, it did not have official boundaries or population numbers recorded by the census. Since then, it has its own defined area and population statistics.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Hardwood Acres has changed a little over time.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 432 | — | |
| 2020 | 393 | −9.0% | |
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In 2010, there were 432 people. By 2020, the population was 393.
Schools in the Area
Most students living in Hardwood Acres attend schools that are part of the Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) district. A smaller part of the community is zoned for the Benzie County Central Schools district.
See also
In Spanish: Hardwood Acres para niños
