Honor, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Honor, Michigan
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The Cherry Bowl located in Honor
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Location within Benzie County
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 Honor, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Michigan |
| County | Benzie |
| Township | Homestead |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.55 sq mi (1.43 km2) |
| • Land | 0.54 sq mi (1.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 337 |
| • Density | 625.23/sq mi (241.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49640
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| Area code(s) | 231 |
| FIPS code | 26-39080 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0628533 |
Honor is a small village in Benzie County, Michigan. It is part of the U.S. state of Michigan. In 2020, about 337 people lived there.
The village is located within Homestead Township. It sits right on U.S. Highway 31. The beautiful Platte River also runs through the area.
The community was named after Honor Griffin. She was the daughter of one of the first people to settle in this area.
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About Honor's Land and Location
Honor is a small place. The United States Census Bureau says it covers about 0.56 square miles (1.43 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.54 square miles (1.40 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.04 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live in Honor?
This section shows how Honor's population has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 239 | — | |
| 1930 | 254 | 6.3% | |
| 1940 | 284 | 11.8% | |
| 1950 | 269 | −5.3% | |
| 1960 | 278 | 3.3% | |
| 1970 | 282 | 1.4% | |
| 1980 | 281 | −0.4% | |
| 1990 | 292 | 3.9% | |
| 2000 | 299 | 2.4% | |
| 2010 | 328 | 9.7% | |
| 2020 | 337 | 2.7% | |
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Honor's Population in 2010
The census from 2010 counted 328 people living in Honor. There were 135 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 87 were families.
The village had about 607 people per square mile. There were 186 housing units in total. Most people living in Honor were White (93.0%). A small number were Native American (2.4%) or from two or more races (4.0%).
Who Lives in Honor's Homes?
About 30.4% of households had children under 18 years old. Almost half (43.0%) were married couples living together. Some households had a female head without a husband (13.3%). Others had a male head without a wife (8.1%). About 35.6% were not families.
Many households (30.4%) had just one person living there. About 18.5% of homes had someone 65 years or older living alone. The average household had 2.43 people. The average family had 2.99 people.
The average age in Honor was 38 years old. About 26.5% of people were under 18. About 20.4% were 65 or older. The village had slightly more females (52.4%) than males (47.6%).
Fun Things to Do in Honor
Honor has some special events and places.
Coho Festival
Every August, Honor hosts the Coho Festival. This festival celebrates the coho salmon. This fish is very important to the area.
Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre
Honor is home to the only drive-in theater in central Michigan. It's called the Cherry Bowl Diner. You can find it on U.S. 31. It's a fun place to watch movies outdoors!
See also
In Spanish: Honor (Míchigan) para niños
