Lennon, Michigan facts for kids
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Lennon, Michigan
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Village
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| Village of Lennon | |
| Motto(s):
Gateway to Two Counties
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 Lennon, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| Counties | Genesee and Shiawassee |
| Townships | Clayton and Venice |
| Established | 1888 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.91 sq mi (2.37 km2) |
| • Land | 0.91 sq mi (2.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 784 ft (239 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 509 |
| • Density | 557.50/sq mi (215.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48449
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| Area code(s) | 810 and 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-46880 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398419 |
Lennon is a small village located in the state of Michigan, USA. In 2010, about 511 people lived there. The village is split between two different counties: Shiawassee County to the west and Genesee County to the east. It sits right along M-13, an important road in Michigan.
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History of Lennon
The village of Lennon was started by a man named Peter Lennon. He was very important in getting the Grand Trunk Western Railroad to pass through the area. This meant a train station, called a depot, was built there.
After the railroad arrived, Peter Lennon built a grain elevator. This is a tall building used to store grain. Other businesses soon followed, helping the village grow. A post office was first set up in July 1880 in Genesee County. Peter Lennon was its first postmaster. Later, in February 1889, the post office moved to Shiawassee County.
Geography of Lennon
Lennon is a small village, covering an area of about 0.92 square miles (2.37 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
The village is unique because it's located in two different counties and townships. Most of Lennon, about 0.68 square miles (1.76 square kilometers), is in Venice Township within Shiawassee County. In 2010, 429 people lived in this part. The smaller part, about 0.24 square miles (0.62 square kilometers), is in Clayton Township within Genesee County. In 2010, 82 people lived here.
Population and People
The number of people living in Lennon has changed a bit over the years.
- In 1980, there were 600 people.
- By 1990, the population was 534.
- In 2000, it was 517.
- In 2010, there were 511 people.
- The most recent count in 2020 showed 509 residents.
Lennon in 2010
In 2010, there were 511 people living in Lennon. These people lived in 181 different homes, and 133 of these were families. The village had about 561 people per square mile. There were also 194 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people in Lennon were White (94.5%). A smaller number were Native American (2.3%), Asian (1.0%), or African American (0.4%). Some people (0.8%) were from other racial backgrounds, and 1.0% identified with two or more races. About 3.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 33.7% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (60.8%) were married couples living together. Some homes had a female head of household without a husband (7.7%), or a male head of household without a wife (5.0%). About 26.5% of homes were not families.
The average age of people in Lennon was 40.5 years old. About 24.3% of residents were under 18. About 8.4% were between 18 and 24 years old. People aged 25 to 44 made up 22.2% of the population. Those aged 45 to 64 were 31.5%, and 13.7% were 65 years or older. Slightly more than half of the residents (51.9%) were male, and 48.1% were female.
Highways
M-13 is a state highway that runs through Lennon.
See also
In Spanish: Lennon (Míchigan) para niños
