Luna Pier, Michigan facts for kids
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Luna Pier, Michigan
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| City of Luna Pier | ||
Facing west along Luna Pier Road
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Location within Monroe County
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 Luna Pier, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Luna Pier, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Michigan | |
| County | Monroe | |
| Incorporated | 1963 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Mayor–council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.69 sq mi (4.37 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.49 sq mi (3.86 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2) | |
| Elevation | 574 ft (175 m) | |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 1,436 | |
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(2019)
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1,396 | |
| • Density | 935.66/sq mi (361.29/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code(s) |
48157
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| Area code(s) | 734 | |
| FIPS code | 26-49700 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0631215 | |
Luna Pier is a city in Monroe County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is located 6 miles (9.7 km) from the Ohio border along the coast of Lake Erie. Previously known as Lakewood, it was established in the early 1900s and incorporated as a city in 1963. It functioned primarily as a resort for people living in the greater Toledo, Ohio and Metro Detroit area. The population was 1,436 at the 2010 census.
Its most prominent feature is a large crescent-shaped pier made of concrete, approximately 800 ft (240 m) long and reaching around 200 feet (61 m) out into Lake Erie. The pier is flanked by sandy beaches and man-made rock and concrete embankments. On most days, the Davis–Besse Nuclear Power Station in Port Clinton and Toledo Harbor Light can be seen from the pier. The city is served by Mason Consolidated Schools.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.68 square miles (4.35 km2), of which 1.50 square miles (3.88 km2) is land and 0.18 square miles (0.47 km2) is water.
Transportation
The city of Luna Pier is served by Interstate 75 (I-75), with connections north to Detroit and Flint (via I-275), and connections south to Toledo, Ohio.
Two roads go in and out of Luna Pier, one being Luna Pier Road, which runs west to US Highway 23 (US 23), US 24, and US 223. The other is Gaynier Road, which leads northwest out of town.
Luna Pier was formerly served by Canadian National Railway via BNSF-contracted coal trains that served the Consumers Energy J.R. Whiting Generating Plant, located on Erie Road south of Luna Pier. Trains to the plant ceased in late April 2016 following its closing. Norfolk Southern Railway also has railroad tracks through the area, but does not serve any industries.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 1,418 | — | |
| 1980 | 1,443 | 1.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,507 | 4.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,483 | −1.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,436 | −3.2% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 1,396 | −2.8% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,436 people, 608 households, and 373 families living in the city. The population density was 957.3 inhabitants per square mile (369.6/km2). There were 702 housing units at an average density of 468.0 per square mile (180.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.2% White, 0.8% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 3.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.0% of the population.
There were 608 households, of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.1% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.7% were non-families. 32.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 3.00.
The median age in the city was 41.7 years. 22.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22% were from 25 to 44; 35.8% were from 45 to 64; and 10.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.
Annual events
- Memorial Day Ceremonies at 1st St. Memorial Park
- City-Wide Yard Sale & Fireworks, 1st Saturday in July
- Sparkler 5K Run, 1st Sunday in July
- Bootleggers & Blues Festival, 3rd Saturday in July
- Kids' Day (Bike & Pet Parade, Petting Zoo, Cardboard Boat Race), 3rd Saturday in August
- Helen Tiffany Labor Day Three-Mile Walk
See also
In Spanish: Luna Pier para niños
