Luther, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Luther, Michigan
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Looking north along State Street
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Location within Lake County
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 Luther, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Luther, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Lake |
| Townships | Ellsworth and Newkirk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.98 sq mi (2.55 km2) |
| • Land | 0.97 sq mi (2.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,053 ft (321 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 332 |
| • Density | 341.21/sq mi (131.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49656
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| Area code(s) | 231 |
| FIPS code | 26-49740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1620648 |
Luther is a small village located in Lake County, in the state of Michigan, United States. In 2020, about 332 people lived here.
The village sits right on the edge of two different areas called townships: Newkirk Township and Ellsworth Township. This means Luther is split, with half in one township and half in the other.
Luther is also home to an important place for science: Hillsdale College's G.H. Gordon Biological Research Station. Scientists and students come here to study nature and learn more about living things.
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History of Luther
The village of Luther got its name from William A. Luther. He was one of the first people to settle in this area a long time ago.
Geography and Location
Luther is a small place, covering about 0.93 square miles (2.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a tiny bit of water.
Modern Connections
Fast Internet in Luther
Luther has modern internet services thanks to the Lynx Nextwork Group. They have brought fiber optics to the village. This means people in Luther can get very fast internet connections. These connections help with things like online learning, streaming videos, and staying in touch with others.
Who Lives in Luther?
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Luther has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| 1890 | 1,084 | — | |
| 1900 | 837 | −22.8% | |
| 1910 | 626 | −25.2% | |
| 1920 | 396 | −36.7% | |
| 1930 | 337 | −14.9% | |
| 1940 | 343 | 1.8% | |
| 1950 | 314 | −8.5% | |
| 1960 | 325 | 3.5% | |
| 1970 | 320 | −1.5% | |
| 1980 | 414 | 29.4% | |
| 1990 | 343 | −17.1% | |
| 2000 | 339 | −1.2% | |
| 2010 | 318 | −6.2% | |
| 2020 | 332 | 4.4% | |
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A Look at the 2010 Census
In 2010, there were 318 people living in Luther. These people lived in 137 homes, and 84 of those were families.
Most people in Luther were White (about 95.9%). A small number were African American (0.3%) or Native American (1.9%). About 1.9% of the people were from two or more racial backgrounds. Around 2.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the village was about 40.8 years old.
- About 24.5% of residents were under 18 years old.
- Around 7.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 22.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- Roughly 27.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 18.2% were 65 years old or older.
The village had a fairly even split between genders, with 48.4% male and 51.6% female residents.
See also
In Spanish: Luther (Míchigan) para niños
