Martin, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Martin, Michigan
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Location of Martin, Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Allegan |
| Township | Martin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.77 sq mi (1.98 km2) |
| • Land | 0.77 sq mi (1.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 830 ft (253 m) |
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| • Total | 377 |
| • Density | 492.17/sq mi (189.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
49070
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| Area code(s) | 269 |
| FIPS code | 26-51980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0631648 |
Martin is a small village located in the southeastern part of Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is a quiet community in the United States. In 2020, the village had a population of 377 people.
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Where is Martin?
Martin is located in Michigan. The village covers a total area of about 1.98 square kilometers (or 0.77 square miles). All of this area is land. This means there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Who Lives in Martin?
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Martin has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at how the population has grown or shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 407 | — | |
| 1960 | 483 | 18.7% | |
| 1970 | 502 | 3.9% | |
| 1980 | 447 | −11.0% | |
| 1990 | 462 | 3.4% | |
| 2000 | 435 | −5.8% | |
| 2010 | 410 | −5.7% | |
| 2020 | 377 | −8.0% | |
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Martin's Community in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 410 people living in Martin. These people made up 162 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
About 31.5% of these households had children under 18 years old. Many homes (52.5%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.53 people.
The average age of people in the village was 37.8 years old. About 24.9% of residents were under 18. Also, 13.4% of the population was 65 years or older. The village had a nearly even split between males (50.7%) and females (49.3%).
Fun Places to Visit
One interesting spot near Martin is the US-131 Motorsports Park. It was originally known as Martin Dragway. This park is famous for its racing events. It even claims to be "The fastest track in Michigan."
See also
In Spanish: Martin (Míchigan) para niños
