Millburg, Michigan facts for kids
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Millburg, Michigan
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 Millburg, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Millburg, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien |
| Township | Benton |
| Settled | 1834 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.82 sq mi (4.71 km2) |
| • Land | 1.81 sq mi (4.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 578 |
| • Density | 319.34/sq mi (123.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49022 (Benton Harbor)
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| Area code(s) | 269 |
| GNIS feature ID | 632351, 2806318 |
Millburg is a small community in Berrien County, Michigan, USA. It's known as an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a "census-designated place" (CDP), which is an area the government defines for counting people.
Millburg is located in Benton Charter Township. It's a few miles east of Benton Harbor. You can find it near where two big highways, I-94 and I-196/US 31, meet.
This area was one of the first places settled in the township. A person named Jehiel Enos built a saw mill and a grist mill here in 1834. These mills helped the early settlers process wood and grain. He also helped plan the community the next year. In 2020, about 578 people lived in Millburg.
Millburg's Population and People
This section tells us about the number of people living in Millburg and their backgrounds.
How Many People Live Here?
The U.S. Census counts how many people live in different places every ten years.
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| 2020 | 578 | — | |
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In 2020, the census showed that 578 people called Millburg home.
Who Makes Up the Community?
The census also looks at the different groups of people living in a place. This helps us understand the community better.
- Most people in Millburg are White.
- There are also people who are Black or African American.
- Some residents are Native American or Alaska Native.
- A small number of people are Asian.
- There are also people who identify as having more than one race.
- About 5% of the population is Hispanic or Latino. People who are Hispanic or Latino can be of any race.
