Millington, Michigan facts for kids
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Millington, Michigan
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Location of Millington, Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Tuscola |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.36 sq mi (3.53 km2) |
| • Land | 1.36 sq mi (3.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,028 |
| • Density | 754.77/sq mi (291.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
48746
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-54220 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0632413 |
Millington is a small village located in Tuscola County, Michigan, United States. In 2020, about 1,028 people lived there. The village is part of Millington Township.
Millington is often called a "bedroom community." This means many people who live here travel to bigger cities like Saginaw and Flint for work. Most jobs in the area are related to making things (manufacturing) or farming.
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Exploring Millington's Geography
Millington covers a total area of about 1.35 square miles (3.53 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Arbela Township, which is west of Millington, is often thought of as part of the wider Millington community.
About four miles east-northeast of Millington, you can find the Murphy Lake State Game Area. This is a protected natural space.
Millington's Climate
Millington has a climate with big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm to hot and can be humid. Winters are cold, and sometimes very cold. This type of weather is known as a humid continental climate.
Millington's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 492 | — | |
| 1890 | 454 | −7.7% | |
| 1900 | 638 | 40.5% | |
| 1910 | 623 | −2.4% | |
| 1920 | 689 | 10.6% | |
| 1930 | 678 | −1.6% | |
| 1940 | 813 | 19.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,043 | 28.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,159 | 11.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,099 | −5.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,237 | 12.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,114 | −9.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,137 | 2.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,072 | −5.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,028 | −4.1% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 1,072 people living in Millington. There were 420 households. The village had about 794 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Millington were White (94.9%). There were also smaller groups of African American (1.5%), Native American (0.6%), and Asian (0.6%) residents. About 2.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Out of the 420 households, about 38% had children under 18 living with them. Nearly half (47%) were married couples. About 15% had a female head of household without a husband, and 6% had a male head of household without a wife.
The average age of people in Millington was 32.8 years. About 28.5% of residents were under 18 years old. About 14.6% were 65 years or older.
Education in Millington
Millington has a public school system that serves students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. You can find more information at Millington Public Schools.
There is also a private Lutheran school, St. Paul Lutheran, for students from kindergarten to 8th grade.
Millington High School is sometimes called "Corky's School." This nickname was given by a sports writer named Mick McCabe from the Detroit Free Press. He used it in memory of Corky Meinecke, who was a graduate of Millington High and a sports writer himself.
See also
In Spanish: Millington (Míchigan) para niños
