Mount Morris, Michigan facts for kids
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Mount Morris, Michigan
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| City of Mount Morris | |
Location within Genesee County
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 Mount Morris, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Genesee |
| Settled | 1833 |
| Platted | 1862 (as Dover) |
| Incorporated | 1867 (village) 1929 (city) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council–manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.15 sq mi (2.97 km2) |
| • Land | 1.15 sq mi (2.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,170 |
| • Density | 2,761.32/sq mi (1,065.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48458
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| Area code(s) | 810 |
| FIPS code | 26-55960 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0632820 |
Mount Morris is a city located in Genesee County, Michigan, in the United States. It is part of the larger Flint metropolitan area. In 2010, about 3,086 people lived here. The city is next to Mount Morris Township on its west side and Genesee Township on its east side. The city was named after Mount Morris, New York, because many of the first people who settled here came from that place.
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History of Mount Morris
Early Settlers and Naming
The first person to settle in the Mount Morris area was Benjamin Pearson in 1833. A few years later, in 1836, Frederick Walker became the first settler right where the village would later be built. A post office was opened on July 11, 1837, and it was called Mount Morris. Charles N. Beecher was the first postmaster, which means he was in charge of the post office.
Changes to the Post Office Name
The post office name changed a few times. It was called Genesee for a while starting in 1839. Then it went back to Mount Morris in 1857. In 1865, it became Mount Morris Station, and finally, in 1874, it was officially named Mount Morris again.
Growth and Becoming a City
The area started to grow faster when a railway line was built in 1857. This railway is now owned by the Lake State Railway. In 1862, the settlement was first mapped out and called Dover. It officially became a village named Mount Morris in 1867. Later, in 1929, Mount Morris changed from a village to a city.
Modern Water Supply
More recently, in November 2017, Mount Morris and other nearby towns started getting their water from the Karegnondi Water Authority pipeline. This water is treated by the Genesee County Drain Commission.
Geography of Mount Morris
Mount Morris is a small city that covers about 1.20 square miles (3.1 square kilometers) of land. According to the United States Census Bureau, all of this area is land, with no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 502 | — | |
| 1890 | 351 | −30.1% | |
| 1900 | 416 | 18.5% | |
| 1910 | 513 | 23.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,174 | 128.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,982 | 68.8% | |
| 1940 | 2,237 | 12.9% | |
| 1950 | 2,890 | 29.2% | |
| 1960 | 3,484 | 20.6% | |
| 1970 | 3,778 | 8.4% | |
| 1980 | 3,246 | −14.1% | |
| 1990 | 3,292 | 1.4% | |
| 2000 | 3,194 | −3.0% | |
| 2010 | 3,086 | −3.4% | |
| 2020 | 3,170 | 2.7% | |
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Who Lives in Mount Morris?
In 2010, there were 3,086 people living in Mount Morris. These people lived in 1,317 different homes, and 780 of these were families. The city had about 2,571 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Mount Morris were White (80.1%). About 13.4% were African American, 0.6% were Native American, and 0.5% were Asian. Some people (1.1%) were from other races, and 4.3% were from two or more races. About 4.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Age and Households
The average age of people in Mount Morris was 34 years old.
- About 27.1% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 9.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 25.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 9.4% were 65 years old or older.
In the homes, about 35.9% had children under 18 living there. About 31.4% of homes were married couples living together. About 22.0% of homes had a female head of the house with no husband present.
See also
In Spanish: Mount Morris para niños
