Muir, Michigan facts for kids
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Muir, Michigan
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Location of Muir Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Ionia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.76 sq mi (1.96 km2) |
| • Land | 0.71 sq mi (1.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 646 |
| • Density | 907.30/sq mi (350.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
48860
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-56080 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399423 |
Muir is a small village located in Ionia County, Michigan, in the United States. It is part of Lyons Township. In 2020, the village had a population of 646 people.
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Geography of Muir
Muir covers a total area of about 0.76 square miles (1.96 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.71 square miles (1.84 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 0.05 square miles (0.12 square kilometers) is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 216 | — | |
| 1880 | 714 | — | |
| 1890 | 490 | −31.4% | |
| 1900 | 506 | 3.3% | |
| 1910 | 463 | −8.5% | |
| 1920 | 363 | −21.6% | |
| 1930 | 448 | 23.4% | |
| 1940 | 447 | −0.2% | |
| 1950 | 466 | 4.3% | |
| 1960 | 610 | 30.9% | |
| 1970 | 617 | 1.1% | |
| 1980 | 698 | 13.1% | |
| 1990 | 667 | −4.4% | |
| 2000 | 634 | −4.9% | |
| 2010 | 604 | −4.7% | |
| 2020 | 646 | 7.0% | |
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The population of Muir has changed over the years. In 1860, there were 216 people. The population grew to 714 by 1880, but then decreased for a while. By 2010, there were 604 residents, and in 2020, the population increased slightly to 646.
Muir's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, 604 people lived in Muir. These people made up 227 households, with 166 of them being families. The village had about 850.7 people per square mile (328.5 people per square kilometer).
There were 266 housing units in Muir. Most of the people living in Muir were White (94.7%). There were also small percentages of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 3.0% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 40.5% of the households, there were children under 18 years old. About 45.4% of households were married couples. The average household had 2.66 people, and the average family had 2.98 people.
The average age of people in Muir in 2010 was 35.6 years. About 27.2% of residents were under 18, and 10.4% were 65 or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.7%) and females (50.3%).
Famous People from Muir
- Billy Strings, a well-known musician, is from Muir.
See also
In Spanish: Muir (Míchigan) para niños
