Perrinton, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Perrinton, Michigan
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Village
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| Village of Perrinton | |
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Looking north along Robinson Street
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Location within Gratiot County
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 Perrinton, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Perrinton, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Gratiot |
| Township | Fulton |
| Settled | 1886 |
| Incorporated | 1891 |
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| • Type | Village council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.64 sq mi (1.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.63 sq mi (1.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 732 ft (223 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 393 |
| • Density | 621.84/sq mi (239.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48871
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-63660 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0634663 |
Perrinton (/pɛrˈrɪnˈtʌn/ pare-RIN-tuhn) is a small village in Gratiot County, which is in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is located just north of the M-57 highway. Perrinton is part of Fulton Township. In 2020, the village had a population of 393 people.
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About Perrinton's Location
Perrinton is a small place. It covers about 0.64 square miles (1.66 square kilometers) in total. Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live in Perrinton?
The number of people living in Perrinton has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different censuses:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 349 | — | |
| 1900 | 330 | −5.4% | |
| 1910 | 288 | −12.7% | |
| 1920 | 419 | 45.5% | |
| 1930 | 373 | −11.0% | |
| 1940 | 385 | 3.2% | |
| 1950 | 383 | −0.5% | |
| 1960 | 424 | 10.7% | |
| 1970 | 489 | 15.3% | |
| 1980 | 448 | −8.4% | |
| 1990 | 393 | −12.3% | |
| 2000 | 439 | 11.7% | |
| 2010 | 406 | −7.5% | |
| 2020 | 393 | −3.2% | |
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Perrinton's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 406 people living in Perrinton. These people lived in 161 different homes. Out of these homes, 103 were families.
Most people in the village were White, making up about 95.6% of the population. A small number of people were African American or Asian. Some people were from other races or had mixed backgrounds. About 3.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (32.9%) had children under 18 living there. About 40.4% of homes were married couples. Some homes were led by a single parent. The average home had about 2.52 people. The average family had about 3.07 people.
The average age of people in Perrinton was 38.4 years old. About 24.6% of residents were under 18. About 13.8% were 65 years old or older. The village had a nearly equal number of males (49.3%) and females (50.7%).
Images for kids
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The U.S. Post Office in Perrinton -
The Perrinton village office
See also
In Spanish: Perrinton para niños
