Pigeon, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pigeon, Michigan
|
|
|---|---|
|
Village
|
|
Location within Huron County
|
|
 Pigeon, Michigan
Location in Michigan
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Huron |
| Township | Winsor |
| Incorporated | 1903 (village) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.80 sq mi (2.06 km2) |
| • Land | 0.80 sq mi (2.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 1,222 |
| • Density | 1,537.11/sq mi (593.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48755
|
| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-64060 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0634847 |
Pigeon is a small village located in Huron County, which is part of the U.S. state of Michigan. In 2020, about 1,222 people lived there. The village is also located within Winsor Township. Pigeon became an official village in 1903.
Contents
Exploring Pigeon's Location and Size
Pigeon is a small place. It covers an area of about 2.06 square kilometers (0.80 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the village limits.
Understanding Pigeon's Population
The number of people living in Pigeon has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shifted:
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 687 | — | |
| 1920 | 780 | 13.5% | |
| 1930 | 836 | 7.2% | |
| 1940 | 949 | 13.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,015 | 7.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,191 | 17.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,174 | −1.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,247 | 6.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,207 | −3.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,207 | 0.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,208 | 0.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,222 | 1.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Pigeon's Community in 2010
According to the 2010 census, 1,208 people lived in Pigeon. There were 551 households, which are like homes where people live. About 323 families also called Pigeon home.
Most people in Pigeon were White (98.6%). A small number of people were from other backgrounds. About 2.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 23.4% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (47.5%) were married couples living together. About 39.2% of all households were made up of individuals living alone. Many of these individuals (25.9%) were 65 years old or older.
The average age in the village was 47.2 years. About 19.5% of residents were under 18. About 28.2% were 65 years or older. There were slightly more females (54.1%) than males (45.9%) in the village.
Fun Things to See and Do in Pigeon
Pigeon Historical Depot Museum is a cool place to visit in downtown Pigeon. It's located in the old Grand Trunk Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Depot. This building is a special historical site in Michigan.
At the museum, you can see many old items and memories from Pigeon's past. It's a great way to learn about the village's history.
You might also notice something else around Pigeon: wind farms! Since 2007, many large wind turbines have been built in and around the village. These turbines help create clean energy.
See also
In Spanish: Pigeon (villa) para niños
