Pinckney, Michigan facts for kids
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Pinckney, Michigan
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| Village of Pinckney | |
Downtown Pinckney along Main Street (M-36)
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Location within Livingston County
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 Pinckney, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Livingston |
| Township | Putnam |
| Settled | 1827 |
| Platted | 1837 |
| Incorporated | 1883 |
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| • Type | Village council |
| Area | |
| • Village | 1.67 sq mi (4.33 km2) |
| • Land | 1.61 sq mi (4.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) |
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Population
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| • Village | 2,415 |
| • Density | 1,497.21/sq mi (578.07/km2) |
| • Metro | 4,296,250 (Metro Detroit) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48169
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| Area code(s) | 734 |
| FIPS code | 26-64140 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0634896 |
Pinckney is a small village located in Livingston County, Michigan, in the United States. As of the 2020 census, about 2,415 people lived there.
The first American pioneers arrived in the Pinckney area in the late 1820s. William Kirkland and his family moved from New York and settled here. William Kirkland named the community after his brother, Charles Pinckney Kirkland. The village was officially planned out in 1837 and became an incorporated village in 1883.
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Exploring Pinckney's Location
Pinckney is a village in Putnam Township. It is part of Livingston County in the state of Michigan.
How Big is Pinckney?
The United States Census Bureau reports that Pinckney covers a total area of about 1.66 square miles (4.33 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.60 square miles (4.18 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.06 square miles (0.15 square kilometers), is water.
Pinckney's Population Over Time
Pinckney has grown quite a bit since it was first settled. Here's a look at how its population has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 244 | — | |
| 1870 | 446 | 82.8% | |
| 1880 | 427 | −4.3% | |
| 1890 | 449 | 5.2% | |
| 1900 | 500 | 11.4% | |
| 1910 | 477 | −4.6% | |
| 1920 | 384 | −19.5% | |
| 1930 | 433 | 12.8% | |
| 1940 | 456 | 5.3% | |
| 1950 | 695 | 52.4% | |
| 1960 | 732 | 5.3% | |
| 1970 | 921 | 25.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,390 | 50.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,603 | 15.3% | |
| 2000 | 2,141 | 33.6% | |
| 2010 | 2,427 | 13.4% | |
| 2020 | 2,415 | −0.5% | |
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Who Lives in Pinckney?
According to the census from 2010, there were 2,427 people living in Pinckney. These people made up 869 households, and 648 of those were families.
Most of the people living in the village were White (97.9%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 1.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (45.5%) had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.78 people, and the average family had 3.25 people. The median age in the village was 34.1 years old.
Learning in Pinckney: Schools and Education
Pinckney is home to the Pinckney Community Schools district. This district includes several schools for students of different ages:
- Pinckney High School
- Pathfinder School
- Navigator Upper Elementary
- Country Elementary
- Farley Hill Elementary
Some schools, like Lakeland Elementary, Pinckney Elementary, and Hamburg Elementary, have closed. This happened because fewer residents live in the area now. Pinckney also has other schools, such as Light of the World Academy, which is a Montessori Charter school, and St. Marys Catholic School.
Fun and Culture in Pinckney
Pinckney is a lively village with several annual events and nearby attractions.
Annual Events and Celebrations
The village hosts two special parades each year:
- A parade on Saint Patrick's Day
- A parade on Memorial Day
Student musicians from Pinckney Community Schools get a chance to perform with the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra. They have an annual "Side-by-Side" concert at the high school.
Outdoor Adventures and Local Sights
There are many places to explore near Pinckney:
- The Pinckney State Recreation Area is located to the west of the village. It's a great spot for outdoor activities.
- Hell, Michigan is a popular tourist destination nearby.
- The Lakelands Trail State Park also runs through Pinckney, offering paths for walking and biking.
Famous People from Pinckney
Many interesting people have connections to Pinckney. Here are a few:
- Ron Jeffries: A computer scientist who helped create "Extreme Programming" and the "Agile Manifesto."
- Caroline Kirkland: A writer from the 1800s and the wife of William Kirkland, who founded the village.
- Denny McLain: A former pitcher for the Detroit Tigers baseball team.
- Chris Sabin: A professional wrestler.
- Robert Sabuda: A children's pop-up book artist and paper engineer.
- Zach Sieler: A defensive end for the Miami Dolphins football team.
- Glendon Swarthout: A novelist and short story writer.
- Jake Vedder: A snowboarder who competed in the 2022 Winter Olympics for the Snowboard Cross team.
- Ryan Donovan: A professional ice hockey player.
- Dominik Shine: A professional ice hockey player.
- Erik Reichenbach: A comic illustrator and graphic designer who appeared on the TV show Survivor.
See also
In Spanish: Pinckney para niños
