Pinconning, Michigan facts for kids
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Pinconning, Michigan
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| City of Pinconning | |
Downtown Pinconning, along Kaiser Street
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| Nickname(s):
Pinny, Cheesetown
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| Motto(s):
Cheese Capital of Michigan
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Location within Bay County
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 Pinconning, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Bay |
| Incorporated | 1872 (village) 1935 (city) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council–manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.86 sq mi (2.23 km2) |
| • Land | 0.86 sq mi (2.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 600 ft (183 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,204 |
| • Density | 1,398.37/sq mi (540.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48650
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-64160 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0634899 |
Pinconning is a small city in Bay County, Michigan, USA. In 2020, about 1,200 people lived there. It is part of the larger Saginaw, Midland, and Bay City area. Pinconning is well-known for its special cheese, called Pinconning cheese.
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History of Pinconning
The name "Pinconning" comes from the Ojibwe language. It means "potato place." The city is named after the Pinconning River, which flows through the area.
Pinconning started as a lumber town in 1872. George VanEtten and Henry Kaiser were the first settlers. A post office opened in 1873. In 1907, William Reid started the Pinconning Creamery. This creamery helped make the city famous for its cheese. A gravel road was built in 1918, connecting Pinconning to Standish.
Geography and Location
Pinconning covers about 0.85 square miles (2.2 square kilometers) of land. The Pinconning River flows right through the city. Pinconning is located about 1.5 miles west of Saginaw Bay.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 300 | — | |
| 1890 | 885 | 195.0% | |
| 1900 | 729 | −17.6% | |
| 1910 | 677 | −7.1% | |
| 1920 | 769 | 13.6% | |
| 1930 | 826 | 7.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,027 | 24.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,223 | 19.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,329 | 8.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,320 | −0.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,430 | 8.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,291 | −9.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,386 | 7.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,307 | −5.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,204 | −7.9% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, 1,307 people lived in Pinconning. There were 580 households, and 324 families. The city had about 1,537 people per square mile. Most residents (96.5%) were White. About 3.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 31% of households had children under 18. Around 33.6% were married couples. The average household had 2.24 people. The average family had 2.99 people.
The average age in Pinconning was 37.1 years old. About 25.4% of residents were under 18. Around 16.1% were 65 or older.
Transportation Options
Bus Services
- Indian Trails offers daily bus service. You can travel between St. Ignace and Bay City, Michigan.
Major Highways
- M-13 goes directly through Pinconning.
- I-75 is a major highway. It is only three miles from the city center.
Education in Pinconning
The Pinconning Area School District runs the public schools in Pinconning. The Bay County Library System also has a public library in the city.
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