Posen, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Posen, Michigan
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Welcome sign for Posen
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Location within Presque Isle County
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 Posen, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Presque Isle |
| Township | Posen |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 270 |
| • Density | 270.27/sq mi (104.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49776
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-66000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0635315 |
Posen is a small village located in Presque Isle County, Michigan, in the United States. In 2020, about 270 people lived there. It is part of a larger area called Posen Township.
Posen has a strong connection to Polish culture. Many people living there have Polish family roots. The village is famous for its annual Posen Potato Festival. This fun event happens every year on the first weekend after Labor Day. It features delicious potato pancakes and lively polka dancing. Posen also has a local library branch, which is part of the Presque Isle District Library system. The name "Posen" is actually the German name for the city of Poznań in Poland.
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Getting Around Posen
You can travel to Posen using M-65, which is a state highway. There is also the North Eastern State Trail, which is a path used for walking, biking, and other outdoor activities.
Posen's Location and Size
Posen is a small village. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers an area of about 1 square mile (2.59 square kilometers). All of this area is land; there are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
Posen's Population Over Time
The number of people living in Posen has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
- 1910: 263 people
- 1920: 190 people
- 1930: 219 people
- 1940: 239 people
- 1950: 274 people
- 1960: 341 people
- 1970: 339 people
- 1980: 270 people
- 1990: 263 people
- 2000: 292 people
- 2010: 234 people
- 2020: 270 people
Who Lives in Posen? (2020)
In 2020, there were 270 people living in Posen. These people lived in 112 households, and 54 of these were families. Most of the people (97%) were White. A small number were Hispanic or Latino, or from two or more racial backgrounds.
Many people in Posen have family roots from different countries. In 2020, the largest groups of people by ancestry were:
The average age in the village was 44 years old. About 22.8% of the residents were under 18 years old. Many older adults also live in Posen, with 25.3% being 65 years or older.
Who Lives in Posen? (2010)
In 2010, there were 234 people living in Posen. There were 110 households and 54 families. The majority of residents (96.2%) were White. Some residents were Native American or Pacific Islander, or from two or more racial backgrounds.
In 2010, the largest groups of people by ancestry were:
The average age in the village in 2010 was 46 years. About 22.2% of residents were under 18 years old, and 23.5% were 65 years or older.
See also
In Spanish: Posen (Míchigan) para niños
