Prescott, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Prescott, Michigan
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Village
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| Village of Prescott | |
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Looking south along Washington Street
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Location within Ogemaw County
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 Prescott, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Prescott, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Ogemaw |
| Settled | 1882 |
| Platted | October 30, 1888 |
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| • Type | Village council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.11 sq mi (2.87 km2) |
| • Land | 1.11 sq mi (2.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 217 |
| • Density | 195.67/sq mi (75.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48756
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-66300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399022 |
Prescott is a small village located in Ogemaw County, which is part of the U.S. state of Michigan. In 2020, about 217 people lived there. The village is found within Richland Township. Prescott was first settled in 1882 and officially planned out on October 30, 1888.
About Prescott
Prescott is a quiet place with a total area of about 1.11 square miles (2.87 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
People in Prescott
The number of people living in Prescott has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census counts:
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| 1950 | 281 | — | |
| 1960 | 308 | 9.6% | |
| 1970 | 306 | −0.6% | |
| 1980 | 332 | 8.5% | |
| 1990 | 314 | −5.4% | |
| 2000 | 286 | −8.9% | |
| 2010 | 266 | −7.0% | |
| 2020 | 217 | −18.4% | |
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Life in the Village
In 2010, there were 266 people living in Prescott. These people lived in 101 different homes. About 70 of these homes were families.
Most of the people living in Prescott in 2010 were White (96.6%). A small number of people were from other backgrounds or more than one background. About 3.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Prescott in 2010 was 43 years old. About 23.7% of the residents were under 18 years old. This means there were many young people and families in the village. About 18.8% of the residents were 65 years or older.
Images for kids
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The U.S. Post Office in Prescott -
The Ogemaw District Library -
A road sign looking east along Harrison Road
See also
In Spanish: Prescott (Míchigan) para niños
