Presque Isle Harbor, Michigan facts for kids
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Presque Isle Harbor, Michigan
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Location within Presque Isle County
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 Presque Isle Harbor, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Presque Isle Harbor, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Presque Isle |
| Township | Presque Isle |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.00 sq mi (18.12 km2) |
| • Land | 6.37 sq mi (16.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.62 sq mi (1.61 km2) |
| Elevation | 620 ft (190 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 643 |
| • Density | 100.88/sq mi (38.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49777 (Presque Isle)
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583762 |
Presque Isle Harbor is a small community in Michigan, a state in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a recognized area with its own population count, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
Presque Isle Harbor is located in Presque Isle County. It sits right on the beautiful shores of Lake Huron. In 2010, about 600 people lived here. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 643 people.
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History of Presque Isle Harbor
Presque Isle Harbor was officially recognized as a census-designated place (CDP) for the first time during the 2010 United States Census. This means that in 2010, it received its own official boundaries and population numbers. Before this, it was just a community without these specific details recorded by the census.
Geography of the Area
Presque Isle Harbor is a lovely place with a mix of land and water. According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of the community is about 7 square miles (18.12 square kilometers).
Land and Water Features
Most of this area is land, covering about 6.37 square miles (16.51 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.62 square miles (1.61 square kilometers), is water. This water area makes up about 9% of the total community, showing how close it is to Lake Huron.
Population and People
The number of people living in Presque Isle Harbor is counted during the U.S. Decennial Census. This census happens every ten years.
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| 2020 | 643 | — | |
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In 2010, the population was 600 people. By the 2020 census, the population had increased to 643 people. This information helps us understand how the community is growing over time.
See also
- In Spanish: Presque Isle Harbor (Míchigan) para niños
