Quincy, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Quincy, Michigan
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Village
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Downtown Quincy along U.S. Route 12
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Location within Branch County
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 Quincy, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Quincy, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Branch |
| Township | Quincy |
| Settled | 1830 |
| Incorporated | 1858 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.56 sq mi (4.04 km2) |
| • Land | 1.56 sq mi (4.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,017 ft (310 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,554 |
| • Density | 996.15/sq mi (384.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49082
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| Area code(s) | 517 |
| FIPS code | 26-66640 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0635567 |
Quincy is a small village located in Branch County, Michigan, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,554 people lived there. The village is found along U.S. Route 12, which is a main road. It is part of Quincy Township.
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History of Quincy Village
The land where Quincy now stands was first bought in 1830 by Horace Wilson. He bought 360 acres from the government. John Cornish built the first permanent house in 1833. He became the first person to live there all the time.
In 1836, this area became its own township, called Quincy Township. Dr. Hiram Allen suggested the name "Quincy." He had just moved from Quincy, Massachusetts. A post office opened in Quincy on December 16, 1836. The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway built a train station here. Quincy officially became a village in 1858.
Geography and Location
Quincy is a village that covers about 1.56 square miles (4.04 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Main Roads in Quincy
- U.S. Route 12, also known as Chicago Road, is the most important road that goes through the village.
Population and People
The number of people living in Quincy has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different years:
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| 1870 | 1,092 | — | |
| 1880 | 1,120 | 2.6% | |
| 1890 | 1,250 | 11.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,563 | 25.0% | |
| 1910 | 1,347 | −13.8% | |
| 1920 | 1,251 | −7.1% | |
| 1930 | 1,265 | 1.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,333 | 5.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,527 | 14.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,602 | 4.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,540 | −3.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,569 | 1.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,680 | 7.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,701 | 1.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,652 | −2.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,554 | −5.9% | |
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Quincy's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,652 people living in Quincy. These people lived in 634 households. About 436 of these were families. The village had about 1,354 people per square mile. Most people (96.9%) were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 2.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (40.5%) had children under 18 living with them. About 41.5% were married couples. The average household had 2.61 people. The average family had 3.02 people. The average age in Quincy was 33.1 years old. About 29.6% of residents were under 18.
Famous People from Quincy
- Scott Barry is a current umpire in MLB (Major League Baseball).
- Jill Dobson is a television journalist for CBS. She was also a former Miss Michigan.
- Samuel Etheridge was one of Michigan's first state senators. He served from 1838 to 1840.
- Bessie B. Kanouse was a mycologist, a scientist who studies fungi.
- Jane Murfin was a talented playwright and screenwriter.
Images for kids
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U.S. Post Office in Quincy
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Quincy Public Library
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Road signage along U.S. Route 12
See also
In Spanish: Quincy (Míchigan) para niños
