Quinnesec, Michigan facts for kids
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Quinnesec, Michigan
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Quinnesec United Methodist Church
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Location within Dickinson County
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 Quinnesec, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Quinnesec, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Dickinson |
| Township | Breitung |
| Settled | 1871 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.59 sq mi (4.12 km2) |
| • Land | 1.51 sq mi (3.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,040 ft (317 m) |
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| • Total | 1,083 |
| • Density | 717.22/sq mi (276.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49876
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| Area code(s) | 906 |
| FIPS code | 26-66720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0635571 |
Quinnesec is a small community in Dickinson County, Michigan, in the United States. It is not an official city or town, but it is a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means the government counts its population for statistics, even though it doesn't have its own city government. In 2020, about 1,083 people lived there.
Quinnesec is located in Breitung Charter Township. It sits near the Menominee River, which forms the border with Wisconsin. You can find it on U.S. Highway 2, about 3 miles (4.8 km) east of Iron Mountain and 3 miles (4.8 km) west of Norway. The ZIP code for Quinnesec is 49876.
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About Quinnesec's Location
Quinnesec is a small area. According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of this community is about 1.59 square miles (4.12 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.51 square miles (3.90 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.08 square miles (0.22 square kilometers), is water.
What Does "Quinnesec" Mean?
The name "Quinnesec" comes from an Ojibwe word, "Bekuenesec." This word means "smoky." The area was named after two waterfalls, once known as Big and Little Bekuenesec Falls, which are now called Big and Little Quinnesec Falls.
Who Lives in Quinnesec?
The population of Quinnesec was 1,083 people in 2020.
Population Details from 2000
In the year 2000, there were 1,187 people living in Quinnesec. These people lived in 436 households, and 356 of these were families.
- About 38% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households (70.6%) were married couples living together.
- About 14.4% of households were single people living alone.
- The average household had 2.71 people.
Age and Income
In 2000, the people in Quinnesec were of different ages:
- 26.8% were under 18 years old.
- 31.0% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 9.9% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Quinnesec was 38 years.
The average income for a household in Quinnesec was about $41,957 per year. For families, the average income was about $44,291 per year.
Famous People from Quinnesec
- Edward B. McKenna (1883–1942) was a politician. He was a member of the Michigan Senate from 1933 to 1934.
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Quinnesec United Methodist Church
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Location within Dickinson County
See also
In Spanish: Quinnesec (Míchigan) para niños
