Shoreham, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Shoreham, Michigan
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Location within Berrien County
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 Shoreham, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Michigan | |
| County | Berrien | |
| Township | St. Joseph | |
| Incorporated | 1920 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.59 sq mi (1.52 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.59 sq mi (1.52 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 844 | |
| • Density | 1,440.27/sq mi (556.29/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code(s) |
49085
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| Area code(s) | 269 | |
| FIPS code | 26-73660 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0637840 | |
Shoreham is a small village located in Berrien County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It sits right on the beautiful shore of Lake Michigan. In 2020, about 844 people lived in Shoreham. The village is part of St. Joseph Charter Township, found just south of the City of St. Joseph.
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Shoreham's Location and Size
Shoreham is a small place! According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 1.52 square kilometers (or 0.59 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits. Its location on Lake Michigan makes it a special spot.
Who Lives in Shoreham?
Learning about who lives in a place is called demographics. The population of Shoreham has changed over the years, as shown in the table below.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 225 | — | |
| 1950 | 391 | 73.8% | |
| 1960 | 443 | 13.3% | |
| 1970 | 666 | 50.3% | |
| 1980 | 742 | 11.4% | |
| 1990 | 737 | −0.7% | |
| 2000 | 860 | 16.7% | |
| 2010 | 862 | 0.2% | |
| 2020 | 844 | −2.1% | |
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Shoreham's Population in 2010
A census is like a big count of everyone living in a place. The 2010 census showed that 862 people lived in Shoreham. These people lived in 392 different homes, and 261 of these were families. The village had about 1,486 people per square mile, which is called the population density. There were also 471 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most people in Shoreham in 2010 were White (about 89.6%). There were also people who identified as African American (3.5%), Asian (4.9%), Native American (0.1%), or from two or more races (1.7%). About 3.0% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 392 homes in Shoreham, about 23.2% had children under 18 living there. Most homes (58.2%) were married couples living together. A smaller number were single-parent homes, with 5.9% having a female head of household and 2.6% having a male head of household. About 28.1% of all homes were individuals living alone. Many of these individuals (13.3%) were 65 years old or older. On average, about 2.20 people lived in each household, and families had about 2.67 people.
Age of Residents
The average age of people in Shoreham in 2010 was 48.1 years old. Here's a breakdown of the ages:
- 18.2% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 4.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 23.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 31.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 22.5% were 65 years old or older.
The village had a slightly higher number of females (52.4%) compared to males (47.6%).
See also
In Spanish: Shoreham (Míchigan) para niños
