South Boardman, Michigan facts for kids
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South Boardman, Michigan
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Looking west along E. Boardman Road
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Location within Kalkaska County
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 South Boardman, Michigan
Location in Michigan
South Boardman, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kalkaska |
| Township | Boardman |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.33 sq mi (8.64 km2) |
| • Land | 3.29 sq mi (8.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,007 ft (307 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 509 |
| • Density | 154.52/sq mi (59.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49680
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| Area code(s) | 231 |
| GNIS feature ID | 638270 |
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South Boardman is a small community in Michigan, USA. It is located in Kalkaska County. 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 city government like a big city would. In 2020, about 509 people lived here. South Boardman is part of Boardman Township.
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About South Boardman's Location
South Boardman covers an area of about 3.34 square miles (8.64 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
It is located about 8 miles (13 kilometers) southwest of the town of Kalkaska. You can find it along U.S. Route 131. South Boardman has its own post office, which uses the ZIP Code 49680.
A Look Back at South Boardman's History
South Boardman began to grow because of the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad. This railroad was built through the area. In 1874, a man named Hamilton Stone and his partners bought land here. They built a train station (depot) and a hotel.
A post office was officially opened in June 1875. This helped the community grow even more.
Becoming a Census-Designated Place
For a long time, South Boardman was just an unincorporated community. But for the 2010 census, it was officially listed as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means that for the first time, it had official boundaries and its own population count. It's important to remember that being a CDP is just for counting people and gathering statistics. It does not mean South Boardman has its own city government.
Population of South Boardman
The United States Census Bureau counts how many people live in different areas every ten years. This helps us understand how communities are growing or changing.
- In 2010, the population of South Boardman was 536 people.
- In 2020, the population was 509 people.
