Springport, Michigan facts for kids
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Springport, Michigan
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| Village of Springport | |
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Location within Jackson County
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 Springport, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Jackson |
| Township | Springport |
| Settled | 1836 |
| Incorporated | 1882 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.26 sq mi (3.26 km2) |
| • Land | 1.26 sq mi (3.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 776 |
| • Density | 615.87/sq mi (237.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49284
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| Area code(s) | 517 |
| FIPS code | 26-75860 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0638630 |
Springport is a village in Jackson County of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 800 at the 2010 census. The village is located within Springport Township on M-99 about 20 miles (32.2 km) northwest of Jackson. Springport High School is located in the village.
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.26 square miles (3.26 km2), all land.
History
Springport was originally developed by a man named John Oyer, who arrived in late 1836 from Cayuga County, New York. Oyer helped organized the township's government. He built the first store in Springport, and erected several brick stores, as well as a hotel and a mill. For many years the community was known as "Oyer’s Corner" before the name was changed to Springport. Springport was the name of a town in Cayuga County, New York. The village was incorporated in 1882, with a population of roughly 600 people.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 385 | — | |
| 1890 | 407 | 5.7% | |
| 1900 | 559 | 37.3% | |
| 1910 | 584 | 4.5% | |
| 1920 | 535 | −8.4% | |
| 1930 | 562 | 5.0% | |
| 1940 | 502 | −10.7% | |
| 1950 | 598 | 19.1% | |
| 1960 | 693 | 15.9% | |
| 1970 | 723 | 4.3% | |
| 1980 | 675 | −6.6% | |
| 1990 | 707 | 4.7% | |
| 2000 | 704 | −0.4% | |
| 2010 | 800 | 13.6% | |
| 2020 | 776 | −3.0% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 800 people, 293 households, and 207 families living in the village. The population density was 634.9 inhabitants per square mile (245.1/km2). There were 312 housing units at an average density of 247.6 per square mile (95.6/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 96.1% White, 0.1% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population.
There were 293 households, of which 39.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.3% were married couples living together, 20.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.4% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.10.
The median age in the village was 33.6 years. 29% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.8% were from 25 to 44; 25.4% were from 45 to 64; and 10.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.3% male and 52.8% female.
Transportation
Major highways
M-99
Attractions
Springport Motor Speedway is a racing facility constructed in 1989 and is home to short track racing. It has a Bandeloro class for up and coming racers.
See also
In Spanish: Springport (Míchigan) para niños
