Stockbridge, Michigan facts for kids
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Stockbridge, Michigan
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Village
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| Village of Stockbridge | |
Downtown looking west toward M-52 / M-106
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Location within Ingham County
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 Stockbridge, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Stockbridge, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Ingham |
| Township | Stockbridge |
| Settled | 1835 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.52 sq mi (3.94 km2) |
| • Land | 1.50 sq mi (3.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,244 |
| • Density | 827.68/sq mi (319.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49285
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| Area code(s) | 517 |
| FIPS code | 26-76560 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399902 |
Stockbridge is a small village located in Ingham County, Michigan, in the United States. It is part of Stockbridge Township. The village is about 36 miles (58 km) southeast of downtown Lansing. In 2020, about 1,244 people lived there.
Geography of Stockbridge
Stockbridge covers a total area of about 1.53 square miles (3.96 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny part being water.
A fun fact about Stockbridge is that it's home to the western start of the Lakelands Trail State Park. This trail is a great place for walking or biking. It stretches for about 26 miles (42 km) east to Hamburg Township.
People of Stockbridge
Stockbridge has seen its population grow over the years. Here's how the number of people living in the village has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 160 | — | |
| 1890 | 497 | 210.6% | |
| 1900 | 677 | 36.2% | |
| 1910 | 663 | −2.1% | |
| 1920 | 749 | 13.0% | |
| 1930 | 715 | −4.5% | |
| 1940 | 852 | 19.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,098 | 28.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,097 | −0.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,190 | 8.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,213 | 1.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,202 | −0.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,260 | 4.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,218 | −3.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,244 | 2.1% | |
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Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 1,218 people living in Stockbridge. These people lived in 481 households, and 328 of these were families.
Most people in the village were White (96.7%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 3.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 39.9% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (46.4%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.53 people, and the average family had 3.09 people.
The average age of people in the village was 36.8 years old. About 29.4% of residents were under 18. About 12.3% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the residents (53.2%) were female.
See also
In Spanish: Stockbridge (Míchigan) para niños
