Vernon, Michigan facts for kids
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Vernon, Michigan
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Village
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| Village of Vernon | |
Location within Shiawassee County
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 Vernon, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Shiawassee |
| Township | Vernon |
| Platted | 1850 |
| Incorporated | 1871 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.02 sq mi (2.64 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 738 |
| • Density | 740.96/sq mi (286.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48476
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-82020 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2400062 |
Vernon is a small village located in Shiawassee County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. In 2020, about 738 people lived here. The village is part of Vernon Township.
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History of Vernon
A post office has been open in Vernon since 1842. The village area was first planned out in 1850. Vernon got its name from the surrounding Vernon Township. In 1871, Vernon officially became an incorporated village.
Geography of Vernon
Vernon covers a total area of about 2.64 square kilometers (1.02 square miles). Most of this area, about 2.58 square kilometers (1.00 square miles), is land. A small part, about 0.06 square kilometers (0.03 square miles), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 554 | — | |
| 1890 | 585 | 5.6% | |
| 1900 | 536 | −8.4% | |
| 1910 | 435 | −18.8% | |
| 1920 | 417 | −4.1% | |
| 1930 | 496 | 18.9% | |
| 1940 | 507 | 2.2% | |
| 1950 | 678 | 33.7% | |
| 1960 | 754 | 11.2% | |
| 1970 | 818 | 8.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,008 | 23.2% | |
| 1990 | 913 | −9.4% | |
| 2000 | 847 | −7.2% | |
| 2010 | 783 | −7.6% | |
| 2020 | 738 | −5.7% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
According to the 2010 census, 783 people lived in Vernon. There were 292 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. The average age of people in the village was about 38.7 years old. About 27% of the residents were under 18 years old.
Roads and Highways
- M-71 is a main road that goes through Vernon.
Famous People from Vernon
- Willis Bouchey: He was an actor who appeared in more than 100 films and TV shows.
See also
In Spanish: Vernon (Míchigan) para niños
