Waldron, Michigan facts for kids
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Waldron, Michigan
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Village
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| Village of Waldron | |
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Looking south along Main Street
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Location within Hillsdale County
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 Waldron, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Waldron, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Hillsdale |
| Township | Wright |
| Settled | 1835 |
| Incorporated | 1905 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 505 |
| • Density | 505.00/sq mi (195.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49288
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| Area code(s) | 517 |
| FIPS code | 26-82880 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1615686 |
Waldron is a small village in Hillsdale County, Michigan, in the United States. In 2020, about 505 people lived there. The village is located within Wright Township.
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History of Waldron
The first person to settle in this area was Russell Coman. He arrived from New York in 1835. Early settlers wanted to name the community Coman. However, a mistake led to it being called Canaan instead.
In 1844, the community was renamed Wright. This name came from the township it was in. A post office opened in 1855. It was called South Wright because it was in the southern part of the township.
Later, in 1877, parts of the community were officially named Waldron. This new name honored Henry Waldron, a congressman from Hillsdale. He represented the area in the U.S. House of Representatives. Waldron officially became a village in 1905.
Geography of the Village
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the village covers about 1.00 square mile (2.59 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 365 | — | |
| 1910 | 435 | — | |
| 1920 | 457 | 5.1% | |
| 1930 | 307 | −32.8% | |
| 1940 | 424 | 38.1% | |
| 1950 | 427 | 0.7% | |
| 1960 | 454 | 6.3% | |
| 1970 | 564 | 24.2% | |
| 1980 | 570 | 1.1% | |
| 1990 | 581 | 1.9% | |
| 2000 | 590 | 1.5% | |
| 2010 | 538 | −8.8% | |
| 2020 | 505 | −6.1% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, the village had 538 people living there. There were 211 households and 137 families. The population density was about 538 people per square mile.
Most people in the village were White (97.6%). A small number were African American (0.6%) or Native American (0.9%). Some people were of two or more races (0.9%). About 0.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 40.3% of households had children under 18. The average household had 2.55 people. The average family had 3.18 people. The median age in the village was 34.1 years. About 30.1% of residents were under 18. About 11.9% were 65 years or older.
Education in Waldron
The village is served by the Waldron Area Schools. Their main campus is located just north of the village.
Famous People from Waldron
- Don A. Jones was an admiral and civil engineer. He was born in Waldron.
Images for kids
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Village hall and post office -
Waldron District Library -
Waldron Area Schools
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See also
In Spanish: Waldron para niños
