Bangor, Michigan facts for kids
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Bangor, Michigan
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Location of Bangor, Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Van Buren |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.85 sq mi (4.78 km2) |
| • Land | 1.77 sq mi (4.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 1,885 |
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1,833 |
| • Density | 1,033.84/sq mi (399.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
49013
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| Area code(s) | 269 |
| FIPS code | 26-05140 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0620546 |
Bangor is a city in Van Buren County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,885 at the 2010 census. The city is located in the northeast corner of Bangor Township, but is politically independent.
It was first organized as a town in 1854.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.90 square miles (4.92 km2), of which 1.83 square miles (4.74 km2) is land and 0.07 square miles (0.18 km2) is water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,102 | — | |
| 1890 | 904 | −18.0% | |
| 1900 | 1,021 | 12.9% | |
| 1910 | 1,158 | 13.4% | |
| 1920 | 1,243 | 7.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,274 | 2.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,409 | 10.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,694 | 20.2% | |
| 1960 | 2,109 | 24.5% | |
| 1970 | 2,050 | −2.8% | |
| 1980 | 2,001 | −2.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,922 | −3.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,933 | 0.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,885 | −2.5% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 1,833 | −2.8% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,885 people, 707 households, and 464 families living in the city. The population density was 1,030.1 inhabitants per square mile (397.7/km2). There were 835 housing units at an average density of 456.3 per square mile (176.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 72.9% White, 11.8% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 8.6% from other races, and 5.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.4% of the population.
There were 707 households, of which 39.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.2% were married couples living together, 21.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.4% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.23.
The median age in the city was 32.9 years. 30% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.6% were from 25 to 44; 24.9% were from 45 to 64; and 11.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.6% male and 52.4% female.
Transportation
- Amtrak train service is available at the Bangor depot.
- Local bus service is provided by Van Buren Public Transit.
Education
The Bangor Public Schools consists of one elementary school (grades K-4), Bangor Middle School (grades 5–8), and Bangor High School (grades 9-12). The Bangor District has an Adult Education building as well. The Bangor Vikings compete in the Southwest 10 Conference for sports.
Trinity Lutheran School is a Christian grade school of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod in Bangor.
Notable people
- Grover C. Dillman, engineer and Michigan state highway commissioner from 1929 to 1933; born in Bangor (1889-1979)
- Peter Gent, author of North Dallas Forty; wide receiver with the Dallas Cowboys; Big Ten Conference Medal of Honor (1964); born and died in Bangor (1942-2011) leading Bangor High School to a Michigan state basketball championship in 1960.
- Hall Overton, composer, jazz pianist, and music teacher; born in Bangor (1920-1972)
- Thelma Terry, bandleader and bassist (Thelma Terry and Her Playboys); born in Bangor (1901-1966)
See also
In Spanish: Bangor (Míchigan) para niños
