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Pigeon, Michigan
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Village
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Location within Huron County
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 Pigeon, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Huron |
| Township | Winsor |
| Incorporated | 1903 (village) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.80 sq mi (2.06 km2) |
| • Land | 0.80 sq mi (2.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 1,208 |
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1,120 |
| • Density | 1,408.81/sq mi (543.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48755
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-64060 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0634847 |
Pigeon is a village in Huron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,208 at the 2010 census. The village is within Winsor Township.
Geography
- According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.86 square miles (2.23 km2), all land.
- It is considered to be part of the Thumb of Michigan, which in turn is a subregion of the Flint/Tri-Cities.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 687 | — | |
| 1920 | 780 | 13.5% | |
| 1930 | 836 | 7.2% | |
| 1940 | 949 | 13.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,015 | 7.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,191 | 17.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,174 | −1.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,247 | 6.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,207 | −3.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,207 | 0.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,208 | 0.1% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 1,120 | −7.3% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,208 people, 551 households, and 323 families living in the village. The population density was 1,404.7 inhabitants per square mile (542.4/km2). There were 621 housing units at an average density of 722.1 per square mile (278.8/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.6% White, 0.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.8% of the population.
There were 551 households, of which 23.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.4% were non-families. 39.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.84.
The median age in the village was 47.2 years. 19.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.4% were from 25 to 44; 24.9% were from 45 to 64; and 28.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 45.9% male and 54.1% female.
Local attractions and activities
Pigeon Historical Depot Museum is in the downtown. The Grand Trunk Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Depot is a state historical site. Local artifacts and memorabilia are displayed. A number of wind farms have been built in and around Pigeon in 2007 and beyond.
See also
In Spanish: Pigeon (villa) para niños
