Standish, Michigan facts for kids
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Standish, Michigan
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| City of Standish | |
Location within Arenac County
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 Standish, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Arenac |
| Incorporated | 1893 (village) 1903 (city) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council–manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.18 sq mi (5.64 km2) |
| • Land | 2.18 sq mi (5.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Population
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1,458 |
| • Density | 668.80/sq mi (258.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48658
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-76120 |
| GNIS feature ID | 638715 |
Standish is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,458 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Arenac County.
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History
The town was platted by John D. Standish in 1871. Before the plat was formally recorded, Standish sold some of his land in the community. The town was initially named "Granton." Standish owned the town's first business (a sawmill), and had the name changed back. Jackson and Lansing Railroad reached the community in 1871. It was incorporated as a village in 1893 and a city in 1903.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.15 square miles (5.57 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 246 | — | |
| 1890 | 611 | 148.4% | |
| 1900 | 829 | 35.7% | |
| 1910 | 828 | −0.1% | |
| 1920 | 795 | −4.0% | |
| 1930 | 803 | 1.0% | |
| 1940 | 981 | 22.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,186 | 20.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,214 | 2.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,184 | −2.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,264 | 6.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,377 | 8.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,581 | 14.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,509 | −4.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,458 | −3.4% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,509 people, 619 households, and 353 families living in the city. The population density was 701.9 inhabitants per square mile (271.0/km2). There were 682 housing units at an average density of 317.2 per square mile (122.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 0.5% African American, 1.5% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population.
There were 619 households, of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.7% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.0% were non-families. 36.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.96.
The median age in the city was 40 years. 23.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.2% were from 25 to 44; 25.7% were from 45 to 64; and 17.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.
Transportation
Major Highways
I-75
US 23
M-13
M-61
Bus
- Indian Trails provides daily intercity bus service between St. Ignace and Bay City, Michigan.
Attractions
- The Saganing Eagles Landing Casino is located south of town in Whites Beach Area.
Education
The city of Standish is in the Standish-Sterling Community Schools District. There is one elementary school: Standish-Sterling Elementary located in Sterling. Standish-Sterling Middle School operates in the former Standish-Sterling High School. A new high school, Standish-Sterling Central High School, opened in 2001.
See also
In Spanish: Standish (Míchigan) para niños
