Lennon, Michigan

Village of Lennon
Village

Location of Lennon, Michigan
Coordinates: 42°59′08″N 83°55′57″W / 42.98556°N 83.93250°W / 42.98556; -83.93250
Country United States
State Michigan
Counties Shiawassee, Genesee
Government
 • President Byron Vowell
 • Clerk William Sprague
 • Treasurer Gayle Raymond[1]
Area[2]
 • Total 0.91 sq mi (2.36 km2)
 • Land 0.91 sq mi (2.36 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 784 ft (239 m)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 511
 • Estimate (2012[4]) 503
 • Density 561.5/sq mi (216.8/km2)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 48449
Area code(s) 810 and 989
FIPS code 26-46880[5]
GNIS feature ID 2398419[6]

Lennon is a village in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 511 at the 2010 census. The village is situated on M-13, the boundary between Venice Township in Shiawassee County and Clayton Township in Genesee County and is partially in both.

History

The village was founded by Peter Lennon. He got the Grand Trunk Western Railroad routed through the settlement and a depot built there. He built a grain elevator, which was followed by other businesses. A post office was established in Genesee County in July 1880 with Lennon as the first postmaster. The office was transferred to Shiawassee County in February 1889.[7]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.91 square miles (2.36 km2), all land.[2]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1980600—
1990534−11.0%
2000517−3.2%
2010511−1.2%
Est. 2015501[8]−2.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

2010 census

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 511 people, 181 households, and 133 families residing in the village. The population density was 561.5 inhabitants per square mile (216.8/km2). There were 194 housing units at an average density of 213.2 per square mile (82.3/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 94.5% White, 0.4% African American, 2.3% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.5% of the population.

There were 181 households of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.8% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.5% were non-families. 19.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.22.

The median age in the village was 40.5 years. 24.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.2% were from 25 to 44; 31.5% were from 45 to 64; and 13.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.9% male and 48.1% female.

2000 census

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 517 people, 179 households, and 146 families residing in the village. The population density was 560.7 per square mile (217.0/km²). There were 189 housing units at an average density of 205.0 per square mile (79.3/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.26% White, 0.39% African American, 0.39% from other races, and 0.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.13% of the population.

There were 179 households out of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.5% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.9% were non-families. 14.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the village the population was spread out with 28.0% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 88.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $48,583, and the median income for a family was $50,227. Males had a median income of $40,972 versus $30,833 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,148. About 2.1% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over.

References

  1. ↑ Braid, Lauri. "Sept. 15, 2009 Local Election Precinct Detail". Shiawassee County Clerk. Retrieved 16 March 2011.
  2. 1 2 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
  3. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
  4. ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-06-03.
  5. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lennon, Michigan
  7. ↑ Romig, Walter (1986) [1973]. Michigan Place Names. Detroit, Michigan: Wayne State University Press. ISBN 0-8143-1838-X.
  8. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  9. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.

Coordinates: 42°59′08″N 83°55′42″W / 42.98556°N 83.92833°W / 42.98556; -83.92833

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