Edwardsburg, Michigan facts for kids
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Edwardsburg, Michigan
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Location within Cass County
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 Edwardsburg, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Cass |
| Township | Ontwa |
| Settled | 1828 |
| Incorporated | 1911 (village) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.02 sq mi (2.63 km2) |
| • Land | 0.91 sq mi (2.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2) |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,304 |
| • Density | 1,426.70/sq mi (550.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49112, 49120
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| Area code(s) | 269 |
| FIPS code | 26-25040 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0625399 |
Edwardsburg is a village within Ontwa Township in Cass County in the U.S. state of Michigan, northeast of South Bend. The population was 1,304 at the 2020 census. It is part of the South Bend–Mishawaka, IN-MI, Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
Edwardsburg was established in 1828 in an area that had previously been known as Beardsley's Prairie. It was incorporated as a village in 1911, and is named after Abraham Edwards, a politician and early settler of the area.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.01 square miles (2.62 km2), of which 0.91 square miles (2.36 km2) is land and 0.10 square miles (0.26 km2) is water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 252 | — | |
| 1860 | 241 | −4.4% | |
| 1870 | 297 | 23.2% | |
| 1880 | 500 | 68.4% | |
| 1890 | 404 | −19.2% | |
| 1920 | 392 | — | |
| 1930 | 388 | −1.0% | |
| 1940 | 482 | 24.2% | |
| 1950 | 616 | 27.8% | |
| 1960 | 902 | 46.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,107 | 22.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,135 | 2.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,142 | 0.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,147 | 0.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,259 | 9.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,304 | 3.6% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,259 people, 517 households, and 332 families living in the village. The population density was 1,383.5 inhabitants per square mile (534.2/km2). There were 569 housing units at an average density of 625.3 per square mile (241.4/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 93.6% White, 1.5% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 1.0% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.
There were 517 households, of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.9% were married couples living together, 18.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.8% were non-families. 29.8% 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 2.44 and the average family size was 2.98.
in the village was 36.1 years. 28.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.1% were from 25 to 44; 26.7% were from 45 to 64; and 13.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 46.2% male and 53.8% female.
Transportation
Edwardsburg is situated at the crossroads of M-62, and US 12. The Canadian National railroad tracks run through the village. The village is serviced by the Niles Amtrak Station, and the South Bend International Airport, both of which are in the greater Michiana area. The Indiana Toll Road (I-80/90), runs East-West three miles (5 km) south of the village.
Notable people
- Becky Breisch - track and field athlete
- Mark Kaminsky - professor and tourist detained by Soviet Union in 1960
- Megan and Liz - musicians
- Ruby Soho - professional wrestler
- Diane Seuss - poet
See also
In Spanish: Edwardsburg para niños
