Ubly, Michigan facts for kids
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Ubly, Michigan
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Village
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Sleeper Public Library in Ubly
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Location within Huron County
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 Ubly, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Huron |
| Township | Bingham |
| Established | 1896 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.31 sq mi (3.41 km2) |
| • Land | 1.31 sq mi (3.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 784 ft (239 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 836 |
| • Density | 635.74/sq mi (245.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48475
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-81200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1615315 |
Ubly is a village in Huron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 858 at the 2010 census. The village is within Bingham Township.
On February 25, 2004, a wolverine was spotted near Ubly, the first one sighted in Michigan in over 200 years.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.34 square miles (3.47 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 432 | — | |
| 1910 | 442 | 2.3% | |
| 1920 | 455 | 2.9% | |
| 1930 | 480 | 5.5% | |
| 1940 | 597 | 24.4% | |
| 1950 | 743 | 24.5% | |
| 1960 | 819 | 10.2% | |
| 1970 | 899 | 9.8% | |
| 1980 | 862 | −4.1% | |
| 1990 | 821 | −4.8% | |
| 2000 | 873 | 6.3% | |
| 2010 | 858 | −1.7% | |
| 2020 | 836 | −2.6% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 858 people, 382 households, and 224 families living in the village. The population density was 640.3 inhabitants per square mile (247.2/km2). There were 418 housing units at an average density of 311.9 per square mile (120.4/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.1% White, 0.6% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.
There were 382 households, of which 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.1% were married couples living together, 13.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.4% were non-families. 36.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.88.
The median age in the village was 40.8 years. 23% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.5% were from 25 to 44; 25% were from 45 to 64; and 19.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 46.2% male and 53.8% female.
Historic building
Built in 1907 by local contractor David Pierce, the Citizens Bank Block also housed a harness shop and a library. Albert Sleeper (1862–1934), who served in the Michigan State Senate and as governor, co-founded the bank with his uncle A. W. Merrell, taking sole ownership in 1900. Sleeper owned several other banks and extensive real estate. Sleeper and his wife, Mary Moore, set up a library in the space above the bank in 1908.
Notable people
- Nicole Franzel, winner of Big Brother 18 and Big Brother Reindeer Games, who also competed on Big Brother 16, finishing in 7th place; and Big Brother 22: All Stars, finishing in 3rd place. She also participated on season 31 of The Amazing Race with her then boyfriend (now husband), Victor Arroyo, coming in 4th place.
See also
In Spanish: Ubly para niños
