Bangor, Michigan

Bangor, Michigan
City
Location of Bangor, Michigan
Coordinates: 42°18′48″N 86°6′48″W / 42.31333°N 86.11333°W / 42.31333; -86.11333
Country	United States
State	Michigan
County	Van Buren
Area[1]
• Total	1.90 sq mi (4.92 km2)
• Land	1.83 sq mi (4.74 km2)
• Water	0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2)
Elevation	659 ft (201 m)
Population (2010)[2]
• Total	1,885
• Estimate (2012[3])	1,864
• Density	1,030.1/sq mi (397.7/km2)
Time zone	Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
• Summer (DST)	EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code	49013
Area code(s)	269
FIPS code	26-05140[4]
GNIS feature ID	0620546[5]

Bangor is a city in Van Buren County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,885 at the 2010 census. The city is located in the northeast corner of Bangor Township, but is politically independent.

It was first organized as a town in 1854.^[6] The 1920s bandleader and bassist Thelma Terry was born in Bangor.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.90 square miles (4.92 km²), of which, 1.83 square miles (4.74 km²) of it is land and 0.07 square miles (0.18 km²) is water.^[1]

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census^[2] of 2010, there were 1,885 people, 707 households, and 464 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,030.1 inhabitants per square mile (397.7 /km²). There were 835 housing units at an average density of 456.3 per square mile (176.2 /km²). The racial makeup of the city was 72.9% White, 11.8% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 8.6% from other races, and 5.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.4% of the population.

There were 707 households of which 39.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.2% were married couples living together, 21.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.4% were non-families. 29.3% 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 2.66 and the average family size was 3.23.

The median age in the city was 32.9 years. 30% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.6% were from 25 to 44; 24.9% were from 45 to 64; and 11.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.6% male and 52.4% female.

2000 census

As of the census^[4] of 2000, there were 1,933 people, 722 households, and 487 families residing in the city. The population density was 995.4 per square mile (384.7/km²). There were 804 housing units at an average density of 414.0 per square mile (160.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 75.58% White, 12.73% African American, 1.09% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 7.92% from other races, and 2.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.16% of the population.

There were 722 households out of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.2% were married couples living together, 20.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.5% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the city the population was spread out with 30.7% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,165, and the median income for a family was $34,500. Males had a median income of $27,159 versus $20,850 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,925. About 13.2% of families and 16.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.3% of those under age 18 and 16.2% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

• Peter Gent, born 1942; Michigan State University basketball player and National Football League wide receiver.
• Hall Overton, born 1920; American composer, jazz pianist, and music teacher.

Transportation

• Bangor (Amtrak station)
• Van Buren Public Transit

Schools

The Bangor Public Schools consists of one elementary school (grades K-4), Bangor Middle School (grades 6-8), and Bangor High School (grades 9-12). The Bangor District has an Adult Education building as well. The Bangor Vikings compete in the North Division of the Southwest Athletic Conference for sports. The 2000 Men's Football Team went to the Division VI MHSAA State Football Playoffs. The 2002 and 2003 Bangor Powerlifting Teams finished Runners Up in the USAPL Michigan State High School Powerlifting Championships, and Third at Teen/Junior Nationals in 2003. The 2004 Men's Wrestling Team went to the MHSAA Division IV Final Four in the Men's Team State Wrestling Tournament. The 2010 Men's Football Team also went to the Division VI MHSAA State Football Playoffs.

References

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v t e Municipalities and communities of Van Buren County, Michigan, United States County seat: Paw Paw Cities Bangor Gobles Hartford South Haven‡ Villages Bloomingdale Breedsville Decatur Lawrence Lawton Mattawan Paw Paw Charter township South Haven General law townships Almena Antwerp Arlington Bangor Bloomingdale Columbia Covert Decatur Geneva Hamilton Hartford Keeler Lawrence Paw Paw Pine Grove Porter Waverly Unincorporated community Lacota Footnotes ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

Coordinates: 42°18′45″N 86°06′47″W / 42.31250°N 86.11306°W / 42.31250; -86.11306