Stockbridge, Michigan
Encyclopedia
Stockbridge is a village in Stockbridge Township
, Ingham County
in the U.S. state
of Michigan
, and lies 36.4 miles (58.6 km) from downtown Lansing
, Michigan
. The population was 1,218 at the 2010 census
.
. In 1838, the town was renamed Stockbridge after the township, and formally incorporated as a village in 1889.
Stockbridge was part of a vegetable growing region once known as "the salad bowl," which attracted large numbers of farm workers from Kentucky in the 1930s. Many of these families remain in Stockbridge today and it is common for Stockbridge natives to quip that 'everyone in this town is related.' The first vegetable farmer to move to Stockbridge was Veril Baldwin in 1934.
, the village has a total area of 1.5 square miles (3.9 km²), of which, 1.5 square miles (3.9 km²) of it is land and 0.68% is water.
of 2000, there were 1,260 people, 480 households, and 322 families residing in the village. The population density
was 866.1 per square mile (335.5/km²). There were 510 housing units at an average density of 350.6 per square mile (135.8/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.70% White, 0.79% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.48% from other races
, and 0.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.03% of the population.
There were 480 households out of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples
living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.9% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the village the population was spread out with 28.0% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 83.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.3 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $38,456, and the median income for a family was $47,250. Males had a median income of $40,625 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income
for the village was $17,614. About 8.3% of families and 11.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.0% of those under age 18 and 7.6% of those age 65 or over.
runs through town and close to the Romanesque township hall in the center of the village square. Its grounds feature a statue honoring area veterans of the Civil War and a gazebo, and is the site of "A Day in the Village," a festival held in mid-June which features attractions like face painting, sand art, a DooDah parade, and various groups handing out free candy and religious tracts.
Century old, two story, brick storefront buildings flank the town hall on the opposite sides of the street to the north and west. Antique shops, a pharmacy, a hobby shop, Adiska Family Dental, Specialty Satellite, and a real estate office are among the current occupants of the buildings that comprise the old town center. Also the historic Town Hall is the home of the Town Hall Players Theater group which brings acting to this small village.
Stockbridge has a large water tower that can been seen from just about anywhere in the town. There is a small park surrounding the area of the water tower. During the summer some residents use the land around it for recreational use or picnics.
The town is also served by the Stockbridge Branch of the Capital Area District Library
. http://www.cadl.org/hours_locations/ST.htm
Stockbridge Township, Michigan
Stockbridge Township is a civil township of Ingham County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,896 at the 2010 census.-Geography:...
, Ingham County
Ingham County, Michigan
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 279,320 people, 108,593 households, and 63,744 families residing in the county. The population density was 500 people per square mile . There were 115,056 housing units at an average density of 206 per square mile...
in the U.S. state
U.S. state
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of Michigan
Michigan
Michigan is a U.S. state located in the Great Lakes Region of the United States of America. The name Michigan is the French form of the Ojibwa word mishigamaa, meaning "large water" or "large lake"....
, and lies 36.4 miles (58.6 km) from downtown Lansing
Lansing, Michigan
Lansing is the capital of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is located mostly in Ingham County, although small portions of the city extend into Eaton County. The 2010 Census places the city's population at 114,297, making it the fifth largest city in Michigan...
, Michigan
Michigan
Michigan is a U.S. state located in the Great Lakes Region of the United States of America. The name Michigan is the French form of the Ojibwa word mishigamaa, meaning "large water" or "large lake"....
. The population was 1,218 at the 2010 census
United States Census, 2010
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.
History
The area that is now Stockbridge was originally settled in 1835 by Elijah Smith and Herman Lowe. The town was originally named Perkins by Elijah Smith, after his hometown in the state of New YorkNew York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
. In 1838, the town was renamed Stockbridge after the township, and formally incorporated as a village in 1889.
Stockbridge was part of a vegetable growing region once known as "the salad bowl," which attracted large numbers of farm workers from Kentucky in the 1930s. Many of these families remain in Stockbridge today and it is common for Stockbridge natives to quip that 'everyone in this town is related.' The first vegetable farmer to move to Stockbridge was Veril Baldwin in 1934.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the village has a total area of 1.5 square miles (3.9 km²), of which, 1.5 square miles (3.9 km²) of it is land and 0.68% is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 1,260 people, 480 households, and 322 families residing in the village. The population density
Population density
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was 866.1 per square mile (335.5/km²). There were 510 housing units at an average density of 350.6 per square mile (135.8/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.70% White, 0.79% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.48% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.03% of the population.
There were 480 households out of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.9% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the village the population was spread out with 28.0% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 83.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.3 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $38,456, and the median income for a family was $47,250. Males had a median income of $40,625 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the village was $17,614. About 8.3% of families and 11.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.0% of those under age 18 and 7.6% of those age 65 or over.
Economy
The economy of the village is based primarily on agriculture and small business. Its location at the busy junction of M-52 and M-106 helps maintain and sustain the small businesses of the village. In the summer months numerous fruit and ethnic food stands pop up along M-52. Most are run by local residents who use the stands to supplement their income.Points of interest
Michigan highway M-52M-52 (Michigan highway)
M-52 is a north–south state trunkline highway in the US state of Michigan. The southern terminus is on the Ohio border, where it continues as State Route 109 . The highway passes through communities like Adrian, where it intersects US Highway 223 , Chelsea and Webberville along its course...
runs through town and close to the Romanesque township hall in the center of the village square. Its grounds feature a statue honoring area veterans of the Civil War and a gazebo, and is the site of "A Day in the Village," a festival held in mid-June which features attractions like face painting, sand art, a DooDah parade, and various groups handing out free candy and religious tracts.
Century old, two story, brick storefront buildings flank the town hall on the opposite sides of the street to the north and west. Antique shops, a pharmacy, a hobby shop, Adiska Family Dental, Specialty Satellite, and a real estate office are among the current occupants of the buildings that comprise the old town center. Also the historic Town Hall is the home of the Town Hall Players Theater group which brings acting to this small village.
Stockbridge has a large water tower that can been seen from just about anywhere in the town. There is a small park surrounding the area of the water tower. During the summer some residents use the land around it for recreational use or picnics.
The town is also served by the Stockbridge Branch of the Capital Area District Library
Capital Area District Library
The Capital Area District Library is a system of libraries in Ingham County, Michigan, United States. It was formed in 1998 by an agreement between Ingham County and the City of Lansing. It consists of thirteen libraries and a bookmobile. CADL is governed by a seven-member board, five of which are...
. http://www.cadl.org/hours_locations/ST.htm