Ortonville, Michigan

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Ortonville, Michigan
Village
Village of Ortonville
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Downtown Ortonville along Mill Street
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Location within Oakland County
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Ortonville
Location within the state of Michigan
Coordinates: 42°51′08″N83°26′35″W / 42.85222°N 83.44306°W / 42.85222; -83.44306
Country United States
State Michigan
County Oakland
Township Brandon
Settled1848
Platted 1866
Incorporated1902
Government
[1]
 • PresidentTonja Brice
Area
[2]
 •  Village 0.97 sq mi (2.50 km2)
 • Land0.96 sq mi (2.50 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
942 ft (287 m)
Population
 (2020)
 •  Village 1,376
 • Density1,427.39/sq mi (551.13/km2)
 •  Metro
4,296,250 (Metro Detroit)
Time zone UTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
48462
Area code(s) 248 and 810
FIPS code 26-61220 [3]
GNIS feature ID0634118 [4]
Website Official website

Ortonville is a village in north Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The village is within Brandon Township, although some development near the village lies within adjacent Oakland County, Groveland township and Lapeer County, Hadley township. The population was 1,291 as of the 2021 Census estimate. [5] Ortonville lies on the northern edge of Metro Detroit and is approximately 41 miles (66 km) north of Downtown Detroit.

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Overview

Ortonville, a northern rural village in Oakland County, was founded in 1848 by Amos Orton, who built a dam across Kearsley Creek to furnish water power for his gristmill. The town was platted in 1866 and incorporated as a village in 1902. It is located about halfway between Pontiac and Flint.

According to the census [3] of 2010 the population of the village of Ortonville is 1,422. The population of Brandon Township is 15,175, and nearby Groveland Township is 5,476.

Surrounding towns include Goodrich to the north, Oxford to the east, Clarkston to the south, and Holly to the west.

Public school system

Ortonville's primary public schools are Brandon Schools, [6] in Brandon Township. Students are mostly Brandon, Groveland Township and Hadley Township residents with a few from surrounding areas of northern Clarkston and western Oxford. Brandon High School is the home of the Blackhawks. The athletic teams compete in the Flint Metro League.

The schools in the district are:

Former Schools:

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.98 square miles (2.54 km2), all land. [7]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880 308—
1890 3131.6%
1910 377—
1920 44518.0%
1930 55324.3%
1940 62212.5%
1950 70212.9%
1960 7719.8%
1970 98327.5%
1980 1,19021.1%
1990 1,2525.2%
2000 1,53522.6%
2010 1,442−6.1%
2020 1,376−4.6%
U.S. Decennial Census [8]

2010 census

As of the census [9] of 2010, there were 1,442 people, 511 households, and 376 families living in the village. The population density was 1,471.4 inhabitants per square mile (568.1/km2). There were 574 housing units at an average density of 585.7 per square mile (226.1/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 95.5% White, 0.6% African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population.

There were 511 households, of which 40.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 17.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.4% were non-families. 21.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.18.

The median age in the village was 37.5 years. 27.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.8% were from 25 to 44; 30.3% were from 45 to 64; and 7.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

2000 census

As of the census [3] of 2000, there were 1,535 people, 537 households, and 400 families living in the village. The population density was 1,546.2 inhabitants per square mile (597.0/km2). There were 572 housing units at an average density of 576.2 per square mile (222.5/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.24% White, 0.07% African American, 0.46% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 0.46% from other races, and 0.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.69% of the population.

There were 537 households, out of which 45.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.2% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.5% were non-families. 22.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.29.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 32.4% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 35.5% from 25 to 44, 17.5% from 45 to 64, and 7.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $60,972, and the median income for a family was $72,443. Males had a median income of $59,083 versus $31,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $24,110. About 3.3% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.0% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.

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References

  1. ↑ "Village Council".
  2. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
  3. 1 2 3 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ortonville, Michigan
  5. ↑ "Census profile: Ortonville, MI". Census Reporter. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
  6. ↑ Brandon School District Website
  7. ↑ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved November 25, 2012.
  8. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved November 25, 2012.
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