32-686: Boyne Falls is a village in Charlevoix County in the U.S. state of Michigan . The population was 358 at the 2020 census . The village is located within Boyne Valley Township . Boyne Falls was first settled with the coming of the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad in 1874. In that year, A. D. Carpenter built the first store. A post office opened in Boyne Falls on September 5, 1874, with William Nelson serving as
64-560: A "kingdom" led by "King" James Jesse Strang . There were bitter disputes between Strang's followers and other white settlers. Strang, seeking to strengthen his position, gained election to the Michigan State House of Representatives . In January 1853, he pushed through legislation titled, "An act to organize the County of Emmet", which enlarged Emmet County by attaching the nearby Lake Michigan islands to Emmet county, as well as
96-419: A portion of Cheboygan County and Keskkauko/Resh-kanko/ Charlevoix. Charlevoix was thus organized in 1853 as a township under Emmet County and consisted all of the nine townships in the southern half of Emmet County. Due to Strang's influence, Mormons came to dominate Emmet county government, causing an exodus of many non-Mormon settlers to neighboring areas. In 1855, the non-Mormon resistance succeeded in getting
128-429: A standardized methodology and set of questions. Per capita income is often used to measure a sector's average income and compare the wealth of different populations. Per capita income is also often used to measure a country's standard of living . When used to compare income levels of different countries, it is usually expressed using a commonly used international currency, such as the euro or United States dollar . It
160-522: A total area of 1,390 square miles (3,600 km ), of which 416 square miles (1,080 km ) is land and 974 square miles (2,520 km ) (70%) is water. It is the fourth-smallest county in Michigan by land area. Mainland Charlevoix County features a shoreline on both Traverse Bays ( Grand Traverse Bay and Little Traverse Bay ) of Lake Michigan . Lake Charlevoix , with 17,200 acres (7,000 ha) surface area and 56 miles (90 km) of shoreline,
192-785: Is a very prominent feature of the county. Gull , Hat , Pismire , and Shoe Islands, which are part of the Beaver Island archipelago, form the Lake Michigan division of the Michigan Islands National Wildlife Refuge , and two of them are part of the Michigan Islands Wilderness Area . The county is considered to be part of Northern Michigan . By land By water Charlevoix County contains portions of two Indian reservations, both of which are branches of
224-590: Is determined using regular population surveys, such as the American Community Survey . This allows the calculation of per capita income for both the country as a whole and specific regions or demographic groups. However, comparing per capita income across different countries is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since the 1990s, the OECD has conducted regular surveys among its 38 member countries using
256-551: Is located along the Boyne River , near the junction of the river's north and south branches. This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Boyne Falls has a humid continental climate , abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps. As of
288-493: Is located just to the west along M-75 . Charlevoix County, Michigan Charlevoix County ( / ˈ ʃ ɑːr l ə v ɔɪ / SHAR -lə-voy ) is a county in the U.S. state of Michigan . The county seat is Charlevoix , and the largest city is Boyne City . Located in the Northern Lower Peninsula , Charlevoix County is bisected by Lake Charlevoix , Michigan's third largest inland lake. As of
320-620: The 2020 census , the county's population was 26,054. Beaver Island , the largest island in Lake Michigan , is located within Charlevoix County. Between 1840 and 1841, surveyors William Austin Burt , John Mullett and Charles W. Cathcart , surveyed much of Northern Michigan . Cathcart oversaw the internal lines survey for 34N 08W, the region which would later be known as Charlevoix. Mullett and Cathcart laid out many of
352-460: The census of 2010, there were 294 people, 133 households, and 80 families residing in the village. The population density was 534.5 inhabitants per square mile (206.4/km). There were 178 housing units at an average density of 323.6 per square mile (124.9/km). The racial makeup of the village was 95.2% White , 0.7% African American , 1.0% Native American , 0.3% Asian , and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of
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#1732782694841384-505: The jail , maintains rural roads, operates the major local courts, keeps files of deeds and mortgages, maintains vital records , administers public health regulations, and participates with the state in the provision of welfare and other social services. The county board of commissioners controls the budget but has only limited authority to make laws or ordinances. In Michigan, most local government functions – police and fire, building and zoning, tax assessment, street maintenance, etc. — are
416-461: The City of Charlevoix enough votes to obtain the county seat after a 13-year hiatus. The Ironton Ferry began operation in 1876, and Ironton soon became a location for iron manufacture. There are ten Michigan state historical markers in the county, and the area was once home to a thriving culture of Odawa fishers, hunters, and fur trappers.: According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has
448-503: The Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad was completed through the eastern side of Charlevoix county up to Petoskey, and the east side of Pine Lake became more and more populated. For example, Resort Township and Springvale Township, Michigan were formed in 1880 as a part of Charlevoix County. As new townships became established, Boyne City colluded with East Jordan to gain a requisite 2/3 majority of township supervisors to vote to move
480-490: The Michigan Legislature to reorganize Emmet County. The islands, including Beaver Island and North and South Manitou Islands , were transferred into the separate Manitou County , which effectively eliminated Mormons from Emmet County government. After an assassination attempt on June 20, 1856, Strang died three weeks later. Emmet County continued to experience tensions as citizens clashed over whether to put
512-425: The age of 18 living with them, 44.3% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.0% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.96. In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.4% under
544-467: The age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 34.1% from 25 to 44, 17.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.9 males. The median income for a household in the village was $ 32,143, and the median income for a family was $ 40,250. Males had a median income of $ 34,167 versus $ 16,103 for females. The per capita income for
576-477: The county seat at Little Traverse (Harbor Springs) versus Mackinaw City . In a contested election in 1867, residents voted to move the county seat to Charlevoix , which was upheld by a Circuit Court decision in 1868. However, in 1869, Charlevoix County was split from Emmet County, resulting in Charlevoix being the official county seat for Emmet county as well as for the newly formed Charlevoix County. In 1873,
608-520: The county seat to East Jordan. In October 1884, 11 of the existing 16 township supervisors designated East Jordan to be the county seat. In October 1886, Boyne City convinced 2/3 of township supervisors to move the county seat to Boyne City. Finally, in a January 1897 land deal with Emmet County and the state legislature, Charlevoix County took on three townships on Beaver Island while giving up Resort, Bear Lake, and Springvale townships to Emmet County. The resulting balance of township supervisor votes gave
640-443: The county. The population density was 63 people per square mile (24 people/km ). There were 15,370 housing units at an average density of 37 per square mile (14/km ). By 2020, its population was 26,054. In 2000, the racial makeup of the county was 96.31% White , 0.17% Black or African American , 1.54% Native American , 0.23% Asian , 0.09% Pacific Islander , 0.41% from other races , and 1.25% from two or more races. 1.04% of
672-587: The federally-recognized Odawa tribe. The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians occupies a small reservation in southwest Evaline Township . The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians has four scattered reservations throughout the county—three small sections in Hayes Township and one isolated section in St. James Township on Beaver Island . As of the census of 2000, there were 26,090 people, 10,400 households, and 7,311 families residing in
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#1732782694841704-662: The first postmaster. The community was named by John Miller after the Boyne River , which has a nearby set of waterfalls. The name itself came from another river in Ireland. The community incorporated as a village in 1893. The railway line is now operated by the Great Lakes Central Railroad , although the station in Boyne Falls has been closed since 1973. The village is home to the Boyne Falls Polish Festival, which takes place in
736-520: The first week of August. The 48th annual festival took place in 2023. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the village has a total area of 0.57 square miles (1.48 km), of which 0.56 square miles (1.45 km) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km) (1.75%) is water. Boyne Mountain Resort is a ski area located just southeast of the village limits near Boyne Mountain Airport . The village
768-411: The median income for a household in the county was $ 39,788, and the median income for a family was $ 46,260. Males had a median income of $ 32,457 versus $ 22,447 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 20,130. About 5.40% of families and 8.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.00% of those under age 18 and 5.90% of those age 65 or over. The county government operates
800-538: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 21.8% were of German, 12.0% English, 11.0% American, 10.6% Irish and 8.4% Polish ancestry. 97.3% spoke English and 1.1% Spanish as their first language. There were 10,400 households, out of which 31.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.40% were married couples living together, 8.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.80% were non-families. 25.20% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.50% had someone living alone who
832-438: The population. There were 133 households, of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.1% were married couples living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.8% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
864-424: The responsibility of individual cities and townships. Charlevoix is part of the 114th district. 45°28′N 85°28′W / 45.47°N 85.46°W / 45.47; -85.46 Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures the average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. In many countries, per capita income
896-559: The townships in the new county including Charlevoix Township. The county was originally organized in 1840 as Kesk-kauko in honor of a great chief of the Saginaw tribe, and name was changed from Resh-kanko to Charlevoix County in 1843. The county was named in 1843 for Pierre François Xavier de Charlevoix , a Jesuit missionary of the French colonial era. In 1847, a group of "Strangite" Mormons settled on Beaver Island and established
928-411: The village was $ 15,027. About 4.5% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line , including 5.9% of those under age 18 and 17.9% of those age 65 or over. The village of Boyne Falls is served by its own school district, Boyne Falls Public School District , which also serves portions of several adjacent townships. The district is headquartered in the village, while its main campus
960-435: The village. The population density was 675.9 inhabitants per square mile (261.0/km). There were 190 housing units at an average density of 347.1 per square mile (134.0/km). The racial makeup of the village was 97.84% White , 1.35% Native American , 0.27% Asian , and 0.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.27% of the population. There were 158 households, out of which 31.6% had children under
992-435: Was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.73. The median age in the village was 41.7 years. 20.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.4% were from 25 to 44; 32% were from 45 to 64; and 13.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.3% male and 52.7% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 370 people, 158 households, and 97 families residing in
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1024-430: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.96. In the county, 25.90% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.50% from 18 to 24, 27.40% from 25 to 44, 25.20% from 45 to 64, and 14.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 97.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.80 males. In 2000,
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