Boyne Falls, Michigan
Encyclopedia
Boyne Falls is a village in Charlevoix County
in the U.S. state
of Michigan
. The population was 370 at the 2000 census
. The Boyne Falls post office first opened September 5, 1874.
The village is located in Boyne Valley Township
on the Boyne River
, near the junction of the north and south branches. US 131
connects the city with US 31
at Petoskey
, about 14 miles (22.5 km) to the north and M-32
about 7 miles (11.3 km) to the south (which connects with I-75
at Gaylord
, 13 miles (20.9 km) to the east). The Great Lakes Central Railroad mainline also passes through the town. Boyne City
is about 8 miles (12.9 km) to the northwest on M-75
.
, the village has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.6 km²), of which, 0.6 square miles (1.6 km²) of it is land and 1.79% is water.
of 2000, there were 370 people, 158 households, and 97 families residing in the village. The population density
was 675.9 per square mile (259.7/km²). There were 190 housing units at an average density of 347.1 per square mile (133.4/km²). 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 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 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 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 Festival is always held the first weekend in August.
Boyne Mountain is well known for their skiing and snowboarding. Many other fun filled activities happen at Boyne each year. In the month of March, Boyne has a Carnival Weekend, called Krazy Daze. This is when Mardi Gras moves north for the weekend. The events will exceed your wildest dreams. It time to party once again. There is live entertainment with outside cookouts and bars starting at the Snowflake lounge. They offer beer, wine, food and non alcoholic beverages. Many children's activities are scheduled. This weekend is a great time for the whole family. This year Krazy Daze is scheduled for Friday, March 19, 2010 through Sunday, March 21, 2010. for further details click on the event calendar link. http://www.boyne.com/EventsCalendar/Events/2009/March/CarnivalWeekend.html
Charlevoix County, Michigan
-Airports:*Beaver Island is served by two airlines:**Welke Airport**Beaver Island Airport-Ferry service:*Beaver Island Boat Company maintains a regular auto ferry from Charlevoix:*The Ironton Ferry at Ironton, Michigan crosses the south arm of Lake Charlevoix...
in the U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
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"....
. The population was 370 at the 2000 census
United States Census, 2000
The Twenty-second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13.2% over the 248,709,873 persons enumerated during the 1990 Census...
. The Boyne Falls post office first opened September 5, 1874.
The village is located in Boyne Valley Township
Boyne Valley Township, Michigan
Boyne Valley Township is a civil township of Charlevoix County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 1,215.-Geography:...
on the Boyne River
Boyne River
Boyne River may refer to:* River Boyne in Ireland* Boyne River , a tribuatry of the Hérault* Boyne River , in Manitoba, Canada* Boyne River , in Michigan, United States...
, near the junction of the north and south branches. US 131
U.S. Route 131
US Highway 131 is a north–south United States Highway, of which all but 0.67 miles of its 266.82 miles are within the state of Michigan. The highway starts in rural Indiana south of the state line as a state road connection to the Indiana Toll Road...
connects the city with US 31
U.S. Route 31
U.S. Route 31 is a long north–south highway connecting northern Michigan to southern Alabama, with its northern terminus at Interstate 75 near Mackinaw City, Michigan, and southern terminus at the combined U.S. Route 90 & U.S. Route 98 at Spanish Fort, Alabama...
at Petoskey
Petoskey, Michigan
Petoskey is a city and coastal resort community in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 6,080. It is the county seat of Emmet County....
, about 14 miles (22.5 km) to the north and M-32
M-32 (Michigan highway)
M-32 is a state trunkline highway in the Lower Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is an east–west route running from M-66 in East Jordan to US Highway 23 in Alpena. It runs via Gaylord and Atlanta through forested terrain...
about 7 miles (11.3 km) to the south (which connects with I-75
Interstate 75
Interstate 75 is a major north–south Interstate Highway in the Great Lakes and Southeastern regions of the United States. It travels from State Road 826 and State Road 924 in Hialeah, Florida to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, at the Ontario, Canada, border...
at Gaylord
Gaylord, Michigan
Gaylord is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 3,681. It is the county seat of Otsego County. The city is also the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Gaylord; it is by far the smallest settlement serving as the location of an active Roman...
, 13 miles (20.9 km) to the east). The Great Lakes Central Railroad mainline also passes through the town. Boyne City
Boyne City, Michigan
Boyne City is a city in Charlevoix County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,503 at the 2000 census.Boyne City is at the southeast end of the east arm of Lake Charlevoix, where the Boyne River enters the lake...
is about 8 miles (12.9 km) to the northwest on M-75
M-75 (Michigan highway)
M-75 is a segment of state trunkline highway located in Charlevoix County in the U.S. state of Michigan. This highway serves as a loop off US Highway 131 , providing access to Boyne City. The highway happens to be geographically close to Interstate 75 , but they are not related.-Route...
.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the village has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.6 km²), of which, 0.6 square miles (1.6 km²) of it is land and 1.79% is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 370 people, 158 households, and 97 families residing in the village. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 675.9 per square mile (259.7/km²). There were 190 housing units at an average density of 347.1 per square mile (133.4/km²). 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 the age of 18 living with them, 44.3% 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, 10.1% 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 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
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 $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.
Government
The current Mayor of Boyne Falls is William "Billy" Carson jr. Billy Carson is the son of former Boyne Falls Mayor William "Bill" Carson sr.Local events
Each August, Boyne Falls hosts the annual Boyne Falls Polish Festival. The festival features many events including a rodeo, 3 on 3 basketball tournament, parade, amusement rides, a flea market, and the Mud Run. A large tent placed on the corner of Railroad st. and Center st. known as the "Beer Tent" is the location of most of the festivals nightly activities. Each evening the tent fills with patrons that come to listen and dance to a variety of polish music and entertainment.The Festival is always held the first weekend in August.
Boyne Mountain is well known for their skiing and snowboarding. Many other fun filled activities happen at Boyne each year. In the month of March, Boyne has a Carnival Weekend, called Krazy Daze. This is when Mardi Gras moves north for the weekend. The events will exceed your wildest dreams. It time to party once again. There is live entertainment with outside cookouts and bars starting at the Snowflake lounge. They offer beer, wine, food and non alcoholic beverages. Many children's activities are scheduled. This weekend is a great time for the whole family. This year Krazy Daze is scheduled for Friday, March 19, 2010 through Sunday, March 21, 2010. for further details click on the event calendar link. http://www.boyne.com/EventsCalendar/Events/2009/March/CarnivalWeekend.html