Beecher, Michigan

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Beecher, Michigan
other_name = Beecher
native_name =
nickname =
motto =


imagesize =
image_caption =


flag_size =
image_

seal_size =
image_shield =
shield_size =
image_blank_emblem =
blank_emblem_size =


imagesize =
image_caption =


flag_size =
image_

seal_size =
image_shield =
shield_size =
image_blank_emblem =
blank_emblem_size =

---

mapsize = 250x200px
map_caption = Location of Beecher within Genesee County, Michigan


mapsize1 =
map_caption1 =
subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Michigan
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Genesee
subdivision_type3 = Township
subdivision_name3 = Mount Morris
subdivision_type4 =
subdivision_name4 =
government_type = None (see: Township)
leader_title =
leader_name =
leader_title1 =
leader_name1 =
leader_title2 =
leader_name2 =
leader_title3 =
leader_name3 =
established_title = Settled
established_date =
established_title2 =
established_date2 =
established_title3 =
established_date3 =
area_magnitude =
area_total_km2 = 15.3
area_total_sq_mi = 5.9
area_land_km2 = 15.3
area_land_sq_mi = 5.9
area_water_km2 = 0.0
area_water_sq_mi = 0.0
area_water_percent = 0
area_urban_km2 =
area_urban_sq_mi =
area_metro_km2 =
area_metro_sq_mi =
population_as_of = 2000
population_note =
settlement_type = CDP
population_total = 12793
population_density_km2 = 834.4
population_density_sq_mi = 2159.8
population_metro =
population_density_metro_km2 =
population_density_metro_sq_mi =
population_urban =
population_density_urban_km2 =
population_density_urban_sq_mi =
timezone = EST
utc_offset = -5
timezone_DST = EDT
utc_offset_DST = -4
latd = 43 |latm = 5 |lats = 24 |latNS = N
longd = 83 |longm = 41 |longs = 40 |longEW = W
coordinates_type = region:US-MI_type:city_source:GNIS
elevation_m = 244
elevation_ft = 801
postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 48458 (Mount Morris)
48504 (Flint),
48505 (Flint)
area_code = 810
website =
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 26-06820GR|2
blank1_name = GNIS feature ID
blank1_info = 1616987gnis|1616987]
footnotes = Beecher is an unincorporated community in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan.gnis|1616987] It is a census-designated place (CDP)gnis|2393332|Beecher Census Designated Place] for statistical purposes and has no legal status as a municipality. The population was 12,793 at the 2000 census.

The CDP area is situated on the east side of Mount Morris Township where Interstate 475 turns westward between the cities of Flint and Mount Morris. A small portion is also in the southwest corner of Genesee Township. [ [http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/MapItDrawServlet?geo_id=16000US2606820&_bucket_id=50&tree_id=4001&context=AdvSearch&_lang=en Beecher CDP, Michigan - Reference Map - American FactFinder] , U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 census]

The southern part of the CDP is served by the Flint ZIP codes of 48504 and 48505. [ [http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/MapItDrawServlet?geo_id=86000US48504&_bucket_id=50&tree_id=420&context=AdvSearch&_lang=en 48504 5-Digit ZCTA, 485 3-Digit ZCTA - Reference Map - American FactFinder] , U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 census] [ [http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/MapItDrawServlet?geo_id=86000US48505&_bucket_id=50&tree_id=420&context=AdvSearch&_lang=en 48505 5-Digit ZCTA, 485 3-Digit ZCTA - Reference Map - American FactFinder] , U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 census] The northern portion is served by the Mount Morris ZIP code 48458. [ [http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/MapItDrawServlet?geo_id=86000US48458&_bucket_id=50&tree_id=420&context=AdvSearch&_lang=en 48458 5-Digit ZCTA, 484 3-Digit ZCTA - Reference Map - American FactFinder] , U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 census]

The name "Beecher" is used for a number of institutions near the community:
*Beecher Community School District
*Beecher Fire Department
*Beecher Water and Sewer Department
*Census-designated place.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.9 square miles (15.3 km²), all land.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 12,793 people, 4,476 households, and 3,280 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,159.8 per square mile (834.4/km²). There were 5,002 housing units at an average density of 844.5/sq mi (326.2/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 28.01% White, 65.96% Black or African American, 0.59% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.92% from other races, and 3.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.96% of the population.

There were 4,476 households out of which 39.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 32.6% were married couples living together, 33.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.7% were non-families. 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.27.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 34.3% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females there were 88.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $25,925, and the median income for a family was $26,500. Males had a median income of $29,150 versus $21,870 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $13,484. About 25.0% of families and 30.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 45.0% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over.Due to the high school's mascot, the Bucaneers,The area is also known as Buc-town.

Beecher Tornado

At about 8:30 pm, on Monday evening, June 8, 1953, a tornado touched down near the intersection of W. Coldwater and North Linden roads, just north of Flint. Before the storm left Genesee County, 116 people died in the Beecher district. A one half mile wide track of destruction was left.

Most people living in the area were at home with the children in bed. By the time people heard the storm's roar their houses were being torn apart.

The slow moving tornado wrecked 340 houses, severely damaged many others and injured 844 persons. The major damage was concentrated between Clio Road & N. Dort Hwy. This area contained mostly small homes with some businesses and a high school.

The Beecher tornado was the last single tornado to cause over 100 deaths the United States. It is ranked the 9th deadliest tornado in U. S. history.

References