What is the population of Blissfield, Michigan?

Blissfield has a population of approximately 3,234 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Blissfield, Michigan located?

Blissfield is located in Michigan, United States, at approximate coordinates 41.8310°, -83.8642°.

What is the median household income in Blissfield?

The median household income in Blissfield is approximately $62,059 based on the most recent open data.

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Blissfield

Total population

3,234

Median home value

$169,900

14.2%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$62,059

Blissfield$62k

National$74k

Weather74°F · Mostly Sunny

Coordinates41.83°, -83.86°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Overview

Blissfield is a village in Lenawee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,277 at the 2020 census. The village is mostly located within Blissfield Township with only very small portions extending west into Palmyra Township and south into Riga Township. The Blissfield post office first opened March 28, 1828. Hervey Bliss, who was the first white settler in 1824 and for whom the town is named, was the first postmaster.

History & geography

History

During World War II, 16 German POWs, who were working on a sugar beet farm near Blissfield, were killed in an accident when their truck collided with a train as they were returning to Fort Custer. They are now buried at Fort Custer National Cemetery. According to local legend, Blissfield was home to the first set of Triple Bridges in the world. These three bridges stood directly next to each other and crossed the River Raisin to accommodate train and vehicular travel. The interurban bridge was torn down and the road bridge was replaced with a larger bridge in place of both bridges. In September–October 2014 Blissfield's village hall was moved to a former KeyBank location in the business district of the village. It is now two doors down from the Township offices. The police department was also moved with it. Blissfield High School is the home of the Royals. The baseball team has won seven state titles, while the girls volleyball team won their first state title in 2005. The village contains three properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places: Blissfield Downtown Historic District, the David Carpenter House, and the First Presbyterian Church of Blissfield.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , of which is land and is water. The village occupies portions of three civil townships: Blissfield, Palmyra, and Riga. Of the township's of total area, , or 98.7%, is located within Blissfield Township. Of the population of 3,340 at 2010 census, all but eight residents lived within Blissfield Township. The remaining eight lived in Palmyra Township, and no residents lived in the Riga Township portion of the village of Blissfield.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

40.8

Median home value

$169,900

Housing units

1,335

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

2.6%

Race & ethnicity

White

85.5%

Black

0.1%

Asian

1.4%

Hispanic

11.1%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

41.8310

Longitude

-83.8642

Water area

0.05 mi²

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

This Afternoon

74°F

Mostly Sunny

Tonight

54°F

Mostly Cloudy

Saturday

69°F

Rain Showers Likely

Saturday Night

57°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

Sunday

66°F

Rain Showers

Sunday Night

49°F

Rain Showers Likely

Forecast for Blissfield, MI from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

30.5%

Diabetes

8.9%

Adult obesity

39.2%

Binge drinking

19.4%

Adult smoking

14.7%

No leisure activity

22.5%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

150,443

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
6,652
Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
6,508
American Robin
Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
6,334
Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
6,325
House Sparrow
Passer domesticus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
6,231
American Goldfinch
Spinus tristis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
5,872
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Melanerpes carolinus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
5,413
House Finch
Haemorhous mexicanus (P.L.Statius Müller, 1776) · Aves
5,201

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Madison Elementary School
Elementary · ADRIAN · 808 students · 16.8:1 ratio
Blissfield Elementary
Elementary · BLISSFIELD · 536 students · 16.8:1 ratio
Madison High School
High · ADRIAN · 445 students · 20.2:1 ratio
Madison Middle School
Middle · ADRIAN · 380 students · 17.3:1 ratio
Blissfield High School
High · BLISSFIELD · 350 students · 17.5:1 ratio
Michener Elementary School
Elementary · Adrian · 284 students · 13.5:1 ratio
Sutton South Early Learning Center
Elementary · ADRIAN · 260 students · 12.4:1 ratio
Blissfield Middle School
Middle · BLISSFIELD · 242 students · 15.1:1 ratio