Cedar Springs, Michigan

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Cedar Springs, Michigan
City of Cedar Springs
Location within Kent County
Location within Kent County
Cedar Spings is located in Michigan
Cedar Spings
Cedar Spings
Location within the state of Michigan
Cedar Spings is located in the United States
Cedar Spings
Cedar Spings
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 43°13′20″N 85°33′07″W / 43.22222°N 85.55194°W / 43.22222; -85.55194
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyKent
Established1856
Incorporated1871 (village)
1959 (city)
Government
 • TypeMayor–council
 • MayorGerald Hall
 • ClerkRebecca Johnson
 • ManagerMike Womack
Area
 • Total2.02 sq mi (5.23 km2)
 • Land1.95 sq mi (5.05 km2)
 • Water0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2)
Elevation
856 ft (261 m)
Population
 • Total3,509
 • Estimate 
(2019)[5]
3,711
 • Density1,900.15/sq mi (733.83/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
49319
Area code(s)616
FIPS code26-14200
GNIS feature ID0622953[6]
WebsiteOfficial website

Cedar Springs is a city in Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,509 at the 2010 census.[5] Cedar Springs is a northern city of the Grand Rapids metropolitan area and is about 20 miles (32.2 km) north of Grand Rapids.

History[edit]

Established as a lumber town in 1856, Cedar Springs boasted numerous lumber and shingle mills. The town was the northern terminus of the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad for two years and also was the crossing point for the east to west running Toledo, Saginaw and Muskegon Railway, which became the Grand Trunk Western Railroad, which was built through the town in 1888. The community was named for the fine springs bordered by a cedar grove.

Geography[edit]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.02 square miles (5.23 km2), of which 1.95 square miles (5.05 km2) is land and 0.07 square miles (0.18 km2) (3.47%) is water.[3]

Transportation[edit]

Bus[edit]

Major highways[edit]

  • US 131 forms a portion of the western boundary of the city.
  • M-46 turns north and runs concurrently with U.S. Route 131.

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
Census Pop.
18801,141
18901,035−9.3%
1900950−8.2%
1910947−0.3%
19201,0207.7%
19301,1048.2%
19401,101−0.3%
19501,37825.2%
19601,76828.3%
19701,8072.2%
19802,61544.7%
19902,600−0.6%
20003,11219.7%
20103,50912.8%
2019 (est.)3,711[8]5.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

2010 census[edit]

As of the census[4] of 2010, there were 3,509 people, 1,215 households, and 887 families living in the city. The population density was 1,728.6 inhabitants per square mile (667.4/km2). There were 1,307 housing units at an average density of 643.8 per square mile (248.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.3% White, 0.8% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.9% from other races, and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.

There were 1,215 households, of which 47.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.6% were married couples living together, 21.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.0% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7% 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 3.23.

The median age in the city was 29.6 years. 32.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.2% were from 25 to 44; 19.2% were from 45 to 64; and 9.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.1% male and 52.9% female.

2000 census[edit]

As of the census of 2000, there were 3,112 people, 1,115 households, and 774 families living in the city. The population density was 1,701.9 per square mile (656.6/km2). There were 1,175 housing units at an average density of 642.6 per square mile (247.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.85% White, 0.29% African American, 0.74% Native American, 0.45% Asian, 1.19% from other races, and 1.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.82% of the population. The ancestries of the city are 24% German, 14.2% American, 13.7% Dutch, 9.8% Irish, 9.5% English, and 7.4% Polish.

There were 1,115 households, out of which 40.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.3% were married couples living together, 17.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.5% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.3% under the age of 18, 11.6% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 15.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29.6 years (below state average). For every 100 females, there are 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $39,542, and the median income for a family was $42,250. Males had a median income of $37,708 versus $23,056 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,040. About 12.4% of families and 13.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.4% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ City of Cedar Springs (2021). "Cedar Springs, Michigan: City Council". Retrieved October 2, 2021.
  2. ^ City of Cedar Springs (2021). "Cedar Springs, Michigan: Departments". Retrieved October 2, 2021.
  3. ^ a b "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
  4. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
  5. ^ a b "Michigan: 2010 Population and Housing Unit Counts 2010 Census of Population and Housing" (PDF). 2010 United States Census. United States Census Bureau. September 2012. p. 28 Michigan. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  6. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  7. ^ "GRAND RAPIDS-CADILLAC-TRAVERSE CITY-PETOSKEY" (PDF). Indian Trails. January 15, 2013. Retrieved 2013-03-09.[permanent dead link]
  8. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  9. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.

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