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Coopersville, Michigan

City in Ottawa County, Michigan, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Coopersville is a city located in north central Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,828 at the 2020 census. It is primarily a farming community.

Country United States
Settled1845
Elevation
636 ft (193.8 m)
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Coopersville, Michigan
City of Coopersville
Intersection of First and Danforth
Intersection of First and Danforth
Flag of Coopersville, Michigan
Official seal of Coopersville, Michigan
Motto: 
"United for Progress"
Location within Ottawa County
Location within Ottawa County
Coopersville is located in Michigan
Coopersville
Coopersville
Location within the state of Michigan
Coopersville is located in the United States
Coopersville
Coopersville
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 43°03′50″N 85°56′10″W
Country United States
State Michigan
CountyOttawa
Settled1845
Incorporated1871 (village)
1967 (city)
Government
 • TypeCouncil–manager
 • MayorBrian Mooney
 • ClerkKimberly Borgman
 • ManagerDennis Luce
Area
 • Total
4.81 sq mi (12.47 km2)
 • Land4.81 sq mi (12.46 km2)
 • Water0.0039 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
636 ft (193.8 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
4,828
 • Density1,003.6/sq mi (387.51/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
49404
Area code616
FIPS code26-18020[2]
GNIS feature ID0623797[3]
WebsiteOfficial website
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The city is located within Polkton Township, though it is administratively autonomous. It lies just north of Interstate 96 along the eastern township boundary, adjacent to Wright Township on the east. There are two exits on I-96, one at the southeast corner of the city and the other at the southwest corner. The city has a post office[4] and a public library.[5]

Coopersville served as the primary filming location for the 2012 football film Touchback.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.81 square miles (12.46 km2), all land.[6] Over 50% of the land within the city limits is committed to agriculture.[7]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880645—
189079022.5%
1900660−16.5%
191081423.3%
192091412.3%
19301,0049.8%
19401,0837.9%
19501,37126.6%
19601,58415.5%
19702,12934.4%
19802,88935.7%
19903,42118.4%
20003,91014.3%
20104,2759.3%
20204,82812.9%
[8]
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2020 census

As of the 2020 census, there were 4,828 people, 1,755 households, and 1,568 families living in the city.[9][10] The population density was 1003.74/sq mi, and the average family size was 3.38.[11]

The median age in the city was 33.9 years. 29.6% of residents were under the age of 18 and 13.1% were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 92.9 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 88.7 males.[10]

There were 1,755 households, of which 39.8% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 47.2% were married-couple households, 16.2% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 29.6% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[10]

There were 1,813 housing units, of which 3.2% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.6% and the rental vacancy rate was 6.2%.[10] 0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[12]

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Racial composition as of the 2020 census[9]
RaceNumberPercent
White4,29889.0%
Black or African American651.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native210.4%
Asian250.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander50.1%
Some other race1092.3%
Two or more races3056.3%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)2645.5%
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2010 census

As of the census[13] of 2010, there were 4,275 people, 1,604 households, and 1,103 families living in the city. The population density was 888.8 inhabitants per square mile (343.2/km2). There were 1,742 housing units at an average density of 362.2 per square mile (139.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.5% White, 0.5% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 1.0% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.7% of the population.

There were 1,604 households, of which 39.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.2% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.23.

The median age in the city was 32.8 years. 29.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.8% were from 25 to 44; 22% were from 45 to 64; and 11.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

2000 census

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 3,910 people, 1,420 households, and 1,036 families living in the city. The population density was 812.5 inhabitants per square mile (313.7/km2). There were 1,521 housing units at an average density of 316.1 per square mile (122.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.37% White, 0.20% African American, 0.64% Native American, 0.69% Asian, 1.28% from other races, and 0.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.71% of the population.

Coopersville's Main Street during the 2007 Outhouse 500 races.

There were 1,420 households, out of which 39.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% were non-families. 22.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.21.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.2% under the age of 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $48,875, and the median income for a family was $55,226. Males had a median income of $39,725 versus $22,464 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,241. About 4.5% of families and 7.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.4% of those under age 18 and 17.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education

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Transportation

Railways

Coopersville and Marne Railway

Major highways

Notable people

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