Hudsonville, Michigan

Hudsonville, Michigan
City
Nickname(s): Michigan's Salad Bowl

Location of Hudsonville within Ottawa County, Michigan
Coordinates: 42°52′15″N 85°51′54″W / 42.87083°N 85.86500°W / 42.87083; -85.86500Coordinates: 42°52′15″N 85°51′54″W / 42.87083°N 85.86500°W / 42.87083; -85.86500
Country United States
State Michigan
County Ottawa
Government
 • City Manager Patrick Waterman
Area[1]
 • City 4.14 sq mi (10.72 km2)
 • Land 4.14 sq mi (10.72 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 630 ft (201 m)
Population (2010)[2]
 • City 7,116
 • Estimate (2012[3]) 7,193
 • Density 1,718.8/sq mi (663.6/km2)
 • Metro 1,306,768 (Grand Rapids-Muskegon-Holland MSA)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 49426
Area code(s) 616
FIPS code 26-39800[4]
GNIS feature ID 0628773[5]
Website http://www.hudsonville.org/

Hudsonville is a city in Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 7,116 at the 2010 census.

History

Hudsonville was platted in 1873, soon after the Chicago and West Michigan Railway was extended to that point.[6] The town was named for Homer E. Hudson, a pioneer settler.[7]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.14 square miles (10.72 km2), all land.[1]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1930643—
194083730.2%
19501,10131.5%
19602,649140.6%
19703,52333.0%
19804,84437.5%
19906,17027.4%
20007,16016.0%
20107,116−0.6%
Est. 20157,324[8]2.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 7,116 people, 2,582 households, and 1,901 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,718.8 inhabitants per square mile (663.6/km2). There were 2,712 housing units at an average density of 655.1 per square mile (252.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.3% White, 1.5% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 1.3% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.

There were 2,582 households of which 37.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.4% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.4% were non-families. 23.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.2% 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 3.20.

The median age in the city was 33.5 years. 28.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.8% were from 25 to 44; 22.5% were from 45 to 64; and 14.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 7,160 people, 2,514 households, and 1,920 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,729.1 per square mile (667.8/km²). There were 2,598 housing units at an average density of 627.4 per square mile (242.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.71% White, 0.47% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.39% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.45% of the population.

There were 2,514 households out of which 39.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.4% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.6% were non-families. 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.26.

In the city the population was spread out with 30.8% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 16.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 91.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $46,961, and the median income for a family was $55,372. Males had a median income of $41,418 versus $26,554 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,286. About 2.4% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 3.6% of those age 65 or over.

Background

George Edward Hilt founded with his younger brother Quality Farm and Fleet, that eventually became the largest farm-store retailer in the United States. Their first store was a renovated Hudsonville grocery store that opened in 1962 as Quality Wholesale Supply.[10]

Nickname origin

Hudsonville is also known as "Michigan's Salad Bowl" because of the crops grown in the muck fields. Celery, onions, carrots, and other vegetables are prominent throughout the many acres of wet, fertile soil that once was an ancient river bottom.

Notable people

References

  1. 1 2 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
  2. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
  3. ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-06-03.
  4. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hudsonville, Michigan
  6. ↑ Daly, Matthew L.; Herman, Jennifer L.; Hannan, Caryn (1 December 2008). Michigan Encyclopedia. North American Book Dist LLC. p. 329. ISBN 978-1-878592-94-1.
  7. ↑ "History of Hudsonville". City of Hudsonville, MI. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
  8. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  9. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  10. ↑ "The first Quality Farm & Fleet Supply". The Call-Leader. Elwood, Indiana. May 14, 1997. p. 5. Retrieved October 7, 2015. The first Quality Farm & Fleet Supply location was a renovated grocery store In Hudsonvllle, Mich. It was opened by brothers, Jack Hilt and George Hilt In 1962. Business celebrates 35 years of continuous customer service throughout the entire Quality Farm and Fleet Store and County chain. The brothers had received their business training by working in their family hardware business in nearby Muskegon, Michigan. They believed that a formula of low costs, available farm merchandise and a high level of customer service would be successful in rural agricultural markets. The same philosophy of serving the rural and agricultural customer with outstanding values and personal service is embraced today by the over 4,000 associates who are employed by Quality Stores, Inc. throughout its seven state, 105 store marketing area. Two more stores are scheduled to open next month, one in South Haven, Mich, and the other if Brunswick Ohio. Quality Farm family of stores is celebrating 35 years of continuous customer service during the month of May. An informal birthday party will be held in all stores Saturday , with free hot dogs and beverage in the store for customers from noon to 2 p.m. Birthday cake will be served at 2 p.m. for everyone in the store. During the spring of 1962 brothers, George Hilt and Jack Hilt opened their first store, Quality Wholesale Supply, in the rural community of Hudsonville, Michigan.(subscription required)
  11. ↑ Serba, John (November 21, 2008). "Hudsonville native Taylor Lautner's star is rising". The Grand Rapids Press. Retrieved 26 April 2010.
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