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Bloomingdale, Michigan
Village
Location of Bloomingdale within Van Buren County, Michigan
Location of Bloomingdale within Van Buren County, Michigan
Country United States
State Michigan
County Van Buren
Area
 • Total 1.16 sq mi (3.01 km2)
 • Land 1.14 sq mi (2.94 km2)
 • Water 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2)
Elevation
732 ft (223 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 513
 • Density 451.98/sq mi (174.44/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
49026
Area code(s) 269
FIPS code 26-09220
GNIS feature ID 2398139

Bloomingdale is a small village located in Van Buren County, which is part of the state of Michigan. In 2020, about 513 people lived here. It is the main town in Bloomingdale Township.

Years ago, in the 1930s, oil was found in Bloomingdale. This made people think the village would grow much bigger. However, the oil eventually ran out, and the village stayed small.

Today, Bloomingdale is a special stop on the Kal-Haven Trail. This trail is popular for biking and walking. The village has a park called Augustus Haven Park with a Depot Museum, which is a great place for trail users to stop for a picnic.

History of Bloomingdale

Bloomingdale was first started in 1855. A year later, in 1856, a post office was opened there. The town was officially mapped out in 1870. It became an official village in 1881.

Geography of Bloomingdale

Bloomingdale is a small place, covering about 1.17 square miles (3.01 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a tiny bit of water.

People of Bloomingdale

Bloomingdale is home to a diverse group of people. Here's how the population has changed over the years:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1880 292
1890 380 30.1%
1900 379 −0.3%
1910 501 32.2%
1920 486 −3.0%
1930 386 −20.6%
1940 553 43.3%
1950 465 −15.9%
1960 471 1.3%
1970 496 5.3%
1980 537 8.3%
1990 503 −6.3%
2000 528 5.0%
2010 454 −14.0%
2020 513 13.0%
U.S. Decennial Census

Bloomingdale's Population in 2010

In 2010, there were 454 people living in Bloomingdale. The village had 172 households, which are groups of people living together. Many households had children under 18. The average age of people in the village was about 38 years old.

Famous People from Bloomingdale

Some interesting people have come from Bloomingdale:

  • Bill Killefer (1887–1960) was a professional baseball player. He also worked as a coach and manager. He was part of the 1915 Philadelphia Phillies team that won the National League championship.
  • Red Killefer (1885–1958) was another baseball player, known for playing outfield. He played for the Detroit Tigers and is in the Pacific Coast League Hall of Fame.
  • David Wayne (1914–1995) was a well-known actor. He had a long career of over 50 years in movies and on stage.

See also

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