Casnovia, Michigan facts for kids
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Casnovia, Michigan
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Location of Casnovia in Kent County and the state of Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| Counties | Kent, Muskegon |
| Townships | Tyrone, Casnovia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.07 sq mi (2.78 km2) |
| • Land | 1.06 sq mi (2.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 316 |
| • Density | 297.27/sq mi (114.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
49318
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| Area code(s) | 616 |
| FIPS code | 26-13820 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0622844 |
| Website | https://villageofcasnovia.org/ |
Casnovia is a small village in the state of Michigan, United States. It's unique because it's located right on the border between two counties: Muskegon County and Kent County. This means parts of the village are in each county! In 2020, about 316 people lived in Casnovia.
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History of Casnovia
Casnovia was started in 1850 by a person named Lot Fulkerson. Soon after, in 1851, it got its own post office, which helped people send and receive mail.
How Casnovia Became a Village
The village was officially mapped out in 1862. This process is called "platting," and it helps organize the streets and land. Later, in 1875, Casnovia officially became an incorporated village. This means it gained its own local government.
What Does "Casnovia" Mean?
The name "Casnovia" comes from two Latin words. The word case means "home," and nova means "new." So, Casnovia can be thought of as "new home."
Geography and Location
Casnovia is located in the western part of Michigan. It sits partly in eastern Casnovia Township and partly in western Tyrone Township. The main street of the village runs north and south and actually follows the line between the two counties!
Highways Near Casnovia
Two state highways, M-46 and M-37, pass through the southern part of Casnovia. These roads connect the village to other towns and cities.
- M-37 goes south about 22 miles to Grand Rapids, a much larger city. It also goes north about 14 miles to Newaygo.
- M-46 goes west about 23 miles to Muskegon, which is on Lake Michigan. It also goes east about 12 miles to Cedar Springs.
Size of the Village
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Casnovia covers a total area of about 1.07 square miles (2.78 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a very small part (about 0.01 square miles) being water.
Population of Casnovia
The number of people living in Casnovia has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk since 1880:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 196 | — | |
| 1890 | 275 | 40.3% | |
| 1900 | 277 | 0.7% | |
| 1910 | 308 | 11.2% | |
| 1920 | 333 | 8.1% | |
| 1930 | 254 | −23.7% | |
| 1940 | 289 | 13.8% | |
| 1950 | 312 | 8.0% | |
| 1960 | 371 | 18.9% | |
| 1970 | 403 | 8.6% | |
| 1980 | 348 | −13.6% | |
| 1990 | 376 | 8.0% | |
| 2000 | 315 | −16.2% | |
| 2010 | 319 | 1.3% | |
| 2020 | 316 | −0.9% | |
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Casnovia in 2020
In 2020, the village had 316 residents. Most people identified as White. There were also people who identified as Black, Asian, Native American, or from two or more races. About 22.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Casnovia in 2010
In 2010, there were 319 people living in Casnovia. There were 121 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Most households were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.64 people.
About 22.3% of the residents were under 18 years old. The average age of people in the village was about 41.9 years. The population was almost evenly split between males (50.8%) and females (49.2%).
Notable People from Casnovia
Some interesting people have connections to Casnovia:
- Bion J. Arnold: He was an important electrical engineer who was born in Casnovia. Electrical engineers design and develop electrical systems and devices.
- Floyd R. Newman: He was known as an "oil man," meaning he worked in the oil industry. He lived for a very long time, from 1890 to 1990.
See also
In Spanish: Casnovia para niños
