kids encyclopedia robot

Cedar, Michigan facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Cedar, Michigan
Cedar welcome sign along East Bellinger Road
Cedar welcome sign along East Bellinger Road
Motto(s): 
"A Community That Cares."
Location within Leelanau County
Location within Leelanau County
Cedar, Michigan is located in Michigan
Cedar, Michigan
Cedar, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Cedar, Michigan is located in the United States
Cedar, Michigan
Cedar, Michigan
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  Michigan
County Leelanau
Township Solon
Settled 1885
Area
 • Total 0.18 sq mi (0.47 km2)
 • Land 0.18 sq mi (0.47 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
597 ft (182 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 102
 • Density 566.67/sq mi (219.09/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
49621
Area code(s) 231
GNIS feature ID 622888

Cedar is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Leelanau County in the U.S. State of Michigan. The CDP had a population of 102 at the 2020 census. Cedar is located within Solon Township, and lies about 10 miles (16 km) northwest of Traverse City. The town is known for its Polish heritage, and is home to an annual polka festival.

As an unincorporated community, Cedar has no legal autonomy of its own. However, it does have its own post office with the 49621 ZIP Code.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.18 square miles (0.47 km2), all land. The village of Cedar is intersected by Victoria Creek, which passes under Kasson Street, through the Leelanau Conservancy's Cedar River Preserve, and into South Lake Leelanau.

Demographics

With 95 residents and a typical age of 27.1 in 2020, Cedar, Michigan had a median family income of $43,750. The population of Cedar, Michigan decreased from 106 to 95 between 2019 and 2020, a 10.4% decrease, and its median household income increased from $43,750 to $57,500, a 31.4% increase between 2020 and 2021.

White (Non-Hispanic) (87.4%), White (Hispanic) (12.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0%), Black or African American (Hispanic) (0%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0%) make up Cedar, Michigan's top 5 ethnic groupings.

Historical population
Census Pop.
2010 93
2020 102 9.7%
U.S. Decennial Census

Economy

The village of Cedar sports a small number of brick and mortar stores. Notable among these is Bunting's Cedar Market, which is the sole general food-goods store within the community, and has been operating since the mid-1990s. Additional staples within the community include the Cedar Tavern, the Cedar Hardware Store, the Blue Moon Ice Cream Shop, and the Polish Art Center. Beyond the village but within the same zip code, industry is largely agricultural, ranging from cattle-rearing to fruit growing.

History

Cedar was founded in approximately 1885 by lumberman Benjamin Boughey. He named it Cedar City due to its location in a cedar forest. The depot on the Manistee and North-Eastern Railroad continued to be known as Cedar City, long after the post office named simply Cedar was established on August 15, 1893.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Cedar (Míchigan) para niños

kids search engine
Cedar, Michigan Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.