Cedar, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cedar, Michigan
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Cedar welcome sign along East Bellinger Road
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| Motto(s):
"A Community That Cares."
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Location within Leelanau County
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 Cedar, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Cedar, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| 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
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| • 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
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| Area code(s) | 231 |
| GNIS feature ID | 622888 |
Cedar is a small community in Leelanau County, Michigan. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own city government. However, it is a recognized place. In 2020, about 102 people lived there. Cedar is located inside Solon Township. It is about 10 miles (16 km) northwest of Traverse City. The town is famous for its Polish heritage. It even hosts a yearly polka festival! Cedar has its own post office with the ZIP Code 49621.
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Exploring Cedar's Location
Cedar covers a total area of about 0.18 square miles (0.47 square kilometers). All of this area is land. A small stream called Victoria Creek flows through the village. This creek goes under Kasson Street. It then passes through the Cedar River Preserve, which is a protected natural area. Finally, Victoria Creek flows into South Lake Leelanau.
Who Lives in Cedar?
In 2020, Cedar had 95 residents. The average age of people living there was about 27.1 years old. The median family income in 2020 was $43,750. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of people in Cedar went down slightly. However, the median household income increased from $43,750 in 2020 to $57,500 in 2021. Most of the people living in Cedar are White (Non-Hispanic).
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| 2010 | 93 | — | |
| 2020 | 102 | 9.7% | |
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What is Cedar's Economy Like?
Cedar has a few local shops. One important store is Bunting's Cedar Market. This is the only general food store in the community. It has been open since the mid-1990s. Other popular places include the Cedar Tavern, the Cedar Hardware Store, and the Blue Moon Ice Cream Shop. You can also find the Polish Art Center there. Outside the main village, but still in the same area, many people work in farming. This includes raising cattle and growing fruits.
A Look at Cedar's Past
Cedar was started around 1885 by a lumberman named Benjamin Boughey. He first called it Cedar City. This was because it was located in a large cedar forest. Even after the post office, simply named Cedar, opened on August 15, 1893, the train station on the Manistee and North-Eastern Railroad was still known as Cedar City for a long time.
Images for kids
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Cedar welcome sign along East Bellinger Road
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Location within Leelanau County
See also
- In Spanish: Cedar (Míchigan) para niños
