Cedar Springs, Michigan facts for kids
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Cedar Springs, Michigan
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Aerial photograph of Cedar Springs in 2009
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Location within Kent County
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 Cedar Springs, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Cedar Springs, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kent |
| Established | 1857 |
| Incorporated | 1871 (village) 1959 (city) |
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| • Type | Mayor–council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.03 sq mi (5.25 km2) |
| • Land | 1.96 sq mi (5.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km2) |
| Elevation | 860 ft (260 m) |
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| • Total | 3,627 |
| • Density | 1,850.51/sq mi (714.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49319
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| Area code(s) | 616 |
| FIPS code | 26-14200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626049 |
Cedar Springs is a city located in Kent County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is a northern city within the Grand Rapids metropolitan area. Cedar Springs is about 20 miles (32 km) north of Grand Rapids. In 2020, about 3,627 people lived there.
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History of Cedar Springs
The area where Cedar Springs is now was first settled around 1855 by Robin Hicks. The first post office opened on February 4, 1857. Nicholas Hill was the first postmaster, helping to manage the mail for the growing community.
The village was officially planned out in 1859. A big change happened in 1868 when the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad built a railway line through the area. This train line helped the village grow a lot.
Cedar Springs became an official village in 1871. The name "Cedar Springs" comes from the many cedar trees and natural springs found in the area. Later, in 1959, the village officially became a city.
Geography of Cedar Springs
Cedar Springs covers a total area of about 2.02 square miles (5.23 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.95 square miles (5.05 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.07 square miles (0.18 square kilometers), is water.
Getting Around Cedar Springs
Bus Services
You can travel by bus from Cedar Springs to other cities. Indian Trails offers daily bus service. These buses connect Cedar Springs with Grand Rapids and Petoskey.
Main Roads
Two important highways are near Cedar Springs:
- U.S. Route 131 forms part of the city's western border.
- Michigan Highway 46 joins U.S. Route 131 and runs north with it.
Population of Cedar Springs
The number of people living in Cedar Springs has grown over the years. Here's how the population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,141 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,035 | −9.3% | |
| 1900 | 950 | −8.2% | |
| 1910 | 947 | −0.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,020 | 7.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,104 | 8.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,101 | −0.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,378 | 25.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,768 | 28.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,807 | 2.2% | |
| 1980 | 2,615 | 44.7% | |
| 1990 | 2,600 | −0.6% | |
| 2000 | 3,112 | 19.7% | |
| 2010 | 3,509 | 12.8% | |
| 2020 | 3,627 | 3.4% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 3,509 people living in Cedar Springs. They lived in 1,215 homes, and 887 of these were families. The city had about 1,729 people per square mile (667 per square kilometer).
Most people in Cedar Springs were White (94.3%). A small number were African American (0.8%), Native American (0.6%), or Asian (0.4%). About 4.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (47.3%) had children under 18 living there. About 43.6% of homes were married couples. The average home had 2.81 people, and the average family had 3.23 people.
The average age in the city was 29.6 years old. About 32.9% of residents were under 18. About 9.9% were 65 years or older. There were slightly more females (52.9%) than males (47.1%).
Education in Cedar Springs
Students in Cedar Springs attend schools that are part of the Cedar Springs Public Schools district.
Famous People from Cedar Springs
Many interesting people have connections to Cedar Springs:
- Bert Carr: A college football player for the U of M who later became a doctor in Cedar Springs.
- Mike Huckleberry: He served in the Michigan House of Representatives for the 70th district. He was born in Cedar Springs.
- Charles Kelly: A historian who was born in Cedar Springs.
- Andre Metzger: A world medalist in freestyle wrestling. He is a member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and grew up in Cedar Springs.
- Brad Slaight: An actor, writer, and comedian who was born in Cedar Springs.
See also
In Spanish: Cedar Springs para niños
