Coleman, Michigan facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Coleman, Michigan
City
Location within Midland County and the state of Michigan
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Country	United States
State	Michigan
County	Midland
Settled	1868
Incorporated	1887 (village) 1905 (city)
Government
• Type	Mayor–council
Area
• Total	1.26 sq mi (3.26 km2)
• Land	1.25 sq mi (3.23 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation	758 ft (231 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,262
• Density	1,012.03/sq mi (390.70/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code	48618
Area code(s)	989
FIPS code	26-17100
GNIS feature ID	0623595

Coleman is a small city located in Midland County, in the state of Michigan, United States. In 2020, about 1,262 people lived there. It's a friendly community with a rich history.

History of Coleman

Coleman started to grow in 1870 when a sawmill was built. A sawmill is a factory that cuts logs into lumber. The next year, a train station for the Pere Marquette Railroad opened, which helped the town connect with other places.

Coleman officially became a village in 1887. Later, in 1905, it became a city. This meant it had its own local government and could make its own rules.

Where is Coleman?

Coleman is located in the northwestern part of Midland County. It's about 20 miles (32 km) northwest of Midland, which is the main city in the county. It's also about 10 miles (16 km) southeast of Clare.

A big highway, U.S. Route 10, runs along the northern edge of the city. You can get to Coleman from Exit 103.

The U.S. Census Bureau says that Coleman covers an area of about 1.27 square miles (3.29 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water.

What Does Coleman Do? (Economy)

Coleman has a few important companies that provide jobs for many people.

Robinson Industries

This company makes products from thermoformed plastics. This means they heat plastic sheets and then shape them into different items. Robinson Industries started in 1947 by making refrigerator door parts.

Over time, they began making other things like coolers, canoes, and ice buckets. In the 1960s, they started making reusable plastic pallets for the car industry. Today, Robinson Industries is one of the biggest employers in Coleman, with almost 200 people working there.

Huhtamaki Plastics

Huhtamaki Plastics is another major employer in Coleman. This company makes plastic cups and special fluted cups for ice cream. They also produce plates, bowls, and cups that you might see in stores under the Chinet brand. They employ 257 people, making them one of the largest employers in the city.

People of Coleman (Demographics)

The numbers above show how Coleman's population has changed over many years.

2010 Census Information

In 2010, there were 1,243 people living in Coleman. These people lived in 533 homes, and 327 of these were families. The city had about 986 people per square mile.

Most people in Coleman were White (96.1%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 3.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

The average age of people in Coleman was 36.4 years old. About 26.5% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 17.3% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (47.9%) and females (52.1%).

Famous People from Coleman

• Virginia Harriett Kline (1910–1959): She was a geologist, which means she studied rocks and the Earth. She was born in Coleman.
• Vern Ruhle (1951-2007): He was a professional baseball pitcher in Major League Baseball. He was also born in Coleman.

See also

In Spanish: Coleman (Míchigan) para niños