Coloma, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Coloma, Michigan
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Location within Berrien County
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 Coloma, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Michigan | |
| County | Berrien | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | City commission | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.89 sq mi (2.30 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.89 sq mi (2.30 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,465 | |
| • Density | 1,649.77/sq mi (636.97/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code(s) |
49038, 49039
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| Area code(s) | 269 | |
| FIPS code | 26-17320 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0623623 | |
Coloma is a small city in Berrien County, located in the state of Michigan in the United States. In 2020, about 1,465 people lived there.
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History of Coloma
Coloma started as a village in 1893. Later, in 1941, it officially became a city.
Geography and Nature
Coloma covers an area of about 0.89 square miles (2.30 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
The land around Coloma is very good for farming. This is because Lake Michigan helps keep the weather mild. This area is known as the Fruit Belt because many fruits grow here. Coloma is also part of the Lake Michigan Shore AVA, which is a special area known for growing grapes for wine.
Coloma is also close to Paw Paw Lake, which used to be a popular vacation spot.
People of Coloma
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 687 | — | |
| 1910 | 701 | 2.0% | |
| 1920 | 663 | −5.4% | |
| 1930 | 826 | 24.6% | |
| 1940 | 960 | 16.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,041 | 8.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,473 | 41.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,814 | 23.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,833 | 1.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,679 | −8.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,595 | −5.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,483 | −7.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,465 | −1.2% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
In 2010, there were 1,483 people living in Coloma. These people lived in 606 homes. About 398 of these were families.
Most people in Coloma are White (93.5%). There are also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian people. About 3.9% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age
In 2010, about 32% of homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (44.7%) were married couples. Some homes had a single mom (14.7%) or a single dad (6.3%).
The average age of people in Coloma was about 38.6 years old. About 24.6% of residents were under 18. About 14.5% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more females (51.1%) than males (48.9%).
Fun Things to Do
Coloma hosts the Glad-Peach Festival every August. It's a fun event that celebrates the local peach harvest.
Getting Around Coloma
Main Roads
The main highway that goes through or near Coloma is:
I-94
Images for kids
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The official seal of Coloma.
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Where Coloma is located in Berrien County.
