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Coopersville, Michigan
City of Coopersville
Intersection of First and Danforth
Intersection of First and Danforth
Location within Ottawa County
Location within Ottawa County
Coopersville, Michigan is located in Michigan
Coopersville, Michigan
Coopersville, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Coopersville, Michigan is located in the United States
Coopersville, Michigan
Coopersville, Michigan
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Michigan
County Ottawa
Settled 1845
Incorporated 1871 (village)
1967 (city)
Government
 • Type Council–manager
Area
 • Total 4.81 sq mi (12.47 km2)
 • Land 4.81 sq mi (12.46 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
636 ft (193.8 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 4,828
 • Density 1,003.74/sq mi (387.51/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
49404
Area code(s) 616
FIPS code 26-18020
GNIS feature ID 0623797

Coopersville is a city in Michigan, a state in the United States. It is located in the northern part of Ottawa County. In 2020, about 4,828 people lived there. Coopersville is mostly a farming community.

The city is located within Polkton Township. It is near Interstate 96, a major highway. You can find a post office and a public library in Coopersville.

An interesting fact is that the 2012 football movie Touchback was filmed in Coopersville.

Exploring Coopersville's Land and Area

Coopersville covers about 4.81 square miles (12.47 square kilometers) of land. There is no water within the city limits. More than half of the land in Coopersville is used for farming. This shows how important agriculture is to the city.

How Many People Live in Coopersville?

Historical population
Census Pop.
1880 645
1890 790 22.5%
1900 660 −16.5%
1910 814 23.3%
1920 914 12.3%
1930 1,004 9.8%
1940 1,083 7.9%
1950 1,371 26.6%
1960 1,584 15.5%
1970 2,129 34.4%
1980 2,889 35.7%
1990 3,421 18.4%
2000 3,910 14.3%
2010 4,275 9.3%
2020 4,828 12.9%

The population of Coopersville has grown over the years. In 2020, there were 4,828 people living in the city. The city had about 1,755 households.

Many different people live in Coopersville. Most residents are White. There are also people from other backgrounds, including African American, Native American, and Asian. About 5.47% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.

The average age in Coopersville in 2020 was about 30.5 years old. About 30.4% of the people were under 18. About 12.1% were 65 years old or older.

Learning and Schools in Coopersville

Coopersville has its own public school system. It is called Coopersville Area Public Schools. This system includes several schools for students of all ages.

Schools in the Area

  • Coopersville High School
  • Coopersville Middle School
  • South Elementary
  • East Elementary
  • West Early Childhood Center

Getting Around Coopersville

Coopersville has different ways to travel. It has a local railway and a major highway.

Railways in Coopersville

  • Coopersville and Marne Railway

Main Highways Serving Coopersville

Famous People from Coopersville

Some well-known people have connections to Coopersville.

  • Butch Miller, a NASCAR driver
  • Del Shannon, a famous rock singer and guitarist from the 1960s
  • Tim Steele, an ARCA racer

See also

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