Coopersville, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Coopersville, Michigan
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Intersection of First and Danforth
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Location within Ottawa County
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 Coopersville, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Coopersville, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| 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
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| • 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
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| 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.
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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?
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| 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
In Spanish: Coopersville para niños
