Filer City, Michigan facts for kids
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Filer City, Michigan
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 Filer City, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Filer City, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Manistee |
| Township | Filer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.6 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 607 ft (185 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 136 |
| • Density | 525.10/sq mi (202.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
49634
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| Area code(s) | 231 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1619908 |
| FIPS Code | 26-28060 |
Filer City is a small community in Michigan, United States. It is not a city with its own government. Instead, it is an unincorporated community. This means it's a place where people live, but it's part of a larger township. Filer City is also a census-designated place. This is a special area the government defines for counting people during a census.
In 2020, 136 people lived in Filer City. It is located right next to Manistee Lake. This lake is just south of the larger city of Manistee. Filer City has its own post office with the ZIP code 49634. The post office first opened in 1868. It closed for a short time but reopened in 1883.
Where is Filer City Located?
Filer City is in the southwestern part of Manistee County. It is in the northeast section of Filer Charter Township.
- To the west, Filer City shares a border with the community of Oak Hill.
- To the north and east, it is next to Manistee Lake.
- The community of Stronach is located across the lake to the east.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Filer City covers a small area. It is about 0.25 square miles (0.65 square kilometers) in size. All of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Filer City has changed over time. The U.S. Census Bureau counts the population every ten years.
- In 2010, the population was 116 people.
- In 2020, the population grew to 136 people.
This information comes from the official U.S. Decennial Census.
See also
You can also find information about Filer City in Spanish for kids: Filer City (Míchigan) para niños
