Fowler, Michigan facts for kids
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Fowler, Michigan
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Village
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| Village of Fowler | |
Location within Clinton County
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 Fowler, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Fowler, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Michigan |
| County |  Clinton |
| Township | Dallas |
| Settled | 1867 |
| Platted | 1870 |
| Incorporated | 1885 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.31 sq mi (3.39 km2) |
| • Land | 1.28 sq mi (3.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 745 ft (227 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,226 |
| • Density | 955.57/sq mi (369.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48835
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-30040 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398910 |
Fowler is a small village in Clinton County, Michigan. In 2020, about 1,226 people lived there. The village is part of Dallas Township.
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History of Fowler Village
Fowler was first created in 1857. It was originally called "Dallas." Robert Highman and E.A. Wales bought land along a new railroad line. The Detroit, Grand Haven, and Milwaukee railroad finished building its tracks through the area in 1857.
A few years later, the town wasn't growing much. So, it was moved about a tenth of a mile west to land owned by John N. Fowler. In 1869, the name was changed to "Fowler." The original area was quite swampy, which made it hard for the town to grow.
In 1885, Fowler officially became a village in Clinton County. This happened during a time when the lumber business was growing fast.
Fowler is still a small, rural community today. It helps meet the needs of local farms. It also serves as a nearby community for people who work in Lansing.
Geography of Fowler
Fowler is a small village. It covers about 1.35 square miles (3.39 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
The village is located within Dallas Township. You can find it on M-21. It's about 10 miles (16 km) west of St. Johns. It's also about 50 miles (80 km) east of Grand Rapids. You can reach it from I-96 by driving about 20 miles (32 km) north on county roads. The ZIP code for Fowler is 48835.
Population Changes in Fowler
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 321 | — | |
| 1890 | 346 | 7.8% | |
| 1900 | 426 | 23.1% | |
| 1910 | 476 | 11.7% | |
| 1920 | 472 | −0.8% | |
| 1930 | 561 | 18.9% | |
| 1940 | 579 | 3.2% | |
| 1950 | 675 | 16.6% | |
| 1960 | 854 | 26.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,020 | 19.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,021 | 0.1% | |
| 1990 | 912 | −10.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,136 | 24.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,208 | 6.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,226 | 1.5% | |
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Fowler's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,208 people living in Fowler. These people lived in 451 households. About 319 of these were families. The village had about 915 people per square mile. There were 488 homes in total.
Most people in Fowler were White (98.1%). A small number were African American (0.4%) or Asian (0.7%). About 2.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 34% of households had children under 18. Most households (60.3%) were married couples. About 29.3% of households were not families. The average household had 2.68 people. The average family had 3.24 people.
The average age in Fowler was 36.1 years old. About 29.7% of residents were under 18. About 17.3% were 65 or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (50.7%) and females (49.3%).
Famous People from Fowler
- Slicker Parks: A baseball pitcher who played for the University of Michigan and the Detroit Tigers.
- Todd Simon: A basketball coach for the Bowling Green State University men's team.
- Clem Sohn: A brave daredevil and early aviation pioneer.
See also
In Spanish: Fowler (Míchigan) para niños
