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Harrietta, Michigan
Village
Village of Harrietta
Aerial view of Harrietta in December 2017
Aerial view of Harrietta in December 2017
Location within Wexford County
Location within Wexford County
Harrietta, Michigan is located in Michigan
Harrietta, Michigan
Harrietta, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Harrietta, Michigan is located in the United States
Harrietta, Michigan
Harrietta, Michigan
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Michigan
County Wexford
Townships Boon and Slagle
Settled 1889
Incorporated 1891
Government
 • Type Village council
Area
 • Total 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km2)
 • Land 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,145 ft (349 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 143
 • Estimate 
(2019)
146
 • Density 147.03/sq mi (56.78/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
49638
Area code(s) 231
FIPS code 26-36720
GNIS feature ID 1620134

Harrietta is a village in Wexford County of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 143 at the 2010 census, which ranked it as the fourth least-populated village in the state. The village is split almost evenly between Slagle Township on the west and Boon Township on the east.

Village infrastructure

Although the village's main street has a line of store fronts, Harrietta has no working business, shops, or active buildings besides its post office. In the surrounding area you can find a fish hatchery that has provided some jobs to the local residents. The nearest store is M37 Market, a gas station/convenience store, at the corner of M-37 and South 30 Rd.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.93 square miles (2.41 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1890 335
1900 419 25.1%
1910 336 −19.8%
1920 226 −32.7%
1930 149 −34.1%
1940 208 39.6%
1950 112 −46.2%
1960 119 6.3%
1970 132 10.9%
1980 139 5.3%
1990 157 12.9%
2000 169 7.6%
2010 143 −15.4%
2019 (est.) 146 2.1%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 143 people, 60 households, and 40 families residing in the village. The population density was 153.8 inhabitants per square mile (59.4/km2). There were 103 housing units at an average density of 110.8 per square mile (42.8/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 94.4% White, 0.7% African American, 0.7% Asian, and 4.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.

There were 60 households, of which 21.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.3% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age in the village was 46.1 years. 21% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 34.3% were from 45 to 64; and 17.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 53.8% male and 46.2% female.

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