Hersey, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hersey, Michigan
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Location of Hersey, Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Osceola |
| Hersey Village President | Karen Huisman |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.10 sq mi (2.85 km2) |
| • Land | 1.10 sq mi (2.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 347 |
| • Density | 315.45/sq mi (121.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
49639
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| Area code(s) | 231 |
| FIPS code | 26-37820 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398495 |
Hersey is a small village located in Osceola County, in the state of Michigan, United States. In 2010, about 350 people lived here. The village is part of Hersey Township.
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Hersey's Past: A Lumber Town History
Hersey began as a busy lumber town in the early 1800s. It was a very important place for supplying wood. Much of this wood went to the Muskegon Lumber Yards. Hersey also played a big part in helping to rebuild Chicago after the Great Chicago Fire.
The village was founded by Delos A. Blodgett. He was a successful businessman who worked in banking and lumber. He was also a philanthropist, meaning he gave a lot of money to help others. His family helped create important places in the Grand Rapids area. These include the Blodgett Hospital and the Grand Rapids Home for Kids.
Hersey's Location and Rivers
Hersey covers an area of about 1.10 square miles (2.85 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
The Hersey River flows through the village. It then joins the larger Muskegon River right in Hersey.
Who Lives in Hersey? Population Facts
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 472 | — | |
| 1890 | 328 | −30.5% | |
| 1900 | 327 | −0.3% | |
| 1910 | 310 | −5.2% | |
| 1920 | 284 | −8.4% | |
| 1930 | 279 | −1.8% | |
| 1940 | 202 | −27.6% | |
| 1950 | 239 | 18.3% | |
| 1960 | 246 | 2.9% | |
| 1970 | 276 | 12.2% | |
| 1980 | 364 | 31.9% | |
| 1990 | 354 | −2.7% | |
| 2000 | 374 | 5.6% | |
| 2010 | 350 | −6.4% | |
| 2020 | 347 | −0.9% | |
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Hersey's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 350 people living in Hersey. These people lived in 137 different homes. About 94 of these homes were families.
The average age of people in the village was about 40 years old.
- About 26% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 7.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 26% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 25% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 14% were 65 years old or older.
The population was split evenly between males and females. About 50% were male and 50% were female.
