Hopkins, Michigan facts for kids
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Hopkins, Michigan
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Location of Hopkins, Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Allegan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.48 sq mi (1.24 km2) |
| • Land | 0.48 sq mi (1.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 615 |
| • Density | 1,283.92/sq mi (496.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
49328
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| Area code(s) | 269 |
| FIPS code | 26-39180 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0628573 |
| Website | website |
Hopkins is a small village in Allegan County, Michigan, in the United States. It was once known as Hopkins Station. In 2020, 615 people lived there.
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History of Hopkins
The story of Hopkins began in 1854 when John Hoffmaster settled in the area. On May 20, 1854, the first post office opened. Erastus Congdon was its first postmaster.
Later, a railroad depot opened in 1874. This place was called Hopkins Station. John Hoffmaster became the first person in charge of the depot. He also planned out the village.
The original Hopkins post office closed in 1904. Then, in 1906, the Hopkins Station post office changed its name to just Hopkins. The village officially became an incorporated village in 1920.
Geography and Climate
Hopkins is a small village. According to the United States Census Bureau, its total area is about 0.48 square miles (1.24 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Hopkins' Climate
Hopkins has a humid continental climate. This means it has big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm to hot and can be humid. Winters are cold, and sometimes very cold.
Population and People
The number of people living in Hopkins has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown:
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| 1930 | 384 | — | |
| 1940 | 455 | 18.5% | |
| 1950 | 531 | 16.7% | |
| 1960 | 556 | 4.7% | |
| 1970 | 566 | 1.8% | |
| 1980 | 536 | −5.3% | |
| 1990 | 546 | 1.9% | |
| 2000 | 592 | 8.4% | |
| 2010 | 610 | 3.0% | |
| 2020 | 615 | 0.8% | |
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2010 Population Details
In 2010, there were 610 people living in Hopkins. These people lived in 227 households. About 166 of these were families. The village had about 1,271 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Hopkins were White (93.8%). There were also small numbers of Native American (1.3%) and Asian (0.2%) residents. Some people identified as being from other races or from two or more races. About 3.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 42.3% of households had children under 18 living with them. More than half (52.4%) were married couples. The average household had 2.69 people. The average family had 3.11 people.
The average age in the village was 32.7 years. About 30.2% of residents were under 18. About 9.2% were 65 or older. The village had slightly more males (50.5%) than females (49.5%).
See also
- For information about Hopkins, Michigan, in Spanish: Hopkins (Míchigan) para niños
