Hudsonville, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hudsonville, Michigan
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| City of Hudsonville | |
Hudsonville City Hall
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| Nickname(s):
Michigan's Salad Bowl
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Location within Ottawa County
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 Hudsonville, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Hudsonville, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Ottawa |
| Settled | 1868 |
| Incorporated | 1926 (village) 1957 (city) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council–manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.12 sq mi (10.67 km2) |
| • Land | 4.12 sq mi (10.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 630 ft (201 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,629 |
| • Density | 1,851.70/sq mi (714.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49426
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| Area code(s) | 616 |
| FIPS code | 26-39800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0628773 |
Hudsonville is a city in Ottawa County, Michigan. It is part of the larger Grand Rapids metropolitan area. In 2020, about 7,629 people lived here. Hudsonville is often called "Michigan's Salad Bowl." This nickname comes from its history of growing many vegetables.
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Exploring Hudsonville's Past
Hudsonville was officially planned in 1873. This happened soon after a railroad line was built there. The city was named after Homer E. Hudson. He was an early settler and the first postmaster.
The first settlement was near a swamp. This made it hard for the town to grow at first. In 1872, the Chicago and West Michigan Railroad was finished. The railroad brought more people to the area. Many of these new settlers were immigrants from the Netherlands.
Hudsonville's Location and Fun Spots
Hudsonville covers about 4.54 square miles (11.76 km2) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Cool Places to Visit
- Terra Square is a community center in downtown Hudsonville. It has space for events and work. It also hosts the Hudsonville Farmers Market. You can find it at 3380 Chicago Drive.
- Hudsonville Nature Center is a great place to explore nature. It has 5.4 miles of hiking trails. You can also find picnic areas and lookouts. This nature preserve covers 76 acres. It is located at the east end of New Holland Drive.
Understanding Hudsonville's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 643 | — | |
| 1940 | 837 | 30.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,101 | 31.5% | |
| 1960 | 2,649 | 140.6% | |
| 1970 | 3,523 | 33.0% | |
| 1980 | 4,844 | 37.5% | |
| 1990 | 6,170 | 27.4% | |
| 2000 | 7,160 | 16.0% | |
| 2010 | 7,116 | −0.6% | |
| 2020 | 7,629 | 7.2% | |
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People in Hudsonville (2010)
In 2010, there were 7,116 people living in Hudsonville. These people lived in 2,582 households. About 1,901 of these were families. The city had about 1,718.8 inhabitants per square mile (663.6/km2) people per square mile.
Most people in Hudsonville were White (94.3%). About 3.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (37.1%) had children under 18. Most households (60.4%) were married couples. The average household had 2.71 people. The average family had 3.20 people.
The average age in Hudsonville was 33.5 years. About 28.4% of residents were under 18. About 14.5% were 65 or older. The city had slightly more females (52.3%) than males (47.7%).
Famous People from Hudsonville
Several well-known people grew up in Hudsonville:
- Bethany Balcer, a professional soccer player.
- Taylor Lautner, an actor.
- John Vander Wal, a Major League Baseball player.
See also
In Spanish: Hudsonville para niños
