Jenison, Michigan facts for kids
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Jenison, Michigan
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Location within Ottawa County
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 Jenison, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Jenison, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Ottawa |
| Settled | 1836 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.93 sq mi (15.36 km2) |
| • Land | 5.86 sq mi (15.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 16,640 |
| • Density | 2,842.02/sq mi (1,097.35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49428, 49429
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| Area code(s) | 616 |
| FIPS code | 26-41680 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0629253 |
Jenison is a community in Ottawa County, located in the U.S. state of Michigan. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the census bureau for statistical purposes. Jenison is part of Georgetown Charter Township.
In 2020, about 16,640 people lived in the CDP part of Jenison. However, the area covered by the Jenison ZIP code (49428) is larger and has an estimated population of over 25,000 people. Jenison is also considered a bedroom community, meaning many of its residents travel to nearby Grand Rapids for work.
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History of Jenison
The land where Jenison is now located was first home to the Peoria and Odawa indigenous peoples. In 1836, the first white settlers arrived. They came to the area to use the Grand River for lumber.
The community got its name from the Jenison family. They opened a sawmill in 1864, which was very important for the area. A post office was set up in 1872 and was first called Jenisonville. The name was later shortened to Jenison in 1887.
Geography of Jenison
Jenison covers a total area of about 5.9 square miles (15.36 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 5.8 square miles (15.16 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.20 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| 2020 | 16,640 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 17,211 people living in Jenison. There were nearly 6,000 households, with most of them being families. The average household had about 2.86 people, and the average family had about 3.24 people.
The community has a mix of age groups. About 28.9% of the people were under 18 years old. About 12.5% were 65 years or older. The average age in Jenison was 36 years old.
Major Roads and Highways
Jenison is connected by several important roads and highways. These roads help people travel to and from the community.
- M-121 (Chicago Drive)
I-196
Other important local roads include:
- Baldwin Street
- Bauer Road
- Cottonwood Drive
- Chicago Drive
Schools in Jenison
Most students in Jenison attend schools within the Jenison Public Schools district. A smaller number of students go to schools in the Hudsonville Public School District.
Here are some of the schools in Jenison Public Schools:
- Jenison High School
- Jenison Junior High School
- Bursley Elementary School
- Bauerwood Elementary School
- Pinewood Elementary School
- Sandy Hill Elementary School
- Rosewood Elementary School
- El Puente Elementary School
- ECC, Early Childhood Center (which used to be Maplewood Elementary School)
- Jenison International Academy - an online school
There is also a private school in the area:
- Jenison Christian School
Notable People from Jenison
Many interesting people have come from Jenison, including athletes and authors.
- Caleb Baragar - a professional baseball player for the San Francisco Giants
- David Brandt - a retired player in the National Football League
- Mark Dewey - a retired Major League Baseball pitcher
- Kevin DeYoung - a well-known pastor and author
- Paul Grasmanis - a retired player in the National Football League
- Richard Grenell - a diplomat and ambassador
- Benny McCoy - a retired Major League Baseball infielder
- Andy Ponstein - an ARCA race car driver
Images for kids
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The Husband-Hanchett house at Port Sheldon and Main, a State of Michigan historical site and home of the Jenison Museum.
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See also
In Spanish: Jenison para niños
