Kaleva, Michigan facts for kids
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Kaleva, Michigan
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Location of Kaleva, Michigan
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Michigan |
| County | Manistee |
| Township | Maple Grove |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.10 sq mi (2.86 km2) |
| • Land | 1.10 sq mi (2.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 507 |
| • Density | 458.82/sq mi (177.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
49645
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| Area code(s) | 231 |
| FIPS code | 26-42240 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0629449 |
Kaleva (/ˈkæləvə/ kal-Ə-və) is a small village in Manistee County, Michigan. It is located in the United States. In 2020, about 507 people lived there.
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History of Kaleva
Kaleva was founded in the year 1900. It became a new home for many Finnish settlers. The village got its name from the Kalevala. This is a very famous national story from Finland.
There are two special historical markers in Kaleva. One marker is for the unique John J. Makinen Bottle House. The other marker tells the history of Kaleva itself.
Geography of Kaleva
Kaleva is located in the middle of Manistee County. It is part of Maple Grove Township. This area is known as Northern Michigan.
The city of Manistee is about 21 miles (34 km) southwest. Manistee is the main city of the county. Cadillac is about 36 miles (58 km) to the east-southeast.
An old railroad line used to go through Kaleva. This line connected Manistee to Traverse City. Today, the railroad tracks are no longer there.
The village of Kaleva covers about 1.10 square miles (2.86 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 346 | — | |
| 1960 | 348 | 0.6% | |
| 1970 | 377 | 8.3% | |
| 1980 | 445 | 18.0% | |
| 1990 | 484 | 8.8% | |
| 2000 | 509 | 5.2% | |
| 2010 | 470 | −7.7% | |
| 2020 | 507 | 7.9% | |
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In 2020, the population of Kaleva was 507 people. The village has seen its population change over the years. For example, in 2010, there were 470 people living there.
Most people in Kaleva are White. A small number of people are from other backgrounds. This includes African American, Native American, and Asian people. Some residents are also of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
The average age of people in Kaleva is about 39.6 years old. About 23% of the residents are under 18 years old. About 11.7% are 65 years or older.
Auto Racing in Kaleva
Kaleva is home to a fun place for car racing called Northern Michigan Dragway. It is an asphalt dragstrip that is 1/8-mile long. You can find it three miles north of town on Potter Road.
This dragstrip has been open for a long time. In 2009, it celebrated its 40th year of racing. It is the only asphalt dragstrip in Michigan north of Grand Rapids. The very first race at Northern Michigan Dragway happened on Memorial Day in 1970. It used to be called Manistee County Dragway.
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