Kingsley, Michigan facts for kids
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Kingsley, Michigan
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Village
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| Village of Kingsley | ||
Downtown Kingsley along Main Street
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| Nickname(s):
Stagtown
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| Motto(s):
"A Little Bit of Paradise"
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Location within Grand Traverse County
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 Kingsley, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Michigan |
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| County |  Grand Traverse |
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| Township | Paradise | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.22 sq mi (3.17 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.22 sq mi (3.15 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) | |
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,431 | |
| • Density | 1,176.81/sq mi (454.22/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code(s) |
49649
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| Area code(s) | 231 | |
| FIPS code | 26-43340 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0629725 | |
Kingsley (/kɪŋzli/) is a small village in Grand Traverse County, Michigan. In 2020, about 1,431 people lived there. Kingsley is part of the larger Traverse City metropolitan area. It is known as "Stagtown" and its motto is "A Little Bit of Paradise."
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History of Kingsley
The land where Kingsley stands today was first owned by its founders, Judson Kingsley and Myron S. Brownson. In 1872, a railroad was built between Cadillac and Traverse City. Judson Kingsley built a train station on his land for this new railroad. He also opened a post office, which was called Kingsley Station. In 1876, Judson Kingsley officially planned the village of Kingsley Station, shortening its name to Kingsley.
In 1874, Myron S. Brownson, a doctor from Steuben County, New York, bought land next to Kingsley's property. In 1882, Brownson planned his own settlement and named it Paradise. Later, in 1893, the villages of Kingsley and Paradise joined together. They became one village, keeping the name Kingsley.
Geography of Kingsley
Kingsley is a small village. It covers about 1.22 square miles (3.17 square kilometers) of land. Only a tiny part, about 0.01 square miles (0.01 square kilometers), is water.
The Kingsley ZIP code, 49649, covers a much larger area than just the village. It includes most of Paradise Township and parts of several other nearby townships. These include Union, Fife Lake, Greenwood, Hanover, Mayfield, and Blair Townships.
People of Kingsley
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 419 | — | |
| 1910 | 497 | 18.6% | |
| 1920 | 350 | −29.6% | |
| 1930 | 302 | −13.7% | |
| 1940 | 385 | 27.5% | |
| 1950 | 425 | 10.4% | |
| 1960 | 586 | 37.9% | |
| 1970 | 632 | 7.8% | |
| 1980 | 664 | 5.1% | |
| 1990 | 738 | 11.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,469 | 99.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,480 | 0.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,431 | −3.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 1,431 people living in Kingsley. There were 514 households. Most people, about 92.5%, were white. About 5.3% of residents were of two or more races. Other groups included Native American, Asian, Black, and Latino or Mexican residents.
About 7.7% of households had children under 18. Many families, 55.6%, were married couples. The average family had about 4 people.
The average age in the village was 28.7 years old. A large number of residents, 660, were under 19. About 156 people were between 50 and 59. The oldest group, 253 residents, were 60 or older. Slightly more than half of the residents, 54.8%, were male.
Climate in Kingsley
Kingsley has a humid continental climate. This means it has big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are warm to hot and often humid. Winters are cold, sometimes very cold.
| Climate data for Kingsley, Michigan | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | −2 (29) |
0 (32) |
6 (43) |
14 (57) |
21 (69) |
26 (78) |
28 (82) |
26 (79) |
22 (72) |
15 (59) |
7 (45) |
1 (33) |
13 (56) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −11 (12) |
−8 (17) |
−6 (21) |
0 (32) |
6 (43) |
11 (52) |
14 (57) |
13 (56) |
9 (49) |
3 (38) |
−2 (29) |
−7 (19) |
2 (35) |
| Average precipitation cm (inches) | 5.1 (2) |
3.8 (1.5) |
5.8 (2.3) |
7.4 (2.9) |
7.9 (3.1) |
8.6 (3.4) |
7.6 (3) |
9.1 (3.6) |
9.4 (3.7) |
9.1 (3.6) |
7.1 (2.8) |
6.1 (2.4) |
87 (34.4) |
| Source: Weatherbase | |||||||||||||
Education in Kingsley
Kingsley has its own school district called Kingsley Area Schools. It includes Kingsley Elementary, Kingsley Middle, and Kingsley High schools. The sports teams are called the "Stags." Their team colors are orange and black. You can see these colors on many buildings around the village.
Businesses in Kingsley
Kingsley has many different businesses. These include places for adult and child care, health and dental care, restaurants, and shops for cars, construction, beauty, and fitness. For example, Johns Auto is a local car repair shop. It is open Monday to Friday, just like many other small businesses in Kingsley. You can find it at 103 W Main St.
Fun and Community in Kingsley
Kingsley has a great place called Brownson Memorial Park. It has barbecue grills, picnic tables, and a splash pad. There is also a band shell for public speaking and music events. The park is getting a new, bigger playground thanks to a grant.
Another fun spot is Civic Center South. This center has fields for baseball and soccer. It also has tennis and basketball courts, a skating rink, and a pavilion. Plus, there are two 18-hole disc golf courses!
Kingsley also has a growing farmers market at Brownson Memorial Park. It features live music and many different vendors. The market even offers free do-it-yourself workshops.
Getting Around Kingsley
The closest airport with flights is Cherry Capital Airport in Traverse City. From there, you can fly to Detroit and Chicago–O'Hare all year. During certain seasons, you can fly to other places too.
Kingsley used to have a train station on the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad. Today, the Great Lakes Central Railroad still runs through Kingsley, but it is no longer a station where people can get on or off trains.
M-113 is a main road that goes through downtown Kingsley. It is also called Main Street. This road connects two other important north-south roads, US 131 and M-37. East of Kingsley, M-113 connects to M-186. This shorter road can take you to Fife Lake.
See also
In Spanish: Kingsley (Míchigan) para niños
