Mattawan, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mattawan, Michigan
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Location of Mattawan, Michigan
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Michigan | |
| County | Van Buren | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.84 sq mi (9.94 km2) | |
| • Land | 3.81 sq mi (9.88 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.06 km2) | |
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,550 | |
| • Density | 668.76/sq mi (258.21/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
49071
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| Area code(s) | 269 | |
| FIPS code | 26-52380 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0631736 | |
| Website | http://www.mattawanmi.com/ | |
Mattawan is a small village located in Van Buren County, in the state of Michigan, United States. It's part of Antwerp Township. In 2010, about 1,997 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 2,550.
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About Mattawan's Location
Mattawan is a village that covers a total area of about 3.83 square miles (9.92 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a small part being water.
Mattawan's Population Over Time
The number of people living in Mattawan has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shifted:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 240 | — | |
| 1970 | 1,569 | — | |
| 1980 | 2,143 | 36.6% | |
| 1990 | 2,456 | 14.6% | |
| 2000 | 2,536 | 3.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,997 | −21.3% | |
| 2020 | 2,550 | 27.7% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, the census counted 1,997 people living in Mattawan. There were 788 homes, with 533 of them being families. On average, there were about 524 people per square mile.
Most people in Mattawan were White (about 93.9%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 3.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes had children under 18 (about 37.8%). About 45.2% of homes were married couples living together. The average age of people in the village was around 36.5 years old. About 27.6% of residents were under 18, and 11.5% were 65 or older.
Education in Mattawan
Students in Mattawan attend schools that are part of the Mattawan Consolidated School District. This district serves students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade.
What's special about Mattawan's schools is that they are all on one campus! This means the Early Elementary School (for grades K-2), the Later Elementary School (for grades 3-5), the Middle School (for grades 6-8), and the High School (for grades 9-12) are all located in the same area. Even the sports fields are right there.
Famous People From Mattawan
Some people who have lived in Mattawan have gone on to do cool things:
- The San Francisco Twins
- Chris Ballingall, a professional baseball player
- Noah Herron, a running back who played for the Green Bay Packers in the National Football League
- Andy Roach, a professional hockey player for the St. Louis Blues in the National Hockey League
See also
In Spanish: Mattawan (Míchigan) para niños
