Mecosta, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mecosta, Michigan
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Location of Mecosta, Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Mecosta |
| Township | Morton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.11 sq mi (2.88 km2) |
| • Land | 1.11 sq mi (2.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 386 |
| • Density | 347.12/sq mi (134.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
49332
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| Area code(s) | 231 |
| FIPS code | 26-52760 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0632065 |
Mecosta is a small village located in Mecosta County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. It's a quiet place with a friendly community. In 2020, about 386 people lived there. The village is part of Morton Township. Another place called Mecosta Township is also in Mecosta County, but it's a few miles away.
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Exploring Mecosta's Location and Nature
Mecosta is right in the middle of Mecosta County, in the northeast part of Morton Township. A main road, M-20, goes through the village. This road can take you northwest about 17 miles to Big Rapids, which is the main town of the county. If you go east on M-20, you'll reach Mount Pleasant about 24 miles away.
The village covers an area of about 1.12 square miles, and all of it is land. The East Branch of the Little Muskegon River flows through the center of Mecosta. This river is part of the larger Muskegon River system, which eventually flows into Lake Michigan.
Mecosta's Population Over Time
The number of people living in Mecosta has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk since 1880:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 189 | — | |
| 1890 | 472 | 149.7% | |
| 1900 | 416 | −11.9% | |
| 1910 | 352 | −15.4% | |
| 1920 | 297 | −15.6% | |
| 1930 | 262 | −11.8% | |
| 1940 | 254 | −3.1% | |
| 1950 | 305 | 20.1% | |
| 1960 | 303 | −0.7% | |
| 1970 | 396 | 30.7% | |
| 1980 | 428 | 8.1% | |
| 1990 | 393 | −8.2% | |
| 2000 | 440 | 12.0% | |
| 2010 | 457 | 3.9% | |
| 2020 | 386 | −15.5% | |
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A Closer Look at the 2010 Census
In 2010, there were 457 people living in Mecosta. These people lived in 166 homes, and 122 of those were families. The village had about 408 people per square mile.
Most people in Mecosta were White (88.6%). There were also people who identified as African American, Native American, Pacific Islander, and people from two or more different backgrounds. About 3.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (40.4%) had children under 18 living there. About 45.8% of homes were married couples. The average age in the village was 33.6 years old. About 30.9% of residents were under 18, and 11.6% were 65 or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (51.0%) and females (49.0%).
Famous People from Mecosta
Mecosta was once home to a very important thinker named Russell Kirk. He was an American political theorist, historian, and writer. Kirk lived at a place called Piety Hill, which is now where the Russell Kirk Center for Cultural Renewal is located. This center helps keep his ideas and work alive.
See also
In Spanish: Mecosta para niños
