Middleville, Michigan facts for kids
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Middleville, Michigan
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Location of Middleville, Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Barry |
| Area | |
| • Village | 2.56 sq mi (6.63 km2) |
| • Land | 2.44 sq mi (6.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km2) |
| Elevation | 764 ft (233 m) |
| Population
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| • Village | 4,295 |
| • Density | 1,760.25/sq mi (679.56/km2) |
| • Metro | 988,938 (Grand Rapids Metro) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
49333
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| Area code(s) | Area code 269 (Formerly 616) |
| FIPS code | 26-53760 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0632281 |
Middleville is a small village located in Michigan, a state in the United States. It's part of Barry County and is close to the larger Grand Rapids area. In 2020, about 4,295 people lived in Middleville.
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Village History
The first person from Europe to own land in Middleville was Calvin G. Hill. He came from New York and bought about 400 acres (1.6 km²) of land in 1834. This land was on both sides of the Thornapple River.
The village was probably planned out before 1850. However, the official map, called a plat, wasn't recorded until 1859. Before 1843, people often called the settlement "Thornapple."
The name Middleville first belonged to a post office. This post office was on the stagecoach route between Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. It was located at the home of Benjamin S. Dibble.
Dibble agreed to have the post office there because U.S. Representative Lucius Lyon asked him. Lyon suggested the name "Dibbleville," but Dibble didn't like it. The name "Middleville" was chosen because there was an Indian village nearby called "Middle Village."
Dibble became the postmaster in July 1839 and worked until 1842. The post office stayed at Dibble's house until 1843. Then, it moved to the current village of Middleville, with Calvin G. Hill as the new postmaster. The village later became known by the post office's name.
Village Geography
Middleville covers a total area of about 2.40 square miles (6.22 km²). Most of this area, about 2.28 square miles (5.91 km²), is land. The remaining 0.12 square miles (0.31 km²) is water.
Several television stations in West Michigan have their tall transmitter towers in the Middleville area. These include stations like WOOD-TV and WXMI.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 541 | — | |
| 1880 | 712 | 31.6% | |
| 1890 | 678 | −4.8% | |
| 1900 | 829 | 22.3% | |
| 1910 | 804 | −3.0% | |
| 1920 | 833 | 3.6% | |
| 1930 | 804 | −3.5% | |
| 1940 | 833 | 3.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,047 | 25.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,196 | 14.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,865 | 55.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,797 | −3.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,966 | 9.4% | |
| 2000 | 2,721 | 38.4% | |
| 2010 | 3,319 | 22.0% | |
| 2020 | 4,295 | 29.4% | |
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2010 Census Details
In 2010, the census showed that 3,319 people lived in Middleville. There were 1,268 households, and 872 of these were families. The village had about 1,456 people per square mile (562 per km²).
Most of the people living in Middleville were White (95.3%). There were also small percentages of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 4.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 41.2% of households had children under 18 living with them. Nearly half (48.7%) were married couples. The average household had 2.61 people, and the average family had 3.16 people.
The average age in the village was 32.4 years old. About 30.5% of residents were under 18. About 12.2% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (48.5%) and females (51.5%).
Education in Middleville
Middleville has five schools, each for different age groups. They are part of the Thornapple-Kellogg School District.
- McFall Elementary: This school is for young fives, kindergarten, and 1st grade students.
- Lee Elementary: Students in 2nd and 3rd grades attend Lee Elementary.
- Page Elementary: This school serves students in 4th and 5th grades.
- Thornapple-Kellogg Middle School: Students in 6th through 8th grades go to the middle school.
- Thornapple-Kellogg High School: This school is for students in 9th through 12th grades.
Fun and Recreation
Middleville is a great place for outdoor activities. It's about 5 miles (8 km) from one end of the Paul Henry-Thornapple Trail. You can park your car for the trail behind the Village Hall.
The village is working to improve the trail. They are adding a pavilion, fixing bridges, and paving more of the path. A three-mile (5 km) section is already paved. This part is popular for roller-blading, biking, running, and walking. It runs along the Thornapple River and has three bridges. Many people say it's one of Michigan's most beautiful rail trails.
The village also has a nine-hole disc golf course and a skate park in its parks. Both of these are free to use.
Middleville is located between the Middleville State Game Area and the Yankee Springs State Game and Recreation Areas. These areas are known for their large deer population, making them popular for deer hunting. You can also hunt for turkey, grouse, squirrel, goose, duck, rabbit, and raccoon here.
The Thornapple-Kellogg Middle School hosts a big bicycling event. It's called the National 24-Hour Challenge. This event happens every year on Father's Day weekend.
Camp Manitou-Lin
Camp Manitou-Lin is a summer camp located in Middleville, Michigan. It's about 30 miles (48 km) south of Grand Rapids. The YMCA runs this camp.
It was started in 1913 as a summer camp on the shores of Old Lake Barlow. The camp covers at least 160 acres (0.65 km²).
Since 2011, the camp has offered a special free program. This program is for children whose parents are wounded, disabled, or have died while serving in the military.
Notable People from Middleville
- Chad Curtis: A former professional baseball player.
- Allie Dragoo: A professional cyclist who competes for USA Cycling and Sho-Air Twenty20. She attended Middleville schools until middle school.
- F. A. Harper: An academic, economist, and writer.
See also
In Spanish: Middleville (Míchigan) para niños
