Northview, Michigan facts for kids
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Northview, Michigan
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Location within Kent County
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 Northview, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Northview, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kent |
| Townships | Grand Rapids and Plainfield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.01 sq mi (28.52 km2) |
| • Land | 10.30 sq mi (26.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.72 sq mi (1.85 km2) |
| Elevation | 741 ft (226 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 15,301 |
| • Density | 1,486.11/sq mi (573.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 616 |
| FIPS code | 26-58945 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867321 |
Northview is a community in Kent County, Michigan, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a recognized area for counting people, but it doesn't have its own city government.
In 2020, about 15,301 people lived in Northview. Most of the community is in Plainfield Township. A small part also reaches into Grand Rapids Township. Northview is part of the larger Grand Rapids metropolitan area. It is located right next to the city of Grand Rapids to the south.
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Where is Northview Located?
Northview covers an area of about 11 square miles (28.5 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 10.3 square miles (26.7 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.7 square miles (1.8 square kilometers), is water.
The community is mostly within Plainfield Charter Township. It sits north of the cities of Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids Township. To its north is the Grand River. A small part of Northview also includes the southern end of Dean Lake. Northview is considered part of the developed area around Grand Rapids.
The name "Northview" comes from the Northview Public Schools district. This school district is actually a bit larger than the community itself. It includes more of Grand Rapids Township and a small part of Grand Rapids city.
Main Roads in Northview
- M-44, also called Beltline Avenue, goes through the middle of Northview. It runs from south to north. There's also a special road that connects M-44 to Interstate 96 in Grand Rapids.
Who Lives in Northview?
The 2020 United States census counted 15,301 people living in Northview. Most residents, about 87.8%, were White. About 3.2% were Black or African American. Around 0.4% were Asian, and 0.2% were Native American. About 6.3% of the people were from two or more races. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 3.9% of the population.
Famous People from Northview
Some well-known individuals have lived in Northview:
- Stacey Haiduk is an actor. She appeared in TV shows like Heroes and seaQuest DSV.
- Gary Hogeboom was a quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys. He also appeared on the TV show Survivor: Guatemala.
See also
In Spanish: Northview para niños
