Parkdale, Michigan facts for kids
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Parkdale, Michigan
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 Parkdale, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Parkdale, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Manistee |
| Township | Manistee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.55 sq mi (4.01 km2) |
| • Land | 1.55 sq mi (4.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 600 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 607 |
| • Density | 392.12/sq mi (151.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
49660 (Manistee)
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| Area code(s) | 231 |
| GNIS feature ID | 634378 |
| FIPS code | 26-62500 |
Parkdale is a small community in Manistee Township, Manistee County, Michigan, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area defined by the government for counting people. In 2020, about 607 people lived in Parkdale. This number was a bit lower than in 2010.
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History of Parkdale
Parkdale has a short but interesting history. It once had its own post office. This post office was open for a short time in the late 1800s. It served the people living in the area.
Roads and Highways
For many years, Parkdale was important for roads. From 1927 to 2003, it was the end point of a state highway called M-110. This made Parkdale a key spot for travelers.
Where is Parkdale Located?
Parkdale is in the southwestern part of Manistee Township. It sits right on the northern edge of Manistee Lake. This is where the Manistee River flows into the lake.
Nearby Roads and Cities
The community is located on US 31. This is a major highway. It is also close to where another highway, M-55, meets US 31. Parkdale is right next to the city limits of Manistee.
Size of the Area
The area of Parkdale is quite small. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Parkdale CDP covers about 1.55 square miles (4.01 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People Living in Parkdale
The number of people living in Parkdale has changed over time. This information is called demographics. It helps us understand the population.
Population Changes
Here's how the population has changed:
- In 2010, the population was 704 people.
- In 2020, the population was 607 people.
This shows a small decrease in the number of residents.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 704 | — | |
| 2020 | 607 | −13.8% | |
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