Pewamo, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pewamo, Michigan
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Location of Pewamo, Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Ionia |
| Township | Lyons |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 503 |
| • Density | 503.00/sq mi (194.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
48873
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-63900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0634746 |
| Website | http://www.Pewamo.org |
Pewamo is a small village located in Lyons Township, within Ionia County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It was started in 1857 as a stop along the Detroit, Grand Haven and Milwaukee Railway. The name "Pewamo" was suggested by J.C. Blanchard. He chose it to honor Chief Pewamo, a person he used to hunt with near the Grand River.
According to the 2020 census, about 503 people live in Pewamo. An interesting fact about Pewamo is that the 1937 movie Mr. Dodd Takes the Air starts at the Pewamo Strawberry Festival. This festival is the hometown of the main character in the film. The song "Remember Me" from this movie was even nominated for an Academy Award!
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About Pewamo's Location
Pewamo is a small place. It covers an area of about 1 square mile (2.59 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Pewamo's Population History
The number of people living in Pewamo has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk since 1880:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 316 | — | |
| 1890 | 384 | 21.5% | |
| 1900 | 446 | 16.1% | |
| 1910 | 289 | −35.2% | |
| 1920 | 316 | 9.3% | |
| 1930 | 392 | 24.1% | |
| 1940 | 415 | 5.9% | |
| 1950 | 432 | 4.1% | |
| 1960 | 415 | −3.9% | |
| 1970 | 498 | 20.0% | |
| 1980 | 488 | −2.0% | |
| 1990 | 520 | 6.6% | |
| 2000 | 560 | 7.7% | |
| 2010 | 469 | −16.2% | |
| 2020 | 503 | 7.2% | |
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Who Lives in Pewamo?
Let's look at the people who called Pewamo home around the time of the 2010 census.
Population Details
In 2010, there were 469 people living in Pewamo. There were 186 households, which are like homes where people live. Out of these, 126 were families. This means that for every square mile of land, there were about 469 people living there.
Most of the people in Pewamo were White (about 95%). A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people also identified with two or more races. About 1% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
Households and Families
Out of the 186 households:
- About 30% had children under 18 living there.
- Over half (about 55%) were married couples living together.
- A smaller number were single-parent households.
- About 28% of all households were made up of just one person.
- About 13% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
On average, there were about 2.5 people in each household and over 3 people in each family.
Age and Gender
The average age of people in Pewamo in 2010 was about 40 years old.
- About 24% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 23% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 27% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 17% were 65 years old or older.
When it came to gender, the population was almost evenly split: about 49.5% were male and 50.5% were female.
