Pierson, Michigan facts for kids
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Pierson, Michigan
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Village
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Location in Montcalm County and the state of Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Montcalm |
| Township | Pierson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 912 ft (278 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 229 |
| • Density | 919.68/sq mi (354.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
49339
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| Area code(s) | 616 |
| FIPS code | 26-64020 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399671 |
Pierson is a small village located in Montcalm County, which is part of the state of Michigan. In 2020, about 229 people lived there. This was more than the 172 people counted in 2010. The village is found inside Pierson Township.
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History of Pierson Village
The story of Pierson began in 1856. A man named David S. Pierson bought about 40 acres of land here. He, along with Dexter Clark and John L. Shar, helped start the community. At that time, this area was still part of Mecosta County.
David S. Pierson was also important for opening the first post office. He set it up in his own home on January 29, 1857. The community was officially mapped out in 1870. A few years later, in 1873, it became an official village.
Geography and Location
Pierson is located in the far western part of Montcalm County. It sits in the southern area of Pierson Township. The U.S. 131 freeway runs just west of the village. You can get to Pierson from Exit 114, which is about 2 miles northwest.
The village is about 22 miles northwest of Greenville. It is also about 29 miles northwest of the larger city of Grand Rapids.
Area of the Village
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Pierson covers a total area of 0.25 square miles. All of this area is land, with no water.
Postal Services
The Pierson post office has the ZIP code 49339. This post office serves most of Pierson Township. It also covers some parts of Maple Valley Township to the east.
Population of Pierson
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 372 | — | |
| 1890 | 215 | −42.2% | |
| 1900 | 215 | 0.0% | |
| 1910 | 183 | −14.9% | |
| 1920 | 164 | −10.4% | |
| 1930 | 144 | −12.2% | |
| 1940 | 147 | 2.1% | |
| 1950 | 169 | 15.0% | |
| 1960 | 219 | 29.6% | |
| 1970 | 193 | −11.9% | |
| 1980 | 216 | 11.9% | |
| 1990 | 207 | −4.2% | |
| 2000 | 185 | −10.6% | |
| 2010 | 172 | −7.0% | |
| 2020 | 229 | 33.1% | |
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The population of Pierson changes over time. The table above shows how many people have lived in the village since 1880.
2010 Census Information
In 2010, the census counted 172 people living in Pierson. These people lived in 62 households, and 45 of these were families. The village had about 688 people per square mile.
There were 73 housing units in total. Most of the people living in Pierson (98.3%) were White. A small number were African American (0.6%) or from other races (1.2%). About 1.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 62 households, 43.5% had children under 18 living with them. About 45.2% were married couples living together. Some households had a single parent: 12.9% had a female head of household without a husband, and 14.5% had a male head of household without a wife. About 27.4% were not families.
Almost 20% of all households had only one person living there. Only 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, each household had 2.77 people, and each family had 3.16 people.
Age of Residents
The average age in the village was 30.3 years. About 29.1% of residents were under 18 years old. Another 10.5% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, 31.9%, was between 25 and 44 years old. People aged 45 to 64 made up 21.5% of the population. Finally, 7% of residents were 65 years old or older. The village had more males (56.4%) than females (43.6%).
Education
Students in Pierson attend schools that are part of the Tri County Area Schools district. This district also includes Tri County High School.
See also
In Spanish: Pierson para niños
