Reed City, Michigan facts for kids
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Reed City, Michigan
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Osceola County Courthouse
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Your Crossroads Community on the Path to Progress...
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Location of Reed City, Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Osceola |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.13 sq mi (5.53 km2) |
| • Land | 2.10 sq mi (5.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,040 ft (317 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,490 |
| • Density | 1,184.59/sq mi (457.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
49677
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| Area code(s) | 231 |
| FIPS code | 26-67820 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1621363 |
Reed City is a city in the state of Michigan, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,490 people lived there. It is located in the southwestern part of Osceola County. Reed City is also the county seat, which means it's the main town where the county government offices are located.
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Reed City's Location and Land
Reed City covers a total area of about 2.11 square miles (5.47 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.08 square miles (5.39 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.08 square kilometers), is water.
The Hersey River flows right through Reed City. This river adds to the natural beauty of the area.
Population of Reed City
The population of Reed City has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived in the city during different census years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,091 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,776 | 62.8% | |
| 1900 | 2,051 | 15.5% | |
| 1910 | 1,690 | −17.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,803 | 6.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,792 | −0.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,845 | 3.0% | |
| 1950 | 2,241 | 21.5% | |
| 1960 | 2,184 | −2.5% | |
| 1970 | 2,286 | 4.7% | |
| 1980 | 2,221 | −2.8% | |
| 1990 | 2,379 | 7.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,430 | 2.1% | |
| 2010 | 2,425 | −0.2% | |
| 2020 | 2,490 | 2.7% | |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, the census showed that 2,490 people lived in Reed City. This means there were about 1,184 people per square mile.
Population in 2010
Back in 2010, there were 2,425 people living in Reed City. They lived in 1,007 households. About 33% of these households had children under 18.
Most people in Reed City were White (94.8%). A smaller number were African American (1.7%), Native American (0.5%), or Asian (0.2%). About 2.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Reed City was 36.1 years old. About 26% of residents were under 18, and 17.5% were 65 or older.
Getting Around Reed City
Reed City is an important spot for travel because two major US highways meet nearby.
Highways
US 10 is a main highway that passes by Reed City. There's also a special route, called a "business route," that goes right through the city.
Bus. US 10 is the highway that takes you directly into Reed City. Many of the city's businesses are located along this route.
US 131 is a freeway that connects with US 10 close to Reed City.
You can also find bus service in Reed City. Indian Trails offers daily bus trips between Grand Rapids and Petoskey, Michigan.
Rail Trails
Reed City is also famous for two of Michigan's best rail trails. Rail trails are old railroad tracks that have been turned into paths for walking, biking, and sometimes even horseback riding.
- White Pine Trail
- Pere Marquette Trail
Past Transportation
Long ago, trains were a big part of life in Reed City.
The Pennsylvania Railroad used to run trains through Reed City. These trains traveled from Grand Rapids to places like Cadillac and Mackinaw City. The land these trains used is now part of the White Pine Trail. Passenger train service stopped in Reed City around 1954 or 1955.
Another railroad, the Pere Marquette Railway, also had trains going through Reed City. These trains went west to Ludington and east to Saginaw. This route is now part of the Pere Marquette Trail. Passenger service on this line ended in 1949.
Famous People from Reed City
Some notable people have connections to Reed City:
- George Bennard was an American composer and preacher. He is best known for writing the famous hymn, "The Old Rugged Cross." He lived in Reed City later in his life and passed away there in 1958.
- Harold Cronk is an American writer and director.
- William C. Giese was born in Reed City in 1886. He became a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and was also an educator.
- Thomas D. Schall was born in Reed City in 1878. He later became a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator for Minnesota.
See also
In Spanish: Reed City (Míchigan) para niños
