Weidman, Michigan facts for kids
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Weidman, Michigan
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Location within Isabella County
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 Weidman, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Weidman, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Isabella |
| Townships | Nottawa and Sherman |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.9 sq mi (15.4 km2) |
| • Land | 5.6 sq mi (14.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 892 ft (272 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 959 |
| • Density | 170/sq mi (65.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
48893
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| Area code(s) | 989 (Exchange: 644) |
| FIPS code | 26-85140 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1615969 |
Weidman is an unincorporated community in Isabella County, Michigan, United States. It is a census-designated place (CDP) for statistical purposes, but has no independent municipal authority. The population of the CDP was 959 at the 2010 census, up from 879 at the 2000 census.
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.8 square miles (15 km2), of which 5.5 square miles (14 km2) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2) (4.83%) is water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 879 people, 344 households, and 258 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 159.4 per square mile (61.6/km2). There were 389 housing units at an average density of 70.5 per square mile (27.3/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 94.88% White, 0.34% Black or African American, 3.53% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.23% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.02% of the population.
There were 344 households, out of which 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.8% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 2.92.
In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.7 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $36,042, and the median income for a family was $37,857. Males had a median income of $35,469 versus $19,732 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $15,968. About 8.9% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.7% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.
Notable business
The Incredible Dr. Pol is a Nat Geo Wild reality show that follows veterinarian Jan Pol, his family and employees, centered around his veterinarian office in Weidman.
See also
In Spanish: Weidman para niños
