Westphalia, Michigan facts for kids
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Westphalia, Michigan
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Village
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| Village of Westphalia | |
Location within Clinton County
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 Westphalia, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Westphalia, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Clinton |
| Township | Westphalia |
| Founded | 1836 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.13 sq mi (2.92 km2) |
| • Land | 1.10 sq mi (2.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 923 |
| • Estimate
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933 |
| • Density | 850.50/sq mi (328.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48894
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-86120 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1616225 |
Westphalia is a village in Clinton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 923 at the 2010 census. The village is within Westphalia Township about 25 miles (40.2 km) northwest of Lansing. The village is known for its German and Catholic roots, as well as the Pewamo-Westphalia School District.
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History
Westphalia was founded in 1836 by a group of German settlers. It was named after the province of Westphalia in Germany. These settlers were German Catholics who emigrated from the Westphalia region cities of Wimbach, Meerhof, and Hesse, Germany, among others, and found the rich soil ideal for farming. Some family members stayed in Detroit, while others moved into the wilderness to clear farmland. Cholera took a toll on early families.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.14 square miles (2.95 km2), of which 1.11 square miles (2.87 km2) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.08 km2) is water.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 350 | — | |
| 1900 | 374 | 6.9% | |
| 1910 | 366 | −2.1% | |
| 1920 | 325 | −11.2% | |
| 1930 | 328 | 0.9% | |
| 1940 | 386 | 17.7% | |
| 1950 | 459 | 18.9% | |
| 1960 | 560 | 22.0% | |
| 1970 | 806 | 43.9% | |
| 1980 | 896 | 11.2% | |
| 1990 | 780 | −12.9% | |
| 2000 | 876 | 12.3% | |
| 2010 | 923 | 5.4% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 933 | 1.1% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 923 people, 355 households, and 267 families residing in the village. The population density was 831.5 inhabitants per square mile (321.0/km2). There were 364 housing units at an average density of 327.9 per square mile (126.6/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.2% White, 0.1% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 1.0% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.0% of the population.
There were 355 households, of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.0% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.8% were non-families. 22.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.04.
The median age in the village was 39.4 years. 27.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.8% were from 25 to 44; 20.1% were from 45 to 64; and 22.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.
Education
Westphalia is home to the following schools, which are divided among grade levels:
- St. Mary Catholic School (K-6)
- Pewamo-Westphalia Elementary School (K-5)
- Pewamo-Westphalia Middle/High School (6-12)
In 2019, Pewamo-Westphalia High School was ranked among the top 15 best high schools in Michigan by U.S. News & World Report, and 615th in the nation.
On January 29, 2019, the school was the subject of an article "Why Pewamo-Westphalia dominates in high school sports" in the Lansing State Journal about the athletic success and strong community support.
Notable people
- Ardeth Platte, Dominican religious sister and anti-nuclear activist, member of the Michigan Women's Hall of Fame
- Joseph Rademacher, Catholic Bishop
Images for kids
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Westphalia Cruise-In 2018
See also
In Spanish: Westphalia (Míchigan) para niños
