White Cloud, Michigan facts for kids
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White Cloud, Michigan
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Newaygo County Courthouse
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Location of White Cloud, Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Newaygo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.99 sq mi (5.15 km2) |
| • Land | 1.93 sq mi (5.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 876 ft (267 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,479 |
| • Density | 753.72/sq mi (290.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
49349
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| Area code(s) | 231 |
| FIPS code | 26-86680 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1622135 |
White Cloud is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan, a small town on the bank of the White River. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 1,479. It is the county seat of Newaygo County. Being designated a trail town, the outdoors are a big part of life in White Cloud, with the 4,600 mile North Country Trail stretching nearby, the Mill Pond Park with a beach and playground, and the White Cloud County Park and Campground, being major draws to the area. White Cloud was recognized by the North Country Trail Association as a "Trail Town".
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.00 square miles (5.18 km2), of which 1.95 square miles (5.05 km2) is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km2) is water.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 440 | — | |
| 1890 | 743 | 68.9% | |
| 1900 | 595 | −19.9% | |
| 1910 | 648 | 8.9% | |
| 1920 | 618 | −4.6% | |
| 1930 | 615 | −0.5% | |
| 1940 | 811 | 31.9% | |
| 1950 | 977 | 20.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,001 | 2.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,044 | 4.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,101 | 5.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,147 | 4.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,420 | 23.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,408 | −0.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,479 | 5.0% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,408 people, 467 households, and 294 families residing in the city. The population density was 722.1 inhabitants per square mile (278.8/km2). There were 537 housing units at an average density of 275.4 per square mile (106.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 83.7% White, 7.0% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 3.1% from other races, and 5.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.5% of the population.
There were 467 households, of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.5% were married couples living together, 18.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.0% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.20.
The median age in the city was 32.5 years. 25.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.1% were from 25 to 44; 22.1% were from 45 to 64; and 11.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.8% male and 46.2% female.
Economy
The Newaygo County government, White Cloud Public schools, and the North American Refractories Co. NARCO are the major employers in White Cloud.
The new $13 million state-of-the-art feed mill built by the Ceres Solutions Cooperative to be a bio-secure manufacturer serving as the area’s leader in supplying the highest quality nutritional products and cutting-edge technologies. The new location in the White Cloud Industrial Park was cited as a key decider in Ceres Solutions choosing White Cloud, being that it's near to the airport and Marquette Rail in White Cloud, providing access to a major highway and utilities, along with rail service capabilities.
See also
In Spanish: White Cloud para niños
