Whittemore, Michigan facts for kids
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Whittemore, Michigan
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Location of Whittemore, Michigan
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 Whittemore, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Whittemore, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Iosco |
| Incorporated (city) | 1907 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.02 sq mi (2.65 km2) |
| • Land | 1.02 sq mi (2.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 384 |
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375 |
| • Density | 366.21/sq mi (141.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
48770
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-87140 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1616402 |
Whittemore is a city in Iosco County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 384 at the 2010 census, which makes Whittemore the fourth smallest city in the state, as well as the smallest in Northern Michigan.
History
A post office was established here on April 13, 1880. Whitemore was incorporated as a city in 1907.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.99 square miles (2.56 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 218 | — | |
| 1920 | 232 | 6.4% | |
| 1930 | 361 | 55.6% | |
| 1940 | 420 | 16.3% | |
| 1950 | 452 | 7.6% | |
| 1960 | 460 | 1.8% | |
| 1970 | 460 | 0.0% | |
| 1980 | 438 | −4.8% | |
| 1990 | 463 | 5.7% | |
| 2000 | 476 | 2.8% | |
| 2010 | 384 | −19.3% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 375 | −2.3% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 384 people, 183 households, and 96 families residing in the city. The population density was 387.9 inhabitants per square mile (149.8/km2). There were 226 housing units at an average density of 228.3 per square mile (88.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.8% White, 1.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.3% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.1% of the population.
There were 183 households, of which 21.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.7% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.5% were non-families. 39.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.10 and the average family size was 2.79.
The median age in the city was 47 years. 19% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.1% were from 25 to 44; 33.1% were from 45 to 64; and 19% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.3% male and 54.7% female.
Attractions
Whittemore Speedway is a racetrack located in the city of Whittemore. Whittemore Speedway is Michigan's longest continuously running race track.
See also
In Spanish: Whittemore para niños
