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Zeeland, Michigan
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Location of Zeeland within Ottawa County, Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Ottawa |
| Area | |
| • City | 3.01 sq mi (7.80 km2) |
| • Land | 2.99 sq mi (7.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 649 ft (198 m) |
| Population
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| • City | 5,719 |
| • Density | 1,850.89/sq mi (714.59/km2) |
| • Metro | 1,306,768 (Grand Rapids-Muskegon-Holland MSA) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
49464
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| Area code(s) | 616 |
| FIPS code | 26-89260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1616917 |
| Website | http://www.ci.zeeland.mi.us/ |
Zeeland ( ZEE-lənd) is a city in Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 5,719 at the 2020 census. The city is located at the western edge of Zeeland Charter Township. Its name is taken from the Dutch province of Zeeland.
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History
In 1847, nearly 500 Dutch citizens sailed for America ostensibly to achieve religious freedom, although their decision to immigrate was probably also influenced by other factors, such as their failure to thrive under dire economic conditions in their home province of Zeeland, Netherlands and their opposition to modern scientific and social advances of the time.
The emigrants were led by Jannes van de Luijster, a wealthy landowner who sold his holdings in the Netherlands to advance money for the members to pay their debts and buy passage to America. Their settlement, some 16,000 acres (65 km2) of land once occupied by the Odawa people, was named after their home province of Zeeland.
Van de Luyster arranged for three ships to sail for the United States. He came on the first ship, arriving on June 27, 1847. He was followed by the Steketee group on July 4, and Reverend Van Der Meulen’s group on August 1 of that year. The total number of settlers was 457.
The first building was a church. The town of Zeeland was platted in 1849, and the school district was organized the following year.
Within twenty-five years, Zeeland had acquired a sawmill, a wagon factory, blacksmith shops, grocery stores, and a post office.
The village officially became a city in 1907 with a population of almost 3,000. There was a two-story brick kindergarten building, a two-story brick grade school, and a brick house building. The city also had four furniture factories, one large manufacturing plant, and several mills and smaller manufacturing industries.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.01 square miles (7.80 km2), of which 2.99 square miles (7.74 km2) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2) is water. The town itself is located on a hill, giving the city a higher elevation compared to the surrounding township land. Much of the outlying areas contain farmland and forest.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 484 | — | |
| 1890 | 785 | 62.2% | |
| 1900 | 1,326 | 68.9% | |
| 1910 | 1,982 | 49.5% | |
| 1920 | 2,275 | 14.8% | |
| 1930 | 2,850 | 25.3% | |
| 1940 | 3,007 | 5.5% | |
| 1950 | 3,075 | 2.3% | |
| 1960 | 3,702 | 20.4% | |
| 1970 | 4,734 | 27.9% | |
| 1980 | 4,764 | 0.6% | |
| 1990 | 5,417 | 13.7% | |
| 2000 | 5,805 | 7.2% | |
| 2010 | 5,504 | −5.2% | |
| 2020 | 5,719 | 3.9% | |
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2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 5,719 people, 2,421 households, and 1,432 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,906.3 inhabitants per square mile (736.0/km2). There were 2,472 housing units at an average density of 824 per square mile (318.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 88.4% White, 1.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.6% Asian, 3.7% from other races, and 4.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.4% of the population.
There were 2,421 households, of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.8% were married couples living together, 30.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16% had a male householder with no wife present. 43.9% had someone living alone who was 60 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.89.
The median age in the city was 39.2 years. 21.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 52.7% were between the age of 18 and 64; and 25.4% were 65 years of age or older.
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 5,504 people, 2,246 households, and 1,426 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,840.8 inhabitants per square mile (710.7/km2). There were 2,446 housing units at an average density of 818.1 per square mile (315.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.8% White, 1.1% African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.3% Asian, 1.3% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.4% of the population.
There were 2,246 households, of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.5% were non-families. 33.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 3.04.
The median age in the city was 38.8 years. 25.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.8% were from 25 to 44; 20.6% were from 45 to 64; and 22.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 44.8% male and 55.2% female.
Sports achievements
- 1987, 1989–1991, 1994 Girl's Class B State Swimming and Diving Champions.
- 2003 Class C State Lacrosse Champions. Zeeland defeated Plymouth-Canton Chiefs 12–9. Mike DeJonge MVP.
- 2006 Division 4 State Football Champions. Zeeland West Dux defeated the Coopersville Broncos 22–0. - MVP Joe Leal
- 2006 Christopher Hodge becomes Zeeland's first male competitive cheerleader. He leads the Zeeland East Chix to first Division 2 State Championship
- 2011 Division 4 State Football Champions. Zeeland West Dux
- 2013 Division 3 State Football Champions. Zeeland West Dux
- 2015 Division 3 State Football Champions. Zeeland West Dux
Education
- K-12 public schools
- Roosevelt Elementary School
- New Groningen Elementary School
- Quincy Elementary School
- Adams Elementary School
- Woodbridge Elementary School
- Lincoln Elementary School
- Cityside Middle School
- Creekside Middle School
- Zeeland East High School
- Zeeland West High School
- Innocademy Charter School (K-8)
- iCademy Global (9-12)
- Ottawa Area Intermediate School District
- National Heritage Academies (Eagle Crest Charter Academy)
- Private schools
- Zeeland Christian School
Notable people
- Kathy Arendsen, softball player and coach
- M. R. DeHaan, Bible teacher, founder of the Radio Bible Class.
- Paul de Kruif, microbiologist and author of popular scientific works, including the best-seller Microbe Hunters (1926)
- D. J. DePree, first president of Herman Miller
- Ron Essink of the Seattle Seahawks went to Zeeland High School and Grand Valley State University, in Allendale, Michigan. He now works for the city of Zeeland.
- Renae Geerlings, actress
- Bill Huizenga, Congressman for the 2nd District of Michigan
- Jim Kaat, former MLB All-Star pitcher
- Chris Kapenga, member of the Wisconsin State Senate
- Jay Riemersma, former NFL tight end for the Buffalo Bills and the Pittsburgh Steelers and former coach for the Zeeland Chix football team.
See also
In Spanish: Zeeland (Míchigan) para niños
