Zilwaukee, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Zilwaukee, Michigan
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Location within Saginaw County
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 Zilwaukee, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Michigan |
| County |  Saginaw |
| Founded | 1848 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council–manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.37 sq mi (6.13 km2) |
| • Land | 2.21 sq mi (5.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.16 sq mi (0.40 km2) |
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,534 |
| • Density | 693.80/sq mi (267.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-89320 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1616929 |
Zilwaukee is a small city in Michigan, a state in the United States. It's located in Saginaw County. In 2020, about 1,534 people lived there. Zilwaukee was formed from the nearby Zilwaukee Township. It is also famous for the Zilwaukee Bridge.
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The Story of Zilwaukee
Zilwaukee started in 1848. Two brothers, Daniel and Solomon Johnson, came from New York City. They built a saw mill here, which helped the town grow.
No one is completely sure how Zilwaukee got its name. Some local stories say it was named to trick people. Immigrants who wanted to go to the bigger city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin might have ended up in Zilwaukee instead!
Where is Zilwaukee?
Zilwaukee is a city in Michigan. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 2.37 square miles (6.13 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 915 | — | |
| 1970 | 2,072 | — | |
| 1980 | 2,201 | 6.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,850 | −15.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,799 | −2.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,658 | −7.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,534 | −7.5% | |
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People in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,658 people living in Zilwaukee. These people lived in 671 households. About 442 of these were families.
Most people in Zilwaukee were White (92.3%). A smaller number were African American (3.7%), Native American (0.5%), or Asian (0.3%). Some people were from other races or mixed races. About 7.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
- About 30% of households had children under 18.
- About 50% were married couples living together.
- The average household had 2.47 people.
- The average family had 2.97 people.
The average age in the city was 40 years old.
- About 22% of residents were under 18.
- About 10% were between 18 and 24.
- About 26% were between 25 and 44.
- About 26% were between 45 and 64.
- About 17% were 65 or older.
The city had almost an equal number of males (49.8%) and females (50.2%).
Famous People from Zilwaukee
- John Baird (1860–1934): He was a state senator and state representative. He also directed Michigan's Conservation Department.
- Bernard C. Wetzel (1876–1952): He was a well-known architect from Detroit.
Images for kids
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The Zilwaukee Bridge at sunset.
See Also
In Spanish: Zilwaukee (Míchigan) para niños
