Hudsonville, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hudsonville, Michigan
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Hudsonville Welcome Sign in 2023.
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| Nickname(s):
Michigan's Salad Bowl
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Location of Hudsonville within Ottawa County, Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Ottawa |
| Area | |
| • City | 4.12 sq mi (10.67 km2) |
| • Land | 4.12 sq mi (10.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 630 ft (201 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • City | 7,629 |
| • Density | 1,852.15/sq mi (715.19/km2) |
| • Metro | 1,306,768 (Grand Rapids-Muskegon-Holland MSA) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
49426
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| Area code(s) | 616 |
| FIPS code | 26-39800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0628773 |
| Website | http://www.hudsonville.org/ |
Hudsonville is a city in Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan and is part of the Grand Rapids metropolitan area. The population was 7,629 at the 2020 US Census. Hudsonville is nicknamed "Michigan's Salad Bowl."
History
Hudsonville was platted in 1873, soon after the Chicago and West Michigan Railway was extended to that point. The town was named for Homer E. Hudson, a pioneer settler, who was also the town's first postmaster. The early settlement of Hudsonville was next to a swamp, which hampered early development. In 1872, construction of the Chicago and West Michigan Railroad was completed. The railroad brought more settlers to the area, including many Dutch immigrants.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.54 square miles (11.76 km2), all land.
Points of interest
Terra Square is a mixed-use community center, located in downtown Hudsonville at 3380 Chicago Drive. Terra Square offers an event space and a work space, in addition to hosting the Hudsonville Farmers Market.
Hudsonville Nature Center is located at the east end of New Holland Dr. and features 5.4 miles of hiking trails, picnic areas, and lookouts in a 76 acre nature preserve.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 643 | — | |
| 1940 | 837 | 30.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,101 | 31.5% | |
| 1960 | 2,649 | 140.6% | |
| 1970 | 3,523 | 33.0% | |
| 1980 | 4,844 | 37.5% | |
| 1990 | 6,170 | 27.4% | |
| 2000 | 7,160 | 16.0% | |
| 2010 | 7,116 | −0.6% | |
| 2020 | 7,629 | 7.2% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 7,116 people, 2,582 households, and 1,901 families living in the city. The population density was 1,718.8 inhabitants per square mile (663.6/km2). There were 2,712 housing units at an average density of 655.1 per square mile (252.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.3% White, 1.5% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 1.3% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.
There were 2,582 households, of which 37.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.4% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.4% were non-families. 23.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.20.
The median age in the city was 33.5 years. 28.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.8% were from 25 to 44; 22.5% were from 45 to 64; and 14.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.
Notable people
- Bethany Balcer, professional soccer player grew up in Hudsonville
- Taylor Lautner, actor, was born and raised in Hudsonville until age 11
- John Vander Wal, Major League Baseball (MLB) player, grew up in Hudsonville
See also
In Spanish: Hudsonville para niños
