White Cloud, Michigan

Coordinates: 43°33′01″N 85°46′19″W / 43.55028°N 85.77194°W / 43.55028; -85.77194
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White Cloud, Michigan
Newaygo County Courthouse
Newaygo County Courthouse
Location of White Cloud, Michigan
Location of White Cloud, Michigan
Coordinates: 43°33′4″N 85°46′21″W / 43.55111°N 85.77250°W / 43.55111; -85.77250
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyNewaygo
Area
 • Total1.99 sq mi (5.15 km2)
 • Land1.93 sq mi (5.01 km2)
 • Water0.06 sq mi (0.14 km2)
Elevation873 ft (266 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total1,479
 • Density765.13/sq mi (295.38/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
49349
Area code231
FIPS code26-86680[3]
GNIS feature ID1622135[2]
Websitewww.cityofwhitecloud.org

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.[4] Being designated a trail town,[5] 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".[6]

Geography[edit]

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.[7]

Economy[edit]

The Newaygo County government, White Cloud Public schools, and the North American Refractories Co. NARCO are the major employers in White Cloud.

The $13 million state-of-the-art White Cloud Feed Mill opened in April 2018 to serve as the area's leader in supplying nutritional products and technologies.[8] Ceres Solutions Cooperative chose to build the mill in the White Cloud Industrial Park given its proximity to the airport, major highway access, as well as access to Marquette Rail.[9]

Arts and culture[edit]

The Purple Heart Pow Wow is held in White Cloud every August for families sponsored by the Military Order of the Purple Heart.[10]

Library[edit]

The White Cloud Community Library serves as a center of civic, cultural, educational, and recreational information. The library maintains a local history department providing research assistance for patrons as well as many non-residents including genealogy research for Newaygo County. An extensive range of events for adults and children are put on for the community.

Major highways[edit]

  • M-20 - running east and west
  • M-37 - running north and south

Airport[edit]

White Cloud Airport is a publicly owned and operated airport with a single 2,917 foot runway. As of 2019 it has a new terminal building, self-service fuel terminal, and is walking distance to downtown White Cloud. Also, it is located next to a new industrial park.[11]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1880440
189074368.9%
1900595−19.9%
19106488.9%
1920618−4.6%
1930615−0.5%
194081131.9%
195097720.5%
19601,0012.5%
19701,0444.3%
19801,1015.5%
19901,1474.2%
20001,42023.8%
20101,408−0.8%
20201,4795.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[12]

2010 census[edit]

As of the census[13] 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.

2000 census[edit]

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 1,420 people, 494 households, and 320 families residing in the city. The population density was 736.7 inhabitants per square mile (284.4/km2). There were 553 housing units at an average density of 286.9 per square mile (110.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 86.41% White, 7.25% African American, 1.06% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.14% Pacific Islander, 1.90% from other races, and 2.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.65% of the population.

There were 494 households, out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.7% were married couples living together, 17.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $2,313, and the median income for a family was $31,797. Males had a median income of $2,417 versus $1,417 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,369. About 19.1% of families and 21.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.7% of those under age 18 and 13.0% of those age 65 or over.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: White Cloud, Michigan
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  5. ^ "Parks and Recreation – City of White Cloud".
  6. ^ "White Cloud Trail Town". northcountrytrail.org. Archived from the original on May 27, 2019. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  7. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2011-02-20. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
  8. ^ "White Cloud Feed Mill hosts grand opening celebration".
  9. ^ "North Central Co-op plans $10M expansion in Newaygo". 20 November 2016.
  10. ^ "August is Pow Wow Time in White Cloud!".
  11. ^ "White Cloud Airport – City of White Cloud".
  12. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  13. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-25.

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43°33′01″N 85°46′19″W / 43.55028°N 85.77194°W / 43.55028; -85.77194