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Hudsonville

Hudsonville, Michigan

  •   State: 
    Michigan
      County: 
    Ottawa County
      City: 
    Hudsonville
      County all: 
    Ottawa | Allegan
      County FIPS: 
    26139 | 26005
      Coordinates: 
    42°52′15″N 85°51′54″W
      Area total: 
    4.12 sq mi
      Area land: 
    4.12 sq mi (10.67 km²)
      Area water: 
    0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
      Elevation: 
    630 ft (201 m)
  •   Latitude: 
    42,8714
      Longitude: 
    -85,8699
      Dman name cbsa: 
    Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI
      Timezone: 
    Eastern Standard Time (EST) UTC-5:00; Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) UTC-4:00
      ZIP codes: 
    49426
      GMAP: 

    Hudsonville, Ottawa County, Michigan, United States

  •   Population: 
    7,629
      Population density: 
    1,852.15 residents per square mile of area (715.19/km²)
      Household income: 
    $49,821
      Households: 
    2,413
      Unemployment rate: 
    12.60%
  •   Sales taxes: 
    6.00%
      Income taxes: 
    4.35%

Hudsonville is a city in Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 7,116 at the 2010 census. Hudsonville was named for Homer E. Hudson, a pioneer settler, who was also the town's first postmaster. The city has a total area of 4.14 square miles (10.72 km²), all of which is land. It is part of the Grand Rapids metropolitan area, and is nicknamed "Michigan's Salad Bowl" The city is home to Terra Square, a mixed-use community center, located in downtown Hudsonville at 3380 Chicago Drive. It offers an event space and a work space, in addition to hosting the Hudsonville Farmers Market. It was platted in 1873, soon after the Chicago and West Michigan Railway was extended to that point. In 2000, there were 7,160 people, 2,514 households, and 1,920 families living in the city. There were 2,598 housing units at an average density of 627.4 per square mile (242.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.3% White, 1.5% African American, 0.4% Native American,0.8% Asian, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population. The average household size was 2.71, and the average family size was 3.20.

History

Hudsonville 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. The town was platted in 1873, soon after the railway was extended to that point. Hudsonville is now a suburb of Grand Rapids, Michigan, with a population of about 2,000. It is home to the University of Michigan, which was founded in 1872. The town is located on the banks of the Grand River, which is a tributary of the Kalamazoo River. It was also home to a smallpox epidemic in the 1800s and early 1900s, which led to many deaths in the area. The city's name is derived from the word "hudson," which means "hollow" or "hilly" in Dutch. It also means "village" in English. It has been home to several U.S. states, including Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois. It's also home of the University of Michigan and Michigan State University, which were both founded in the 19th century. The  town's name means "home" in German, "hüdson" means "town" and "sustained" in the German language.

Geography

The city has a total area of 4.14 square miles (10.72 km²), all land. Terra Square is a mixed-use community center, located in downtown Hudsonville at 3380 Chicago Drive. Hudsonville is home to the Hudsonville Farmers Market. The city is located on the Ohio River, which runs through the center of the city. The Ohio River flows through Hudsonville, which is the city's largest water supply. The Hudsonville River is a tributary of the Little Ohio River. The river is also known as the Hudson River, and was once the source of the Hudson river. It is now the Ohio Turnpike, which cuts through the city and runs through downtown. The U.S. Census Bureau says Hudsonville has a population of 2,816. The population of Hudsonville was 2,917 in the 2010 Census. The United States Census Bureau estimates the city to have a total population of 3,817. The City has a land area of 4.14 square miles (9.72 km²), and a population density of 1,836.7 per square mile (4,788.2 per km²). The city has an area of  4,822.7 square miles  (9,764.7 km²) and an area of  1,823.7 square miles (3,769.7 kilometers) (1,716.7 sq mi).

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 7,116 people, 2,582 households, and 1,901 families living in the city. 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 and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.20. The city's median income was $46,961, and the median income for a family was $55,372. The per capita income for the city is $19,286. About 5.8%. of those under age 18 and 3.6% of those age 65 or over were below the poverty line, including 4.6%. of the people aged 65 and older. The median age in theCity was 33.5 years. The gender makeup ofThe city's population was 47.7. male and 52.3. female. The population density was 1,718.8 inhabitants per squaremile (663.6/ km²). The city had a population of 7,160 in 2000, with 2,598 housing units. The town's median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there are 91.9 males.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Hudsonville, Ottawa County, Michigan = 30. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 36. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 100. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Hudsonville = 3.2 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 7,629 individuals with a median age of 33.6 age the population dropped by -4.05% in Hudsonville, Ottawa County, Michigan population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 1,852.15 residents per square mile of area (715.19/km²). There are average 2.79 people per household in the 2,413 households with an average household income of $49,821 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 12.60% of the available work force and has dropped -9.18% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 9.04%. The number of physicians in Hudsonville per 100,000 population = 135.3.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Hudsonville = 35.6 inches and the annual snowfall = 81.7 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 132. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 164. 83 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 18.2 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 51, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Hudsonville, Ottawa County, Michigan which are owned by the occupant = 82.71%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 31 years with median home cost = $105,830 and home appreciation of -9.79%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $11.15 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $5,053 per student. There are 18.4 students for each teacher in the school, 1516 students for each Librarian and 655 students for each Counselor. 6.30% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 16.88% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 4.93% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).

  • Hudsonville's population in Ottawa County, Michigan of 12,681 residents in 1930 has dropped 0,6-fold to 7,629 residents after 120 years, according to the official 2020 census.

    Approximately 51.82% female residents and 48.18% male residents live in Hudsonville, Ottawa County, Michigan.

    As of 2020 in Hudsonville, Ottawa County, Michigan are married and the remaining 33.26% are single population.

  • 21.9 minutes is the average time that residents in Hudsonville require for a one-way commute to work. A long commute can have different effects on health. A Gallup poll in the US found that in terms of mental health, long haul commuters are up to 12 percent more likely to experience worry, and ten percent less likely to feel well rested. The Gallup poll also found that of people who commute 61­–90 minutes each day, a whopping one third complained of neck and back pain, compared to less than a quarter of people who only spend ten minutes getting to work.

    89.51% of the working population which commute to work alone in their car, 5.16% of the working population which commutes to work in a carpool and 3.91% of the population that has their home as their principal place of work.

  • Of the total residential buildings in Hudsonville, Ottawa County, Michigan, 82.71% are owner-occupied homes, another 12.74% are rented apartments, and the remaining 4.55% are vacant.

  • The 53.87% of the population in Hudsonville, Ottawa County, Michigan who identify themselves as belonging to a religion are distributed among the following most diverse religions.

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