Walkerville, Michigan
| Walkerville, Michigan | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
| Nickname(s): The Ville | |
 Location of Walkerville, Michigan | |
| Coordinates: 43°42′56″N 86°7′22″W / 43.71556°N 86.12278°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oceana |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 1.21 sq mi (3.13 km2) |
| • Land | 1.08 sq mi (2.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| Elevation | 889 ft (271 m) |
| Population (2010)[2] | |
| • Total | 247 |
| • Estimate (2012[3]) | 246 |
| • Density | 228.7/sq mi (88.3/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 49459 |
| Area code(s) | 231 |
| FIPS code | 26-83020[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1622051[5] |
Walkerville is a village in Oceana County of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 247 at the 2010 census. The village is within Leavitt Township, Michigan.
History
This is a rural area that specializes in cultivation of asparagus. Farmers in the county employ numerous Hispanic farm workers.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.21 square miles (3.13 km2), of which, 1.08 square miles (2.80 km2) of it is land and 0.13 square miles (0.34 km2) is water.[1]
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 371 | — | |
| 1920 | 252 | −32.1% | |
| 1930 | 250 | −0.8% | |
| 1940 | 250 | 0.0% | |
| 1950 | 233 | −6.8% | |
| 1960 | 261 | 12.0% | |
| 1970 | 319 | 22.2% | |
| 1980 | 296 | −7.2% | |
| 1990 | 262 | −11.5% | |
| 2000 | 254 | −3.1% | |
| 2010 | 247 | −2.8% | |
| Est. 2014 | 243 | [6] | −1.6% |
2010 census
As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 247 people, 84 households, and 63 families residing in the village. The population density was 228.7 inhabitants per square mile (88.3/km2). There were 103 housing units at an average density of 95.4 per square mile (36.8/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 83.4% White, 1.2% African American, 2.0% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 6.5% from other races, and 6.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.8% of the population.
There were 84 households of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.0% were non-families. 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 3.30.
The median age in the village was 34.2 years. 27.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26% were from 25 to 44; 25.2% were from 45 to 64; and 11.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.
2000 census
As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 254 people, 87 households, and 66 families residing in the village. The population density was 208.6 per square mile (80.4/km²). There were 104 housing units at an average density of 85.4 per square mile (32.9/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 88.19% White, 2.36% African American, 1.97% Native American, 6.30% from other races, and 1.18% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.57% of the population.
There were 87 households out of which 46.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were married couples living together, 18.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.1% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.92 and the average family size was 3.33.
In the village the population was spread out with 34.3% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 32.7% from 25 to 44, 15.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 91.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.8 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $27,083, and the median income for a family was $31,429. Males had a median income of $31,083 versus $16,667 for females. The per capita income for the village was $9,305. About 25.0% of families and 32.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 42.3% of those under the age of 18 and none of those ages 65 or older.
References
- 1 2 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
- 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
- ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-06-03.
- 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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Coordinates: 43°42′52″N 86°07′28″W / 43.71444°N 86.12444°W