Pierson, Michigan
Pierson, Michigan | ||
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FIPS code 26-64020[4] | | |
GNIS feature ID | 2399671[2] |
Pierson is a village in Montcalm County of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 229 at the 2020 census,[3] up from 172 in 2010. The village is within Pierson Township.
History
In 1856, David S. Pierson acquired 40 acres (16 ha) of land here. With Dexter Clark and John L. Shar, Pierson founded the community while it was still part of Mecosta County. Pierson opened the first post office in his home on January 29, 1857. It was platted in 1870 and incorporated as a village in 1873.[5]
Geography
Pierson is in far western Montcalm County, in the southern part of Pierson Township. The
According to the
The Pierson post office, with ZIP code 49339, also serves most of Pierson Township, as well as portions of Maple Valley Township to the east.[6]
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
1880 | 372 | — | |
1890 | 215 | −42.2% | |
1900 | 215 | 0.0% | |
1910 | 183 | −14.9% | |
1920 | 164 | −10.4% | |
1930 | 144 | −12.2% | |
1940 | 147 | 2.1% | |
1950 | 169 | 15.0% | |
1960 | 219 | 29.6% | |
1970 | 193 | −11.9% | |
1980 | 216 | 11.9% | |
1990 | 207 | −4.2% | |
2000 | 185 | −10.6% | |
2010 | 172 | −7.0% | |
2020 | 229 | 33.1% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[7] |
2010 census
As of the
There were 62 households, of which 43.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 14.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.4% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.16.
The median age in the village was 30.3 years. 29.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 31.9% were from 25 to 44; 21.5% were from 45 to 64; and 7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 56.4% male and 43.6% female.
2000 census
As of the
There were 62 households, out of which 41.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.7% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.2% were non-families. 16.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.38.
In the village, the population was spread out, with 31.4% under the age of 18, 14.1% from 18 to 24, 32.4% from 25 to 44, 15.1% from 45 to 64, and 7.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.2 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $39,000. Males had a median income of $29,063 versus $17,500 for females. The
Education
Tri County Area Schools, which operates Tri County High School, serves Pierson.[9]
References
- ^ a b "2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Michigan". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pierson, Michigan
- ^ a b "P1. Race – Pierson village, Michigan: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ISBN 0-8143-1838-X.
- ^ ZCTA Reference Map for 49339 Archived 2020-02-12 at archive.today, U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 census
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 25, 2012.
- ^ "Tri County Area Schools." State of Michigan. Retrieved on October 22, 2017.