Mancelona, Michigan

Coordinates: 44°54′14″N 85°03′38″W / 44.90389°N 85.06056°W / 44.90389; -85.06056
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Mancelona, Michigan
Village of Mancelona
Mancelona Township Library
Mancelona Township Library
Location within Antrim County
Location within Antrim County
Mancelona is located in Michigan
Mancelona
Mancelona
Location within the state of Michigan
Coordinates: 44°54′14″N 85°03′38″W / 44.90389°N 85.06056°W / 44.90389; -85.06056
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyAntrim
TownshipMancelona
Incorporated1889
Named forMancelona Andress
Government
 • TypeVillage council
 • PresidentMike Allison
 • ClerkMaureen Naumcheff
Area
 • Total1.00 sq mi (2.60 km2)
 • Land1.00 sq mi (2.60 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,125 ft (343 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total1,344
 • Density1,339.98/sq mi (517.35/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
49659
Area code231
FIPS code26-50620[2]
GNIS feature ID0631374[3]
WebsiteOfficial website

Mancelona (/mænˌsəˈlnə/ man-sə-LOW-nə) is a village in the Northern Lower Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. Part of Mancelona Township, the village is located within Antrim County. Its population was 1,344 at the 2020 census.

History[edit]

In 1869, Perry Andress established a homestead in the area, naming it after his daughter, Mancelona Andress. Two years later, the Township of Mancelona was established, and named after her as well. In 1872, an extension of the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad was extended through the area, and a station called Mancelona was established.[4]

In 1882, an organization by the name of "John Otis & Company" built a large charcoal furnace just south of Mancelona. The company also platted a town around the furnace, naming it "Furnaceville". Soon after this, the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad built a station at that town. The furnace flourished, and in 1886 a group of businessmen from Grand Rapids bought out the company, and renamed the company Antrim Iron Works and the town Antrim. A large blast furnace and iron works was built on the site, and the new company began doing business. The iron company shuttered in 1945, and was demolished in the 1980s.[5]

Geography[edit]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.00 square mile (2.59 km2), all of it land.[6] The village is located at 44°54′08″N 85°03′39″W / 44.90222°N 85.06083°W / 44.90222; -85.06083.

Mancelona is known for its close proximity to many bodies of water, including the Jordan River, and the Elk River Chain of Lakes Watershed, especially Torch Lake.

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1880105
18901,2051,047.6%
19001,2261.7%
19101,200−2.1%
19201,2141.2%
19301,143−5.8%
19401,1732.6%
19501,000−14.7%
19601,14114.1%
19701,25510.0%
19801,43214.1%
19901,370−4.3%
20001,4082.8%
20101,390−1.3%
20201,344−3.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

2010 census[edit]

As of the census[8] of 2010, there were 1,390 people, 518 households, and 349 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,390.0 inhabitants per square mile (536.7/km2). There were 594 housing units at an average density of 594.0 per square mile (229.3/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 95.1% White, 1.1% Native American, and 3.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 518 households, of which 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.9% were married couples living together, 19.3% had a female householder, 7.1% had a male householder, and 32.6% were other-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.19.

The median age in the village was 34.1 years. 29.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.9% were from 25 to 44; 23.2% were from 45 to 64; and 12.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.3% male and 52.7% female.

2000 census[edit]

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 1,408 people, 535 households, and 367 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,420.7 inhabitants per square mile (548.5/km2). There were 582 housing units at an average density of 587.3 per square mile (226.8/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 95.60% White, 0.36% African American, 1.35% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.71% from other races, and 1.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.20% of the population.

There were 535 households, out of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.4% were non-families. 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.9% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $29,583, and the median income for a family was $32,375. Males had a median income of $25,313 versus $18,917 for females.

Education[edit]

Mancelona Public Schools operates public schools. Mancelona teams are known as the "Ironmen".[9]

Major highways[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Mancelona Chamber of Commerce - History". www.mancelonachamber.org. Retrieved December 27, 2022.
  5. ^ "Antrim Iron Company | Grand Rapids History Center". archive.grpl.org. Retrieved December 27, 2022.
  6. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved November 25, 2012.
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 25, 2012.
  9. ^ "About Our District". www.mancelonaschools.org. Retrieved December 27, 2022.