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|leader_title = [[Mayor]] |
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|leader_name = Steve Miller |
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|leader_name1 = Frank Kroll |
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|established_title = Settled |
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|established_date = 1868 |
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'''Coleman''' is a city in [[Midland County, Michigan|Midland County]] of the [[U.S. state]] of [[Michigan]]. |
'''Coleman''' is a city in [[Midland County, Michigan|Midland County]] of the [[U.S. state]] of [[Michigan]]. The population was 1,262 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="Census 2020"/> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Coleman began with the building of a sawmill |
Coleman began with the building of a [[sawmill]] in 1870. The following year a station of the [[Pere Marquette Railroad]] was opened. It was incorporated as a village in 1887 and as a city in 1905.{{sfn|Romig|1986|page=125}} |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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Coleman is in northwestern Midland County, {{convert|20|mi}} northwest of [[Midland, Michigan|Midland]], the [[county seat]], and {{convert|10|mi|0}} southeast of [[Clare, Michigan|Clare]]. [[U.S. Route 10]], a four-lane-freeway, runs along the northern border of the city, with access from Exit 103 (North Coleman Road). |
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|1.27|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|1.26|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.01|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2012-11-25 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/68hmXDfkx?url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-06-26 |df= }}</ref> |
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According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|1.27|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|1.26|sqmi|sqkm|2}} are land and {{convert|0.01|sqmi|sqkm|2}} are water.<ref name="CenPopGazetteer2023"/> |
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The Coleman School Farm, 80 acres planted in 1938 for the benefit of the Coleman Schools. My cousin Thelma Diment wrote the following letter to me. She gave credit to the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library and to her husband James E Diment of Midland, MI. an eye witness to the planting of the Coleman School Farm. |
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The letter written to Dirk W Sprenger (Coleman High School Class of 1969) begins: |
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Forests, like people, have a past, a present and a future. The School Farm located on Fike Road one mile west of Highway M-18 has a past that dates to 1938. |
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The School Farm has a forest management plan by the Midland Soil and Water Conservation District. In 1938 Coleman School superintendent Richard Brogan started the Future Farmers of America (FFA) Club at the Coleman High School. Coleman was struggling through the end of the great depression and by 1938 tax foreclosures on farmland meant land was available for pennies per acre. Mr. Brogan heard about a piece of farmland that had gone back the State of Michigan for taxes. For $1.00 a school could buy the tract. He persuaded the Coleman School Board that the land would be an investment in education and with the land the boys in his FFA club had a project: restoring the 80 acres. A farmer plowed the first furrows with a horse and plow. The boys in the club worked 2 hour shifts planting Red Pine and Norway Spruce seedlings. Some of the girls classes also helped with the planting of seedlings. |
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Mr. Bogan found a flowing well on the property, he built steps down to the spring (reservoir), made a spout with cement and stone, and made a picnic area where Bluff Creek ran through the 80 acres, as it does today. |
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Today the last is full of tall red pine and spruce. There are no property taxes because of the school's non-profit status. My husband James Diment, son of Vernel and Thelma Diment of Coleman, was one of the boys in the FFA club and recalled this story in 2013. |
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Prepared by: Thelma A. Diment, February 1, 2013. End of the letter. |
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==Economy== |
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In 1962 and years following the author enjoyed many camping trips there with the Coleman Boy Scouts. Dirk W Sprenger November 14, 2017. |
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===Robinson Industries=== |
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The company is a manufacturer of [[thermoformed]] plastics products. The company was founded in 1947, initially making refrigerator door slabs. Coolers, canoes and ice buckets were added before they created reusable plastic pallets in the 1960s for use in the auto industry. They are one of the biggest employers in Coleman, with almost 200 employees.<ref>{{cite web |title=70 Years of Business |url=https://www.robinsonind.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=108&Itemid=201#:~:text=In%201947%2C%20Fred%20and%20Ardis,as%20the%20President%20and%20COO. |website=robinsonind.com |publisher=Robinson Industries |access-date=9 July 2023}}</ref> |
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===Huhtamaki Plastics=== |
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The company is a manufacturer of plastic cups, fluted ice cream cups, and plates, bowls and cups sold in retail stores under the [[Chinet]] brand. They are one of the biggest employers in Coleman, with 257 employees.<ref>{{cite web |title=Coleman, MI |url=https://www.huhtamaki.com/en-us/north-america/about-us/locations/coleman-mi/ |website=huhtamaki.com |publisher=Huhtamaki North America |access-date=9 July 2023}}</ref> |
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==Demographics== |
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===2010 |
===2010 Census=== |
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As of the census<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-11-25}}</ref> of 2010, there were 1,243 people, 533 households, and 327 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|986.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 640 housing units at an average density of {{convert|507.9|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 96.1% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.7% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.3% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.2% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.1% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.2% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 2.5% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 3.1% of the population. |
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There were 533 households of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.6% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.99. |
There were 533 households, of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.6% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.99. |
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The median age in the city was 36.4 years. 26.5% |
The median age in the city was 36.4 years. Of residents, 26.5% were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24% were from 25 to 44; 23.3% were from 45 to 64; and 17.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.9% male and 52.1% female. |
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===2000 |
===2000 Census=== |
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As of the census<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 1,296 people, 539 households, and 336 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,151.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 582 housing units at an average density of {{convert|517.2|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 96.91% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.08% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.47% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.69% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.85% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.23% of the population. |
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There were 539 households out of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.5% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.00. |
There were 539 households, out of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.5% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.00. |
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In the city, the population was spread out with 27.8% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 17.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. |
In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 17.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.1 males. |
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The median income for a household in the city was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $36,544. Males had a median income of $29,943 versus $21,719 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $15,921. |
The median income for a household in the city was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $36,544. Males had a median income of $29,943 versus $21,719 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $15,921. About 13.1% of families and 17.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 24.8% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over. |
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==Notable people== |
==Notable people== |
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* [[Virginia Harriett Kline]] (1910–1959), geologist, stratigrapher, and librarian |
* [[Virginia Harriett Kline]] (1910–1959), geologist, stratigrapher, and librarian; born in Coleman |
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* [[Vern Ruhle]] (1951-2007), Major League Baseball pitcher |
* [[Vern Ruhle]] (1951-2007), Major League Baseball pitcher; born in Coleman |
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==References== |
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*{{cite book |first1=Walter |last1=Romig |title=Michigan Place Names: The History of the Founding and the Naming of More Than Five Thousand Past and Present Michigan Communities | |
*{{cite book |first1=Walter |last1=Romig |title=Michigan Place Names: The History of the Founding and the Naming of More Than Five Thousand Past and Present Michigan Communities |series=Great Lakes Books Series |type=Paperback |orig-year= 1973 |date=October 1, 1986 |publisher=[[Wayne State University Press]] |isbn = 0-8143-1838-X |location=Detroit, Michigan |id={{ISBN|978-0814318386}} }} |
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==External links== |
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*{{Official|www.cityofcoleman.org}} |
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Coleman, Michigan
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Coordinates: 43°45′24″N 84°35′09″W / 43.75667°N 84.58583°W / 43.75667; -84.58583 | |
Country | United States |
State | Michigan |
County | Midland |
Settled | 1868 |
Incorporated | 1887 (village) 1905 (city) |
Government | |
• Type | Mayor–council |
• Mayor | Steve Miller |
• Mayor pro tem | Frank Kroll |
Area | |
• Total | 1.26 sq mi (3.26 km2) |
• Land | 1.25 sq mi (3.23 km2) |
• Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
Elevation | 758 ft (231 m) |
Population | |
• Total | 1,262 |
• Density | 1,012.03/sq mi (390.70/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP Code |
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Area code | 989 |
FIPS code | 26-17100[3] |
GNIS feature ID | 0623595[4] |
Website | www |
Coleman is a city in Midland County of the U.S. stateofMichigan. The population was 1,262 at the 2020 census.[2]
Coleman began with the building of a sawmill in 1870. The following year a station of the Pere Marquette Railroad was opened. It was incorporated as a village in 1887 and as a city in 1905.[5]
Coleman is in northwestern Midland County, 20 miles (32 km) northwest of Midland, the county seat, and 10 miles (16 km) southeast of Clare. U.S. Route 10, a four-lane-freeway, runs along the northern border of the city, with access from Exit 103 (North Coleman Road).
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.27 square miles (3.29 km2), of which 1.26 square miles (3.26 km2) are land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) are water.[1]
The company is a manufacturer of thermoformed plastics products. The company was founded in 1947, initially making refrigerator door slabs. Coolers, canoes and ice buckets were added before they created reusable plastic pallets in the 1960s for use in the auto industry. They are one of the biggest employers in Coleman, with almost 200 employees.[6]
The company is a manufacturer of plastic cups, fluted ice cream cups, and plates, bowls and cups sold in retail stores under the Chinet brand. They are one of the biggest employers in Coleman, with 257 employees.[7]
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1880 | 111 | — | |
1890 | 540 | 386.5% | |
1900 | 1,014 | 87.8% | |
1910 | 909 | −10.4% | |
1920 | 769 | −15.4% | |
1930 | 667 | −13.3% | |
1940 | 722 | 8.2% | |
1950 | 1,024 | 41.8% | |
1960 | 1,264 | 23.4% | |
1970 | 1,295 | 2.5% | |
1980 | 1,429 | 10.3% | |
1990 | 1,237 | −13.4% | |
2000 | 1,296 | 4.8% | |
2010 | 1,243 | −4.1% | |
2020 | 1,262 | 1.5% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[8] |
As of the census[9] of 2010, there were 1,243 people, 533 households, and 327 families residing in the city. The population density was 986.5 inhabitants per square mile (380.9/km2). There were 640 housing units at an average density of 507.9 per square mile (196.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.1% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. HispanicorLatino of any race were 3.1% of the population.
There were 533 households, of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.7% were married couples living together, 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.6% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.99.
The median age in the city was 36.4 years. Of residents, 26.5% were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24% were from 25 to 44; 23.3% were from 45 to 64; and 17.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.9% male and 52.1% female.
As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 1,296 people, 539 households, and 336 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,151.7 inhabitants per square mile (444.7/km2). There were 582 housing units at an average density of 517.2 per square mile (199.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.91% White, 0.08% African American, 1.47% Native American, 0.69% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. HispanicorLatino of any race were 1.23% of the population.
There were 539 households, out of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.0% were married couples living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.5% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 17.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $36,544. Males had a median income of $29,943 versus $21,719 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,921. About 13.1% of families and 17.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.8% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.
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