Zeeland, Michigan
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Zeeland is a city in Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 5,805 at the 2000 census. The city is located at the western edge of Zeeland Charter Township which is politically independent. Its name is derived from the Dutch province of Zeeland.
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[edit] Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.8 km² (3.0 mi²). 7.8 km² (3.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.33% is water.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 5,805 people, 2,283 households, and 1,490 families residing in the city. The population density was 744.6/km² (1,927.7/mi²). There were 2,389 housing units at an average density of 306.4/km² (793.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.90% White, 0.59% African American, 0.14% Native American, 1.31% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 2.10% from other races, and 1.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.63% of the population.
There were 2,283 households out of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.7% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 20.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.13.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.2% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 16.1% from 45 to 64, and 23.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 83.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $45,611, and the median income for a family was $53,227. Males had a median income of $35,288 versus $26,913 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,801. About 2.8% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 3.4% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Notable residents
- Zeeland is the birthplace of science writer Paul de Kruif, author of "Microbe Hunters" and other scientific popularizations.
- Jim Kaat, former All Star pitcher
- Herman Miller, Inc., the American manufacturer of office furniture and equipment (notably, the Aeron chair), is based in Zeeland
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[edit] Sports Achievements
Division 4 State Football Champions as of Friday November 24, 2006 after the Zeeland West Dux defeated the Coopersville Broncos 22-0.nl:Zeeland (Michigan) no:Zeeland (Michigan)
