Coldwater, Michigan
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| Coldwater, Michigan | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Branch |
| Founded | 1861 |
| Government | |
| - Mayor | Eugene F. Wallace |
| Area | |
| - Total | 8.3 sq mi (21.6 km²) |
| - Land | 8.1 sq mi (21.0 km²) |
| - Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) |
| Population (2001) | |
| - Total | 10,520 |
| - Density | 1,562.5/sq mi (603.3/km²) |
| Excluding state correctional facilities | |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 49036 |
| Area code(s) | 517 |
| FIPS code | 26-17020[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0623568[2] |
| Website: http://www.coldwater.org/ | |
Coldwater is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 12,697. It is the county seat of Branch County[3].
The city is located at the center of Coldwater Township, though it is politically independent.
Coldwater is at . The ZIP code is 49036 and the FIPS place code is 17020. The elevation is 969 feet above sea level.
Coldwater was the birthplace of aviation pioneer Harriet Quimby, who was the first US woman to receive a pilot's license, and of Hawley Harvey Crippen, an infamous murderer. Mixed martial artist and professional wrestler, Dan Severn, was born in Coldwater.
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[edit] Geography
The Coldwater River flows into the city from the south, originating from Coldwater Lake. The Coldwater chain of lakes also has an outlet called the Sauk River, which flows from its north end (near Quincy) and then through the south side of the city of Coldwater. Both combine to form a series of shallow, connected lakes on the city's west side.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.4 square miles (21.6 km²), of which, 8.1 square miles (21.1 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.6 km²) of it (2.63%) is water.
[edit] Transportation
[edit] Air
Memorial Airport serves general aviation only.
[edit] Major Highways
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I-69: Coldwater is accessible from exits 10 (Business Loop 69), 13 (US-12) and 16 (Jonesville Rd. exit) from Interstate 69. The town has extended since 1967 (when Interstate 69 was opened in the area) to incorporate the commercial sprawl at Exit 13. |
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I-69 Business Loop routes through downtown Coldwater. |
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US 12 routes west to Sturgis and east toward the Hillsdale area. |
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M-86 routes west to Three Rivers. |
[edit] Mass Transit
Coldwater public bus transportation is provided by Branch Area Transit Authority (BATA).
[edit] Rail
Coldwater has an east-west railroad, but this is practically a relic of one that led to Chicago and Toledo, Ohio.
[edit] Education
Aside from the usual public and parochial schools, Coldwater has a branches of Kellogg Community College and Baker College.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 12,697 people, 4,058 households, and 2,520 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,562.5 per square mile (603.0/km²). There were 4,370 housing units at an average density of 537.8/sq mi (207.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 85.35% White, 8.42% African American, 0.75% Native American, 0.92% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.52% from other races, and 3.01% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.52% of the population.
There were 4,058 households out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.6% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.9% were non-families. 31.9% 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 2.49 and the average family size was 3.11.
In the city the population was spread out with 22.4% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 35.4% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 101.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $33,913, and the median income for a family was $41,107. Males had a median income of $31,577 versus $22,088 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,833. About 6.0% of families and 9.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.6% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Murder
The murderer Dennis Depue was from Coldwater, Michigan and was profiled on the popular TV show , Unsolved Mysteries
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[edit] References
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ Find a County. National Association of Counties. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
[edit] External links
- City of Coldwater
- Coldwater Downtown Development Authority
- MyColdwater.com - Directory of all local businesses, maps, and photo tour
- Little River Railroad
- Coldwater Community Schools
- Coldwater, Michigan is at coordinates Coordinates:
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