Mancelona (/mænˌsəˈloʊnə/ man-sə-LOW-nə) is a village in Antrim County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,390 at the 2010 census. The village is located within Mancelona Township. Mancelona is probably best known for its close proximity to Torch Lake, in November hosts an annual buck pole, a deer hunting contest that has drawn hunters from across the State. Additionally, Mancelona is popular due to its central location between Traverse City and Petoskey also being near many tourist areas like Bellaire, Alden, Jordan River Valley, as well as hosting the annual "Bass Festival", a four-day event featuring a Grand Parade, carnival, flea market, and other community activities. The Bass Festival is held the first weekend in June.
Mancelona, Michigan | |
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| Village of Mancelona | |
,_MI_location.png) Location within Antrim County | |
  Mancelona Location within the state of Michigan | |
| Coordinates: 44°54′14″N 85°03′38″W / 44.90389°N 85.06056°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Antrim |
| Township | Mancelona |
| Incorporated | 1889 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village council |
| • President | Mike Allison |
| • Clerk | Maureen Naumcheff |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.60 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,125 ft (343 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 1,344 |
| • Density | 1,339.98/sq mi (517.35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | 49659 |
| Area code | 231 |
| FIPS code | 26-50620[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0631374[3] |
| Website | Official website |
Geography
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.[4] The village is located at 44°54′08″N 85°03′39″W / 44.90222°N 85.06083°W. Mancelona contains two traffic lights.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 105 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,205 | 1,047.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,226 | 1.7% | |
| 1910 | 1,200 | −2.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,214 | 1.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,143 | −5.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,173 | 2.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,000 | −14.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,141 | 14.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,255 | 10.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,432 | 14.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,370 | −4.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,408 | 2.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,390 | −1.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,344 | −3.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[5] | |||
2010 census
As of the census[6] 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
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 per square mile (549.1/km2). There were 582 housing units at an average density of 587.3 per square mile (227.0/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
Mancelona Public Schools operates public schools.
Major highways
References
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved November 25, 2012.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 25, 2012.