Editing White Cloud, Michigan

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'''White Cloud''' is a city in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Michigan]], a small town on the bank of the [[White River (White Lake)|White River]].  As of the [[United States 2020 Census|2020 census]], the city population was 1,479.  It is the [[county seat]] of [[Newaygo County, Michigan|Newaygo County]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|access-date=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> Being designated a trail town,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cityofwhitecloud.org/parks-and-recreation/|title=Parks and Recreation – City of White Cloud}}</ref> the outdoors are a big part of life in White Cloud, with the 4,600 mile North Country Trail stretching nearby, the Mill Pond Park with a beach and playground, and the White Cloud County Park and Campground, being major draws to the area. White Cloud was recognized by the North Country Trail Association as a "Trail Town".<ref>{{cite web |title=White Cloud Trail Town |url=https://northcountrytrail.org/trail/michigan-lower/white-cloud-trail-town/ |website=northcountrytrail.org |access-date=15 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190527222721/https://northcountrytrail.org/trail/michigan-lower/white-cloud-trail-town/ |archive-date=May 27, 2019}}</ref>

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|2.00|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|1.95|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.05|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-11-25|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110220065340/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archive-date=2011-02-20}}</ref>

==Economy==
The Newaygo County government, White Cloud Public schools, and the North American Refractories Co. NARCO are the major employers in White Cloud.

The $13 million state-of-the-art White Cloud Feed Mill opened in April 2018 to serve as the area's leader in supplying nutritional products and technologies.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.farmersadvance.com/story/news/2018/07/30/white-cloud-feed-mill-hosts-grand-opening-celebration/37203099/|title=White Cloud Feed Mill hosts grand opening celebration}}</ref> Ceres Solutions Cooperative chose to build the mill in the White Cloud Industrial Park given its proximity to the airport, major highway access, as well as access to [[Marquette Rail]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2016/11/north_central_co-op_plans_10m.html|title=North Central Co-op plans $10M expansion in Newaygo |date=20 November 2016 }}</ref>

==Arts and culture==
The Purple Heart Pow Wow is held in White Cloud every August for families sponsored by the Military Order of the Purple Heart.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nearnorthnow.com/features-and-fun/august-is-pow-wow-time-in-white-cloud|title=August is Pow Wow Time in White Cloud!}}</ref>

==Library==
The White Cloud Community Library serves as a center of civic, cultural, educational, and recreational information. The library maintains a local history department providing research assistance for patrons as well as many non-residents including genealogy research for Newaygo County. An extensive range of events for adults and children are put on for the community.

==Major highways==
*{{jct|state=MI|M|20}} - running east and west
*{{jct|state=MI|M|37}} - running north and south

==Airport==
[[White Cloud Airport]] is a publicly owned and operated airport with a single 2,917 foot runway. As of 2019 it has a new terminal building, self-service fuel terminal,  and is walking distance to downtown White Cloud. Also, it is located next to a new industrial park.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cityofwhitecloud.org/white-cloud-airport/|title=White Cloud Airport – City of White Cloud}}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1880= 440
|1890= 743
|1900= 595
|1910= 648
|1920= 618
|1930= 615
|1940= 811
|1950= 977
|1960= 1001
|1970= 1044
|1980= 1101
|1990= 1147
|2000= 1420
|2010= 1408
|2020= 1479
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
}}

===2010 census===
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 1,408 people, 467 households, and 294 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|722.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 537 housing units at an average density of {{convert|275.4|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 83.7% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 7.0% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.6% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.5% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 3.1% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 5.2% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 6.5% of the population.

There were 467 households, of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 18.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.0% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.20.

The median age in the city was 32.5 years. 25.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.1% were from 25 to 44; 22.1% were from 45 to 64; and 11.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.8% male and 46.2% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 1,420 people, 494 households, and 320 families residing in the city.  The population density was {{convert|736.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}.  There were 553 housing units at an average density of {{convert|286.9|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}.  The racial makeup of the city was 86.41% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 7.25% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.06% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.28% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.14% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.90% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.96% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 4.65% of the population.

There were 494 households, out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 17.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.  The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older.  The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.9 males.  For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $2,313, and the median income for a family was $31,797. Males had a median income of $2,417 versus $1,417 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $11,369.  About 19.1% of families and 21.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 29.7% of those under age 18 and 13.0% of those age 65 or over.

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.cityofwhitecloud.org City of White Cloud  ]
*[http://rivercountrychamber.com/ River Country Chamber of Commerce  ]

{{Cities of Newaygo County, Michigan}}
{{Michigan county seats}}

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[[Category:Cities in Newaygo County, Michigan]]
[[Category:County seats in Michigan]]
[[Category:Grand Rapids metropolitan area]]