Potterville, Michigan

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Potterville, Michigan
settlement_type = City
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map_caption = Location of Potterville, Michigan


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Michigan
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Eaton

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area_total_km2 = 4.8
area_land_km2 = 4.8
area_water_km2 = 0.0
area_total_sq_mi = 1.8
area_land_sq_mi = 1.8
area_water_sq_mi = 0.0

population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 2168
population_density_km2 = 455.0
population_density_sq_mi = 1178.3

timezone = Eastern (EST)
utc_offset = -5
timezone_DST = EDT
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elevation_m = 274
elevation_ft = 899
latd = 42 |latm = 37 |lats = 39 |latNS = N
longd = 84 |longm = 44 |longs = 31 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 48876
area_code = 517
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blank_info = 26-66100GR|2
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Potterville is a city in Eaton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,168 at the 2000 census.

History

A rare Michigan earthquake on September 2, 1994, had its epicenter just east of the city. Measuring a magnitude of 3.4 on the Richter Scale, it could be felt through most of Mid-Michigan. [http://www.msu.edu/user/fausttre/lqabs.htm]

The city experienced a massive train derailment of 35 Canadian National railcars over Memorial Day weekend 2002. Due to leaking propane from the cars, the entire city was evacuated. [http://www.lsj.com/news/local/020530_potterville_roll_1a-.htm] The cause of the derailment was found to have been a faulty rail.

A second Canadian National train derailment occurred in May of 2006, though no evacuation was necessary. The cause of this derailment was found to be a failed wheel bearing on the 82nd railcar. [http://www.wzzm13.com/printfullstory.aspx?storyid=53935]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.9 square miles (4.8 km²), of which, 1.8 square miles (4.8 km²) of it is land and 0.54% is water.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 2,168 people, 802 households, and 572 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,178.3 per square mile (454.9/km²). There were 892 housing units at an average density of 484.8/sq mi (187.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.48% White, 0.23% African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 1.48% from other races, and 1.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.01% of the population.

There were 802 households out of which 44.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.4% were married couples living together, 17.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families. 22.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the city the population was spread out with 33.7% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 33.9% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 5.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females there were 92.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $42,292, and the median income for a family was $48,182. Males had a median income of $33,988 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,880. About 3.5% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.0% of those under age 18 and 6.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Potterville Public Schools has one elementary school, a middle school and high school.

References

External links

* [http://www.cityofpotterville.com/ Official Website of the City of Potterville]