Fowler, Michigan

Fowler is a village in Clinton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,208 at the 2010 census. The village is located within Dallas Township.

Not to be confused with Fowlerville, Michigan.
Fowler, Michigan
Village
Village of Fowler
Location within Clinton County
Fowler
Location within the state of Michigan
Fowler
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 43°00′08″N 84°44′25″W
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyClinton
TownshipDallas
Settled1867
Platted1870
Incorporated1885
Government
 • TypeVillage council
 • PresidentVernon J. Thelen
 • ClerkRhonda Feldpausch
Area
 • Total1.31 sq mi (3.39 km2)
 • Land1.28 sq mi (3.32 km2)
 • Water0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2)
Elevation
745 ft (227 m)
Population
 • Total1,208
 • Estimate 
(2019)[4]
1,222
 • Density952.46/sq mi (367.84/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
48835
Area code(s)989
FIPS code26-30040[5]
GNIS feature ID0626354[6]
WebsiteOfficial website

History

Originally called "Dallas", Fowler was created when Robert Highman, Chief Engineer of the Detroit, Grand Haven, and Milwaukee Railroad, and E.A Wales acquired a tract of land along the railroad right-of-way in 1857. The Detroit, Grand Haven, and Milwaukee railroad completed the rail line though the area in July and August of 1857. Dallas was later changed to Isabella and subsequently Fowler. The town subsequently moved to a tract of land 1/10 of a mile west of the original tract, owned by John N. Fowler[7] and in 1869 the name was changed to "Fowler". The village was originally settled in a swampy area and the move was driven by the lack of economic growth. In 1885, the town incorporated as a village in Clinton County, reportedly during a high growth lumber boom.

In 1905, massive flooding in the area washed out a culvert three and a half miles west of town. A Grand Trunk work train was sent to repair the culvert but plunged into the creek, killing five men.

Fowler remains a small rural community, serving the needs of the local farming community and as a satellite community to Lansing.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.35 square miles (3.50 km2), of which 1.32 square miles (3.42 km2) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.08 km2) (2.22%) is water.[8]

The village is located within Dallas Township on M-21 about 10 miles (16 km) west of St. Johns and about 50 miles (80 km) east of Grand Rapids. It is about 20 miles (32 km) north of I-96 via county roads. The village is served by the 48835 ZIP Code.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1880321—
18903467.8%
190042623.1%
191047611.7%
1920472−0.8%
193056118.9%
19405793.2%
195067516.6%
196085426.5%
19701,02019.4%
19801,0210.1%
1990912−10.7%
20001,13624.6%
20101,2086.3%
2019 (est.)1,222[4]1.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

2010 census

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 1,208 people, 451 households, and 319 families living in the village. The population density was 915.2 inhabitants per square mile (353.4/km2). There were 488 housing units at an average density of 369.7 per square mile (142.7/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.1% White, 0.4% African American, 0.7% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.

There were 451 households, of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.3% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.3% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% 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 3.24.

The median age in the village was 36.1 years. 29.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.5% were from 25 to 44; 20% were from 45 to 64; and 17.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.7% male and 49.3% female.

2000 census

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 1,136 people, 428 households, and 306 families living in the village. The population density was 877.0 per square mile (337.4/km2). There were 446 housing units at an average density of 344.3 per square mile (132.5/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 100% White

There were 428 households, out of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.1% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.3% were non-families. 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.9% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 17.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $42,171, and the median income for a family was $56,625. Males had a median income of $40,134 versus $25,804 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,123. About 2.7% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.2% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

References
  1. Village of Fowler (2021). "Fowler Village Council". Retrieved January 20, 2021.
  2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
  4. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  5. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fowler, Michigan
  7. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 130.
  8. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
  9. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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