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Hart, Michigan
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Location of Hart, Michigan
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 Hart, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Hart, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Michigan |
| County | Oceana |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.56 sq mi (4.05 km2) |
| • Land | 1.40 sq mi (3.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km2) |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 2,126 |
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2,068 |
| • Density | 1,475.04/sq mi (569.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
49420
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| Area code(s) | 231 |
| FIPS code | 26-36920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1620137 |
Hart is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,126 at the time of the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Oceana County. The city is located within Hart Township, but is politically independent.
Hart is also home to the north end of the Hart-Montague Trail.
History
Hart was named from its central position in the "heart" of Oceana County.
Hart was founded in 1856 by early pioneers including Nelson Grove. Hart Township was named after Wellington Hart.
In 1960, Robert H. Woody was the first psychologist in the area, working for the Oceana Intermediate School District. He later became a well-published (38 books) professor, attorney, psychologist, and professional musician.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.07 square miles (5.36 km2), of which, 1.91 square miles (4.95 km2) is land and 0.16 square miles (0.41 km2) is water.
Transportation
US 31 / LMCT passes west of the city, continuing southerly toward Muskegon and northerly toward Ludington.
Bus. US 31 is a spur route into downtown Hart.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 213 | — | |
| 1880 | 464 | 117.8% | |
| 1890 | 757 | 63.1% | |
| 1900 | 1,134 | 49.8% | |
| 1910 | 1,555 | 37.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,590 | 2.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,690 | 6.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,922 | 13.7% | |
| 1950 | 2,172 | 13.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,990 | −8.4% | |
| 1970 | 2,139 | 7.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,888 | −11.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,942 | 2.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,950 | 0.4% | |
| 2010 | 2,126 | 9.0% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 2,068 | −2.7% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,126 people, 757 households, and 478 families living in the city. The population density was 1,113.1 inhabitants per square mile (429.8/km2). There were 849 housing units at an average density of 444.5 per square mile (171.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 84.3% White, 0.5% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 12.6% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 25.7% of the population.
There were 757 households, of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.9% were married couples living together, 17.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.9% were non-families. 32.9% 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 2.58 and the average family size was 3.23.
The median age in the city was 37.3 years. 26.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.7% were from 25 to 44; 22.1% were from 45 to 64; and 19.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.
Climate
This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Hart has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.
Notable people
- Larry Paul Kelley, founder of Shelby Gem Factory
- Seymour H. Knox I, Buffalo, New York businessman
- Donald W. Wolf, World War II U.S. Marine Corps soldier who was killed in action at Guadalcanal
- Walter Willett, physician and nutrition researcher
- George Winston, instrumental pop pianist and composer (b. 1949)
See also
In Spanish: Hart (Míchigan) para niños
