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hudsonville, Michigan
Due to its early truck farming activities Hudsonville is known as “Michigan’s Salad Bowl”. Due to the abundant growth of celery, onions, carrots and other vegetables this area is now recognized as being in a strong economic growth position.
HISTORY
In 1848 Homer E. Hudson came from Cleveland and bought land in Georgetown Township from the Jenison brothers. The growth of the town was slow but in 1873 Homer deeded twenty acres to the community and the village of Hudsonville was established. The post office was established in 1872 and the federal government designated the town as Hudsonville.
Being the third largest city in Ottawa County, Hudsonville has become attractive to many people. The town is well-kept and the beautiful parks, churches and schools makes it a lovely place to live.
POPULATION
The population of Hudsonville as of July 2008 is 6,997. The median age is 32.3 years old. The Median household income in 2007 was $48,337. The races in Hudsonville are 96.7% white, 1.5% Hispanic, 0.7% two or more races, 0.5% American Indian. About 67% of adults are married. Hudsonville has a large middle class, the city isn’t a place with a large population of people in poverty.
EDUCATION
The Hudsonville School District is located in Hudsonville, MI. There are 11 schools that serve 5,306 students in grades PK through 12. Hudsonville School District spends $7,335 per pupil. 66% is spent on instruction and 34% on support services. There are 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher
