Coopersville is a city located in north central Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,828 at the 2020 census. It is primarily a farming community.
The city is located within Polkton Township, though it is administratively autonomous. It lies just north of Interstate 96 along the eastern township boundary, adjacent to Wright Township on the east. There are two exits on I-96, one at the southeast corner of the city and the other at the southwest corner. The city has a post office and a public library.
Coopersville served as the primary filming location for the 2012 football film Touchback.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Over 50% of the land within the city limits is committed to agriculture.
Demographics
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, there were 4,828 people, 1,755 households, and 1,568 families living in the city. The population density was 1003.74/sq mi, and the average family size was 3.38.
The median age in the city was 33.9 years. 29.6% of residents were under the age of 18 and 13.1% were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 92.9 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 88.7 males.
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|+ Racial composition as of the 2020 census of 2010, there were 4,275 people, 1,604 households, and 1,103 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 1,742 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 95.5% White, 0.5% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 1.0% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.7% of the population.
There were 1,604 households, of which 39.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.2% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.23.
The median age in the city was 32.8 years. 29.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.8% were from 25 to 44; 22% were from 45 to 64; and 11.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.
2000 census
As of the census