Cadillac

City in Wexford County, Michigan

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Cadillac is a city in Wexford County, Michigan, with 10,371 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,309 ft (399 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Haring, 2.9 miles NE.

About Cadillac

Cadillac ( KAD-ə-lak) is a city in and seat of government of Wexford County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 10,371 at the 2020 census, making it the second most-populated city in the Northern Michigan region, after Traverse City.

Cadillac was settled as early as 1871 and formerly known as the village of Clam Lake before incorporating as a city in 1877. The city is located upon the shores of Lake Cadillac, connected by the Clam Lake Canal to Lake Mitchell. The Clam River, which begins in Cadillac, is part of the Muskegon River watershed. Cadillac is the junction of three major highways: US Highway 131, M-55, and M-115. The geographic center of Michigan is approximately five miles (8.0 km) north-northwest of Cadillac. Cadillac is the primary city of the Cadillac micropolitan area, which includes all of Wexford County and Missaukee County to the east, and had population of 48,725 at the 2020 census.

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Living in Cadillac

Median household income
$51,773
Median home value
$134,300
Median rent
$842/mo
Median age
40.7
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Cadillac, MI population

Cadillac had 10,371 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census10,371
Density1,247 per sq mi (481 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Cadillac at a glance

StateMichigan (MI)
CountyWexford County
TypeCity
Population10,371 (2020)
Land area8.32 sq mi (21.5 km²)
Water area1.86 sq mi (4.82 km²)
Elevation1,309 ft (399 m)
Coordinates44.2466° N, 85.4323° W
ZIP code49601
Official websitecadillac-mi.net
Census code (GEOID)2612320

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Cadillac

What county is Cadillac in?

Cadillac is in Wexford County, Michigan.

What is the population of Cadillac, MI?

10,371 people lived in Cadillac at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Cadillac, MI?

The ZIP code of Cadillac is 49601.

What is the elevation of Cadillac?

1,309 feet (399 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Cadillac?

Haring (2.9 mi), Wedgewood (4.6 mi), Boon (8.8 mi), Jennings (8.9 mi), Tustin (10.2 mi).

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