Pewamo
Village in Ionia County, Michigan
Pewamo is a village in Ionia County, Michigan, with 503 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 735 ft (224 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Muir, 4.4 miles W.
- 503residents (2020 Census)
- 735 ftelevation · 224 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.6 km²
- 503 / sq mipopulation density
- 48873ZIP code
About Pewamo
Pewamo is a village in Lyons Township, Ionia County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The village was settled in 1834 as a station along the Detroit, Grand Haven and Milwaukee Railway. The former line now is part of the Fred Meijer Clinton-Ionia-Shiawassee Trail.
The village name was suggested by J.C. Blanchard in honor of Chief Pewamo, with whom he had hunted along the nearby Grand River.
As of the 2020 census, Pewamo had a population of 503.
Mr. Dodd Takes the Air, a 1937 Warner Brothers American musical comedy film directed by Alfred E. Green, begins at the Pewamo Strawberry Festival, the home town of the main character. Composer Harry Warren and lyricist Al Dubin were nominated at the 10th Academy Awards in the category of Best Song for "Remember Me".
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Living in Pewamo
- Median household income
- $72,500
- Median home value
- $189,400
- Median rent
- $960/mo
- Median age
- 37.9
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Pewamo had 503 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 503 |
|---|---|
| Density | 503 per sq mi (194 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pewamo at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Ionia County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 503 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.00 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.0020° N, 84.8473° W |
| ZIP code | 48873 |
| Official website | villageofpewamo.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2663900 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pewamo
- Muir4.4 mi W
- Lyons5.1 mi W
- Fowler5.3 mi E
- Westphalia5.5 mi SE
- Hubbardston6.4 mi N
- Portland9.5 mi S
- Palo10.3 mi NW
- Maple Rapids11.0 mi NE
- Ionia11.6 mi W
- Carson City12.4 mi N
- Eagle13.6 mi S
- St. Johns14.7 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Pewamo
What county is Pewamo in?
Pewamo is in Ionia County, Michigan.
What is the population of Pewamo, MI?
503 people lived in Pewamo at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pewamo, MI?
The ZIP code of Pewamo is 48873.
What is the elevation of Pewamo?
735 feet (224 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Pewamo?
Muir (4.4 mi), Lyons (5.1 mi), Fowler (5.3 mi), Westphalia (5.5 mi), Hubbardston (6.4 mi).
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