Wedgewood is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Wexford County in the U.S. state of Michigan.[2] The population of the CDP was 227 at the 2020 census. Wedgewood is located within Cherry Grove Township.

Wedgewood, Michigan
The pond at Lakewood on the Green golf course
The pond at Lakewood on the Green golf course
Location within Wexford County
Location within Wexford County
Wedgewood is located in Michigan
Wedgewood
Wedgewood
Location within the state of Michigan
Wedgewood is located in the United States
Wedgewood
Wedgewood
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 44°11′37″N 85°29′25″W / 44.19361°N 85.49028°W / 44.19361; -85.49028
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyWexford
TownshipCherry Grove
Area
 • Total0.65 sq mi (1.69 km2)
 • Land0.62 sq mi (1.61 km2)
 • Water0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2)
Elevation
1,266 ft (386 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total227
 • Density364.37/sq mi (140.63/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
49601 (Cadillac)
Area code231
GNIS feature ID2583770[2]

History

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The community of Wedgewood was listed as a newly-organized census-designated place for the 2010 census, meaning it now has officially defined boundaries and population statistics for the first time.[3]

Geography

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the community has an area of 0.65 square miles (1.68 km2), of which 0.62 square miles (1.61 km2) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.08 km2) (4.62%) is water.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
2010237
2020227−4.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

Education

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Wedgewood is served entirely by Cadillac Area Public Schools to the northeast in the city of Cadillac.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Wedgewood Census Designated Place". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  3. ^ "Michigan: 2010 Population and Housing Unit Counts 2010 Census of Population and Housing" (PDF). 2010 United States Census. United States Census Bureau. September 2012. p. III-9. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
  4. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  5. ^ Michigan Geographic Framework (November 15, 2013). "Wexford County School Districts" (PDF). Retrieved July 2, 2022.