Painesdale, MI is a small town located in Houghton County with a population of 426 people. It is situated about ten miles northwest of the city of Houghton and it occupies an area of 11.5 square miles. Popular local businesses include The Lake Linden Bakery which offers delicious pastries and breads as well as other locally made goods, Ye Olde Book Shoppe which offers used books, magazines, comics and other reading materials, and the Painesdale Community Center where locals can attend classes, programs or meetings. When it comes to outdoor activities, Painesdale boasts several parks and trails including Estivant Pines Nature Sanctuary which offers a variety of hiking trails for visitors to explore the wilderness. There are also many year-round sports teams available for locals like the Copper Country Soccer Club, the Copper Country Ski Tigers racing team and the Calumet Hockey Association. Finally, there are several local organizations such as the Painesdale Community Association that help organize various events throughout the year including art shows, concerts and festivals.
The population in Painesdale (zip 49955) is 426. There are 38 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Painesdale (zip 49955) is 27.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Painesdale (zip 49955) is 4.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Painesdale (zip 49955)
- 32.7% are married
- 1.2% are divorced
- 44.2% are married with children
- 3.9% have children, but are single
Race in Painesdale (zip 49955)
- 99.5% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.5% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander