# Pellston, Michigan

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Village in Michigan, United States

Pellston, Michigan Village Village of Pellston Downtown Pellston along U.S. Route 31 Nickname: Ice Box of the Nation Location within Emmet County Pellston Location within the state of Michigan Coordinates: 45°33′14″N 84°47′04″W / 45.55389°N 84.78444°W / 45.55389; -84.78444 Country United States State Michigan County Emmet Townships Maple River and McKinley Government • Type Village council • President James Gillett • Clerk Becky O’Neil Area [1] • Total 1.95 sq mi (5.05 km2) • Land 1.95 sq mi (5.05 km2) • Water 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) Elevation [2] 699 ft (213 m) Population (2020) • Total 774 • Density 396.9/sq mi (153.25/km2) Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT) ZIP code(s) 49769 Area code 231 FIPS code 26-63300[3] GNIS feature ID 0634571[2] Website Official website

**Pellston** ([/ˈpɛl.stən/](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA/English) [*PELL-stən*](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Pronunciation_respelling_key)) is a [village](/source/Village_(United_States)) in [Emmet County](/source/Emmet_County%2C_Michigan) in the [U.S. state](/source/U.S._state) of [Michigan](/source/Michigan). As of the [2020 census](/source/2020_United_States_census), Pellston had a population of 774.[4] The village is the home of [Pellston Regional Airport](/source/Pellston_Regional_Airport).

The village lies on the boundary between [Maple River](/source/Maple_River_Township%2C_Michigan) and [McKinley](/source/McKinley_Township%2C_Emmet_County%2C_Michigan) townships on [US Highway 31](/source/U.S._Route_31_in_Michigan). [Interstate 75](/source/Interstate_75_in_Michigan) is about 10 miles (16 km) east of Pellston. [Mackinaw City](/source/Mackinaw_City%2C_Michigan) and the [Mackinac Bridge](/source/Mackinac_Bridge) are approximately 18 miles (29 km) north and [Petoskey](/source/Petoskey%2C_Michigan) is about 20 miles (32 km) southwest of the village. The [University of Michigan Biological Station](/source/University_of_Michigan_Biological_Station) is on nearby Douglas Lake.

## Demographics

Historical population Census Pop. Note %± 1910 1,089 — 1920 915 −16.0% 1930 810 −11.5% 1940 562 −30.6% 1950 442 −21.4% 1960 429 −2.9% 1970 469 9.3% 1980 565 20.5% 1990 583 3.2% 2000 771 32.2% 2010 822 6.6% 2020 774 −5.8% U.S. Decennial Census[5]

The University of Michigan has its biological station in Pellston.

### 2010 census

As of the [census](/source/Census)[6] of 2010, there were 822 people, 308 households, and 216 families residing in the village. The [population density](/source/Population_density) was 430.4 inhabitants per square mile (166.2/km2). There were 364 housing units at an average density of 190.6 per square mile (73.6/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 86.5% [White](/source/White_(U.S._Census)), 0.2% [African American](/source/African_American_(U.S._Census)), 8.0% [Native American](/source/Native_American_(U.S._Census)), 0.1% [Asian](/source/Asian_(U.S._Census)), 0.2% from [other races](/source/Race_(U.S._Census)), and 4.9% from two or more races. [Hispanic](/source/Hispanic_(U.S._Census)) or [Latino](/source/Latino_(U.S._Census)) of any race were 1.9% of the population.

There were 308 households, of which 41.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.1% were [married couples](/source/Marriage) living together, 16.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.9% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.13.

The median age in the village was 34.1 years. 30.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.4% were from 25 to 44; 26.9% were from 45 to 64; and 9.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

### 2000 census

As of the [census](/source/Census)[3] of 2000, there were 771 people, 260 households, and 199 families residing in the village. The population density was 402.8 inhabitants per square mile (155.5/km2). There were 308 housing units at an average density of 160.9 per square mile (62.1/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 89.75% [White](/source/White_(U.S._Census)), 0.65% [African American](/source/African_American_(U.S._Census)), 6.49% [Native American](/source/Native_American_(U.S._Census)), 0.26% [Asian](/source/Asian_(U.S._Census)), 0.13% [Pacific Islander](/source/Pacific_Islander_(U.S._Census)), and 2.72% from two or more races. [Hispanic](/source/Hispanic_(U.S._Census)) or [Latino](/source/Latino_(U.S._Census)) of any race were 0.78% of the population.

There were 260 households, out of which 43.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were [married couples](/source/Marriage) living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.1% were non-families. 16.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.97 and the average family size was 3.33.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 33.3% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 32.6% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $37,292, and the median income for a family was $39,911. Males had a median income of $25,956 versus $20,013 for females. The [per capita income](/source/Per_capita_income) for the village was $13,047. About 10.8% of families and 13.7% of the population were below the [poverty line](/source/Poverty_line), including 14.0% of those under age 18 and 13.0% of those age 65 or over.

## Geography

According to the [United States Census Bureau](/source/United_States_Census_Bureau), the village has a total area of 1.91 square miles (4.95 km2), all land.[7]

### Climate

According to the [Köppen Climate Classification](/source/K%C3%B6ppen_Climate_Classification) system, Pellston has a [humid continental climate](/source/Humid_continental_climate), abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.[8]

Climate data for Pellston Regional Airport, Michigan (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1948–present) Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year Record high °F (°C) 53 (12) 61 (16) 85 (29) 91 (33) 94 (34) 99 (37) 98 (37) 98 (37) 96 (36) 87 (31) 78 (26) 64 (18) 99 (37) Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 26.7 (−2.9) 28.7 (−1.8) 38.5 (3.6) 51.7 (10.9) 66.1 (18.9) 75.8 (24.3) 79.3 (26.3) 77.9 (25.5) 70.2 (21.2) 56.6 (13.7) 43.5 (6.4) 32.6 (0.3) 54.0 (12.2) Daily mean °F (°C) 17.8 (−7.9) 18.0 (−7.8) 27.0 (−2.8) 39.5 (4.2) 52.2 (11.2) 61.9 (16.6) 66.0 (18.9) 64.7 (18.2) 57.3 (14.1) 45.9 (7.7) 35.2 (1.8) 25.2 (−3.8) 42.6 (5.9) Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 8.9 (−12.8) 7.3 (−13.7) 15.5 (−9.2) 27.2 (−2.7) 38.3 (3.5) 48.1 (8.9) 52.8 (11.6) 51.6 (10.9) 44.5 (6.9) 35.2 (1.8) 27.0 (−2.8) 17.7 (−7.9) 31.2 (−0.4) Record low °F (°C) −37 (−38) −37 (−38) −34 (−37) −14 (−26) 11 (−12) 25 (−4) 28 (−2) 29 (−2) 19 (−7) 4 (−16) −23 (−31) −31 (−35) −37 (−38) Average precipitation inches (mm) 1.61 (41) 1.14 (29) 1.74 (44) 2.44 (62) 2.79 (71) 2.57 (65) 2.67 (68) 2.85 (72) 3.38 (86) 4.22 (107) 2.71 (69) 1.89 (48) 30.01 (762) Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 15.1 11.2 10.2 11.1 11.4 10.5 9.9 9.8 12.0 15.7 14.8 15.4 147.1 Source: NOAA[9][10]

## Education

[Pellston Public Schools](/source/Pellston_Public_Schools) is the area school district.

## Transportation

[Indian Trails](/source/Indian_Trails) provides daily intercity bus service between [St. Ignace](/source/St._Ignace%2C_Michigan) and [East Lansing, Michigan](/source/East_Lansing%2C_Michigan).[11]

[Pellston Regional Airport](/source/Pellston_Regional_Airport) serves the city. [Delta Air Lines](/source/Delta_Air_Lines) provides airline service to [Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport](/source/Detroit_Metropolitan_Wayne_County_Airport).[12]

## Images

		- [Pellston Regional Airport](/source/Pellston_Regional_Airport)

		- Fire department

		- Sign on US 31

		- City welcome sign

		- Pellston Historical Society Museum

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-CenPopGazetteer2020_1-0)** ["2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files"](https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2020_Gazetteer/2020_gaz_place_26.txt). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-GR3_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-GR3_2-1) [U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pellston, Michigan](https://edits.nationalmap.gov/apps/gaz-domestic/public/search/names/634571)

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-GR2_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-GR2_3-1) ["U.S. Census website"](https://www.census.gov). [United States Census Bureau](/source/United_States_Census_Bureau). Retrieved January 31, 2008.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Census2020PLLede_4-0)** ["2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)"](https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=NAME%2CP1_001N&for=place%3A63300&in=state%3A26). *United States Census Bureau*. 2021. Retrieved February 20, 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-DecennialCensus_5-0)** ["Census of Population and Housing"](https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html). Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-wwwcensusgov_6-0)** ["U.S. Census website"](https://www.census.gov). [United States Census Bureau](/source/United_States_Census_Bureau). Retrieved November 25, 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Gazetteer_files_7-0)** ["US Gazetteer files 2010"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt). [United States Census Bureau](/source/United_States_Census_Bureau). Archived from [the original](https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt) on July 2, 2012. Retrieved November 25, 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** [Climate Summary for Pellston, Michigan](http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=743651&cityname=Pellston%2C+Michigan%2C+United+States+of+America&units=)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-NOAA_9-0)** ["NowData – NOAA Online Weather Data"](https://www.weather.gov/wrh/Climate?wfo=apx). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved August 28, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-NCEI_10-0)** ["Station: Pellston RGNL AP, MI"](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/services/data/v1?dataset=normals-monthly-1991-2020&startDate=0001-01-01&endDate=9996-12-31&stations=USW00014841&format=pdf). *U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991–2020)*. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved August 28, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["EAST LANSING-PETOSKEY-ST. IGNACE"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140629095410/http://www.indiantrails.com/sites/default/files/1488.pdf) (PDF). [Indian Trails](/source/Indian_Trails). January 15, 2013. Archived from [the original](http://www.indiantrails.com/sites/default/files/1488.pdf) (PDF) on June 29, 2014. Retrieved February 27, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** [Delta Air Lines](/source/Delta_Air_Lines). ["July 2014 Worldwide Flight Schedule"](http://content.delta.com/content/dam/delta-www/pdfs/flight_schedules.pdf) (PDF). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20140327092244/http://content.delta.com/content/dam/delta-www/pdfs/flight_schedules.pdf) (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2014.

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