Sportsman’s paradise
Natural beauty blends with small town living
Located on the South Arm of Lake Charlevoix at the mouth of the Jordan River, East Jordan is a recreational getaway whether biking, hiking, cross-country skiing or snowmobiling. The smallest of the three communities on Lake Charlevoix, East Jordan is home to the East Jordan Iron Works, a company whose products can be found all over the world.
Once a booming industrial town, East Jordan now boasts a commitment to the environment. The Jordan River has been named a Natural River and Bald Eagles flock to the area for its pristine habitat and fantastic fishing.
The community is also a vital stop along the Breezeway, a rural cruise along C-48 the Breezeway highlights the Chain of Lakes area. A map helps drivers and cyclists take the self-guided tour, which winds its way through Atwood, Ellsworth, East Jordan and Boyne Falls.
The arts are alive and well in East Jordan, with artists and those appreciating culture backing the Jordan River Arts Council and other centers such as the Portside Art & Historical Museum, Raven Hill Discovery Center, Martha Wagbo Farm and Education Center and Stonehedge Fiber Mill and Farm.
Events and festivals blossom year-round in the community, with Freedom Festival drawing in from throughout the region and Sno-Blast turning East Jordan into the snowmobile hub of the north. A statewide snowmobile trail brings riders into town, where they can walk to various restaurants and shops before heading back out to enjoy riding through the Jordan Valley and beyond.
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East Jordan, Michigan
| East Jordan, Michigan | |
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 Location of East Jordan, Michigan |
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Coordinates:  45°9′21″N 85°7′41″W / 45.15583°N 85.12806°W / 45.15583; -85.12806 |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Charlevoix |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.0 sq mi (10.3 km2) |
| • Land | 3.1 sq mi (7.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 2,507 |
| • Density | 818.7/sq mi (316.1/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 49727 |
| Area code(s) | 231 |
| FIPS code | 26-24020[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0625200[2] |
East Jordan is a city in Charlevoix County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,507 at the 2000 census.
The city is at the end of the south arm of Lake Charlevoix, at the mouth of the Jordan River. M-66 connects with US 31 at Charlevoix about 12 miles to the northwest and with US 131 at Mancelona 18 miles to the south. M-32 has its western terminus in the city and connects with US 131 about 16 miles to the east and with I-75 at Gaylord about 29 miles to the east.
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History
East Jordan was founded sometime in the 1870s when a logging mill was built along the Jordan River near the town. The town grew quickly, and by 1890, it boasted a large Iron Works ( the East Jordan Iron Works still operates today), a feed mill, and a population of nearly 1000. By the turn of the century, the city was being serviced by two railroads. With these two railroad connections, East Jordan quickly grew into a major manufacturing center. Even to this day, 4 large industrial corporations still operate within the town.
In 1899, the Detroit and Charlevoix Railroad built their mainline through the East side of the city, and in 1901 the East Jordan and Southern Railway began operations on the western end of the town. With these two railroad connections, East Jordan quickly grew into a major manufacturing center. In 1932, the Detroit and Charlevoix was abandoned, and the East Jordan and Southern followed suit in 1962.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.0 square miles (10 km2). 3.1 square miles (8.0 km2) of it is land and 0.9 square miles (2.3 km2) of it (22.73%) is water.
Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 2,507 people, 946 households, and 658 families residing in the city. The population density was 818.7 per square mile (316.3/km²). There were 1,083 housing units at an average density of 353.7 per square mile (136.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.38% White, 0.40% African American, 1.76% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.76% from other races, and 2.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.60% of the population.
There were 946 households out of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.1% were married couples living together, 13.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.4% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.11.
In the city the population was spread out with 30.5% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 17.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 94.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $35,924, and the median income for a family was $39,669. Males had a median income of $31,597 versus $20,385 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,920. About 7.5% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.5% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.
