Port Sheldon, Michigan
Port Sheldon: Township in Ottawa County, Michigan
About
Port Sheldon is a township located in the county of Ottawa in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,240 and a population density of 188 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,798 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Port Sheldon
| Population : | 4,798 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Ottawa County |
| Area : | 22.6 km2 |
| Altitude : | 594 feet / 181 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Detroit |
| Local time : | 02:18:30 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 212 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 11.63% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Port Sheldon is located at 42°53'58"N 86°11'59"W (42.8994700, -86.1997700).
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- Official Website
Official website of Port Sheldon
Demographics
The population of Port Sheldon increased by 11.63% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,240 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,291 | 1.19% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,344 | 1.22% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,411 | 1.52% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,474 | 1.41% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,505 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,539 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,607 | 1.48% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,643 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,713 | 1.49% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,798 | 1.77% | estimation process |
Schools in Port Sheldon
College & universities near Port Sheldon, MI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 170301 | Hope College | Holland (MI) | 49422-9000 |
Stations (11)
Amtrak & bus stations near Port Sheldon, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOM | Holland station | 171 Lincoln Ave. | RAIL |
| GRR | Vernon J. Ehlers Station | 431 Wealthy St. SW | RAIL |
| RKF | Rockford, Michigan | US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE | BUS |
| BAM | Bangor | 541 Railroad St. | RAIL |
| HWC | Howard City, Michigan | 130 North Ensley St. | BUS |
Post offices near Port Sheldon
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| West Oliv Post Office | West Olive (MI) | 49460 |
Other cities in Ottawa County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ottawa County , MI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jenison | 16,538 | Census designated place in Ottaway County, Michigan |
| Grand Haven | 11,040 | City in Michigan |
| Hudsonville | 7,391 | City in Ottawa County, Michigan, United States |
| Robinson | 6,539 | Township in Ottawa County, Michigan |
| Allendale | 6,505 | Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Zeeland | 5,522 | Township in Ottawa County, Michigan |
| Coopersville | 4,393 | City in Ottawa County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Ferrysburg | 3,022 | City in Michigan |
| Beechwood | 3,015 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| Spring Lake | 2,504 | Village in Ottawa County, Michigan |
| Wright | 1,608 | Township in Ottawa County, Michigan |
| Reno | 582 | Township in Iosco County, Michigan |
Distance to Other Cities
Port Sheldon distances to largest Michigan cities
