Stanwood, Michigan
Village · Population 209 · #515 in Michigan
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About Stanwood
Set in the central part of Michigan, Stanwood is a tiny community counting 209 people who proudly call it home.
Stanwood holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.24 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 871 residents per square mile.
📰 Stanwood News Today
- Andy Morren Obituary & Funeral | Stanwood, MI Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes · Jul 28
- Denise Hoisington Obituary (2026) - Stanwood, MI - Daggett Gilbert Funeral Home - Big Rapids Legacy obituary · Aug 11
- Tragic murder-suicide leaves three deceased in Stanwood home 9and10News.com · Apr 22
- Few details released after 'crime scene' found in Stanwood WPBN · Apr 22
- Mecosta County crash: 2 women injured on icy 8 Mile Road MLive.com · Jan 19
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Stanwood Unique
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.24 sq mi.
- Part of the fabric of Michigan — one of 745 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMichigan
TypeVillage
Population (2024)209
Rank in state#515 of 533
Land area0.24 sq mi
Density871/sq mi
Coordinates43.5803, -85.4482