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Novi, Michigan

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Novi, Michigan
—  City  —

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Location in the state of Michigan
Coordinates: 42°28′49″N 83°28′39″W
Country United States
State Michigan
County Oakland
Government
 • Mayor Bob Gatt
Area[1]
 • Total 31.28 sq mi (81.01 km2)
 • Land 30.26 sq mi (78.37 km2)
 • Water 1.02 sq mi (2.64 km2)
Elevation 909 ft (277 m)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 55,224
 • Density 1,825.0/sq mi (704.6/km2)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP codes 48167,48374-48377
Area code(s) 248
FIPS code 26-59440[3]
GNIS feature ID 0633773[4]
Website cityofnovi.org
Novi is a city in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 55,224, an increase over the 2000 census count of 47,386. The city is located approximately 25 miles (40 km) northwest of the center of Detroit, and 29 miles (47 km) northeast of the center of Ann Arbor. The city is located within the boundaries of the survey township of Novi Township. The remaining unincorporated township is only a tiny fraction surrounded by the city.

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History

Novi was incorporated as a city in 1969 after the approval of a city charter by Village of Novi voters. The approval of the charter followed an election on May 20, 1968 where voters approved the incorporation of the city on a vote of 694 in favor and 283 votes against. The approval of incorporation and the city charter followed several previous attempts at incorporation that were rejected by Novi voters.[5] The city was incorporated along the boundaries of the existing Village of Novi.
The township was named Novi when it was organized in 1832 from Farmington Township. The name was offered by resident Dr. J. C. Emery, at the suggestion of his wife. Residents were reportedly looking for a shorter name than Farmington.[6]
One misconception is that it was named after the 6th toll gate (No. VI) on the Grand River toll road. However, the township was named in 1832 and the toll road was not constructed until the 1850s. A similar claim is made about the township being stop number 6 on the railroad. However, the Holly, Wayne and Monroe Railway (now CSX Transportation) was not constructed through the township until 1870–71, almost 40 years after the township was named. A third popular misconception is that Novi was the sixth stagecoach stop outside of Detroit.[7]

Historic sites

  • Historic Township Hall: The historic Township Hall was originally located on Novi Road, south of Grand River. It was moved to the Novi Library property in the 1980s. It was recently relocated again onto the property that was the site of the Jacob and Rebecca Fuerst Farmstead.
  • Tollgate Farm:[8] 160 acre (650,000 m²) farmstead and educational center.
  • Colonel Samuel White Homestead:[9] Site includes a Michigan Historical Marker.
  • Novi Depot:[10] Portion of the original railroad depot constructed in 1871 for the Holly, Wayne and Monroe Railroad (currently CSX Transportation).
  • Jacob and Rebecca Fuerst Farmstead was once a historic site:[11] Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The City of Novi demolished the Fuerst Farmstead.[12] The north barn was destroyed on July 16, 2008. The farm house was demolished in August 2008. The south and east barns were dismantled and removed from the site. None of the original buildings from the Farmstead were preserved on the site.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 31.28 square miles (81.01 km2), of which, 30.26 square miles (78.37 km2) of it is land and 1.02 square miles (2.64 km2) is water.[1] Walled Lake, which lies mainly within Novi, is the largest lake in the city. It also serves as the headwaters of the Middle Branch of the Rouge River. Shawood Lake lies southwest of Walled Lake. Several smaller lakes within the city were created by gravel pit mining or as stormwater retention areas. Most of the city lies within the Rouge River watershed. Some areas on the north and west side of the City are part of the Huron River watershed.
The city's location provides direct access to several major freeways including I-96, I-696, I-275 and M-5.

Economy


The Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi contains over 180 stores.
Novi continues to be one of the fastest growing cities in Michigan. The construction of Twelve Oaks Mall in the 1970s made the city a major shopping destination in the Detroit metropolitan area and is often credited with ushering in an era of growth that lasted for 40 years (although, in fact, the community had been growing rapidly since the 1950s). This growth has led to substantial increases in the city's population, as well as commercial and industrial developments in the city. Novi was ranked #48 on Money magazine's list of the Top 100 Best Places to Live in 2008.[13]
Novi has a local economy that includes businesses of all sizes from international corporations with local and regional offices in Novi to owner-operated businesses serving the local area. While Novi is recognized for its large concentration of retail businesses clustered at the Novi Road and I-96 interchange, there are several large retail centers in the city as well as many individual retail businesses. Novi has a number of car dealerships along Haggerty Road and Grand River Avenue. The city's industrial and office parks are home to companies in high tech research and development, health care, transportation and logistics, manufacturing and domestic and foreign automotive-related suppliers. Energy-related companies are one of the fastest growing sectors in the city. These companies include the headquarters for ITC Transmission, Novi Energy and offices of Patrick Energy Services.[citation needed]
The business community in Novi is represented by the Novi Chamber of Commerce.
Kroger operates its Michigan regional offices at 40399 Grand River Avenue in Novi.[14] The Japan Auto Parts Industries Association, North America has its offices in Novi.[15]
Novi ranks among the top Oakland County communities for research, technology and service companies. To manage growth and to continue to attract commerce with its accessible location, Novi partners with local, state and federal agencies to enhance infrastructure. Novi has a Neighborhoods and Business Relations Group to attract and retain businesses and streamlined many of its planning and approvals processes to encourage new business and development, as well as redevelopment. The enhancements speed the process, allowing businesses to move ahead with plans for relocation or expansion. Novi has been able to attract several smaller, innovative international firms that have been able to incubate and expand into a larger facility, such as Howa USA Holdings, a Japanese auto supplier with a new research and development center in Novi specializing in interior components for vehicles.
Ryder Systems Inc. constructed a new regional headquarters, representing a $22 million investment in the community. ITC Transmission Company, the nation’s largest independent electrical transmission company, made Novi its national headquarters. In 2008, St. John Providence Park opened a 200-bed hospital on a 200-acre (0.81 km2) total, health campus. In addition to the full-service hospital, the campus provides an array of services in a beautiful wooded setting, complete with walking and cycling paths and 18 acres (73,000 m2) devoted to health-related retail establishments.
Over the last few years, Novi has focused its economic development efforts on the telematics and car connectivity industries. Within the telematics industry, more than 5,000 firms employ approximately 70,000 people in Oakland County, many of them are employed in Novi. Those firms in Novi include Cooper-Standard Automotive, Freescale Semiconductor, Elektrobit, and Harman/Becker Automotive. Tognum, based in Germany, is scheduled to relocate their headquarters to Novi on Haggerty Road, between 13 and 14 Mile Roads.

Top employers

According to the City's 2010 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[16] the top public and private sector employers in the city are:
# Employer # of Employees
1 Novi Community School District 807
2 Magna International 600
3 Ryder 548
4 St. John Providence Health System 500
5 Comau North America 325
6 Suburban Collection Showplace 280
7 City of Novi 254
8 Michigan CAT 250
9 Caparo Vehicle Component 250
10 ITC Transmission 230
11 Toyota Boshoku 180
12 Tata Technologies 120

Health care

Novi is home to some of the region's largest health care systems. St. John's Health opened the Providence Park Hospital in September 2008. The hospital is part of a 200-acre (0.81 km2) health care campus.
Henry Ford Health Systems largest facility in Oakland County is located in the Columbus Corporate Office Centre. Services at the location include adolescent and adult outpatient psychiatry; occupational and physical therapy; athletic medicine; gastroenterology; and pediatric services.
Botsford has two speciality facilities in Novi. Trinity Health, the fourth-largest Catholic health system in the United States, is headquartered in Novi.

Parks and recreation

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Most of the farmland and open spaces present in the mid-20th Century have been developed. The exceptions include the Tollgate Farm located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Twelve Mile and Meadowbrook Roads. This farmstead is owned by the Americana Foundation and is currently leased and operated by Michigan State University as an agricultural extension. Lakeshore Park is another prominent natural area. The park is located between Walled Lake and Twelve Mile Road, west of Novi Road. While portions of the park were turned over to a developer to settle a lawsuit, it remains one of the largest municipal parks in southeast Michigan. Ella Mae Power Park, located behind the Novi Civic Center, hosts softball and baseball games and tournaments. City-owned property which was once the site of the Walled Lake Casino and Amusement Park on the shores of Walled Lake is planned to be developed into a park.
In 2004, the City of Novi negotiated for the donation of several parcels of parkland on the west side of the city. These properties, along with several adjoining parcels owned by the city preserve 253 acres (1.02 km2) of environmentally sensitive areas in the Huron River watershed. In 2005, the City of Novi was awarded a Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) grant to acquire 51 acres (21 ha) two areas of environmentally sensitive property in southeast Novi within the Rouge River watershed. The properties were acquired in 2009. In 2007, the City was awarded a second MNRTF grant to acquire 16 acres (65,000 m2) of natural area in southwest Novi within the headwaters of the Huron River watershed. The property was acquired in 2010. In 2010, the City was awarded a third MNRTF grant to develop the city-owned property on the south end of Walled Lake into a public park.
Each year the Japan Festival is held in the city. It is the largest Japan festival in the State of Michigan.[17]

Government

Novi operates under the council-manager system of government with an appointed city manager and elected City Council. The city manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the city, manages staff operations, recommends the annual budget and makes policy recommendations to the council. The City Council consists of the mayor, elected to a two-year term, and six at-large council members elected to four-year terms. The Mayor is the presiding officer of the council with the same voting powers as the other council members but otherwise has ceremonial duties. The council is responsible for hiring the city manager. The City Council approves the City budget and sets city policies and ordinances. The current council consists of Mayor Bob Gatt, Mayor Pro Tempore David Staudt and council members Laura Casey, Justin Fischer, Terry Margolis, Andrew Mutch and Wayne Wrobel.[18]
The City Manager is Clay J. Pearson.[19] The city has 249 full-time employees (including Library) and a total budget of $63.1 million. The Novi Civic Center is located at 45175 West Ten Mile Road, between Novi and Taft Roads.
The first city charter was adopted by the voters in 1969. The last major charter revision was in 1977.[20]
The Novi Public Library opened a new 55,000-square-foot (5,100 m2) library west of the previous library in June 2010. The old library was demolished to provide a parking area for the new library.
The Novi Police Department was formed in 1954. Prior to that date, Novi contracted with the Oakland County Sheriffs Department for police protection.

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 55,224 people, 22,258 households, and 14,599 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,825.0 inhabitants per square mile (704.6 /km2). There were 24,226 housing units at an average density of 800.6 per square mile (309.1 /km2). The racial makeup of the city was 73.0% White, 8.1% African American, 0.2% Native American, 15.9% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.0% of the population.
There were 22,258 households out of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.4% were non-families. 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.11.
The median age in the city was 39.1 years. 25.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28% were from 25 to 44; 28.6% were from 45 to 64; and 11.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

2000 census

In 2000, there were 18,726 households out of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.2% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.2% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the city in 2000, the population was spread out with 27.6% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 35.7% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 96.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city in 2000 was $71,918, and the median income for a family was $91,369 (These figures had risen to $78,151 and $101,286 respectively according to a 2007 estimate[21]). Males had a median income of $65,590 versus $38,432 for females. The per capita income for the city was $35,992. About 1.6% of families and 2.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.4% of those under age 18 and 2.7% of those age 65 or over.

Japanese population

As of 2011 15.9% of its residents were Asian, and Novi had 2,438 Japanese residents, giving it the largest Japanese population of any Michigan municipality. By 2011 the Asian population had experienced an increase by over 53% from the figures counted in the 2000 U.S. census. By 2011 the Japanese population experienced an increase from 2003, when the city had 1,417 Japanese residents. From 2005 to 2011 the Japanese population increased by 33%. The economic director of the City of Novi, Ara Topouzian, said "We've been told often by the consulate-general's office or other Japanese officials that they refer to Novi as Little Tokyo because we've been very warm and welcoming and accommodating."[15] Many Japanese in Novi are in the United States on temporary visas which last for three to five years.[15]
The Novi Public Library has Japanese content in the adult and children's sections. The Novi Community School District has enrollment information and other documents available in Japanese. The websites of the City of Novi, the Novi Public Library, and St. John Providence Park Hospital have Japanese welcome messages. The Novi Kroger and the Staybridge Suites extended stay hotel cater to Japanese customers. The hotel stated in 2011 that Japanese make up 30% of its customers, and had increased in a two year span ending in 2011. The city also has Japanese cultural activities and cultural activities offered in Japanese, including horseback riding lessons conducted in the Japanese language and a Japanese movie night. The hospital offers yoga classes conducted in Japanese.[15]
In the 1990s several Japanese automobile firms had opened offices along M-14. Nissan Motor Co. opened its Farmington Hills office in 1991. In addition, Toyota established a technical center in Ann Arbor. The opening of the offices prompted Japanese to settle in Novi. Novi had gained several Japanese restaurants by the mid-1990s. In the northern hemisphere summer of 2011 the Japanese School of Detroit moved to Novi from Birmingham.[15]

Education

Primary and secondary schools

Novi includes all or part of four public school districts including Novi Community Schools,[22][23] Northville Public Schools,[22][24] South Lyon Community Schools,[22] and Walled Lake Consolidated School District.[22][25] All Novi Community Schools schools, including five elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school, are in the city limits.[23] The Hickory Woods and Meadowbrook elementary schools from Walled Lake district are in the city limits. Thornton Creek Elementary from Northville schools is in the city limits.[22]
All five Novi schools elementary schools and Novi Middle School serve the Novi Community Schools portion.[22] Of the South Lyon portion, Dolsen and Hardy Elementary Schools, and Centennial Middle School serve the portion.[26][27] Of the Walled Lake portion, Hickory Woods and Meadowbrook elementaries,[28][29] and Geisler Middle School serve that portion.[30] Schools serving the Northville section include Amerman, Moraine, and Thornton Creek elementary schools,[22] and Hillside Middle School.[31]
Public high schools serving Novi include:
Private schools include:

Higher education

One of Walsh College's three campuses is located on Meadowbrook Road south of I-96. Walsh College focuses on accounting, business, and finance education.
The Art Institute of Michigan is located on Cabot Drive in the Haggerty Corridor Corporate Park.
South University is located in an office building at the corner of 12 Mile Road and Meadowbrook Road.

Public libraries

The Charles and Myrtle Walker Novi Public Library serves Novi. It first opened in 1960 in a former bank building. An addition, installed in 1964, made the library two times its original size. In 1975 the groundbreaking ceremonies for a 23,190-square-foot (2,154 m2) new library facility were held. The library opened in 1976. The project to construct the "Dorothy Flattery Wing", the eastern wing, began in 1988. The wing was dedicated on April 22, 1989. The current facility had its groundbreaking in 2008, and it opened on June 1, 2010.[33]

Miscellaneous education

The Japanese School of Detroit (JSD) offers Saturday Japanese classes. It moved to Novi from Birmingham in the northern hemisphere summer of 2011.[15]

Notable residents

Novi is home to six Swedish Detroit Red Wings.[34][35]

Sister cities

  

Novi Township, Michigan

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Novi Township, Michigan
—  Township  —
Location of Novi Township within Oakland County, Michigan
Novi Township, Michigan is located in Michigan
Novi Township, Michigan
Location within the state of Michigan
Coordinates: 42°27′22″N 83°28′56″WCoordinates: 42°27′22″N 83°28′56″W
Country United States
State Michigan
County Oakland
Area
 • Total 0.1 sq mi (0.4 km2)
 • Land 0.1 sq mi (0.4 km2)
 • Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation 899 ft (274 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 150
 • Density 1,397.8/sq mi (539.7/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP codes 48167
Area code(s) 248
FIPS code 26-59460[1]
GNIS feature ID 1626830[2]
Novi Township is a civil township of Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population is 150 as of the 2010 census. Of the original 36-square-mile (93 km2) geographic township of Novi, only a small portion of approximately 60 acres (240,000 m²) remains unincorporated. It consists of the Brookland Farms #1 subdivision. The township has a Northville, Michigan ZIP code but is surrounded by the City of Novi. The township lies within the boundaries of Northville Public Schools.

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History

Novi Township was organized in 1832 from Farmington Township. The name was offered by resident Dr. J.C. Emery, at the suggestion of his wife. Residents were reportedly looking for a shorter name than Farmington. Several popular but historically inaccurate explanations have been suggested for the origin of the name Novi. One version is that it was named after the 6th tollgate on the Grand River toll road (No. VI). However, the township was named in 1832 and the toll road wasn't constructed until the 1850s. A similar claim is made about the township being stop number 6 on the railroad. However, the railroad was not constructed through the township until 1870 - 1871, almost 40 years after it was named.[3]

Annexation and incorporation

Only a small portion of the original Township of Novi remains unincorporated. The majority of the township incorporated first as the Village of Novi in 1958 and later into the City of Novi in 1969. The northwest portion of the township was incorporated as part of the Village of Wixom, which later incorporated as the City of Wixom. Portions of the township were also annexed into the Village of Northville in the early 1900s (along Baseline Road) and the City of Northville in the 1950s. In the 1970s, several areas of the township which had been detached from the Village of Novi were annexed into the City of Novi following a long legal battle between the city and township.[4] These areas include the Hometown Novi Mobile Home Park and land that now includes portions of Chase Farm subdivision, Maples of Novi, and Island Lake of Novi. Some of the legal disputes over the annexations were not resolved until 1984.

Political

The remaining area of the township is a legally separate entity from the surrounding City of Novi and has all the powers granted under Michigan state law to general law townships. The township has no township hall and township board meetings and township elections are held at the homes of the township board members. Most of the township services are provided through contracts with the City of Novi including fire protection and library services. The historic township hall was once located on the west side of Novi Road, south of Grand River Avenue. Moved to the civic center campus in the late 1980s, the building was restored by volunteers. The historic township hall is currently located on Ten Mile Road in the City of Novi, just west of the Novi Public Library and adjacent the to the site of the former historic Fuerst Farmstead. The historic township hall is owned by the City of Novi. The current Township Supervisor is Ray Schovers.

Geography and land use

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2), all of it land. The township has a gently rolling topography. Most of the township is covered by light to heavy woodland cover. Most of the land in the township has been developed for single-family homes. The remaining land consists of road right-of-way and a few undeveloped platted lots. At 60 acres (240,000 m2), Novi Township is the smallest township in area in the State of Michigan[citation needed].

Demographics

The 2010 Census population for the township was 150 people. As of the 2000 census[1], there were 193 people, 66 households, and 59 families residing in the township. The population density was 1,397.8 per square mile (532.3/km²). There were 68 housing units at an average density of 492.5 per square mile (187.5/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 94.82% White, 0.52% Native American, 3.63% Asian, and 1.04% from two or more races.
As of the 2000 census[1], there were 66 households out of which 42.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 87.9% were married couples living together, 1.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 10.6% were non-families. 10.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.92 and the average family size was 3.15. Despite its small size, there are other townships in Michigan with a smaller population.
As of the 2000 census[1], in the township the population was spread out with 30.1% under the age of 18, 3.1% from 18 to 24, 19.7% from 25 to 44, 37.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 99.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.9 males.
As of the 2000 census[1], the median income for a household in the township was $105,172, and the median income for a family was $114,146. Males had a median income of $85,606 versus $46,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $36,985. None of the population or families were below the poverty line.

Northville, Michigan

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City of Northville, Michigan
—  City  —
East Main Street
Nickname(s): Hamlet of the Hills, The Kazoo City, Switzerland of Wayne County, the Ville
Coordinates: 42°26′N 83°29′WCoordinates: 42°26′N 83°29′W
Country United States
State Michigan
Counties Oakland, Wayne
Incorporated (city) 1955
Government[1]
 • Type Council-Manager
 • Mayor Christopher J. Johnson
 • City Manager Patrick Sullivan
Area[2]
 • Total 2.07 sq mi (5.36 km2)
 • Land 2.05 sq mi (5.31 km2)
 • Water 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)  0.97%
Elevation 830 ft (253 m)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 5,970
 • Density 2,912.2/sq mi (1,124.4/km2)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP Code 48167
Area code(s) 248
FIPS code 26-58980[4]
GNIS feature ID 0633707[5]
Website http://www.ci.northville.mi.us/
Northville is an affluent city located in and divided by Oakland and Wayne counties in the U.S. state of Michigan. The area is a suburb of Metropolitan Detroit. The population was 5,970 at the 2010 census.[6] Most of the city is in Oakland County, and is surrounded by the city of Novi. The Wayne County portion is surrounded by Northville Township. Northville is served by Northville Public Schools. The city is located 21 miles (34 km) northeast of Ann Arbor and 29 miles (47 km) northwest of Detroit.

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History

Settlement

The first land patent in the Northville area was granted to Gideon Benton in 1823 where Cass Benton Park is currently located. The first settlers did not arrive, however, until 1825. Many of these first settlers were originally from New York State, but came from nearby, already settled Plymouth Township to Northville. Some of the first settlers were Alanson Aldrich followed by Alvale Smith, who sold his property to John Miller. Miller built the first mill in Plymouth Township, which Northville was a part of for over forty years, sometime between 1825 and 1828 where Mill Race Historical Village is now located. Many employees of the mill then began to build their houses near it. Northville got its name by being north of Plymouth. In 1827, Northville was home to a post office, Gideon Benton being the postmaster. Also in 1827, a medical practitioner, J.F. Davis, became the first resident doctor in Northville, and a tailor, tavern, shoe shop, and two blacksmiths were set up in town. Many of Northville's first settlers' surnames are used as street names today. These include Rufus Thayer Jr. (Thayer Blvd.), Joseph Yerkes (Yerkes St.), Daniel and Samuel Cady (Cady St.), William Dunlap (Dunlap St.), and many other settlers. The first church was constructed by Methodists in 1836.[7]

Victorian era

Northville continued to grow throughout the Victorian era. This is evident in the architecture around downtown where many homes are in the Queen Anne style. Northville's Victorian heritage is celebrated every September in the Victorian Festival. The first schoolhouse in Northville opened in 1853 and was taught by Jacob Ramsdell. Northville was incorporated as a village in 1867 from a portion of Northville Township.[7]

Village era

Henry Ford purchased a factory in Northville and moved machinery from plants in the area to the factory in 1919. Known as the Northville Valve Plant, the plant was rebuilt in 1936, and enlarged in 1956. The plant provided valves for every Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln vehicle, except for the Lincoln Continental, until closing and being sold in 1981. The building now houses offices and a health club. In 1925, the Penninman-Allen Theater opened downtown, but closed in 1953. The theater opened again in 1978 as the Marquis Theater and is home to live children's theater.[8] When Northville was more rural, skiing was popular and tournaments were held often. In 1944, Northville Downs opened as the first nighttime harness racing track in Michigan. The Downs were built on the site of the former Wayne County Fair, where Joe Louis trained in 1939 for his World Championship later that year. Northville Downs has been in continuous operation since 1944, and is located at the corner of Center Street and 7 Mile Road.[7]

City era

The city was incorporated in 1955 along the boundaries of the Village of Northville. The Village of Northville included portions of Novi Township in Oakland County and Northville Township in Wayne County. Over the next several years, the city boundaries expanded through annexation of portions of Novi Township and the Village of Novi both east and west of the city and north of Baseline Road. The city's northern boundary was fixed by the incorporation of the Village of Novi into the City of Novi in 1969. The city has also annexed small portions of Northville Township, the most recent of which was an expansion of the Rural Hill Cemetery. Northville Township's status as a Charter Township generally precludes the City from annexing any significant portion of the Township. The most recent annexation was permitted by the Township in order for the city to expand the city-owned and operated cemetery.

Libraries

In 1889, the Ladies Library Association was organized by Mary Lapham, and had 1,200 books and 150 members by 1892. The library was located in the former Young Men's Hall until 1964, when it moved to the then-new City Hall temporarily.[7] In 1975, the library moved again temporarily to the Northville Square Mall before moving back to City Hall in 1980. In 1996, the brand new Northville District Library opened.[7]

View of NE side of Main St, frame building built in 1830 by John Miller

Mill Race Historical Village - Wash-Oak School and New School Church

Mill Race Historical Village - Yerkes House

Mill Race Historical Village - Blacksmith shop

Downtown Northville

Summer Friday Night Concerts in Town Square

Downtown Northville

Mill Race Village

In 1972, Mill Race Village was opened on the site of John Miller's gristmill because of a donation from Ford Motor Company. Located on Griswold Avenue, it is now home to:
  • The New School Church, formerly the Northville District Library, which is still operating as a church[7]
  • The Wash Oak School, built in 1873 and moved to the village in 1975[7]
  • The Hunter House, a Greek Revival architecture house built in 1849[7]
  • The Yerkes House, a Victorian architecture house built in 1868 for the wealthy William Yerkes[7]
  • A Victorian-style gazebo built in 1979 by Northville High School students[7]
  • The Cottage House, built in 1890s and home to a weaver's guild[7]
  • The Hirsch Blacksmith Shop, a replica built in 1985, and home to the village's store[7]
  • The Cady Inn, moved to the village in 1987, built in 1832, and a stop on the Underground Railroad[7]
  • The Interurban Station, built in 1898 and moved to the village in 1990[7]
  • A replica general store currently under construction

Events

  • Art in the Sun - June - Art fair in Downtown Northville[9]
  • Farmers Market - May to October - Farmers Market held each Thursday at corner of 7 Mile and Sheldon Roads[10]
  • Northville Grub Crawl - July - Ticketholders are shuttled to various area restaurants for samplings of their offerings[11]
  • Victorian Festival - September - Large event with games, magic shows, music, rides, and art in Downtown Northville where booth operators and parade participants wear traditional Victorian outfits to celebrate the city's heritage, since 1989[12]
  • Fire and Ice - January - Chili and Salsa Cookoff as well as Ice Carving in Town Square and the Senior Center[13]
  • Summer Friday Night Concerts - June to August - Concerts on Friday nights in Town Square, since 1986
  • Northville Christmas Parade - Held on a Friday night in November every year

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.07 square miles (5.36 km2), of which, 2.05 square miles (5.31 km2) of it is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2) is water.[2]

Demographics

Historical populations
Census Pop.
%±
2000 6,459
—
2010 5,970
−7.6%
In 2007, the median income for a household in the city was $98,054, and the median income for a family was $123,509. [14]). Males had a median income of $75,126 versus $41,343 for females. The per capita income for the city was $43,454. About 1.0% of families and 1.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.2% of those under age 18 and 2.2% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 5,970 people, 2,596 households, and 1,643 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,912.2 inhabitants per square mile (1,124.4 /km2). There were 2,767 housing units at an average density of 1,349.8 per square mile (521.2 /km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.7% White, 1.6% African American, 0.1% Native American, 2.6% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.
There were 2,596 households out of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.7% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.94.
The median age in the city was 45.3 years. 22% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.1% were from 25 to 44; 34.3% were from 45 to 64; and 16.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.9% male and 52.1% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 6,459 people, 2,720 households, and 1,795 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,239.1 per square mile (1,253.2/km²). There were 2,801 housing units at an average density of 1,404.7 per square mile (543.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.11% White, 0.39% African American, 0.19% Native American, 1.86% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 0.59% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.64% of the population. In more detail, 18.7% were of German, 14.1% were of Irish, 12.3% were of Polish, 10.1% were of English, and 7.4% were of Italian ancestry.
There were 2,720 households out of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.0% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the city the population was spread out with 23.8% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 29.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.0 males.

Notable residents


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Wixom, Michigan

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City of Wixom
—  City  —
City Offices
Location in Oakland County and the state of Michigan
Coordinates: 42°31′29″N 83°32′11″W
Country United States
State Michigan
County Oakland
Government
 • Type Council-Manager
 • Mayor Kevin Hinkley
 • City Manager Tony Nowicki
Area[1]
 • Total 9.36 sq mi (24.24 km2)
 • Land 9.15 sq mi (23.70 km2)
 • Water 0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2)
Elevation 928 ft (283 m)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 13,498
 • Density 1,475.2/sq mi (569.6/km2)
Time zone Eastern Standard Time Zone (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 48393
Area code(s) 248
FIPS code 26-88140[3]
GNIS feature ID 1616671[4]
Website www.ci.wixom.mi.us
Wixom is a city in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 13,498 at the 2010 census.[5] The city was home to the former Wixom Assembly Plant, which produced the Lincoln LS, the Ford Thunderbird, the Ford GT, and the Lincoln Town Car. The plant closed its doors on May 31, 2007.[6]
Wixom is home to several production and manufacturing businesses, including Trijicon, a leading manufacturer of night gun sights and night telescopic sights; Discraft, a leading manufacturer of flying discs for disc sports games like Ultimate; the U.S. headquarters of spark plug manufacturer NGK, and MAC Valves, Inc.,[7] a manufacturer of pneumatic valves used in the automotive and packaging industries.

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History

The settlement of Wixom dates back to the 1830s. The establishment of Wixom as a place started in the early 1870s when the Holly, Wayne and Monroe Railroad was constructed through the area. Willard Wixom platted land on either side of the railroad near the Novi and Commerce Township border. The construction of a railroad depot and the naming of the area as Wixom fixed Wixom as a destination.
The village of Wixom was incorporated in the 1950s following the announcement of plans to construct the Wixom Assembly Plant in Novi Township. Prior to that time, Wixom was an unincorporated place. The village borders included portions of both Novi and Commerce Townships. Efforts by the remainder of Novi Township to incorporate as a village prompted the newly established village of Wixom to incorporate as a city. The city largely follows the borders of the village although a small area of parkland on the north side of the city was annexed from Commerce Township in the 1970s.
On November 13, 1996, Gerald Atkins "shot his way" (according to eyewitness reports) into the Wixom Ford plant with a CAR-15 semi-automatic rifle, eventually killing plant manufacturing manager Darrell Izzard (aged 57) in a hallway; the shooter wounded three others. Fleeing the plant, Atkins hid in storm drain tunnels while law enforcement surrounded the plant and trained their weapons from as far away as the Interstate 96 freeway. Hours later he surrendered.

Downtown development

The downtown area of the city is being developed with a new main street area on Pontiac Trail by the city offices called the Wixom Village Center. The Village Center includes a pedestrian plaza, restaurants, and service shops. The residential development called Tribute of Wixom will contain 600 units that include ranch-style condos, town houses, and single-family homes. The $200 million project was expected to be completed in six years.

Schools

Most of Wixom is part of Walled Lake Consolidated Schools.[8][9] A small area of commercial property on the city's southern border lies within the Novi Community Schools district,[citation needed] while the extreme southwest portion of the city is within the South Lyon Community School District.[8]
Schools located in the city limits include Loon Lake Elementary School,[10] Wixom Elementary School,[11] and Sarah Banks Middle School.[12] The district's Twin Sun Preschool is also in Wixom.[9]
Walled Lake district elementary schools serving Wixom include Loon Lake,[13] Wixom,[14] Hickory Woods,[15] and Walled Lake.[16] Most of Wixom is zoned to Banks Middle School,[17] with a small part zoned to Geisler Middle School.[18] Most residents are zoned to Walled Lake Western High School.[19] Some parts of the city are zoned to Walled Lake Central High School.[20]
The portion in South Lyon is zoned to Dolsen Elementary School, Centennial Middle School, and South Lyon East High School.[21]

Media

The studios of WTVS (Detroit Public Television) are located in the Riley Broadcast Center and HD Studios.[22]

Police and fire

The police station is located in the newly developing downtown area on Pontiac Trail. The Wixom Police Department was formed in 1958. Prior to 1958, Wixom received police services from the Oakland County Sheriff's Department.
Wixom is protected by Fire Station #1 on North Wixom Road and Fire Station #2 located at 50430 Pontiac Trail. The Wixom Fire Department is primarily staffed with paid on-call firefighters in addition to a full-time fire chief and several part-time firefighters.
In 1996, two Wixom police officers, Gary Hamlin and Martin Harp, undertook the dangerous task of apprehending and arresting Gerald Atkins (the above-mentioned Ford plant killer) as he sought refuge in a large storm drain. For their bravery and heroism they received awards and commendations, including official thanks in the form of resolutions passed by the state legislature and the National Association of Police Organizations TOP COPS award, which was given during a ceremony at the White House, conducted by president Bill Clinton.[23]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.36 square miles (24.24 km2), of which, 9.15 square miles (23.70 km2) of it is land and 0.21 square miles (0.54 km2) is water.[1]

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 13,498 people, 5,725 households, and 3,382 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,475.2 inhabitants per square mile (569.6 /km2). There were 6,577 housing units at an average density of 718.8 per square mile (277.5 /km2). The racial makeup of the city was 79.8% White, 11.1% African American, 0.2% Native American, 4.9% Asian, 1.9% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.1% of the population.
There were 5,725 households out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.0% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.9% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 3.09.
The median age in the city was 34.8 years. 25.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 31.9% were from 25 to 44; 26.4% were from 45 to 64; and 7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.9% male and 50.1% female.

2000 census

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 13,263 people, 5,889 households, and 3,150 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,420.0 per square mile (548.3/km²). There were 6,086 housing units at an average density of 651.6 per square mile (251.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 90.40% White, 2.50% African American, 0.51% Native American, 2.85% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.55% from other races, and 2.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.20% of the population.
There were 5,889 households out of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.8% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.5% were non-families. 37.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 3.07.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.9% under the age of 18, 14.0% from 18 to 24, 39.1% from 25 to 44, 16.5% from 45 to 64, and 5.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 109.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $44,320, and the median income for a family was $64,918. Males had a median income of $45,798 versus $30,942 for females. The per capita income for the city was $27,543. About 4.5% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.0% of those under age 18 and 2.2% of those age 65 or over.

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Farmington Hills, Michigan

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City of Farmington Hills
—  City  —
Farmington Hills City Hall
Nickname(s): "The City of the Future, Today."
Location in the state of Michigan
Farmington Hills, Michigan is located in Michigan
City of Farmington Hills
Location within the state of Michigan
Coordinates: 42°29′07″N 83°22′37″WCoordinates: 42°29′07″N 83°22′37″W
Country United States
State Michigan
County Oakland
Government
 • Type Council-Manager
 • Mayor Barry Brickner
 • City Manager Steve Brock
Area[1]
 • City 33.31 sq mi (86.27 km2)
 • Land 33.28 sq mi (86.19 km2)
 • Water 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2)
Elevation 860 ft (262 m)
Population (2011)
 • City 80,258 (US: 394th)
 • Metro 4,285,832 (US: 13th)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP codes 48331-334-335-336
Area code(s) 248
FIPS code 26-27440
GNIS feature ID 1616988[2]
Website www.ci.farmington-hills.mi.us
Farmington Hills is an affluent community in southeastern Michigan. It is the second largest city in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population was 79,740 at the 2010 census.[3] It is a northwestern suburb of Metropolitan Detroit and is also 33 miles (53 km) northeast of downtown Ann Arbor.
Farmington Hills consistently ranks as one of the safest cities in the United States, as well as in the state of Michigan. In 2010, the area ranked as the 30th safest city in America.[4][5]
Although the two cities have separate services and addresses, Farmington and Farmington Hills are often thought of as the same community. Features of the community include a recently renovated downtown, boutiques, a vintage cinema, numerous restaurants, exotic car dealerships, art galleries, and public parks including Heritage Park. There are several historical sites including the Longacre House and the Governor Warner Mansion. Both cities are served by Farmington Public Schools. Farmington Hills serves as a major business center for the greater Detroit area.

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Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 33.31 square miles (86.27 km2), of which, 33.28 square miles (86.19 km2) of it is land and 0.03 square miles (0.08 km2) is water.[1]

History

The first white settler in what became Farmington Township was a Quaker from Farmington, New York, named Arthur Power. He purchased land in 1823 and returned in 1824 with a group of family and associates to clear the land. The settlement became known as Quakertown. A post office was established in January 1826 with the name of Farmington. The township of Farmington was organized in 1827. The settlement incorporated as the village of Farmington in the winter of 1866-67. A fire on October 9, 1872, destroyed many buildings in the center of the village. Farmington incorporated as a city in 1926.
A small settlement also developed in Clarenceville, in the extreme southeast corner of the township on the boundary with Livonia in Wayne County. Stephen Jennings built a tavern and general store to accommodate travelers on the plank road between Detroit and Howell. The name remains in the Clarenceville School District. Even though the school buildings for Clarenceville are in Livonia in Wayne County, the school district serves a portion of Farmington Hills.
In 1847, a post office named North Farmington was established a mile south of the township line as Wolcott's Corners. After the death of postmaster Chauncey D. Walcott in 1865, the office moved to the township line in the northeast quarter of section 4 (near the intersection of 14 Mile Road and Farmington Road). The post office operated until September 1902.[6]
Before the remainder of Farmington Township incorporated as the city of Farmington Hills, there were two other incorporated entities within the boundaries. The first began as a subdivision named Quaker Valley Farms that incorporated as the village of Quakertown in 1959. The other was Wood Creek Farms, developed in 1937 as a subdivision by George Wellington of Franklin, who named it after a New England estate. It incorporated as a village in 1957.[6] The villages together with the remainder of Farmington Township incorporated into the City of Farmington Hills in 1973.
In 1964 the city of Farmington started a tradition that became known as the Founders Festival. The festival is always held in mid-July each summer and is a fair gathering held in the downtown Farmington area. It's filled with arts and crafts, entertainment shows, good food, friends and family, and a fun atmosphere.

Economy

Main article: Economy of metropolitan Detroit
Gale, an educational publishing company owned by Cengage Learning, and the auto loan company TD Auto Finance are located in Farmington Hills.[7] There are also many branches of large corporations in the office campuses recently built.[citation needed]
The Nissan Technical Center North America and Nissan Trading Corp. are located in Farmington Hills.[8] The Nissan technical center handled project engineering of vehicle bodies used in North America and Latin America. It also has a small laboratory; as of 2012 several PhD-credentialed scientists had been doing research on fuel cells, and the company planned to add electrical battery and recharging of electrical vehicle research to the technical center laboratory. As of January 2012 the technical center had 800 full time employees. At that time Nissan planned to hire 150 more engineers in 2012 to work in the technical center.[9]
Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A., Inc. has its headquarters in Farmington Hills.[10] Mango Languages, a language learning software company, is also headquartered here.
According to the City's 2011 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[11] the top employers in the city are:
# Employer # of Employees
1 Botsford Hospital 3,477
2 Bosch 1,600
3 Farmington Public Schools 1,576
4 Gale 850
5 Aditya Birla Minacs 700
6 TD Auto Finance 600
7 Trott & Trott 600
8 ACO Hardware 500
9 Nissan Technical Center North America 500
10 GreenPath Debt Solutions 500
11 Quicken Loans 500

Government

Farmington Hills utilizes the Council-Manager form of government, and thus is governed by a City Council consisting of a Mayor (Barry Brickner, elected in 2011) and six council members. The city council appoints a City Manager (currently: Steve Brock), who manages the day-to-day operations of the city.
Farmington Hills is neighbor to Farmington, Michigan. Together, the two cities form a district represented in Michigan's State House District 37 by Democrat Vicki Barnett, who is a former mayor of Farmington Hills. Farmington Hills is part of State Senate District 14, represented by Democrat Vincent Gregory.
The Mayor's Youth Council is an active teen committee/council who work under the city to help address teen problems and issues. This council helped to build the Riley Skate Park (the largest skate park in the Midwest), and sends delegates to the National League of Cities (NLC) conferences, has articles published in the local newspaper, helps run city wide events, organizes battle of the bands, and hosts their own talk show. The Commission for Children, Youth and Families - operated in partnership with neighboring Farmington - is dedicated to creating a welcoming community for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. With a special emphasis on volunteerism, community service and education, the Commission partners with the Multi-Racial Multi-Cultural Commission (MRMC), the Commission on Aging, Farmington Public School District and the Farmington Public Library to inform residents on a variety of quality-of-life issues designed to promote wellness, access and knowledge.
In 2006, a public meeting was held in Farmington Hills to discuss the possible merger of the two cities as a money saving venture, and also as a way to keep the two communities vibrant. Farmington and Farmington Hills already share several services, such as a school district, a library system and a district court, however, both cities utilize their own fire departments, and Farmington has a public safety department rather than a police department.

Demographics

Historical populations
Census Pop.
%±
1980 58,056
—
1990 74,611
28.5%
2000 82,111
10.1%
2010 79,740
−2.9%
Est. 2011 80,258
0.6%
U.S. Decennial Census
2011 estimate
According to a 2007 estimate, the median income for a household in the city was $73,274, and the median income for a family was $93,136. Males had a median income of $61,757 versus $39,540 for females. The per capita income for the city was $36,134. About 2.4% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.2% of those under age 18 and 7.6% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the census[12] of 2010, there were 79,740 people, 33,559 households, and 21,412 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,396.0 inhabitants per square mile (925.1 /km2). There were 36,178 housing units at an average density of 1,087.1 per square mile (419.7 /km2). The racial makeup of the city was 69.7% White, 17.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 10.1% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population.
There were 33,559 households out of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.2% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 12% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 3.00.
The median age in the city was 42.1 years. 21.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.2% were from 25 to 44; 30.2% were from 45 to 64; and 15.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.1% male and 52.9% female.

2000 census

As of the census[13] of 2000, there were 82,111 people, 33,559 households, and 21,813 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,466.4 per square mile (952.3/km²). There were 34,858 housing units at an average density of 1,047.0 per square mile (404.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 82.95% White, 6.94% African American, 0.17% Native American, 7.54% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.46% from other races, and 1.93% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.47% of the population. 12.6% were of German, 9.1% Polish, 8.3% Irish, 7.1% English and 5.5% Italian ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 33,559 households out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.0% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the city the population was spread out with 23.1% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 93.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males.

Education


Oakland Community College, Orchard Ridge Campus
Most of Farmington Hills is served by Farmington Public Schools, which is shared with nearby Farmington. It is home to Farmington High School, North Farmington High School, and Harrison High School. Harrison High School's football team, the Hawks, are known for excelling at football[14] led by Coach John Herrington who has been the coach since the opening of the school in 1970.
Farmington Hills also encompasses parts of the Clarenceville School District, and the Walled Lake Consolidated School District.

Mercy High School
The city includes several private schools, including two parochial Catholic schools, Our Lady of Sorrows and St. Fabian, run by the Archdiocese of Detroit, an all-girls Catholic high school, Mercy High School, one Lutheran school, Concordia Lutheran School/St. Paul's Lutheran Preschool, and a non-denominational Jewish day school, Hillel Day School.
The city also contains a branch of the Oakland Community College system, as well as a suburban center for Wayne State University, which is based in Detroit.

Transportation

Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) operates local and regional bus transit.
The major thoroughfares in the city are Grand River (M-5), Orchard Lake Road, 12 Mile Road, 8 Mile Road, Northwestern Highway, I-696 and I-275. The city contains several freeway interchanges connecting local roads to the two interstates.

Notable residents

Notable current and former residents include:

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Commerce Township, Michigan

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Charter Township of Commerce, Michigan
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Location of Commerce Township within Oakland County, Michigan.
Commerce Township, Michigan is located in Michigan
Charter Township of Commerce, Michigan
Location within the state of Michigan
Coordinates: 42°34′46″N 83°29′16″WCoordinates: 42°34′46″N 83°29′16″W
Country United States
State Michigan
County Oakland
Area
 • Total 29.8 sq mi (77.3 km2)
 • Land 27.6 sq mi (71.4 km2)
 • Water 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km2)
Elevation 909 ft (277 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 40,186
 • Density 1,300/sq mi (520/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP codes 48382, 48390
Area code(s) 248
FIPS code 26-17640[1]
GNIS feature ID 1626125[2]
Website commercetwp.com
Charter Township of Commerce or more commonly Commerce Charter Township, is a charter township of Oakland County, and suburb of Detroit, located in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 40,186 at the 2010 census.[3] The terrain is rolling hills, but there are large expanses of flat land on which farms and, more recently, subdivisions are built. The Huron River runs mostly north-south through the township. Commerce was formerly a weekend and summer resort for Detroiters because of the area's small inland lakes and peaceful seclusion, but due to recent development the cottages are now all permanent homes. There has been a sharp increase in population in the last few years, mostly on or near the several lakes and golf courses. Much of Proud Lake State Recreation Area is within the township. The northern terminus of M-5 is in Commerce. The busy highway would have continued north to Interstate 75, but because of the area's high property value and the many lakes that dot the landscape such a project would have been far too costly.
In 1994, David Hahn, a 17-year old Eagle Scout, constructed a makeshift nuclear reactor in his backyard in Commerce Township, exposing himself and his neighbors-and maybe even as many as 40,000 people in the area-to radioactive materials and drawing the attention of the EPA. The event became a short-lived media sensation, and a book by Ken Silverstein called The Radioactive Boy Scout was written about the incident and published in 2004.

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Communities

Additional there are 3 unincorporated communities in the Township:

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 29.8 square miles (77 km2), of which 27.6 square miles (71 km2) is land and 2.3 square miles (6.0 km2), or 7.61%, is water.

Demographics

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 34,764 people, 12,379 households, and 9,754 families residing in the township. The population density was 1,261.1 per square mile (486.9/km²). There were 12,924 housing units at an average density of 468.8 per square mile (181.0/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 96.73% White, 0.50% African American, 0.19% Native American, 1.31% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.32% from other races, and 0.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.16% of the population.
There were 12,379 households out of which 42.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.4% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.2% were non-families. 17.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.19.
In the township the population was spread out with 29.5% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 34.1% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 7.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 101.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.0 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $72,702, and the median income for a family was $79,976. Males had a median income of $61,087 versus $36,125 for females. The per capita income for the township was $33,104. About 2.4% of families and 3.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.8% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Walled Lake Consolidated Schools serves the township.[7] The district's high schools, Walled Lake Central High School, Walled Lake Northern High School, and Walled Lake Western High School are located in the township.[8]

References

  1. ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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Canton Charter Township, Michigan

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Canton Charter Township, Michigan
—  Charter township  —
Canton Municipal Building
Motto: Michigan's Community of Vision.
Location of Canton within Michigan
Coordinates: 42°18′31″N 83°28′56″WCoordinates: 42°18′31″N 83°28′56″W
Country United States
State Michigan
County Wayne
Settled 1825
Organized 1834
Government
 • Supervisor Philip LaJoy
Area
 • Total 36.0 sq mi (93.2 km2)
 • Land 36.0 sq mi (93.2 km2)
 • Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)  0.0%
Elevation 679 ft (207 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 90,173
 • Density 2,500/sq mi (970/km2)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP codes 48187-48188
Area code(s) 734
FIPS code 26-13120[1]
GNIS feature ID 1626030[2]
Website www.canton-mi.org
The Charter Township of Canton, usually referred to as Canton, is a charter township of Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The commuter town is located 23 miles (37 km) west of Detroit and 17 miles (27 km) east of Ann Arbor. As of the 2010 census, the township had a population of 90,173,[3] making it Michigan's second largest township and eleventh largest community. Canton is one of Michigan's fastest growing communities.

Contents

Communities

  • Sheldon or Sheldon's Corners is a historic locale in the south of the township on U.S. Highway 12 just west of Interstate 275 at 42°16′29″N 83°28′33″W.[4] It is named after Timothy F. Sheldon who purchased lands there in 1842.
  • Cherry Hill is a historic locale in the west of the township at 42°18′22″N 83°32′10″W[5] at the intersection of Cherry Hill Road and Ridge Road. It is the site of a new urbanist neighborhood with architecture that is supposed to be reminiscent of what Canton was like a hundred years ago. It is located on a rise over a branch of the Lower River Rouge. It is now the site of a theatre, the Village Theater. Cherry Hill Village is evolving into the "downtown" area, much like downtown Plymouth.

History

The township of Canton was created by act of the Michigan Territorial Legislature on March 7, 1834 out of what had been Plymouth Township. It was named after the city of Canton in China. The name was chosen for the purpose of not conflicting with the name of any post office in existence at the time. At the time, there was a territorial law from April 12, 1827, prohibiting the incorporation of any new township having the same name as any existing post office. However, on October 20, 1829, the legislature had passed legislation creating the townships of Lima and Richland out of Bucklin Township. Governor Lewis Cass returned the acts unapproved, citing a conflict under the law. The legislature thus had to substitute the names of Nankin and Pekin after the cities of Nanking and Peking in China. Although the name of Pekin was changed to Redford in 1833, apparently when naming Canton, the legislature decided to continue having at least two townships named for Chinese cities.
The first meeting to organize the township was held in April 1834.
In the summer of 2002, the emerald ash borer was discovered in Canton.
The Canton Historical Society and Museum opened in 1982 in a one-roomed school house.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 square miles (93 km2). No part of the total area is covered by water. The south of the township is drained by the Lower River Rouge and its tributaries, including Pine Creek, which drains from the northwest corner to the southeast. The northeast is drained by Tonquish Creek and Garden Creek, which are tributaries of the Middle River Rouge.[citation needed]

Economy

Top employers

According to the Charter Township's 2010 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[6] the top employers in the city are:
# Employer # of Employees
1 Plymouth-Canton Community Schools 2,500
2 Yazaki North America 1,062
3 Walmart 650
4 A. D. Transport Express 550
5 Sysco Detroit 540
6 Charter Township of Canton 356
7 Meijer 339
8 IKEA 314
9 Kroger 250
10 The Home Depot 230
The publisher Visible Ink Press has its headquarters in Canton.[7]

Transportation

Canton-Plymouth-Mettetal Airport is in Canton Township.[8]

Education

Canton Township is served by the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools (which serves the northern 2/3 portion of Canton), Wayne-Westland Community Schools (which serves the south-eastern portion of Canton) and Van Buren Public Schools (which serves the south-western portion of the township). P-CCS includes most of Canton Township, the city of Plymouth, Plymouth Township, and portions of Salem, Superior, and Northville Townships.

Schools

Wayne-Westland Community Schools

A portion is in Wayne-Westland Community Schools[9]

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools


Canton High School, Canton Center Rd.
A portion is in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools.
  • Allen Elementary School
  • Bentley Elementary School
  • Bird Elementary School
  • Canton High School *
  • Central Middle School
  • Discovery Middle School
  • Dodson Elementary School
  • East Middle School
  • Eriksson Elementary School
  • Farrand Elementary School
  • Fiegel Elementary School
  • Field Elementary School
  • Gallimore Elementary School
  • Hoben Elementary School
  • Hulsing Elementary School
  • Isbister Elementary School
  • Miller Elementary School
  • Pioneer Middle School
  • Plymouth High School *
  • Salem High School *
  • Smith Elementary School
  • Starkweather Center (Alternative education)
  • Tanger Center (Alternative education)
  • Tonda Elementary School
  • West Middle School
  • Workman Elementary School
(* Part of the Plymouth-Canton Educational Park)

Public charter schools

  • Canton Charter Academy
  • Achieve Charter Academy
  • South Canton Scholars Charter Academy

Private schools

  • All Saints Catholic School
  • Plymouth Christian Academy
  • Plymouth Canton Montessori
  • Crescent Academy International

Demographics

Historical populations
Census Pop.
%±
1960 5,313
—
1970 11,057
108.1%
1980 48,616
339.7%
1990 57,047
17.3%
2000 76,366
33.9%
2010 90,173
18.1%
The U.S. Census Bureau also defined Canton Township as a census-designated place (CDP) at the 2000 Census so that the community would appear on the list of places (like cities and villages) as well on the list of county subdivisions (like other townships). The final statistics for the township and the CDP were identical.
As of the census[1] of 2010, there were 90,173 people, 32,771 households, and 24,231 families residing in the township. The population density was 2,121.5 per square mile (819.0/km²). There were 34,829 housing units at an average density of 789.8 per square mile (304.9/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 72.2% White, 10.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 14.1% Asian (8.0% Indian, 2.2% Chinese, 0.7% Filipino, 0.4% Korean, 0.3% Japanese, 0.3% Vietnamese, 2.2% Other Asian), 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.1% of the population.
There were 27,490 households out of which 42.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.4% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.2% were non-families. 20.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.26. The median household price was $239,900 according to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2006 American Community Survey estimates.[10]
In the township the population was spread out with 29.0% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 34.9% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 5.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.2 males.
According to a 2007 estimate, the median income for a household in the township was $82,669, and the median income for a family was $95,267.[1] Males had a median income of $61,570 versus $35,615 for females. The per capita income for the township was $28,609. About 2.9% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.2% of those under age 18 and 5.5% of those age 65 or over.

Notable residents

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