Allen Park, Michigan
| Allen Park, Michigan | |
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| Coordinates: 42°15′17″N 83°12′37″W / 42.25472°N 83.21028°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Wayne |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| • Mayor | William Matakas |
| • Administrator | John Zech |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.0 sq mi (18.1 km2) |
| • Land | 7.0 sq mi (18.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) |
| Population [1] | |
| • Total | 27,616 |
| • Density | 4,196/sq mi (1,617.6/km2) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 48101-1952 |
| Area code(s) | 313 |
| FIPS code | 26-01380[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0619983[3] |
Allen Park is a city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 28,210. The suburb of Detroit was recognized in Money Magazine's list of America's Best Small Cities.[4] Allen Park is part of the collection of communities known as Downriver
Ford Motor Company is an integral part of the community. Many of the company's offices and facilities lie within the city limits. Since 2002, Allen Park is the practice home of the Detroit Lions and is also the site of the team's headquarters.
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[edit] Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.0 square miles (18 km2), all land.
[edit] History
Allen Park was incorporated as a village in 1927, and as a city in 1957.[5] It was named after Lewis Allen, a well-to-do lawyer and lumberman whose 276½ acres of land (primarily in Ecorse Township) included holdings in what are now Allen Park and Melvindale.[5] Hubert Champaign and Edward Pepper were two other early residents of the area.[5]
In 1950 Allen Park did not include the part of the city directly west of Melvindale, Michigan. This area was still part of Ecorse Township.[6]
[edit] Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 29,376 |
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| 2010 | 28,210 | −4.0% | |
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 29,376 people, 11,974 households, and 8,202 families residing in the city. The population density was 4,189.7 per square mile (1,618.0/km²). There were 12,254 housing units at an average density of 1,747.7 per square mile (674.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.6% White, 0.7% African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.81% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.21% from other races, and 1.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.73% of the population. There were 11,974 households out of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.99.
In the city the population was spread out with 22.2% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 20.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 91.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $51,992, and the median income for a family was $63,350. Males had a median income of $50,143 versus $31,168 for females. The per capita income for the city was $24,980. About 1.9% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.3% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over.
Allen Park's population declined 2.1% to 28,762 by 2003.[1][citation needed] A 2006 estimate said 27,616 people were living there.[1]
In 2010 the population of Allen Park was 28,210. The racial and ethnic makeup of the population was 87.4% Non-Hispanic white, 2.1% black or African-American, 0.5% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.1% Non-Hispanics reporting some other race, 1.6% reporting two or more races, 2.0% Two or more races and 8.1% Hispanic or Latino.[7]
[edit] Politics
Former Mayor Gary Burtka resigned unexpectedly on May 31, 2011 due to a recently diagnosed cancer.[8] The former mayor had been under criticism for the failed attempt at securing a movie studio for Allen Park, the purchase of land for the failed studio, and the announcement of a dismantling of the Allen Park Fire Department. As of his departure the APFD has remain unchanged due to overwhelming support from the community.[citation needed]
A new mayor and council were elected in November 2011. Bill Matakas won the race for the top seat. The council members elected were Bob Keenan, Angelo DeGuilo, Dennis Hayes, Harry Sisko, Larry Templin and Tina Gawercki.
[edit] Education
Most of Allen Park is within the Allen Park School District. The district has three elementary schools: Arno, Lindemann, and Bennie. Allen Park Middle School, Allen Park High School, and Allen Park Community School.
Northern Allen Park is within the Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Public Schools. Rogers Early Elementary School is within Allen Park.[9]
[edit] World's largest tire
42°16′14″N 83°12′33″W / 42.27057°N 83.20907°W
Allen Park is home to a roadside attraction, the "Uniroyal Tire", the world's largest sculpture of a tire.[10] Previously a ferris wheel at the 1964 New York World's Fair, the structure was moved to Allen Park in 1966. It is 80 feet (24 m) tall and weighs 12 tons.[10]
[edit] World Series of Bowling
In 2009, the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) announced that Thunderbowl Lanes in Allen Park would be the primary site for the inaugural PBA World Series of Bowling. This unique event featured the first seven tournaments of the PBA's 2009-10 season all contested in the same area. One tournament (Motor City Open) was contested in nearby Taylor, MI, while the other six (including the PBA World Championship) took place at Thunderbowl. The 2009 events ran August 2-September 6, with the televised finals being taped by ESPN on September 5–6.[11]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/26/2601380.html
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Allen Park, Michigan
- ^ "Best places to live 2008 - Allen Park, MI". CNNMoney Magazine. http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bplive/2008/snapshots/PL2601380.html. Retrieved 2008-11-24.
- ^ a b c Romig, Walter (1986). Michigan Place Names. Detroit: Wayne State University Press, p. 18. ISBN 0-8143-1837-1.
- ^ 1950 Census. Population Vol. 1. p. 22-32
- ^ 2010 population table for Allen Park
- ^ "ALLEN PARK: Mayor Gary Burtka resigns, citing health reasons". The News Herald. http://www.thenewsherald.com/articles/2011/05/24/none/doc4ddc5ba9ab027890535956.txt. Retrieved 2011-05-24.
- ^ "Rogers Early Elementary School." Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Public Schools. Retrieved on November 5, 2011. "5000 Shenandoah *Allen Park, Michigan 48101"
- ^ a b http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/8258
- ^ "FAQs for PBA World Series of Bowling." Article at pba.com/worldseries
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