Fraser, Michigan
Encyclopedia
Fraser is a city in Macomb County
of the U.S. state
of Michigan
. The population was 15,297 at the 2000 census. The city is part of the Metro Detroit
region.
The Village of Fraser was incorporated by an act of the state legislature in 1894. The City of Fraser was established by home rule charter November 7, 1956, and adopted by the electors on December 26, 1956.
, the city has a total area of 4.2 square miles (10.9 km²), all land. The city is nearly square, bordered by 15 Mile Road, Kelly Road, 13 Mile Road, and Hayes Road.
of 2000, there were 15,297 people, 6,062 households, and 4,122 families residing in the city. The population density
was 3,652.5 per square mile (1,409.6/km²). There were 6,178 housing units at an average density of 1,475.2 per square mile (569.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.67% White, 0.91% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.93% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.21% from other races
, and 1.01% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.33% of the population.
There were 6,062 households out of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.0% were married couples
living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.08.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.2% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 87.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $50,339, and the median income for a family was $64,119. Males had a median income of $50,243 versus $29,254 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $22,864. About 3.4% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.3% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.
is the public school system in Fraser. The district scores above the state average on the MEAP Test.
Also located in Fraser is the Arts Academy in the Woods
,a free public charter academy dedicated to students interesting in pursuing fine and performing arts.
In 1981 Fraser's Football team was lead by Mark Garalczyk to the State Championships
Macomb County, Michigan
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 788,149 people, 309,203 households, and 210,876 families residing in the county. The population density was 1,640 people per square mile . There were 320,276 housing units at an average density of 667 per square mile...
of the U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Michigan
Michigan
Michigan is a U.S. state located in the Great Lakes Region of the United States of America. The name Michigan is the French form of the Ojibwa word mishigamaa, meaning "large water" or "large lake"....
. The population was 15,297 at the 2000 census. The city is part of the Metro Detroit
Metro Detroit
The Detroit metropolitan area, often referred to as Metro Detroit, is the metropolitan area located in Southeast Michigan centered on the city of Detroit which shares an international border with Windsor, Ontario. The Detroit metropolitan area is the second largest U.S. metropolitan area...
region.
The Village of Fraser was incorporated by an act of the state legislature in 1894. The City of Fraser was established by home rule charter November 7, 1956, and adopted by the electors on December 26, 1956.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 4.2 square miles (10.9 km²), all land. The city is nearly square, bordered by 15 Mile Road, Kelly Road, 13 Mile Road, and Hayes Road.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 15,297 people, 6,062 households, and 4,122 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 3,652.5 per square mile (1,409.6/km²). There were 6,178 housing units at an average density of 1,475.2 per square mile (569.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.67% White, 0.91% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.93% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.21% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.01% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.33% of the population.
There were 6,062 households out of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.0% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.08.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.2% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 87.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $50,339, and the median income for a family was $64,119. Males had a median income of $50,243 versus $29,254 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $22,864. About 3.4% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.3% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Fraser Public SchoolsFraser Public Schools
Fraser Public Schools is a public school district located in the small town Fraser in Macomb County, Michigan, United States.- General information :...
is the public school system in Fraser. The district scores above the state average on the MEAP Test.
Also located in Fraser is the Arts Academy in the Woods
Arts Academy in the Woods
Arts Academy in the Woods, also known as AAW, is a charter, "magnet" high school located in Fraser, Michigan, U.S.A.. The school's educational focus is on the arts; primarily visual art, music, and performance art.-Overview:...
,a free public charter academy dedicated to students interesting in pursuing fine and performing arts.
Sports
In 2006, the Girl's Varsity Basketball team, coached by David Kuppe, became the first Macomb County girl's basketball team to make it to the state finals.In 1981 Fraser's Football team was lead by Mark Garalczyk to the State Championships
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