Melvindale, Michigan
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| Melvindale, Michigan | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Wayne |
| Government | |
| - Mayor | Valerie A. Cadez |
| Area | |
| - Total | 2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| - Land | 2.8 sq mi (7.2 km²) |
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 10,735 |
| - Density | 3,876.9/sq mi (1,496.9/km²) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 48122 |
| Area code(s) | 313 |
| FIPS code | 26-52940[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0632086[2] |
Melvindale is a city in Wayne County of the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 10,735.
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[edit] Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.8 square miles (7.2 km²), all land.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 10,735 people, 4,499 households, and 2,694 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,876.9 per square mile (1,496.3/km²). There were 4,760 housing units at an average density of 1,719.0/sq mi (663.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 87.40% White, 5.26% African American, 0.75% Native American, 1.29% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 2.39% from other races, and 2.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.90% of the population.
There were 4,499 households out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.6% were married couples living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.1% were non-families. 34.5% 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 2.38 and the average family size was 3.07.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.4% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 96.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,954, and the median income for a family was $46,759. Males had a median income of $38,048 versus $28,026 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,011. About 7.6% of families and 11.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.3% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] History
[edit] 2007 chemical release
In October 2007, there was a leak of hydrochloric acid from Reilly Plating Co., a metal finishing plant, and there was a "precautionary" evacuation of three schools and an estimated 3,000 residents. Hydrochloric acid is very dangerous when immersed in water and can create vapor clouds. This did not happen, but one man was admitted to the hospital for exposure to the acid. The leak was quickly cleaned up, and pumped out; allowing residents, businesses and schools to return to normal operation. [3].
Famous Residents:
Mickey "Sneaky Pea" Goodwin, former Middleweight Boxing Contender from Kronk Gym
[edit] References
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ New York Times Archived Report of Chemical Release
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