Madison Heights is a city in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. An inner-ring suburb of Detroit, Madison Heights is located roughly 12 miles (19.3 km) north of downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 28,468.[4]
Madison Heights, Michigan | |
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.jpg) Aerial view of Madison Heights | |
 Flag  Seal | |
 Location within Oakland County | |
  Madison Heights Location within the state of Michigan | |
| Coordinates: 42°29′09″N 83°06′19″W / 42.48583°N 83.10528°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland |
| Incorporated | 1955 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Roslyn Grafstein |
| • Clerk | Cheryl Rottmann |
| Area | |
• City | 7.09 sq mi (18.35 km2) |
| • Land | 7.09 sq mi (18.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• City | 28,468 |
| • Density | 4,017.50/sq mi (1,551.15/km2) |
| • Metro | 4,296,250 (Metro Detroit) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | 48071 |
| Area code(s) | 248 and 947 |
| FIPS code | 26-50560[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0631311[3] |
| Website | Official website |
History
editOriginally part of Royal Oak Township, Madison Heights incorporated as a city by popular vote on January 17, 1955, and chartered on December 6 of that same year, becoming the tenth city government in southern Oakland County. At that time, the 7.2 square miles (18.6 km2) city was one of the largest suburban communities in the Metro Detroit area. The first city hall was at 26305 John R Road, the former township offices. On April 5, 1963, a new municipal building was dedicated which is on the present location at 300 West Thirteen Mile Road. The city lies in the Interstate 696 (I-696) and I-75 corridor and is served by two primary school districts, Lamphere and Madison, as well as a full-service municipal government.
Geography
editAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.09 square miles (18.36 km2), all land.[5]
Although 91% of the buildings in Madison Heights are single-family homes or condominiums (approximately 9,800 residential property owners), 60% of the tax base is fueled by light industrial or commercial property. The city has 15 voting precincts, totaling more than 21,000 registered voters.
Madison Heights shares borders with Troy to the north, Royal Oak to the west, Hazel Park to the south, and Warren to the east. The eastern border of Madison Heights (Dequindre Road) is also the border between Oakland and Macomb counties.
There are more than 112 miles (180 km) of road within Madison Heights, of which the city maintains 105 miles (169 km), 95 miles (153 km) for snow removal, sweeping, and patching. Interstate 75 passes north to south on the west side of the city, and Interstate 696 is the major feature of its southern border. The junction of these two highways is shared with Royal Oak and Hazel Park on the southwest corner of Madison Heights.
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 33,343 | — | |
| 1970 | 38,599 | 15.8% | |
| 1980 | 35,375 | −8.4% | |
| 1990 | 31,296 | −11.5% | |
| 2000 | 31,101 | −0.6% | |
| 2010 | 29,694 | −4.5% | |
| 2020 | 28,468 | −4.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6] | |||
2020 census
editAs of the 2020 United States census[7] of 2020, there were 28,468 people and 13,487 households in the city. The population per square mile is 4,017.5.
The racial makeup of the city was 80.4% White, 7.8% African American, 0.2% Native American, 7.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 3.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 2.0% of the population.
There were 13,487 households, of which 14.7% spoke a language other than English at home. People under 65 years of age with a disability accounted for 11.1% of the city's population, and 11.7% of the city's population was living below the federal poverty line. Households without a broadband internet subscriptions made up 11.9% of the community.
16% of residents were under the age of 18; and 16.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.
2010 census
editAs of the census[8] of 2010, there were 29,694 people, 12,712 households, and 7,543 families residing in the city. The population density was 4,188.2 inhabitants per square mile (1,617.1/km2). There were 13,685 housing units at an average density of 1,930.2 per square mile (745.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 83.9% White, 6.4% African American, 0.5% Native American, 5.8% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 2.5% of the population.
There were 12,712 households, of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.0% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.7% were non-families. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 3.02.
The median age in the city was 38.3 years. 20.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.4% were from 25 to 44; 26.6% were from 45 to 64; and 13.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.
2000 census
editAs of the 2000 United States census, there were 31,101 people, 13,299 households, and 8,005 families residing in the city. The population density was 4,341.3 inhabitants per square mile (1,676.2/km2). There were 13,623 housing units at an average density of 1,901.6 per square mile (734.2/km2). The city's racial makeup was 89.60% White, 1.82% African American, 0.44% Native American, 4.97% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.46% from other races, and 2.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 1.61% of the population.
There were 13,299 households, of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.8% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the city, 22.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.1% was from 18 to 24, 35.4% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% was 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.9 males.
The city's median household income was $42,326, and the median family income was $51,364. Males had a median income of $41,478 versus $29,345 for females. The city's per capita income was $21,429. About 7.0% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.8% of those under age 18 and 13.0% of those age 65 or over.
Asian community
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In 2008, 1.9% of the Madison Heights population were of Vietnamese descent.[9] 168 Asian Mart,[10] a 38,000-square-foot (3,500 m2) supermarket, is the largest Asian supermarket in southeast Michigan,[11] and one of the largest in the state.[12] The Chinese Cultural Center is in Madison Heights.[13]
Economy
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Madison Heights is part of Oakland County's Automation Alley. There are more than 1,300 commercial and industrial businesses and services within the city's 7.2 square miles (18.6 km2), and the city has a majority of small businesses, as well as more than 100 major companies within its borders.
The city has 23 shopping centers, 11 hotels, more than 860,000 square feet (80,000 m2) of office space, and seven industrial parks that include 10,000,000 square feet (900,000 m2).
The Hungry Howie's Pizza corporate headquarters is in Madison Heights.[14] In addition, the Telway Hamburger System is a long-standing 24-hour restaurant in Madison Heights known for its sliders (small hamburgers) and its unique late-night crowds.[15]
Government
editThe mayor of Madison Heights is Roslyn Grafstein, who was appointed as Mayor in August 2020 to fill a vacant seat.[16]
Federal, state, and county legislators
edit| District | Representative | Party | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11th | Haley Stevens | Democratic | 2023[a] |
| District | Senator | Party | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd | Stephanie Chang | Democratic | 2023 |
| District | Representative | Party | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8th | Mike McFall | Democratic | 2023 |
| 57th | Thomas Kuhn | Republican | 2023 |
| District | Commissioner | Party | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Ann Erickson Gault | Democratic | 2023 |
Education
editMadison District Public Schools and Lamphere Public Schools have public schools serving Madison Heights.
Bishop Foley Catholic High School is a private school.
Four Corners Montessori Academy is a public charter school.
Infrastructure
editPublic safety
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The Madison Heights Police Department has 44 sworn officers. The Madison Heights Fire Department provides fire prevention and EMS services, employing 25 firefighters in two stations.[citation needed]
Notable people
edit- Terrence Berg, federal judge
- Monte Geralds, Michigan legislator
- George Steele, wrestler
- Robert Wyland, muralist
Notes
edit- ^ Stevens has represented the 11th district since 2019, but the district has only included Madison Heights since 2023.
References
edit- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Madison Heights, Michigan
- ^ "QuickFacts: Madison Heights city, Michigan". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
- ^ "Michigan: 2010 Population and Housing Unit Counts 2010 Census of Population and Housing" (PDF). 2010 United States Census. United States Census Bureau. September 2012. p. 36 Michigan. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2012-10-19. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census Quick Facts Madison Heights city, Michigan". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2023-05-23.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
- ^ Rupersburg, Nicole. "Little Vietnam In Madison Heights." (Archive) Metro D Media. Issue Media Group, LLC. November 9, 2009. Re-published Thursday July 14, 2011. Retrieved on November 6, 2013.
- ^ "Asian Market to open in Madison Heights with groceries and made-to-order menu items" (Archive). The Oakland Press. May 27, 2015. Retrieved on September 10, 2015. See image of store exterior for Chinese characters
- ^ Selasky, Susan. "Asian superstore opens in Madison Heights" (Archive). Detroit Free Press. June 2, 2015. Retrieved on September 9, 2015.
- ^ Baetens, Melody. "New Asian market has huge, exotic variety" (Archive). The Detroit News. June 1, 2015. Retrieved on September 9, 2015.
- ^ Steele, Micki. "Asian-Americans settle in Metro Detroit enclaves Archived 2013-11-04 at the Wayback Machine." The Detroit News. April 19, 2011. Retrieved on November 6, 2013.
- ^ Official website, Hungry Howie's Pizza. Retrieved on February 13, 2010.
- ^ "Fear and Onions". The Metro Times. Retrieved 2008-07-31.
- ^ "Roslyn Grafstein, Mayor | Madison Heights, MI". www.madison-heights.org. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ^ Hendrickson, Clara (2024-11-05). "US Rep. Haley Stevens reelected to another 2-year term in Congress, defeating Nick Somberg". Detroit Free Press.
- ^ "2022 Michigan State Senate Districts (Linden)". Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission.
- ^ "Senators". Michigan Senate. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
- ^ "2022 Michigan State House Districts (Hickory)". Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission.
- ^ "2024 MI State House General Election Results". Detroit Free Press. 2024-11-07.
- ^ "Commissioner Districts". Oakland County – via ArcGIS.
