Metro Detroit is a major metropolitan area in the U.S. state of Michigan , consisting of the city of Detroit and over 200 municipalities in the surrounding area with its largest employer being Oakland County . There are varied definitions of the area, including the official statistical areas designated by the Office of Management and Budget , a federal agency of the United States.
82-462: Lake Orion ( / ˈ ɒr i ən / ORR -ee-ən ) is a village in the northern outskirts of Metro Detroit in Oakland County, Michigan , United States. The population was 2,973 at the 2010 census . "Lake Orion" can refer to either the village or the much larger Orion Township , of which the village is a part. Lake Orion began as a resort town and over time has incorporated elements of
164-442: A bedroom community . Judah Church and Moses (or Samuel) Munson were among the first settlers. Munson, who arrived in 1824, built a sawmill in 1825, and planted the first orchard . Jesse Decker arrived from upstate New York with his wife, Mary, in 1825. He was energetic and became "everything to everybody", so that the place soon became known as "Decker's Settlement" and the town "Canandaigua," after Canandaigua, New York , where
246-477: A fake dragon and launching it on the lake. A number of people saw it and soon Lake Orion was known for its dragon. There are competing stories about who made it and how it was built, but most agreed that a Levi A. Wild was responsible. "That same year [1894] the Lake Orion 'dragon' made its entrance into Orion history. First seen by two ladies near the present Robert's Rondevoo cove, the animal grew in length as
328-503: A leader in information technology, biotechnology, and advanced manufacturing. Michigan ranks fourth nationally in high-tech employment with 568,000 high-tech workers, including 70,000 in the automotive industry . Michigan typically ranks second or third in overall Research & development (R&D) expenditures in the United States. Metro Detroit is an important source of engineering and high-tech job opportunities. As
410-513: A male householder with no wife present, and 45.6% were non-families. 38.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.93. The median age in the village was 41.2 years. 20.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.9% were from 25 to 44; 27.5% were from 45 to 64; and 16.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of
492-527: A population of about 4.3 million and a workforce of about 2.1 million. In December 2017, the Department of Labor reported metropolitan Detroit's unemployment rate to be 4.2%. The Detroit MSA had a Gross Metropolitan Product (GMP) of $ 252.7 billion as of September 2017. Firms in the region pursue emerging technologies including biotechnology , nanotechnology , information technology , and hydrogen fuel cell development. Metro Detroit
574-606: A private real estate developer who built homes on the island in the 1960s. In many brochures and newspaper advertisements in the 1910s and 1920s, Lake Orion was advertised to potential travelers as the "Venice of the Middle West," "Paris of Detroit," and "Lake Orion, the One Best Resort". The story of the Lake Orion Dragon says that sometime in the 1800s, a group of local children played a prank by building
656-695: A reported one million lights. It was also aired by WXYZ-TV . Established in 1817, Rochester was one of Oakland County's first settlements. Twenty-two buildings on Main Street are more than 50 years old, and several are on the State Register of Historic Places. Rochester has a vibrant downtown shopping district. The Farmer's Market takes place every Saturday, May through October. It features fresh produce, flowers, handmade goods and other products from Michigan. Several city festivals take place in downtown: MI Earthday Festival (on Earthday weekend), Dancing in
738-487: A salary of $ 2 a year. By 1836, two persons were licensed to keep taverns in the town, one of whom was Decker. He was elected to the first Michigan House of Representatives in 1837 and also served as justice of the peace for the Orion area. By 1840 Decker owned 440 acres (1.8 km) of land. In 1909 a Marine Postal Center was established, with mail delivered to over 300 cottages on the lake and islands by boat. Lake Orion
820-635: Is The Henry Ford , located in the Detroit suburb of Dearborn; it is America's largest indoor-outdoor museum complex. The recent renovation of the Renaissance Center , and related construction of a state-of-the-art cruise ship dock, new stadiums, and a new RiverWalk , have stimulated related private economic development. Nearby Windsor has a 19-year-old drinking age with a myriad of entertainment to complement Detroit's Greektown district . Some analysts believe that tourism planners have yet to tap
902-606: Is a city in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan . The population was 12,711 at the 2010 census . It is a northern suburb in Metro Detroit located 20 miles north of the city of Detroit . Rochester was the first European settlement in Oakland County when it was founded in 1818. It became part of the Avon Township in 1835 and incorporated as an autonomous city in 1967. It is mostly surrounded by
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#1732776010717984-610: Is a major U.S. port with an extensive toll-free expressway system. A 2004 Border Transportation Partnership study showed that 150,000 jobs in the Detroit-Windsor region and $ 13 billion in annual production depend on Detroit's international border crossing. A source of top talent, the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor is one of the world's leading research institutions, and Wayne State University in Detroit has
1066-418: Is at the center of an emerging Great Lakes Megalopolis . Conan Smith, a businessperson quoted in a 2012 article by The Ann Arbor News , stated the most significant reason Washtenaw County , including Ann Arbor, is not often included in definitions of Metro Detroit is that there is a "lack of affinity that Washtenaw County as a whole has with Wayne County and Detroit or Oakland County and Macomb". Ann Arbor
1148-623: Is commonly anchored by "mile roads", major east–west surface streets that are spaced at one-mile (1.6 km) intervals and increment as one travels north and away from the city center. Mile roads sometimes have two names, the numeric name (ex. 15 Mile Road) used in Macomb County and a local name (ex. Maple Road) used in Oakland County mostly. The principal City of Detroit has struggled with high crime for decades. About half of all murders in Michigan in 2015 occurred in Detroit. Since 2013,
1230-461: Is in Dearborn , directly adjacent to Detroit . In the decade leading up to 2006, downtown Detroit gained more than $ 15 billion in new investment from private and public sectors. Tourism is an important component of the region's culture and economy, comprising nine percent of the area's two million jobs. About 15.9 million people visit metro Detroit annually, spending about $ 4.8 billion. Detroit
1312-618: Is its village council, comprising a President and six council members. The village council appoints a Village Manager to serve as the Chief Administrative Officer of the government responsible for the management of the village's daily operations and oversight of all departments. Current Village Manager Darwin McClary was appointed in November 2022 after having previously served as Manager from 2013 to 2017. Lake Orion
1394-732: Is linked by an advanced network of major roads and freeways which include Interstate highways . Traditionally, Detroiters refer to some of their freeways by name rather than route number. The Davison, Lodge, and Southfield freeways are almost always referred to by name rather than route number. Detroiters commonly precede freeway names with the word 'the' as in the Lodge, the Southfield, and the Davison. Those without names are referred to by number. Surface street navigation in Metro Detroit
1476-581: Is nearly 43 miles by car from Downtown Detroit , and developed separately as a university city, with its own character. Smith said that county residents "just don't yet see ourselves as a natural part of that [Detroit] region, so I think it feels a little forced to a lot of people, and they're scared about it". Detroit and the surrounding region constitute a major center of commerce and global trade, most notably as home to America's 'Big Three' automobile companies : General Motors , Ford , and Chrysler . Detroit's six-county Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) has
1558-493: Is one of the leading health care economies in the U.S., according to a 2003 study measuring health care industry components, with the region's hospital sector ranked fourth in the nation. Casino gaming plays an important economic role, with Detroit the largest US city to offer casino resort hotels. Caesars Windsor , Canada's largest, complements the MGM Grand Detroit , MotorCity Casino , and Hollywood Casino in
1640-520: Is primarily headquartered in Metro Detroit. The area is an important source of engineering job opportunities. A rise in automated manufacturing using robotic technology has created related industries in the area. A 2004 Border Transportation Partnership study showed that 150,000 jobs in the Detroit–Windsor region and $ 13 billion in annual production depend on the city's international border crossing. In addition to property taxes, residents of
1722-542: Is served by the Lake Orion Community Schools school district . This list includes people from Orion Township and the Village of Lake Orion Metro Detroit Metro Detroit is known for its automotive heritage, arts, entertainment, popular music, food, cultural diversity, and sports. The area includes a variety of natural landscapes, parks, and beaches, with a recreational coastline linking
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#17327760107171804-632: Is the eighth largest lake by area in Oakland County . The current area of the lake was formed by a collection of smaller lakes over time, beginning with the damming of Paint Creek in the 1830s. Canals have also been dredged to maximize lake frontage. There is a public access boat launch on the northern side of the lake. It is administered by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources . There are several islands in Lake Orion, some of which feature seasonal and year-round residences. The largest islands, Bellevue and Park, are connected to
1886-677: Is the largest city or metro area in the U.S. to offer casino resort hotels ( MGM Grand Detroit , MotorCity Casino , Hollywood Casino , and nearby Caesars Windsor ). Metro Detroit is a tourist destination that easily accommodates super-sized crowds to events such as the Woodward Dream Cruise , North American International Auto Show , Youmacon , the Windsor-Detroit International Freedom Festival , 2009 NCAA Final Four , and Super Bowl XL . The Detroit International Riverfront links
1968-840: Is the only international wildlife preserve in North America that is located in the heart of a major metropolitan area. The Refuge includes islands, coastal wetlands, marshes, shoals, and waterfront lands along 48 miles (77 km) of the Detroit River and Western Lake Erie shoreline. Metro Detroit contains a number of shopping malls , including the upscale Somerset Collection in Troy, Great Lakes Crossing Outlets in Auburn Hills, and Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi, all of which are draws for tourists. The region's leading attraction
2050-648: The 12th-largest CSA in the United States as enumerated by the 2020 Census. The Detroit–Windsor area, a commercial link straddling the Canada-U.S. border , has a total population of about 5,700,000. As of the census of 2010, there were 4,296,250 people, 1,682,111 households, and 1,110,454 families residing within the metropolitan statistical area. The census reported 70.1% White , 22.8% African American , 0.3% Native American , 3.3% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 1.2% from other races , and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.2% of
2132-624: The APBA for the Detroit APBA Gold Cup . Metro Detroit is served by nine telephone area codes (six not including Windsor). The 313 area code, which used to encompass all of Southeast Michigan, is today confined exclusively to the City of Detroit and several neighboring Wayne County suburbs. 42°21′29″N 83°12′54″W / 42.358°N 83.215°W / 42.358; -83.215 Rochester, Michigan Rochester
2214-597: The Detroit United Railway interurban system from 1899 to 1931. Each service had its own track and depot, although both were named "Orion" and in the village near the intersection of M-24 and Flint Street. Lake Orion also had a flag stop , Rudds Station, on the MCC line east of the village near Clarkston and Kern Roads. Rudds Station served Rudds Mill, a milling operation on Paint Creek that produced wheat. The MCR line ran from Detroit to Mackinaw City , and
2296-680: The General Motors Orion Assembly plant with the CN main line in Pontiac, but all track north of Orion Assembly was eliminated and removed by 1985. In 1993, a Rails to Trails federal grant was awarded and matched by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources , providing more than $ 728,000 to purchase the right-of-way from Grand Trunk. The corridor now serves as the recreational Polly Ann Trail, connecting Lake Orion with Oxford , Addison Township , and Leonard . Lake Orion
2378-468: The Great Lakes . Metro Detroit also has one of the largest metropolitan economies in the U.S. with 17 Fortune 500 companies. The Detroit Urban Area , which serves as the metropolitan area's core, ranks as the 12th most populous in the United States, with a population of 3,776,890 as of the 2020 census and an area of 1,284.83 square miles (3,327.7 km ). This urbanized area covers parts of
2460-685: The Renaissance Center to a series of venues, parks, restaurants, and hotels. In 2006, the four-day Motown Winter Blast drew a cold weather crowd of about 1.2 million people to Campus Martius Park area downtown. Detroit's metroparks include fresh water beaches, such as Metropolitan Beach , Kensington Beach , and Stony Creek Beach . Metro Detroit offers canoeing through the Huron-Clinton Metroparks . Sports enthusiasts can enjoy downhill and cross-county skiing at Alpine Valley Ski Resort, Mt. Brighton, Mt. Holly, and Pine Knob Ski Resort. The Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge
2542-729: The United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 3.82 square miles (9.89 km ), all land. Since an annexation of a section of Avon Township (now Rochester Hills), the city has an eastern boundary that extends to the border with Macomb County. The city of Rochester is governed by a seven-member city council and its mayor. City policy is then administered by a full-time city manager. The government provides full city services, including police, fire and water/sewer services, similar to many other communities in north Oakland County. The city contracts with neighboring Rochester Hills for public library services for
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2624-591: The 2000s, 115 of the 185 cities and townships in Metro Detroit were more than 95% white. African Americans have also moved to the suburbs: in 2000 44% of the more than 240,000 suburban blacks lived in Inkster , Pontiac , Oak Park , and Southfield . The largest airport in the area is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Romulus , an international airport that serves as a commercial hub for Delta Air Lines and Spirit Airlines . The other airports in
2706-401: The City of Detroit pay an income tax rate of 2.50%. Detroit automakers and local manufacturers have made significant restructurings in response to market competition. GM made its initial public offering (IPO) of stock in 2010, after bankruptcy , bailout , and restructuring by the federal government . Domestic automakers reported significant profits in 2010, interpreted by some analysts as
2788-694: The Clinton Watershed. Historically, past industries formerly located in Rochester included a refinery for sugar beets, a paper products company, and the Western Knitting Mills factory, which was later adapted and utilized during World War II for incendiary production—businesses that no longer exist in the area. Rochester was served by two railroads as well as the Detroit United Railway , an interurban to Royal Oak and Detroit . Chapman Mill Pond, east of downtown, disappeared into
2870-543: The FBI has reported a 26% decrease in property crimes and a 27% decrease in violent crimes. Professional sports has a major fan following in Metro Detroit. The area is home to many sports teams, including seven professional teams in five major sports. The area's several universities field teams in a variety of sports. Michigan Stadium , home of the Michigan Wolverines , is the largest American football stadium in
2952-606: The Flint Division of the DUR line ran from Royal Oak to Flint . With the automobile's increased popularity and the paving of M-24 in 1929, passenger service on the DUR ended in 1931, and track was scrapped during the 1940s for a World War II metal drive . Little remains of the corridor. The MCR line maintained passenger service until 1950, and freight service continued until the 1970s. The MCC track passed through New York Central and Penn Central and operated until 1976, when it
3034-459: The Paint Creek when the dam broke during the flood of 1946. The reclaimed land is the site of the current post office, Rochester Hills library, and Olde Towne Road. Water Street, formerly situated at the edge of the large pond, remains by its name a reminder of the pond's former existence. Michigan became the 26th state in 1837, and the Village of Rochester was formed on April 12, 1869, within
3116-1132: The Streets (August), Music in the Park (Thursdays in summer), Art & Apples Festival (weekend after Labor Day in September), and the Heritage Festival (Memorial Day Weekend), which includes two classic automobile shows. Other scheduled, traditional civic celebrations and activities include Girls' Night Out, the Gallery Walk, Lagniappe, the Sidewalk Sales, Movies In The Moonlight, and the two-day Fire And Ice Festival. The popular Rockin' Rods classic car show each August features hundreds of rare and unusual automobiles, both domestic and imported. The Older Persons Commission provides social and educational activities, nutritional meals, senior resource services, as well as health and wellness programs to community members 50 years old and older. As of 2000
3198-503: The area. They developed a park on the shore of the lake (now Green's Park) near the train depot and operated a steam-powered boat for lake excursions and delivery to Park Island. Over time, the Park Island Amusement Park grew to include a penny arcade , carousel , souvenir booths, refreshment booths, lunch stands, dining rooms, dance halls , and a wooden roller coaster named "The Thriller." The swimming beach on
3280-553: The beginning of an industry rebound and an economic recovery for the Detroit area. The region's nine-county area, with its population of 5.3 million, has a workforce of about 2.6 million and about 247,000 businesses. Fourteen Fortune 500 companies are based in metropolitan Detroit. In April 2015, the metropolitan Detroit unemployment rate was 5.1 percent, a rate lower than the New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Atlanta metropolitan areas. Metro Detroit has made Michigan's economy
3362-584: The beginning of rebound. Metro Detroit serves as the headquarters for the United States Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command (TACOM), with Selfridge Air National Guard Base . Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) is one of America's largest and most recently modernized facilities, with six major runways, Boeing 747 maintenance facilities, and an attached Westin Hotel and Conference Center. Detroit
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3444-407: The boundaries of Avon Township. By 1895, Rochester's population was 900. The village became the city of Rochester in 1967, breaking away from Avon Township. Avon Township became the City of Rochester Hills in 1984, following a long court battle, where the city of Rochester annexed 2.2 square miles (5.7 km ) of Avon Township's land. It more than doubled the city of Rochester's size. According to
3526-498: The city of Rochester Hills and also borders Shelby Township to the east. The city has the following neighborhoods: The Odawa , Ojibwe , Potawatomi and Wyandot peoples all resided in the Rochester area. All of them ceded land claims by the early 19th century. The first settlers in what would become Rochester, the Graham family, built a log cabin in 1817. The cabin was located on present-day 3rd St., just west of Main. The city
3608-496: The city of Dearborn has a large concentration of Arab Americans , mainly Shi'ite Muslim Lebanese , whose ancestors immigrated here in the early 20th century. Recently, the area has witnessed some growth in ethnic Albanian , Asian and Hispanic populations. Metro Detroit has a sizeable population of Indian Americans , with an estimated 1.5% of the population being of Indian descent. Indians Americans in Metro Detroit are employed in various engineering and medical fields. In
3690-568: The city's residents. The city has held the annual "Rochester Hometown Christmas Parade" since 1951. Held on the first Sunday in December, it features over 100 units. It claims to be Michigan's largest Christmas parade. In 2006, the city had its first "Big Bright Light Show" for the Christmas season. The downtown businesses were covered in 500,000 individual lights. An expansion of the program after its initial inception expanded that coverage to
3772-509: The city. A majority of the residents are zoned to Stoney Creek High School , with a small part of the west side of the city instead zoned to Rochester High School . Both high schools are located in Rochester Hills . Oakland University , while geographically split between the cities of Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills , has maintained a Rochester mailing address since its inception in 1958. The main campus buildings are located in
3854-400: The city. The population density was 3,318.8 inhabitants per square mile (1,281.4/km ). There were 5,994 housing units at an average density of 1,565.0 per square mile (604.2/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 88.6% White , 3.7% African American , 0.2% Native American , 5.5% Asian , 0.6% from other races , and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of
3936-403: The city. The casino hotels contribute significant tax revenue along with thousands of jobs for residents. Gaming revenues have grown steadily, with Detroit ranked as the fifth-largest gambling market in the United States for 2007. When Casino Windsor is included, Detroit's gambling market ranks either third or fourth. There are about four thousand factories in the area. The domestic auto industry
4018-407: The combined Detroit–Windsor area has a population of about 5.7 million. When the nearby Toledo metropolitan area and its commuters are taken into account, the region constitutes a much larger population center. An estimated 46 million people live within a 300-mile (480 km) radius of Detroit proper, including the major metropolitan areas of Chicago , Toronto and Cleveland . Metro Detroit
4100-574: The counties of Macomb , Oakland , and Wayne . These counties are sometimes referred to as the Detroit Tri-County Area and had a population of 3,862,888 as of the 2010 census with an area of 1,967.1 square miles (5,095 km ). The Office of Management and Budget (OMB), a federal agency of the United States, defines the Detroit–Warren–Dearborn Metropolitan Statistical Area ( MSA ) as
4182-433: The full economic power of the estimated 46 million people who live within a 300-mile (480-km) radius of Detroit. Metro Detroit is a six-county metropolitan statistical area (MSA) with a population of 4,392,041—making it the 14th-largest MSA in the United States as enumerated by the 2020 United States Census . The Detroit region is a ten-county Combined Statistical Area (CSA) with a population of 5,325,219—making it
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#17327760107174264-441: The home of the " Big Three " American automakers ( General Motors , Ford , and Chrysler ), it is the world's traditional automotive center and a key pillar of the U.S. economy. In the 2010s, the domestic auto industry accounts, directly and indirectly, for one of ten jobs in the United States, making it a significant component for economic recovery. For 2010, the domestic automakers have reported significant profits indicating
4346-522: The largest concentration of Arab-Americans in the United States, particularly in Dearborn . The metro area also has the 25th largest Jewish population worldwide . In 1701, French officer Antoine de La Mothe Cadillac , along with fifty-one additional French-Canadians , founded a settlement called Fort Ponchartrain du Détroit , naming it after the comte de Pontchartrain , Minister of Marine under Louis XIV . The French legacy can be observed today in
4428-820: The largest single-campus medical school in the United States. Metro Detroit is a prominent business center, with major commercial districts such as the Detroit Financial District and Renaissance Center , the Southfield Town Center , and the historic New Center district with the Fisher Building and Cadillac Place . Among the major companies based in the area, aside from the major automotive companies, are BorgWarner (Auburn Hills), Rocket Mortgage (Downtown Detroit), Ally Financial (Downtown Detroit), Carhartt (Dearborn), and Shinola (Detroit). IBM and Google are among
4510-507: The mainland by two-lane bridges and are populated year-round. Most boats can pass under the Bellevue Bridge, which has a clearance of 9.6 feet. The Park Island bridge has a lower clearance that allows only canoes, kayaks and rowboats to pass underneath. The remaining islands are reachable only by watercraft. Victoria Island is the third largest island, and is home to several seasonal and year-round homes. A smaller island, Paint Island,
4592-479: The median income for a household in the city was $ 65,179, and the median income for a family was $ 92,078. Males had a median income of $ 62,486 versus $ 37,107 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 36,989. About 0.6% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 1.0% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over. As of the census of 2010, there were 12,711 people, 5,514 households, and 3,195 families residing in
4674-585: The metropolitan area are: Bus service for the metropolitan area is provided jointly by the Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) and Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) which operate under a cooperative service and fare agreement. The elevated Detroit People Mover encircles downtown providing service to numerous downtown hotels, offices and attractions. The Woodward Avenue Streetcar has recently began service to provide service between downtown and New Center, and
4756-450: The metropolitan areas of Flint , Monroe , and Ann Arbor , respectively). It had a population of 5,318,744 as of the 2010 census, making it one of the largest metropolitan areas in the United States, covering an area of 5,814 square miles (15,060 km ). Lenawee County was removed from the CSA in 2000, but added back in 2013. With the adjacent city of Windsor, Ontario , and its suburbs,
4838-431: The names of many area cities (ex. Detroit , Grosse Pointe , Grosse Ile ) and streets (ex. Gratiot , Beaubien, St. Antoine, Cadieux). Later came an influx of persons of British and German descent, followed by Polish , Irish , Italian , Lebanese , Assyrian/Chaldean , Greek , Jewish , Maltese , and Belgian immigrants who made their way to the area in the early 20th century and during and after World War II . There
4920-404: The north side of Park Island had both a men's and ladies' bathhouse , a waterslide , and numerous diving boards , the highest 42 feet above the water. Lake Orion was stocked annually with bass , pickerel , and pike , and fishing tournaments and contests were held seasonally. Several double-deck boats, including the "City of Orion," offered lake excursions replete with bands and a dance floor on
5002-440: The population. There were 5,514 households, of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.3% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.1% were non-families. 35.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
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#17327760107175084-506: The population. Arab Americans were at least 4.7% of the region's population (considered white in the US Census). As of the 2010 American Community Survey estimates, the median income for a household in the MSA was $ 48,198, and the median income for a family was $ 62,119. The per capita income for the MSA was $ 25,403. The region's foreign-born population sat at 8.6%. The region contains
5166-406: The proposed SEMCOG Commuter Rail would extend from Detroit's New Center area to The Henry Ford , Dearborn , Detroit Metropolitan Airport , Ypsilanti , and Ann Arbor The Regional Transit Authority (RTA) was established in December 2012 to coordinate the services of all existing transit providers, and to develop a bus rapid transit service along Woodward Avenue . The Metro Detroit area
5248-414: The settlers originated. The settlement grew into a bustling commercial center with a sawmill, tavern, post office, general store, blacksmith shop, school and cemetery. In 1828, a power dam was built uniting several small lakes and forming the mile-wide Lake Canandaigua, just west of the village. In 1830, Decker raised the first frame barn in the area, with local Native Americans' help. The first post office
5330-657: The six counties of Lapeer , Livingston , Macomb, Oakland, St. Clair , and Wayne. As of the 2010 census, the MSA had a population of 4,296,250 with an area of 3,913 square miles (10,130 km ). The nine county area designated by the OMB as the Detroit–Warren–Ann Arbor Combined Statistical Area ( CSA ) includes the Detroit–Warren–Dearborn MSA and the three additional counties of Genesee , Monroe , and Washtenaw (which include
5412-477: The story grew in listeners. What had started out as an average-sized lake monster was claimed by some to be at least eighty feet long. Detroit and other newspapers joshingly suggested, upon hearing of the behemoth, that Orion residents should 'drink more well-water in the future.'" The nickname of Lake Orion High School 's sports teams (the Dragons) derives from this. According to the United States Census Bureau ,
5494-442: The technology companies with a major presence in Metro Detroit. HP Enterprise Services makes Detroit its regional headquarters, and one of its largest global employment locations. The metropolitan Detroit area has one of the nation's largest office markets with 147,082,003 square feet. Chrysler 's largest corporate facility is its U.S. headquarters and technology center in the Detroit suburb of Auburn Hills, while Ford Motor Company
5576-653: The upper deck. At night, Park Island was illuminated by strings of thousands of lights. Once a premier destination among vacationers, the park suffered through the Great Depression and several fires, gradually losing business before closing in 1955. The park was owned by the Detroit Edison Company (via the purchase of a subsidiary, the Orion Power and Light company) from 1912 until closure. The island and park property were later purchased by
5658-503: The use of watercraft to travel to and from the mainland. The demographics below are for the village only. Refer to Orion Township for the demographics of the entire township. As of the census of 2010, there were 2,973 people, 1,304 households, and 709 families residing in the village. The population density was 3,763.3 inhabitants per square mile (1,453.0/km). There were 1,483 housing units at an average density of 1,877.2 units per square mile (724.8 units/km). The racial makeup of
5740-416: The village has a total area of 1.30 square miles (3.37 km), of which 0.79 square miles (2.05 km) is land and 0.51 square miles (1.32 km) is water. Lake Orion (less commonly known as "Orion Lake") is a medium-sized inland lake, with area of 506 acres. It has a maximum depth of 80 feet and an average depth of 16 feet. The lake is located within the Village of Lake Orion and Orion Township . It
5822-422: The village was 47.5% male and 52.5% female. As a village, Lake Orion is provided assessing, counties and school districts tax collecting and elections administration for county, state and national by Orion Township. The Village of Lake Orion is a Michigan home rule village with a council-manager form of government. The village is governed by a local charter adopted by village electors. The village's legislative body
5904-421: The village was 94.2% White , 1.6% African American , 0.2% Native American , 1.1% Asian , 0.9% from other races , and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.5% of the population. There were 1,304 households, of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.0% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had
5986-647: The world. Metro Detroit hosts many annual sporting events including auto and hydroplane racing. The area has hosted many major sporting events, including the 1994 FIFA World Cup , Super Bowl XVI , Super Bowl XL , Wrestlemania 23 , the 2005 Major League Baseball All-Star Game , many Stanley Cup Championship rounds , the first two games of the 2006 World Series , and the last two games of the 2012 World Series . The Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn hosts various Auto racing : NASCAR , INDYCAR , and ARCA . The Detroit River hosts Hydroplane racing held by
6068-427: Was 2.31 and the average family size was 3.09. The median age in the city was 38.3 years. 25.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.4% were from 25 to 44; 26.4% were from 45 to 64; and 11.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.0% male and 52.0% female. Rochester is served by Rochester Community Schools , whose boundaries completely encompass
6150-432: Was a large migration of African Americans into the city from the rural South during The Great Migration and following World War I. Today, the Detroit suburbs in Oakland County , Macomb County , and northeastern and northwestern Wayne County are predominantly ethnic European American. Oakland County is among the most affluent counties in the United States, with a population of more than one million. In Wayne County ,
6232-629: Was also served by trains on the Grand Trunk Western Railroad . The Polly Ann line ran from Pontiac to Caseville , passing through western Orion Township. Two flag stop stations served Lake Orion on the Polly Ann line. Eames Station was near the intersection of Joslyn and Silverbell Roads, and Cole Station was near the intersection of Joslyn and Clarkston Roads. A short section of the track was still in use as of 2014, operated by Canadian National Railway specifically to connect
6314-561: Was an amusement destination for residents of Metro Detroit in the first half of the century. The addition of the Michigan Central Railroad track in 1872 set the stage for Lake Orion as a major summertime resort for those traveling on the line, especially between Detroit and Flint. In 1874, several prominent citizens formed the Orion Park Association to capitalize on the growing number of travelers to
6396-455: Was closed after acquisition by Conrail . The original MCR rails and track east of M-24 were completely removed, and the line from the village south toward Rochester , now serves as the recreational Paint Creek Trail . The line from the village north to Oxford exists now only as a narrow path, but still passes over the historic Indian Lake Road Stone Arch Bridge , a small limestone bridge constructed over Indian Lake Road in 1891. Lake Orion
6478-597: Was home to a single residence from the 1850s to the 1950s. Little remains of the island due to erosion save for a solitary tree, and the shallow waters can be a hazard to boaters. Sweet's Island is home to the Lake Orion Boat Club, and features a private boathouse and docks for LOBC members. Romance Island is home to a single cottage, Preston Island to two seasonal cottages, Dot Island to one seasonal cottage and Armada Island to four seasonal cottages. The residences on all islands except for Bellevue and Park require
6560-465: Was named for Rochester, New York , just like Rochester, Minnesota , as many early settlers to the area were formerly from the state of New York. The city became an industrial center with abundant water power from the Clinton River and Paint Creek . The interconnected waterways are no longer used for travel or local industry, but provide natural beauty, some fishing, and a healthy portion of
6642-594: Was opened in 1832, with Decker as postmaster. In 1835, the community's name was changed from Canandaigua to Orion, and Lake Canandaigua was renamed Lake Orion. The new name was chosen by the village's attorney, reportedly for the Orion Trees in the area. The same year, the Township of Orion was formally approved by the Michigan Territorial government. Decker became the first Supervisor of Orion, with
6724-443: Was the first town in the United States to have this service. In 1929, Amelia Earhart visited Lake Orion at the invitation of Orion resident and fellow aviator William Edmund Scripps . While visiting Scripps Mansion , she flew an experimental glider. Also in 1929, the village known as "Orion" was officially renamed "Lake Orion." The Village of Lake Orion was served by trains on the Michigan Central Railroad from 1872 to 1976, and
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