Retirement Party is an American emo group from Chicago , Illinois .
58-553: The group originally began in Troy, Michigan under the name Sunglasses on a Plane. Under that name, the group was just a duo fronted by Avery Springer, whose sole release was an EP titled Excess Company . After changing their name to Retirement Party, the band – now consisting of Springer, guitarist Nick Cartwright, bassist Kevin Mandell, and drummer James Ringness – self-released their first EP, titled Strictly Speaking . In early 2018,
116-507: A combined question and a MENA category, while also collecting additional detail to enable data disaggregation. The OMB states, "many federal programs are put into effect based on the race data obtained from the decennial census (i.e., promoting equal employment opportunities; assessing racial disparities in health and environmental risks). Race data is also critical for the basic research behind many policy decisions. States require this data to meet legislative redistricting requirements. The data
174-508: A male householder with no wife present, and 28.2% were non-families. 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.05. The median age in the city was 43.9 years. 20.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 32% were from 25 to 44; 28.6% were from 45 to 64; and 19.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of
232-533: A person's origins considered in the census. Thus, in addition to their race or races, all respondents are categorized by membership in one of two ethnic categories, which are "Hispanic or Latino" and "Not Hispanic or Latino." However, the practice of separating "race" and "ethnicity" as different categories has been criticized both by the American Anthropological Association and members of US Commission on Civil Rights . In 1997,
290-524: A race. Enumerators were instructed that all people born in Mexico, or whose parents were born in Mexico, should be listed as Mexicans, and not under any other racial category. In prior censuses and in 1940, enumerators were instructed to list Mexican Americans as white, perhaps because some of them were of white background (mainly Spanish), many others mixed white and Native American and some of them Native American. The supplemental American Indian questionnaire
348-675: A separate question. The racial categories represent a social-political construct for the race or races that respondents consider themselves to be and, "generally reflect a social definition of race recognized in this country". The OMB defines the concept of race as outlined for the census to be not "scientific or anthropological", and takes into account "social and cultural characteristics as well as ancestry", using "appropriate scientific methodologies" that are not "primarily biological or genetic in reference." The race categories include both racial and national-origin groups. Race and ethnicity are considered separate and distinct identities, with
406-524: A single 3,550 by 60 feet (1,082 m × 18 m) paved runway, and is described as and "executive" airport. It is located close to business, recreation and entertainment facilities. Big Beaver Airport operated in Troy from 1946 to 1995, and closed due to declining use and pressure to sell the land for commercial development. Interstate 75 passes through Troy. Troy residents call to keep politics out of Aug. 2 library vote Archived 2019-10-21 at
464-418: A strategy for preventing border cities from taking more land. This also helped to establish more robust city services for Troy residents, whose numbers increased rapidly during this time due to Detroiters fleeing the city for the surrounding suburbs. It was named after Troy, New York and the ancient city of Troy as many of the early settlers, as in much of Michigan, originated from New York. According to
522-592: Is Ethan Baker, who was elected to a four-year term on November 5, 2019. The city council appoints a City Manager , who manages the day-to-day operations of the city. Troy is the location of Walsh College , a business school, as well as branches of the University of Phoenix , Northwood University, Central Michigan University , Spring Arbor University , International Academy of Design and Technology , and Michigan State University . There are seven school districts serving Troy; however, Troy School District serves
580-534: Is from the Indian subcontinent ) were counted as White. There was a questionnaire that was asked of only a sample of respondents. These questions were as follows: Questions on Spanish or Hispanic Origin or Descent Is this person's origin or descent? Mexican Puerto Rican Cuban Central American Other Spanish No, none of these This year added several options to the race question, including Vietnamese, Indian (East), Guamanian, Samoan, and re-added Aleut. Again,
638-584: Is home to the Somerset Collection mall, featuring a skywalk and over 180 stores, and the Oakland Mall . The Top of Troy is the city's tallest building with offices of PNC Financial Services . In 2012 Mahindra & Mahindra opened a technical center in Troy. Arbor Drugs was headquartered in Troy until it was acquired by CVS Corporation in 1998. Frank's Nursery & Crafts was an arts and crafts chain headquartered in Troy. Kmart
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#1732787903122696-476: Is located about 22 miles (35 km) north of downtown Detroit . As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 87,294, making Troy the largest community in Oakland County, and the 13th-most-populous municipality in the state . Troy was organized as a township in 1827, and sections of the township were later incorporated into the cities of Birmingham , Clawson , and Royal Oak . The remainder of
754-607: Is needed to monitor compliance with the Voting Rights Act by local jurisdictions". Data on ethnic groups are important for putting into effect a number of federal statutes (i.e., enforcing bilingual election rules under the Voting Rights Act and monitoring/enforcing equal employment opportunities under the Civil Rights Act ). Data on ethnic groups is also needed by local governments to run programs and meet legislative requirements (i.e., identifying segments of
812-859: The Secretary of State , directed US Marshals to collect data from all 13 original states, and from the Southwest Territory . The census was not conducted in Vermont until 1791, after that state's admission to the Union as the 14th state on March 4 of that year. Some doubt surrounded the numbers, as President George Washington and Thomas Jefferson maintained the population was undercounted. The potential reasons Washington and Jefferson may have thought this could be refusal to participate, poor public transportation and roads, spread-out population, and restraints of current technology. No microdata from
870-476: The US Constitution and applicable laws. The law required that every household be visited, that completed census schedules be posted in two of the most public places within each jurisdiction, remain for the inspection of all concerned, and that "the aggregate amount of each description of persons" for every district be transmitted to the president . The US Marshals were also responsible for governing
928-523: The United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 33.64 square miles (87.13 km ), of which 33.47 square miles (86.69 km ) is land and 0.17 square miles (0.44 km ) (0.51%) is water. According to a 2018 estimate, the median income for a household in the city was $ 96,864, and the median income for a family was $ 113,640. Males had a median income of $ 72,005 versus $ 52,365 for females. The per capita income for
986-673: The Wayback Machine White (US Census) In the United States census , the US Census Bureau and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) define a set of self-identified categories of race and ethnicity chosen by residents, with which they most closely identify. Residents can indicate their origins alongside their race, and are asked specifically whether they are of Hispanic or Latino origin in
1044-417: The "Color or Race" question was slightly modified, removing the term "Mulatto". Also, there was an inclusion of an "Indian Population Schedule" in which "enumerators were instructed to use a special expanded questionnaire for American Indians living on reservations or in family groups off of reservations." This expanded version included the question "Fraction of person's lineage that is white." The 1910 census
1102-532: The 1790 population census are available, but aggregate data for small areas and their compatible cartographic boundary files, can be downloaded from the National Historical Geographic Information System . However, the categories of "Free white males" of 16 years and upward, including heads of families under 16 years, "Free white females", including heads of families, All other free persons, and "Slaves," existed in
1160-414: The 2000 and 2010 censuses. The following questions were asked of a sample of respondents for the 1990 census : The 1990 census was not designed to capture multiple racial responses, and when individuals marked the "other" race option and provided a multiple write-in. The response was assigned according to the race written first. "For example, a write-in of 'black-white' was assigned a code of 'black,' while
1218-467: The OMB built on the 1997 guidelines and suggested the addition of a Middle Eastern or North African (MENA) racial category and considered combining racial and ethnic categories into one question. In March 2024, the Office of Management and Budget published revisions to Statistical Policy Directive No. 15: Standards for Maintaining, Collecting, and Presenting Federal Data on Race and Ethnicity that included
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#17327879031221276-405: The OMB issued a Federal Register notice regarding revisions to the standards for the classification of federal data on race and ethnicity. The OMB developed race and ethnic standards in order to provide "consistent data on race and ethnicity throughout the federal government ". The development of the data standards stem in large measure from new responsibilities to enforce civil rights laws. Among
1334-631: The Ukie Club in Philadelphia , Pennsylvania . The self-titled EP, Retirement Party , released on June 15, 2022. On March 23, 2023, the band announced, via social media, that they were 'coming out of retirement' and supporting Pet Symmetry as part of their 10 year celebration tour. Studio albums EPs Troy, Michigan Troy is a city in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan . A northern suburb of Detroit , Troy
1392-418: The band released their second full-length album titled Runaway Dog . In 2022, the band announced their split via social media, with the band citing a change in their personal lives as the reason to discontinue the group. In the same post, they announced three final songs to release soon, a short farewell tour, and the cancellation of their European tour. The final Retirement Party show was held on April 14 at
1450-401: The band signed to Boston-based label Counter Intuitive Records . Soon after signing to the label, the band released their debut full-length album, Somewhat Literate . The song "Passion Fruit Tea" was named in "Songs We Love" by NPR Music. The band was featured on Paste Magazine's list "The 15 Chicago Bands You Need To Know in 2018" as well as Stereogum's "40 Best New Bands Of 2018". In 2020,
1508-418: The census form. In 1800 and 1810, the age question regarding free white males was more detailed with five cohorts and included All other free persons, except "Indians not taxed", and "Slaves". The 1820 census built on the questions asked in 1810 by asking age questions about slaves. Also the term "colored" entered the census nomenclature. In addition, a question stating "Number of foreigners not naturalized"
1566-418: The census. About one-third of the original census data has been lost or destroyed since documentation. The data was lost in 1790–1830, and included data from Connecticut , Delaware , Georgia , Maine , Maryland , Massachusetts , New Hampshire , New Jersey , New York , North Carolina , Pennsylvania , Rhode Island , South Carolina , Vermont , and Virginia . However, the census was proven factual and
1624-483: The changes, The OMB issued the instruction to "mark one or more races" after noting evidence of increasing numbers of mixed-race children and wanting to record diversity in a measurable way after having received requests by people who wanted to be able to acknowledge theirs and their children's full ancestry, rather than identifying with only one group. Prior to this decision, the census and other government data collections asked people to report singular races. As of 2023,
1682-725: The city is served by the Daily Tribune (published daily), the Observer & Eccentric (which is published twice a week), the Troy Beacon (published every Thursday), the Troy Times , and the Troy-Somerset Gazette and, most recently, Troy Patch . The Troy Eccentric newspaper edition ceased publication in 2009. Oakland-Troy Airport is a general aviation airport operated by Oakland County. It has
1740-495: The city was $ 46,664. About 5.1% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 6.7% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over. As of the census of 2020, there were 87,294 people, 33,822 households, and 24,300 families living in the city. The population density was 2,609.9 inhabitants per square mile (1,007.7/km ). There were 34,953 housing units at an average density of 1,044.9 inhabitants per square mile (403.4/km ). The racial makeup of
1798-556: The city was 50.5% male and 49.5% female. As of the census of 2010, there were 80,980 people, 30,703 households, and 22,443 families living in the city. The population density was 2,419.5 inhabitants per square mile (934.2/km ). There were 32,907 housing units at an average density of 983.2 per square mile (379.6/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 74.1% White , 4.0% African American , 0.2% Native American , 19.1% Asian , 0.6% from other races , and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 2.1% of
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1856-429: The city was 62.2% White , 4.0% African American , 0% Native American , 27.3% Asian , 1.2% from other races , and 5.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 2.2% of the population. There were 33,822 households, of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.1% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had
1914-564: The city. Finally, a small area of commercial property also in the south lies within the borders of Lamphere Public Schools The Troy School District also hosts the eastern campus of the International Academy . Private schools include Bethany Christian School, Brookfield Academy, Oakland Children's Academy, St. Mark Christian Academy and Troy Adventist Academy. In addition to The Detroit News and Detroit Free Press , regional newspapers serving all of southeast Michigan,
1972-404: The city. The population density was 2,413.9 inhabitants per square mile (932.0/km ). There were 30,872 housing units at an average density of 920.5 per square mile (355.4/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 82.30% White , 2.09% African American , 0.15% Native American , 13.25% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 0.36% from other races , and 1.82% from two or more races. 1.46% of the population
2030-657: The decision and make sure the federal government treated Hispanics as white. The State Department, the Census Bureau, the Labor Department, and other government agencies therefore made sure to uniformly classify people of Mexican descent as white. This policy encouraged the League of United Latin American Citizens in its quest to minimize discrimination by asserting their whiteness. The 1940 census
2088-536: The design of the population questionnaire. Residents were still listed individually, but a new questionnaire sheet was used for each family. Additionally, this was the first year that the census distinguished among different Asian ethnic groups, such as Japanese and Chinese , due to increased immigration. This census also marked the beginning of the term "race" in the questionnaires. Enumerators were instructed to write "White", "Black", "Mulatto", " Quadroon ", "Octoroon", "Chinese", "Japanese", or " Indian ". During 1900,
2146-456: The existence of most of this data can be confirmed in many secondary sources pertaining to the first census. Census data included the name of the head of the family and categorized inhabitants as: free white males at least 16 years of age (to assess the country's industrial and military potential), free white males under 16 years of age, free white females, all other free persons (reported by sex and color), and slaves . Thomas Jefferson , then
2204-487: The free inhabitants schedule about color was a column that was to be left blank if a person were white, marked "B" if a person were black, and marked "M" if a person were mulatto . Slaves were listed by owner, and classified by gender and age, not individually, and the question about color was a column that was to be marked with a "B" if the slave were black and an "M" if mulatto. For 1890, the Census Office changed
2262-585: The highest numeric growth in the Asian population. It had 4,932 Asians according to the 1990 U.S. Census and 10,730 according to the 2000 U.S. Census, an increase of 5,798. The increase gave Troy the largest Asian-American population in the tri-county area, surpassing that of Detroit . Troy is a center of business, particularly in the automotive and financial sectors. Troy has the second-highest cumulative property value in Michigan, second only to Detroit . Troy
2320-420: The majority of the city limits. The district has multiple elementary schools, four middle schools, and two zoned high schools: Troy High School and Athens High School . Three school districts have sizable portions of territory in Troy and operate at least one elementary school within the city: Avondale School District , in the north and northwestmost portion of the city; Birmingham City School District , in
2378-462: The old city hall. Kensington Community Church and Woodside Bible Church are two of the largest Protestant churches in the United States . The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Metropolis of Detroit is headquartered in Troy. Troy uses the council–manager form of government, and thus is governed by a city council consisting of a mayor and six council members. The current mayor
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2436-618: The population who may not be receiving medical services under the Public Health Service Act ; evaluating whether financial institutions are meeting the credit needs of minority populations under the Community Reinvestment Act ). The 1790 United States census was the first census in the history of the United States. The population of the United States was recorded as 3,929,214 as of Census Day, August 2, 1790, as mandated by Article I, Section 2 of
2494-441: The population. There were 30,703 households, of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.8% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.9% were non-families. 23.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
2552-451: The race of interracial persons. A person with both white and black ancestry (termed "blood") was to be recorded as "Negro", no matter the fraction of that lineage (the " one-drop rule "). A person of mixed black and American Indian ancestry was also to be recorded as "Neg" (for "Negro") unless they were considered to be "predominantly" American Indian and accepted as such within the community. A person with both white and American Indian ancestry
2610-511: The racial question, and also removed Hindu and Korean from the race choices. The 1960 census re-added the word "color" to the racial question, and changed "Indian" to "American Indian", as well as adding Hawaiian, Part-Hawaiian, Aleut, and Eskimo. The "Other (print out race)" option was removed. This year's census included "Negro or Black", re-added Korean and the Other race option. East Indians (the term used at that time for people whose ancestry
2668-416: The southwestmost portion; and Warren Consolidated Schools , in the southeast, which operates Susick Elementary within the city. In addition, two other school districts are located in part in Troy but have no schools within the city limits: Bloomfield Hills School District , with a portion of the northwest part of the city, and Royal Oak School District , which has a very small portion of the southern part of
2726-427: The term "color" was removed from the racial question, and the following questions were asked of a sample of respondents: Questions on Spanish or Hispanic Origin or Descent Is this person of Spanish/Hispanic origin or descent? No, not Spanish/Hispanic Yes, Mexican, Mexican American, Chicano Yes, Puerto Rican Yes, Cuban Yes, other Spanish/Hispanic The racial categories in this year are as they appear in
2784-432: The township was incorporated as the city of Troy in 1955. The earliest recorded purchases of land in what was known as Troy Township occurred in 1819. A couple of years later, a settlement known as Troy Corners was established due to Johnson Niles buying 160 acres in the region. The area is currently the north-central area of Troy. In 1827 Troy Township was established. In 1955, Troy was officially incorporated primarily as
2842-419: Was Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 30,018 households, out of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.5% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.1% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
2900-435: Was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.14. The median age in the city was 41.8 years. 23.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24% were from 25 to 44; 31.6% were from 45 to 64; and 13.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.3% male and 50.7% female. From the census of 2000, there were 80,959 people, 30,018 households, and 21,883 families living in
2958-512: Was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.23. In the city 26.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.8 males. From 1990 to 2000, of all of the municipalities in Oakland , Wayne , and Macomb counties, Troy had
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#17327879031223016-443: Was back, but in abbreviated form. It featured a question asking if the person was of full or mixed American Indian ancestry. President Franklin D. Roosevelt promoted a Good Neighbor policy that sought better relations with Mexico. In 1935, a federal judge ruled that three Mexican immigrants were ineligible for citizenship because they were not white, as required by federal law. Mexico protested, and Roosevelt decided to circumvent
3074-421: Was headquartered in Troy until it acquired Sears in 2005. Its former headquarters is 3100 W. Big Beaver Road . The Troy Historic Village is a collection of historical museums and structures chronicling Troy's history. The village has ten extant structures which patrons may enter and observe, including an 18th-century schoolhouse and estate, a general store, a blacksmith's shop, a church and pastor's home, and
3132-423: Was included. In the 1830 census, a new question, which stated, "The number of White persons who were foreigners not naturalized" was included. The 1850 census had a dramatic shift in the way information about residents was collected. For the first time, free persons were listed individually instead of by head of household. Two questionnaires were used - one for free inhabitants and one for slaves. The question on
3190-421: Was similar to 1910, but excluded a separate schedule for American Indians. "Hin", "Kor", and "Fil" were also added to the "Color or Race" question, signifying Hindu (Asian Indian), Korean, and Filipino, respectively. The biggest change in this census was in racial classification. Enumerators were instructed to no longer use the "Mulatto" classification. Instead, they were given special instructions for reporting
3248-538: Was similar to that of 1900, but it included a reinsertion of "Mulatto" and a question about the "mother tongue" of foreign-born individuals and individuals with foreign-born parents. "Ot" was also added to signify "other races", with space for a race to be written in. This decade's version of the Indian Population Schedule featured questions asking the individual's proportion of white, black, or American Indian lineage. The 1920 census questionnaire
3306-415: Was the first to include separate population and housing questionnaires. The race category of "Mexican" was eliminated in 1940, and the population of Mexican descent was counted with the white population. 1940 census data was used for Japanese American internment . The Census Bureau's role was denied for decades, but was finally proven in 2007. The 1950 census questionnaire removed the word "color" from
3364-410: Was to be recorded as American Indian, unless their Indigenous ancestry was small, and they were accepted as white within the community. In all situations in which a person had white and some other racial ancestry, they were to be reported as that other race. People who had minority interracial ancestry were to be reported as the race of their father. For the first and only time, "Mexican" was listed as
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