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This article is about the city in Wayne County, Michigan. For the township in Cass County, see Wayne Township, Michigan. Wayne Township is a Civil township of Cass County in the US state of Michigan.
Wayne, Michigan
Location in Wayne County and the state of Michigan
Location in Wayne County and the state of Michigan
Coordinates: 42°16′41″N 83°22′43″W / 42.27806, -83.37861
Country United States
State Michigan
County Wayne
Government
 - Mayor Abdul Haidous
Area
 - Total 6 sq mi (15. Wayne County is a county in the US state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the population was 2061162 with an estimated population of Michigan ( is a Midwestern state of the United States of America. Wikipedia talkFeatured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This list of countries, arranged alphabetically The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The political units and divisions of the United States include The 50 states (four of these being officially styled as Commonwealths) which are typically Michigan ( is a Midwestern state of the United States of America. The boundaries of the 83 counties in the US state of Michigan have not changed substantially since 1897. Wayne County is a county in the US state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the population was 2061162 with an estimated population of Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 5 km²)
 - Land 6. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 0 sq mi (15. 6 km²)
 - Water 0. 0 sq mi (0. 0 km²)
Elevation 656 ft (200 m)
Population (2000)
 - Total 19,051
 - Density 3,165. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 2/sq mi (1,222. 1/km²)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
 - Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 48184
Area code(s) 734
FIPS code 26-84940[1]
GNIS feature ID 1615901[2]

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As of 2006, Downtown Wayne began to undergo a revitalization & growth program, with the assistance of Andrews University - Urban Design Studio. Completed projects have included the new fire station on Wayne Road, the new police station on Michigan Ave, and the new Department of Public Works on Forest. Future plans in the program includes adding Wayne as a Transit Department train stop on Washington Street.

In 2006, the Downtown Development Authority launched several beautification projects including streetscape and parking lot improvements and three City-operated hiking trails which border the city.

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History

Wayne was first settled in the 1820s. Its population and industrial production significantly increased after World War II. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including [3]

The population growth of Wayne has come to an end. Its population was 19,899 in 1990, more than its 2000 population.

Education

Public schools serving the city from the Wayne-Westland Community School District include:

Community facilities

The Parks and Recreation Department Community Center has an aquatic area, ice skating rink, Racquet & Exercise Club (REC), and the Oakbridge Suites Banquet Facility.

Parks - Besides the Community Center, Wayne is home to 17 neighborhood parks and playgrounds. The annual fireworks display takes place at Attwood Park, and the annual Wheelfest celebration is held at Goudy Park. In the summer, the Goudy Park Concert Series is held each Thursday evening at the Goudy Park Amphitheatre.

State Wayne Theater - Additionally, each month more than 7,000 people visit the State Wayne Theater which is owned and operated by the City of Wayne and located at 35310 Michigan Ave. The State Wayne is home to community theater groups for youths and adults, and presents 4-6 productions a year. The theater also offers recent movies on Thursdays through Sundays at discounted prices ($2. 50 Adults, $1. 50 Children, all seats Thursday are only $0. 99), though at a few months delay from their normal theatrical release. Current theater listings can be found from a link off of the City of Wayne Online page, at http://www.ci.wayne.mi.us/.

Senior Center - The Senior Center is located at the corner of Wayne and Sims Roads and offers programs to those 50 years and older. Programs include free Legal Aid, the Home Chore Program, free Blood Pressure checks, Meals on Wheels, Telecare services, the Golden Hour Club, Tai Chi, Bingo, Special Gadabout Van Trip, Sometimes Travelers, Now Showing Movies, Computer classes and many other special events.

Historical Museum

The Historical Museum, which maintains more than 100 exhibits, is located at One Town Square in downtown Wayne.

The two-story building was constructed in 1878 and officially became the Wayne Historical Museum. In July of 1963, the City Council adopted the Historical Ordinance that created the Historical Commission, which oversees the collection and preservation of Wayne's History.

On March 19, 1985, the City Council approved the site plan recommended by the Historical Commission for the expansion and renovation of the historical Museum. Events 1279 - A Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China. Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) The money to fund this project was a result of Historical Fund Requests by Floyd Warner, Clara Hosie and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Brenden. The new addition, dedicated to the public on September 4, 1986, did not cost the taxpayers any money. Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) The State of Michigan Historical Marker was dedicated to the public October 25, 1987. Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar)

Geography

The City of Wayne is bound on the north by Glenwood Road, the west by Hannan Road, the south by Van Born Road, and on the east by Merriman Road.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census 0 square miles (15. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 6 km²), all land. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of

Demographics

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 19,051 people, 7,373 households, and 4,844 families residing in the city. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 3,165. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 2 per square mile (1,221. 9/km²). There were 7,651 housing units at an average density of 1,271. 2/sq mi (490. 7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 84. 36% White, 11. 29% African American, 0. 61% Native American, 1. 44% Asian, 0. 04% Pacific Islander, 0. 43% from other races, and 1. 82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1. 94% of the population.

There were 7,373 households out of which 33. 0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45. 2% were married couples living together, 15. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34. 3% were non-families. 28. 5% of all households were made up of individuals and 9. 3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 53 and the average family size was 3. 13.

In the city the population was spread out with 26. 4% under the age of 18, 8. 5% from 18 to 24, 31. 8% from 25 to 44, 21. 6% from 45 to 64, and 11. 7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 92. 6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89. 5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $46,397, and the median income for a family was $56,150. Males had a median income of $42,385 versus $28,069 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,326. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 7. 6% of families and 9. 1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 9% of those under age 18 and 9. 6% of those age 65 or over.

Notable residents

References

  1. ^ a b American FactFinder. Edward Fredrick Fisher ( October 31, 1876 &ndash July 24, 1951) was a Major League Baseball Pitcher who appeared in one Patrick Arthur Sheridan (born December 4, 1957 in Ann Arbor, Michigan) is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues Insane Clown Posse is an American hip hop duo from Delray Detroit. United States Census Bureau. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
  2. ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). The United States Geological Survey ( USGS) is a scientific agency of the United States government. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
  3. ^ Hodson, Archie, ed. , Columbia Gazeteer of the United States and Canada, (New York: Columbia University Press, 1995) p. 704

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