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Encyclopedia > Rochester, Michigan

Rochester is a suburb of Detroit, Michigan located in Oakland County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 10,467. Oakland University and Thomas M. Cooley Law School are located in Rochester. Rochester Community Schools is the public school district encompassing Rochester and surrounding areas. City nickname: The Motor City, Motown Official website: http://www. ... Oakland County is a county located in the state of Michigan. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... Oakland University is a medium-sized state university located in Rochester, Michigan. ... Thomas M. Cooley Law School Thomas McIntyre Cooley Law School, located in Lansing, Michigan, is the largest law school in the United States. ... Rochester Community Schools District is designated to Rochester Hills, MI, Rochester, MI and Oakland Charter Township, MI. // Elementry Schools Baldwin 4325 Bannister Road Rochester, MI 48306 (248) 726-3200 Principal: Denise Bereznoff 2004 - 05 Enrollment:562 Brewster 1535 Brewster Road Rochester, MI 48063 (248) 726-3300 Principal: Teresa DiMaria 2004...


Geography

Location of Rochester, Michigan

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.0 km² (3.9 mi²). 10.0 km² (3.9 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. Image File history File links Adapted from Wikipedias MI county maps by Seth Ilys. ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is the area equal to a square with sides each 1 mile long. ...


Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there are 10,467 people, 4,667 households, and 2,636 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,047.0/km² (2,710.6/mi²). There are 5,056 housing units at an average density of 505.7/km² (1,309.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 92.39% White, 2.24% African American, 0.25% Native American, 3.69% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.24% from other races, and 1.19% from two or more races. 1.68% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There are 4,667 households out of which 27.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.9% are married couples living together, 6.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 43.5% are non-families. 36.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.22 and the average family size is 3.00. Marriage is a relationship between individuals which has formed the foundation of the family for most societies. ...


In the city the population is spread out with 23.1% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 37.2% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.4 males.


The median income for a household in the city is $65,179, and the median income for a family is $92,078. Males have a median income of $62,486 versus $37,107 for females. The per capita income for the city is $36,989. 2.7% of the population and 0.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 1.0% of those under the age of 18 and 5.9% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


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Rochester Hills, Michigan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (401 words)
Rochester Hills is a city located in Oakland County, Michigan.
Rochester Community Schools is the public school district in Rochester Hills.
Rochester Hills was formerly chartered as Avon Charter Township.
Encyclopedia: Rochester, Michigan (867 words)
Rochester is a suburb of Detroit, Michigan located in Oakland County, Michigan.
Rochester Community Schools is the public school district encompassing Rochester and surrounding areas.
Oakland County is a county located in the state of Michigan.
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