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Encyclopedia > Rochester Hills, Michigan
Rochester Hills, MI
Location of Rochester Hills, MI
Country United States
State Michigan
County Oakland County
Incorporated 1984
Government
 - Type Council-Strong Mayor
 - Mayor Bryan K. Barnett
Area
 - City  32.9 sq mi (85.3 km²)
 - Land  32.8 sq mi (85.1 km²)
 - Water  0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population (2000)
 - City 68,825
 - Density 2,095.2/sq mi (808.9/km²)
ZIP code 48306, 48307, 48309
Website:http://www.rochesterhills.org/

Rochester Hills is a city in Oakland County of the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 68,825. The City of Rochester in bounded on the north, south, and west by Rochester Hills. Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... This is an alphabetical list of the sovereign states of the world, including both de jure and de facto independent states. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Chief Justice Associate Justices Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Counties, Cities, and Towns Other countries Politics Portal      The political units and divisions of the United States include: The 50 states, which are... Official language(s) None (English, de-facto) Capital Lansing Largest city Detroit Largest metro area Metro Detroit Area  Ranked 11th  - Total 97,990 sq mi (253,793 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 491 miles (790 km)  - % water 41. ... Map of Michigans counties The boundaries of counties in the U.S. state of Michigan have not changed since 1897. ... Oakland County is a county in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... This article is about the year. ... Mayor-Council government is one of two variations of government most commonly used in modern representative municipal governments in the United States. ... A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Square kilometre (U.S. spelling: square kilometer), symbol km², is a decimal multiple of SI unit of surface area square metre, one of the SI derived units. ... Population density by country, 2006 Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. ... Oakland County is a county in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  Politics Portal      A U.S. state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of the... Official language(s) None (English, de-facto) Capital Lansing Largest city Detroit Largest metro area Metro Detroit Area  Ranked 11th  - Total 97,990 sq mi (253,793 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 491 miles (790 km)  - % water 41. ... The United States Census of year 2000, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... Rochester is a suburb of Detroit, Michigan located in Oakland County, Michigan. ...


Rochester College is located in Rochester Hills. Avondale School District and Rochester Community Schools are the public school districts in Rochester Hills. Rochester College Rochester College is a primarily undergraduate college in Rochester Hills, Michigan in the United States of America. ... Rochester Community Schools District serves Rochester Hills, Rochester, and the Charter Township of Oakland in the U.S. state of Michigan. ...


Rochester Hills is located on the outskirts of Metro Detroit.


The Northwest corner of the city is especially known for extravagant homes and subdivisions. This area is also partially wooded, bordering Oakland Township. The area is also home to local athletes and business executives from Detroit and the metro area. This is evidenced by the demographics listed below. Oakland Township may refer to: Oakland Charter Township, Michigan Oakland Township, Freeborn County, Minnesota Oakland Township, Mahnomen County, Minnesota Oakland Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania Oakland Township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania Oakland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise... Motto: Speramus Meliora; Resurget Cineribus (We Hope For Better Things; It Shall Rise From the Ashes - this motto was adopted after the disastrous 1805 fire that devastated the city) Nickname: The Motor City and Motown Location in Wayne County, Michigan Founded Incorporated July 24, 1701 1815  County Wayne County Mayor... The Detroit metropolitan area, often referred to as Metro Detroit, is the metropolitan area located in southeastern Michigan, centered on the city of Detroit. ...

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History

The first European settlers were James Graham and Samuel S. Hubbell, both arriving in 1820. Avon Township was organized in 1835. Rochester incorporated as a village within the township in 1869. The township adopted a charter in 1948 under the Home Rule Act. In 1966, Rochester residents voted to become a city, effective in February 1967. As a result, Rochester residents no longer had to pay property taxes to the township. Rochester is a suburb of Detroit, Michigan located in Oakland County, Michigan. ...


In 1967, the township filed a petition to become a city. In January 1968, township voters approve the petition to move forward with seeking city status. Three proposed city charters were voted down by residents, the first in March 1969, the second in May 1970, and the third in September 1971. The city of Rochester then sought to annex all of the township, which was unanimously denied by the Michigan Boundary Commission. In 1972, petitions were filed to consolidate Avon Township and Rochester. In April 1974, the consolidation petition lost by 350 votes in the township, while passing by four votes in Rochester. In May 1974, Rochester's petition to annex 2.2 square miles of Avon Township was approved by the Michigan Boundaries Commission. The township became Avon Charter Township in August 1978. Court challenges to the 1974 annexation continued until November 1981, when the township was ordered to surrender the annexed property.


In May 1984, township voters approved a city charter. On November 20, 1984 township became the City of Rochester Hills. However, discussions of consolidation with Rochester continued, and in 1987, voters in both cities decively rejected consolidation. is the 324th day of the year (325th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ...


Geography

The City of Rochester Hills is bordered on the north by Oakland Charter Township, the east by the City of Rochester and Shelby Township, the south by the City of Troy, and on the west by the City of Auburn Hills. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 85.3 km² (32.9 mi²). 85.1 km² (32.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (0.24%) is water. Oakland Charter Township is a charter township located in Oakland County, Michigan. ... Rochester is a suburb of Detroit, Michigan located in Oakland County, Michigan. ... The Charter Township of Shelby, usually referred to as Shelby Township, is a charter township of Macomb County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Troy is a city in Oakland County of the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Auburn Hills is a city in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 68,825 people, 26,315 households, and 18,973 families residing in the city. The population density was 808.9/km² (2,095.2/mi²). There were 27,263 housing units at an average density of 320.4/km² (830.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 88.75% White, 6.76% Asian, 2.42% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.47% from other races, and 1.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.29% of the population. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... 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. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... 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. ...


In the city the population was spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.0 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $74,912, and the median income for a family was $89,653. Males had a median income of $69,280 versus $40,405 for females. The per capita income for the city was $35,070. About 2.3% of families and 3.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.7% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Parks

The City operates three major parks:

Thelma G. Spencer Park is a city park operated by the city of Rochester Hills, Michigan a northern suburb of Detroit. ... Borden Park is a part of the Rochester Hills city park system. ...

Education

Notable current & former residents

Lomas Brown Jr. ... For other people with the same name, see Paul Davis. ... Gary Danielson is a retired American football quarterback of Armenian decent[1]. He played for the Detroit Lions from 1976 to 1984 and for the Cleveland Browns in 1985, 1987 and 1988. ... Eldredge competes in 2001. ... Gordon England Gordon Richard England (born 1938) is an American businessman who serves as United States Deputy Secretary of Defense. ... Amy Frazier (born September 19, 1972 in St. ... Greg Johnson (born March 16, 1971) is a professional hockey player in the National Hockey League. ... Brad Keselowski (born February 12, 1984) is an auto racing car driver. ... Jeff Burton (99), Elliott Sadler (38), Ricky Rudd (21), Dale Jarrett (88), Sterling Marlin (40), Jimmie Johnson (48), and Casey Mears (41) practice for the 2004 Daytona 500 The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of motorsports in the United States. ... Walter Joseph Kowalczyk (born April 17, 1935 in Westfield, Massachusetts) was an American football running back in the NFL for the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys/ He also played in the American Football League for the Oakland Raiders. ... Martin Lapointe (born 12 September 1973 in Ville St. ... Madonna Louise Ciccone Ritchie (born August 16, 1958), better known as simply Madonna, is a six-time Grammy[1] and one-time Golden Globe award winning American pop singer, songwriter, record and film producer, dancer, actress, author and fashion icon. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Daniel Ricardo Manning (born May 17, 1966 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi) is a former professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association. ... Marshall Bruce Mathers III (born October 17, 1972), better known as Eminem or Slim Shady, is a Grammy and Academy Award-winning American rapper, record producer and actor from the Detroit, Michigan area. ... Terry Richard Mills (born December 21, 1967 in Romulus, Michigan) is a former professional basketball player at the power forward position. ... Nazr Tahiru Mohammed (first name pronounced NAH-Zi) (born September 5, 1977 in Chicago, Illinois) is a professional basketball player with the NBAs Detroit Pistons. ... Karen Moncrieff (born on December 20, 1963 in Sacramento, California, USA), is an American actress, director, and screenwriter. ... Karen Newman is a professional singer based in Detroit, Michigan. ... Spencer Redford is an actress best known for her role as Loretta Modern in the Disney Channel Original Movie Pixel Perfect. ... Walter Philip Reuther (September 1, 1907 – May 10, 1970) was an American labor union leader, who made the United Automobile Workers a major force not only in the auto industry but also in the Democratic party]] in the mid 20th century. ... Former 2 time World Kickboxing Champion, and 2 time US Kickboxing Champion in the 1970s. ... Barry Sanders (born July 16, 1968) is a Hall of Fame and Heisman Trophy winning American football running back who spent his entire professional career with the Detroit Lions of the NFL. Sanders is best known for being among the most prolific running backs in NFL history, but he retired... Charles Alvin Sanders (born August 25, 1946, Greensboro, North Carolina) is a former American football player who played tight end for the Detroit Lions from 1968-77. ... Mary Jo Sanders (born January 13, 1974, in Auburn Hills, Michigan) is a female professional boxer. ... Charles Alvin Sanders (born August 25, 1946, Greensboro, North Carolina) is a former American football player who played tight end for the Detroit Lions from 1968-77. ... Robert Clark Seger (born May 6, 1945) is a Rock and Roll singer, songwriter, and musician from Michigan. ... Peter Vanderkaay (Born February 12 , 1984) is an American Freestyle swimmer, who won a gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics. ... Rasheed Abdul Wallace (born September 17, 1974, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association. ... Aileen Carol Wuornos (born Aileen Carol Pittman) (February 29, 1956 – October 9, 2002) was an American prostitute and convicted serial killer who was sentenced to death by the state of Florida in 1992. ...

References

External links

  • City of Rochester Hills
  • Rochester Hills Public Library

Coordinates: 42°39′29″N, 83°8′59″W Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...


  Results from FactBites:
 
Rochester Hills, Michigan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (651 words)
Rochester Hills is a city in Oakland County of the U.S. state of Michigan.
Avondale School District and Rochester Community Schools are the public school districts in Rochester Hills.
Rochester incorporated as a village within the township in 1869.
Rochester Hills Michigan Real Estate (559 words)
Rochester Hills residents are well-educated, interested in community and civic affairs, proud of their homes and the municipality in which they live.
Recreational opportunities abound with Rochester Hills conveniently located south of the Bald Mt. State Recreation Area and north of the Rochester-Utica Recreation Area as well as being minutes from the Stoney Creek Metropark.
The Rochester area encompasses the cities of Rochester, Rochester Hills and Oakland Township.
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