Wayne is a city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 19,051. Ford Motor Company has two plants here; assembling the Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator in one, and the Ford Focus in the other. Wayne prides itself on its overflow of neighborhood pride and volunteerism. Wayne County is a county in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Chief Justice Associate Justices Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures State Courts Counties, Cities, and Towns Other countries Politics Portal      A state of the United States is any one of the fifty subnational entities referred to... Official language(s) None (English, de-facto) Capital Lansing Largest city 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. ... Ford Motor Company is an American multinational corporation and the worlds third largest automaker based on vehicle sales in 2005. ... The Ford Expedition is a full-size SUV built by the Ford Motor Company. ... The Lincoln Navigator is a full-size luxury SUV from Lincoln. ... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ...

Downtown Wayne is currently (2006) undergoing 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 to make coming to Wayne easier.

This year the Downtown Development Authority launched several beautification projects including streetscape and parking lot improvements and has played an important role in developing the three, beautiful, City-operated hiking trails which border the city. The Department is also instrumental in the spring Flower Planting Day – which occurs each May.

Education

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

• Wayne Memorial High School, 3001 Fourth Street
• Benjamin Franklin Middle School, 33555 Annapolis Street
• Hoover Elementary School, 5400 Fourth Street
• Roosevelt-McGrath Elementary School, 36075 Currier Street
• Taft-Galloway Elementary School, 4035 Gloria Street
• Vandenberg Elementary School, 32101 Stellwagen

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.

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.

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 on 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 at discounted prices ranging between $1.50 and $2.50, though at a few months delay from their normal theatrical release.

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. 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. The State of Michigan Historical Marker was dedicated to the public October 25, 1987. March 19 is the 78th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (79th in leap years). ... 1985 (MCMLXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... September 4 is the 247th day of the year (248th in leap years). ... 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... October 25 is the 298th day of the year (299th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the 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 15.6 km² (6.0 mi²), all land. 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 19,051 people, 7,373 households, and 4,844 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,221.9/km² (3,165.2/mi²). There were 7,651 housing units at an average density of 490.7/km² (1,271.2/mi²). 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. 1870 US Census for New York City 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 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. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... 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 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, 15.7% 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. Matrimony redirects here. ...

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. About 7.6% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.9% of those under age 18 and 9.6% 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. ...

Trivia

• Three Major League Baseball players were born in Wayne...Ed Fisher (1876), Don Arlich (1943), and David Holdridge (1969). Along with Pat Sheridan who was born in Ann Arbor, and raised in Wayne. Eventually playing for the Detroit Tigers.

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External links

• City of Wayne Online
• Wayne-Westland Community School District