Wixom is a city in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 13,263. The city is also home to the Wixom Assembly Plant, a Ford Motor Company auto plant. The Lincoln LS and Town Car, the Ford Thunderbird, as well as the Ford GT, are all manufactured here. Oakland County is a county located in the state of Michigan. ... A U.S. state is any one of the fifty states (four of which officially favor the term commonwealth) which, together with the District of Columbia and Palmyra Atoll (an uninhabited incorporated unorganized territory), form the United States of America. ... State nickname: The Wolverine State, The Great Lakes State Other U.S. States Capital Lansing Largest city Detroit Governor Jennifer Granholm (D) Senators Carl Levin (D) Debbie Stabenow (D) Official language(s) English de-facto Area 96,889 mi² / 250,941 km² (11th)  - Land 56,855 mi² / 147,255 km²... This article is about the year 2000. ... The Ford Motor Company (often referred to simply as Ford; sometimes nicknamed FoMoCo), NYSE: F is an automobile maker founded by Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan (where the company is currently headquartered), and incorporated on June 16, 1903. ... The LS (also called LS6 and LS8, depending on engine choice) is a rear wheel drive luxury car from Lincoln. ... The Lincoln Town Car is a full size luxury sedan and serves as the flagship of Fords Lincoln luxury division. ... Wikimedia Commons has more media related to: Ford Thunderbird The Ford Thunderbird is a car manufactured in the USA by the Ford Motor Company. ... The Ford GT The Ford GT began as a concept car designed in anticipation of Fords centennial year and as part of its drive to showcase and revive its heritage names such as Mustang and Thunderbird. ...

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 24.5 km² (9.5 mi²). 24.2 km² (9.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.27% water. Image File history File links MIMap-doton-Wixom. ... 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 13,263 people, 5,889 households, and 3,150 families residing in the city. The population density is 548.3/km² (1,420.0/mi²). There are 6,086 housing units at an average density of 251.6/km² (651.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 90.40% White, 2.50% African American, 0.51% Native American, 2.85% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.55% from other races, and 2.14% from two or more races. 3.20% 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 5,889 households out of which 30.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.8% are married couples living together, 8.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 46.5% are non-families. 37.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 4.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.24 and the average family size is 3.07. 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 24.9% under the age of 18, 14.0% from 18 to 24, 39.1% from 25 to 44, 16.5% from 45 to 64, and 5.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 30 years. For every 100 females there are 109.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 108.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $44,320, and the median income for a family is $64,918. Males have a median income of $45,798 versus $30,942 for females. The per capita income for the city is $27,543. 5.4% of the population and 4.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 4.0% of those under the age of 18 and 2.2% 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. ...

The city of Wixom is presided over by Mayor Michael McDonald.

External links

• City of Wixom