- Fraser, Michigan
Infobox Settlement
official_name = Fraser, Michigan
settlement_type =City
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mapsize = 250px
map_caption = Location of Fraser, Michigan
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map_caption1 =subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name =United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 =Michigan
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Macombgovernment_footnotes =
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established_date =unit_pref = Imperial
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area_total_km2 = 10.8
area_land_km2 = 10.8
area_water_km2 = 0.0
area_total_sq_mi = 4.2
area_land_sq_mi = 4.2
area_water_sq_mi = 0.0population_as_of = 2000
population_footnotes =
population_total = 15297
population_density_km2 = 1410.3
population_density_sq_mi = 3652.5timezone = Eastern (EST)
utc_offset = -5
timezone_DST = EDT
utc_offset_DST = -4
elevation_footnotes =
elevation_m = 186
elevation_ft = 610
latd = 42 |latm = 32 |lats = 11 |latNS = N
longd = 82 |longm = 57 |longs = 2 |longEW = Wpostal_code_type =
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postal_code = 48026
area_code = 586
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 26-30420GR|2
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blank1_info = 0626432GR|3
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footnotes =Fraser is a city in Macomb County of the
U.S. state ofMichigan . The population was 15,297 at the 2000 census. The city is part of theMetro Detroit region.Fraser was established by home rule charter
November 7 ,1956 , and adopted by the electors onDecember 26 ,1956 .Geography
According to the
United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 4.2square mile s (10.9km² ), all land. The city is nearly square, bordered by 15 Mile Road, Kelly Road, 13 Mile Road, and Hayes Road.Demographics
As of the
census GR|2 of 2000, there were 15,297 people, 6,062 households, and 4,122 families residing in the city. Thepopulation density was 3,652.5 per square mile (1,409.6/km²). There were 6,178 housing units at an average density of 1,475.2/sq mi (569.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.67% White, 0.91% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.93% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.21% from other races, and 1.01% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.33% of the population.There were 6,062 households out of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.0% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.08.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.2% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 87.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $50,339, and the median income for a family was $64,119. Males had a median income of $50,243 versus $29,254 for females. The
per capita income for the city was $22,864. About 3.4% of families and 4.2% of the population were below thepoverty line , including 5.3% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.Education
Fraser Public Schools is the public school system in Fraser. The district scores above the state average on the MEAP Test.fact|date=April 2008ports
Fraser is home to the
Detroit Dragons professionalhockey team of theAll American Hockey Association . The Dragons will start their inaugural season November 2008 and play home games at theGreat Lakes Sports City Superior Arena .Current professional teams
Notable residents
* Lansing political reporter Tim Skubick
* Entertainer and Las Vegas icon theAmazing Johnathan
*Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jim Sorgi
* CurrentCarolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup winnerChad LaRose
* RetiredMajor League Baseball pitcherPat Hentgen
* CurrentJacksonville Jaguars and formerPurdue tight end Charles Davis References
External links
* [http://www.ci.fraser.mi.us/ Official City Website]
* [http://www.fraser.govoffice.com/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={6A13E731-36FD-4AC3-8AB8-7DE124B669D9} History of the City]
* [http://www.ci.fraser.mi.us/ Fraser Public Library]
* [http://www.fraser.k12.mi.us/ Fraser Public Schools]
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