Madison Heights, Michigan | |
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.jpg) Aerial view of Madison Heights | |
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 Location withinOakland County | |
  Madison Heights Location within the state of Michigan | |
| Coordinates:42°29′09″N83°06′19″W / 42.48583°N 83.10528°W /42.48583; -83.10528 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland |
| Incorporated | 1955 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Roslyn Grafstein |
| • Clerk | Cheryl Rottmann |
| Area | |
• City | 7.08 sq mi (18.35 km2) |
| • Land | 7.08 sq mi (18.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• City | 28,468 |
| • Density | 4,017.5/sq mi (1,551.15/km2) |
| • Metro | 4,296,250 (Metro Detroit) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | 48071 |
| Area codes | 248 and 947 |
| FIPS code | 26-50560[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0631311[3] |
| Website | Official website |
Madison Heights is a city inOakland County in theU.S. state ofMichigan. An inner-ringsuburb of Detroit, Madison Heights is located roughly 12 miles (19.3 km) north ofdowntown Detroit. As of the2020 census, the city had a population of 28,468.[4]
Originally part ofRoyal Oak Township, Madison Heights incorporated as a city by popular vote on January 17, 1955, and chartered on December 6 of that same year, becoming the tenth city government in southern Oakland County. At that time, the 7.2 square miles (18.6 km2) city was one of the largest suburban communities in theMetro Detroit area. The first city hall was at 26305 John R Road, the former township offices. On April 5, 1963, a new municipal building was dedicated which is on the present location at 300 West Thirteen Mile Road. The city lies in theInterstate 696 (I-696) andI-75 corridor
According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.09 square miles (18.36 km2), all land.[5]
Although 91% of the buildings in Madison Heights are single-family homes or condominiums (approximately 9,800 residential property owners), 60% of the tax base is fueled by light industrial or commercial property. The city has 15 voting precincts, totaling more than 21,000 registered voters.
Madison Heights shares borders withTroy to the north,Royal Oak to the west,Hazel Park to the south, andWarren to the east. The eastern border of Madison Heights (Dequindre Road) is also the border between Oakland andMacomb counties.
There are more than 112 miles (180 km) of road within Madison Heights, of which the city maintains 105 miles (169 km), 95 miles (153 km) for snow removal, sweeping, and patching.Interstate 75 passes north to south on the west side of the city, andInterstate 696 is the major feature of its southern border. The junction of these twohighways is shared with Royal Oak and Hazel Park on the southwest corner of Madison Heights.
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1960 | 33,343 | — | |
| 1970 | 38,599 | 15.8% | |
| 1980 | 35,375 | −8.4% | |
| 1990 | 31,296 | −11.5% | |
| 2000 | 31,101 | −0.6% | |
| 2010 | 29,694 | −4.5% | |
| 2020 | 28,468 | −4.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6] | |||
As of the2020 United States census[7] of 2020, there were 28,468 people and 13,487 households in the city. The population per square mile is 4,017.5.
The racial makeup of the city was 80.4%White, 7.8%African American, 0.2%Native American, 7.2%Asian, 0.1%Pacific Islander, 3.6% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino residents of any race were 2.0% of the population.
There were 13,487 households, of which 14.7% spoke a language other than English at home. People under 65 years of age with a disability accounted for 11.1% of the city's population, and 11.7% of the city's population was living below the federal poverty line. Households without a broadband internet subscriptions made up 11.9% of the community.
16% of residents were under the age of 18; and 16.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.
As of thecensus[8] of 2010, there were 29,694 people, 12,712 households, and 7,543 families residing in the city. Thepopulation density was 4,188.2 inhabitants per square mile (1,617.1/km2). There were 13,685 housing units at an average density of 1,930.2 per square mile (745.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 83.9%White, 6.4%African American, 0.5%Native American, 5.8%Asian, 0.1%Pacific Islander, 0.7% fromother races, and 2.7% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino residents of any race were 2.5% of the population.
There were 12,712 households, of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.0% weremarried couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.7% were non-families. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 3.02.
The median age in the city was 38.3 years. 20.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.4% were from 25 to 44; 26.6% were from 45 to 64; and 13.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.
As of the2000 United States census, there were 31,101 people, 13,299 households, and 8,005 families residing in the city. The population density was 4,341.3 inhabitants per square mile (1,676.2/km2). There were 13,623 housing units at an average density of 1,901.6 per square mile (734.2/km2). The city's racial makeup was 89.60%White, 1.82%African American, 0.44%Native American, 4.97%Asian, 0.03%Pacific Islander, 0.46% fromother races, and 2.68% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino residents of any race were 1.61% of the population.
There were 13,299 households, of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% weremarried couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.8% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the city, 22.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.1% was from 18 to 24, 35.4% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% was 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.9 males.
The city's median household income was $42,326, and the median family income was $51,364. Males had a median income of $41,478 versus $29,345 for females. The city'sper capita income was $21,429. About 7.0% of families and 8.9% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 10.8% of those under age 18 and 13.0% of those age 65 or over.
In 2008, 1.9% of the Madison Heights population were of Vietnamese descent.[9] 168 Asian Mart,[10] a 38,000-square-foot (3,500 m2) supermarket, is the largest Asian supermarket in southeast Michigan,[11] and one of the largest in the state.[12] The Chinese Cultural Center is in Madison Heights.[13]
Madison Heights is part ofOakland County's Automation Alley. There are more than 1,300 commercial and industrial businesses and services within the city's 7.2 square miles (18.6 km2), and the city has a majority of small businesses, as well as more than 100 major companies within its borders.
The city has 23 shopping centers, 11 hotels, more than 860,000 square feet (80,000 m2) of office space, and seven industrial parks that include 10,000,000 square feet (900,000 m2).
TheHungry Howie's Pizza corporate headquarters is in Madison Heights.[14] In addition, the Telway Hamburger System is a long-standing 24-hour restaurant in Madison Heights known for its sliders (small hamburgers) and its unique late-night crowds.[15]
The mayor of Madison Heights is Roslyn Grafstein, who was appointed as Mayor in August 2020 to fill a vacant seat.[16]
| District | Representative | Party | Since |
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| 11th | Haley Stevens | Democratic | 2023[a] |
| District | Senator | Party | Since |
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| 3rd | Stephanie Chang | Democratic | 2023 |
| District | Representative | Party | Since |
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| 8th | Mike McFall | Democratic | 2023 |
| 57th | Thomas Kuhn | Republican | 2023 |
| District | Commissioner | Party | Since |
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| 3 | Ann Erickson Gault | Democratic | 2023 |
Madison District Public Schools andLamphere Public Schools have public schools serving Madison Heights.
Bishop Foley Catholic High School is a private school.
Four Corners Montessori Academy is a public charter school.
The Madison Heights Police Department has 44 sworn officers. The Madison Heights Fire Department provides fire prevention and EMS services, employing 25 firefighters in two stations.[citation needed]
The city is the site of theGeorge W. Kuhn Retention and Treatment Basin, a stormwater management facility serving southeast Oakland County.[23]
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