Roseville, Michigan: Meaning (information, definition, explanation, facts)

Roseville is a city located in Macomb County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 48,129.

Geography and Location

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Brief History

When Michigan became a state in 1837, a farming community, which is now Roseville, was made part of Orange Township. Because of strong Irish sentiment, the township's name was changed to Erin in 1843.

In 1836, William Rose was appointed the areas first postmaster. He established a permanent office in 1840, called the Roseville Post Office, after his father Denison Rose, a hero of the War of 1812.

In 1846, a wooden plank tollroad (now known as Gratiot Avenue or M-3) was constructed, connecting the community with Detroit and Mount Clemens. One of the tollgates was located at Gratiot Avenue and Utica Road. The tollgate sign giving "Rates of Toll" now hangs in the Library.

In 1886, the Erin Township Hall was built at the corner of Gratiot Avenue and 11 Mile Road and was the Town Hall for the present cities of Eastpointe, Roseville, St.Clair Shores and part of Fraser. In 1926, Roseville was incorporated as a village. The old Roseville Municipal Building was constructed in 1929, at Gratiot Avenue and Meier Road. Both the village and township offices were moved into the building. In 1958, the village became the City of Roseville and Arthur Waterman was elected the first mayor. The present municipal building was built in 1974.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 25.5 km² (9.8 mi²). 25.4 km² (9.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.20% water.

As of the census of 2000, there are 48,129 people, 19,976 households, and 12,724 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,894.3/km² (4,905.6/mi²). There are 20,519 housing units at an average density of 807.6/km² (2,091.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 93.43% White, 2.60% African American, 0.42% Native American, 1.63% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.32% from other races, and 1.57% from two or more races. 1.50% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 19,976 households out of which 28.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.4% are married couples living together, 12.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 36.3% are non-families. 30.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.40 and the average family size is 3.02.

In the city the population is spread out with 23.1% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 33.0% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 93.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $41,220, and the median income for a family is $49,244. Males have a median income of $40,113 versus $26,281 for females. The per capita income for the city is $19,823. 7.9% of the population and 6.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 9.9% are under the age of 18 and 5.8% are 65 or older.

http://www.ci.roseville.mi.us