Jump to content

Clarkston, Michigan: Difference between revisions

Coordinates: 42°44′09″N 83°25′09″W / 42.73583°N 83.41917°W / 42.73583; -83.41917
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous edit
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
m Reverted edits by 65.189.202.21 (talk) to last version by SmackBot
m Reverting possible vandalism by OdieTheBee to version by GreenC bot. Report False Positive? Thanks, ClueBot NG. (4352200) (Bot)
 
(594 intermediate revisions by more than 100 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Use mdy dates|date=February 2013}}
'''Clarkston''', which also goes by the somewhat confusing official name '''City of the Village of Clarkston''', is a city located within [[Independence Township, Michigan|Independence Charter Township]] in [[Oakland County, Michigan|Oakland County]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Michigan]]. The population was 962 at the 2000 census.
{{Infobox settlement
|name = Clarkston, Michigan
|official_name = City of the Village of Clarkston
|native_name = <!-- for cities whose native name is not in English -->
|settlement_type = [[City]]
|motto =
|image_skyline =
|imagesize =
|image_caption =
|image_flag =
|flag_size =
|image_seal =
|seal_size =
|image_shield =
|shield_size =
|city_logo =
|citylogo_size =


|pushpin_map = Michigan
The jurisdiction of the city government is limited to a relatively small downtown area commonly referred to as the village. However, persons living in a much larger surrounding area commonly think of themselves as living in Clarkston and may have Clarkston as a postal address.
|pushpin_label_position = left<!-- the position of the pushpin label: left, right, top, bottom, none -->
|pushpin_label = Clarkston
|pushpin_map_caption = Location within the state of Michigan
|pushpin_mapsize =
|image_map = Clarkston, MI location.png
|mapsize = 250
|map_caption = Location within [[Oakland County, Michigan|Oakland County]]


|subdivision_type = Country
Clarkston was the summer retreat for [[Henry Ford]] where he maintained a summer home and weekend cottage on Main Street. The building still stands today.
|subdivision_name = United States
|subdivision_type1 = [[U.S. state|State]]
|subdivision_name1 = [[Michigan]]
|subdivision_type2 = [[List of counties in Michigan|County]]
|subdivision_name2 = [[Oakland County, Michigan|Oakland]]
|subdivision_type3 =
|subdivision_name3 =
|subdivision_type4 =
|subdivision_name4 =
|government_footnotes = <ref>{{cite web|last=City of the Village of Clarkston|url=http://villageofclarkston.org/27/Government|title=City of the Village of Clarkston Government|date=2020|access-date=April 23, 2020}}</ref>
|government_type = [[Mayor–council government|Mayor–council]]
|leader_title1 = [[City manager|Manager]]
|leader_name1 = Jonathan Smith
|leader_title2 =
|leader_name2 =
|leader_title3 =
|leader_name3 =
|leader_title4 =
|leader_name4 =
|established_title = Settled
|established_date = 1830
|established_title2 = Incorporated
|established_date2 = 1884 (village)<br />1992 (city)

<!-- Area -->
|unit_pref = Imperial
|area_footnotes = <ref name="CenPopGazetteer2020">{{cite web|title=2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2020_Gazetteer/2020_gaz_place_26.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=May 21, 2022}}</ref>
|area_magnitude =
|area_total_km2 = 1.35
|area_land_km2 = 1.15
|area_water_km2 = 0.20
|area_total_sq_mi = 0.52
|area_land_sq_mi = 0.44
|area_water_sq_mi = 0.08
|area_urban_km2 =
|area_urban_sq_mi =
|area_metro_km2 =
|area_metro_sq_mi =
<!-- Population -->
|population_as_of = [[2020 United States Census|2020]]
|population_est =
|pop_est_as_of =
|population_total = 928
|population_density_km2 = 809.39
|population_density_sq_mi = 2094.81
|population_note =
|population_metro =
|population_density_metro_km2 =
|population_density_metro_sq_mi =
|population_urban =
|population_density_urban_km2 =
|population_density_urban_sq_mi =
|population_blank1_title =
|population_blank1 =
|population_density_blank1_km2 =
|population_density_blank1_sq_mi =
|timezone = [[Eastern Standard Time Zone|EST]]
|utc_offset = -5
|timezone_DST = [[Eastern Daylight Time|EDT]]
|utc_offset_DST = -4
|coordinates = {{coord|42|44|09|N|83|25|09|W|region:US-MI|display=inline,title}}
|elevation_footnotes = <!--for references: use tags-->
|elevation_m =
|elevation_ft =
|postal_code_type = [[ZIP Code|ZIP code(s)]]
|postal_code = 48346–48348
|area_code = [[Area codes 248 and 947|248 and 947]]
|blank_name = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]]
|blank_info = 26-82450<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website |df=mdy }}</ref>
|blank1_name = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS]] feature ID
|blank1_info = 623384<ref>{{gnis|623384}}</ref>
|website = {{URL|http://villageofclarkston.org/|Official website}}
|footnotes =
|pop_est_footnotes =
|population_footnotes =
}}
'''Clarkston''' is a city in [[Oakland County, Michigan]], United States. A northern suburb of [[Metro Detroit|Detroit]], located about {{convert|34|mi|km|abbr=on}} northwest of downtown Detroit, Clarkston is surrounded by [[Independence Township, Michigan|Independence Township]], but administered independently since its incorporation in 1992. At the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the city had a population of 928. With a total land area of {{convert|0.44|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, Clarkston is the [[List of municipalities in Michigan|smallest city by land area]] in the state of Michigan.

==History==
[[File:Clarkston, Michigan (1922).jpg|thumb|left|Clarkston, 1922]]

Squatter Linux Jacox from [[New York (state)|New York]] built the first house, a [[Shanty town|Shanty]], in Clarkston in 1830. In 1832, Butler Holcomb built the second house and a sawmill. On December 12, 1840, the Independence post office was transferred to the community and assumed its name.{{sfn|Romig|1986|pages=119}} In 1842, the Clark brothers [[plat]]ted a tract of land for a village and gave it the name Clarkston.<ref>{{cite book |last=Durant |first=Samuel W. |title=History of Oakland County, Michigan |orig-year=1877 |url=http://name.umdl.umich.edu/bad1021.0001.001 |access-date=2011-08-30 |year=2005 |publisher=University of Michigan Library |location=Ann Arbor, Mich. |pages=207–214 |chapter=Independence Township |chapter-url=http://quod.lib.umich.edu/m/micounty/bad1021.0001.001/321&view=image&size=150 }}</ref> Clarkston was incorporated in 1884 as a village.{{sfn|Romig|1986|pages=119}}

In 1992, the village of Clarkston was incorporated as a city.<ref name=fj>{{cite news|title=The 18 tiniest cities in Michigan|url=http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2016/11/meet_michigans_smallest_cities.html#6|access-date=December 5, 2016|work=Flint Journal|publisher=Mlive Media Group|date=December 4, 2016}}</ref>

===Historic district===
The Village of Clarkston was designated a [[Michigan State Historic Site]] on January 16, 1976{{citation needed|date=December 2016}} and was listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]]<ref name=fj/> on May 15, 1979.

The [[Clarkston Village Historic District]] includes Buffalo Street, Church Street, Clarkston Road, Depot Road, Holcomb Street, Main Street ([[M-15 (Michigan highway)|M-15]]), Miller Road, Waldon Road and Washington Street.


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.51|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|0.44|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.07|sqmi|sqkm|2}} (13.73%) is water.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/cen2010/cph-2-24.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121019111423/http://www.census.gov/prod/cen2010/cph-2-24.pdf |archive-date=2012-10-19 |url-status=live|title=Michigan: 2010 Population and Housing Unit Counts 2010 Census of Population and Housing | date = September 2012|publisher = [[United States Census Bureau]]| work = [[2010 United States Census]]| access-date = May 1, 2020|page=37 Michigan}}</ref>
[[Image:MIMap-doton-Clarkston.PNG|right|Location of Clarkston, Michigan]]
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of 1.3 [[km²]] (0.5 [[square mile|mi²]]). 1.2 km² (0.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (9.80%) is water.


Clarkston is the smallest city by land area in the state of Michigan. However, the city of [[Petersburg, Michigan|Petersburg]] has a larger land area at {{convert|0.48|sqmi|sqkm|2}} but a smaller total area (when water area is included). Clarkston has a total area of {{convert|0.51|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, while Petersburg contains no water and a total area of {{convert|0.48|sqmi|sqkm|2}}.
Clarkston is ideally situated as a "bedroom" community in the Northern Detroit Suburbs. Located with easy access to I-75 Clarkston offers residents an opportunity to be connected to the Detroit Suburban life, while not engorging them in the traffic of towns located farther south in Oakland County.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{US Census population
As of the [[census]][[Geographic references#2|<sup>2</sup>]] of 2000, there were 962 people, 406 households, and 265 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 807.5/km² (2,106.0/mi²). There were 424 housing units at an average density of 355.9/km² (928.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.78% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.31% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.10% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.42% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.10% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.10% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.18% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.04% of the population.
|1860= 376
|1870= 471
|1880= 368
|1890= 387
|1900= 360
|1910= 345
|1920= 419
|1930= 639
|1940= 653
|1950= 722
|1960= 769
|1970= 1034
|1980= 968
|1990= 1005
|2000= 962
|2010= 882
|2020= 928
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
}}


===2010 census===
There were 406 households out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.7% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 3.01.
As of the census<ref name ="FactFinder">{{cite web|title=American FactFinder|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-11-25}}</ref> of 2010, there were 882 people, 402 households, and 248 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|2004.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 440 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1000.0|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 97.7% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.2% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.1% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.6% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.5% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 0.9% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.8% of the population.


In the city the population was spread out with 25.7% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.3 males.
There were 402 households, of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.3% were non-families. 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.80.


The median income for a household in the city was $62,667, and the median income for a family was $90,189. Males had a median income of $66,250 versus $37,604 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $36,838. About 2.2% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 0.4% of those under age 18 and 4.9% of those age 65 or over.
The median age in the city was 45.4 years. 21.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22% were from 25 to 44; 31.4% were from 45 to 64; and 19.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.


===2000 census===
While Clarkston has traditionally been a small town, the population is rapidly increasing and major housing and commercial developments are being built. Clarkston High School recently had to reorganize in order to alleviate the overcrowded enrollment of around 2,500.
As of the census<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 962 people, 406 households, and 265 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|2,106.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 424 housing units at an average density of {{convert|928.2|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 96.78% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.31% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.10% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.42% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.10% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.10% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.18% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.04% of the population.

There were 406 households, out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.7% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the city the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $62,667, and the median income for a family was $90,189. Males had a median income of $66,250 versus $37,604 for females. The per capita income for the city was $36,838. About 2.2% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.4% of those under age 18 and 4.9% of those age 65 or over.

==Education==
The city's public school district is the [[Clarkston Community Schools|Clarkston Community School District]].

[[Everest Collegiate High School and Academy]] is in nearby [[Independence Township, Michigan|Independence Township]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.everestcatholic.org|title=Home|publisher=[[Everest Collegiate High School and Academy]]|access-date=2020-05-02|quote=Everest Collegiate High School & Academy 5935 Clarkston Rd. Clarkston, MI 48348}} - Compare full address with: {{cite web|url=http://cms2.revize.com/revize/independencetwp/Zoning%20Map%202019.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200502160644/http://cms2.revize.com/revize/independencetwp/Zoning%20Map%202019.pdf |archive-date=2020-05-02 |url-status=live|title=Zoning Map|publisher=[[Independence Township, Michigan]]|access-date=2020-05-02}}</ref>

==Notable people==
This list includes people from the area (Clarkston and [[Independence Township, Michigan|Independence Township]]).
* [[Valerie Bertinelli]], actress<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.internationalspeakers.com/speaker/13700/valerie_bertinelli|title=Valerie Bertinelli|access-date=2012-11-23|publisher=International Speakers Bureau|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121128133019/http://www.internationalspeakers.com/speaker/13700/valerie_bertinelli|archive-date=November 28, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* [[Tim Birtsas]], real estate developer, former professional baseball player<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oldemillinnofclarkston.com/About-Us.html|title=Olde Mill Inn - About Us|work=Olde Mill Inn|access-date=August 12, 2013|archive-date=January 9, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140109003110/http://www.oldemillinnofclarkston.com/About-Us.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* [[Dan Dickerson]], radio play-by-play broadcaster for the [[Detroit Tigers]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/team/broadcasters.jsp?c_id=det|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070524001956/http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/team/broadcasters.jsp?c_id=det|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 24, 2007|title=Broadcasters|work=Detroit Tigers}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/01/11/life/suburban_life_clarkston/doc4b4af849340d2958384567.txt|title=Voice of Detroit Tigers Dan Dickerson to meet with fans|work=theoaklandpress.com|access-date=August 12, 2013|archive-date=August 12, 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130812191636/http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/01/11/life/suburban_life_clarkston/doc4b4af849340d2958384567.txt|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* [[Dane Fife]], former basketball player and current assistant coach at [[Indiana University]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/07/29/sports/college/doc4e334bf2dfc66826331403.txt|title=Home-grown Dane Fife happy with new job|work=theoaklandpress.com|access-date=August 12, 2013|archive-date=August 12, 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130812191721/http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/07/29/sports/college/doc4e334bf2dfc66826331403.txt|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* [[Henry Ford]], industrialist and founder of the [[Ford Motor Company]]. Maintained a summer home and weekend cottage on Main Street.<ref>{{cite web | url =http://michiganhistory.leadr.msu.edu/henry-ford-in-the-village-of-clarkston/
| title =Henry Ford in the Village of Clarkston | website =michiganhistory.leadr.msu.edu | access-date =2019-12-03}}</ref> Ford also owned a mill which operated on the water from what is now called "Mill Pond" in Clarkston. This building still exists in part but has been modernized into a small mall which includes art galleries and office space. He also purchased the old school building on N Main St to serve as an apprentice school.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.clarkstonhistory.info/history/chd/index.htm|title=Village Of Clarkston Historic District|work=clarkstonhistory.info}}</ref>
* [[John Hardon]], Jesuit priest, theologian
* [[Steve Howe (baseball)|Steve Howe]], Major League Baseball pitcher
* [[Geoff Johns]], comic book writer
* [[Scott Kamieniecki]], former professional baseball player<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20090129/OPINION03/901290410|title=Clarkston's Kamieniecki a rising star in basketball, not baseball|work=The Detroit News|access-date=August 12, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140824235534/http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20090129/OPINION03/901290410|archive-date=August 24, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* [[Tim McCormick]], former professional basketball player and current sports broadcaster
* [[Bob Miller (American football)|Bob Miller]], former professional football player, business owner
* [[Marisha Pessl]], author
* [[Ryan Riess]], professional poker player, [[2013 World Series of Poker]] champion
* [[Tim Robinson (comedian)|Tim Robinson]], comedian, former cast member on ''[[Saturday Night Live]]''
* [[Kid Rock]], musician<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/08/02/news/cops_and_courts/doc51fc53f1cc416724803083.txt|title=Independence Township man arrested in burglary attempt of Kid Rock home|work=theoaklandpress.com|access-date=August 12, 2013|archive-date=August 6, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130806025740/http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/08/02/news/cops_and_courts/doc51fc53f1cc416724803083.txt|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* [[Ron Serafini]], realtor, former professional hockey player
* [[David Simko]], former NASCAR Cup Series driver<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.clarkstonnews.com/Articles-i-2005-08-17-135461.112112_ARCA_driver_eyes_NASCAR.html|title=ARCA driver eyes NASCAR|first=Heather|last=Clement|work=clarkstonnews.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130812191617/http://www.clarkstonnews.com/Articles-i-2005-08-17-135461.112112_ARCA_driver_eyes_NASCAR.html|archive-date=August 12, 2013|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
* [[Michael Simko]], racing driver

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==Further reading==
{{cite book |first1=Walter |last1=Romig |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Y-FPXEGRo-YC&q=Clarkston |title=Michigan Place Names: The History of the Founding and the Naming of More Than Five Thousand Past and Present Michigan Communities |series=Great Lakes Books Series |type=Paperback |orig-year= 1973 |date=October 1, 1986 |publisher=[[Wayne State University Press]] |isbn=081431838X |location=Detroit, Michigan }}


==External links==
==External links==
{{Portal|Michigan}}
*[http://www.clarkston.org Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce]
{{wikivoyage|Clarkston (Michigan)|Clarkston, Michigan}}
*[http://www.clarkston.k12.mi.us/education/district/district.php?sectionid=1 Clarkston Community Schools]
*{{Official website|http://www.villageofclarkston.org/}}

{{Oakland County, Michigan}}
{{Metro Detroit}}
{{Authority control}}


[[Category:Oakland County, Michigan]]
[[Category:Cities in Oakland County, Michigan]]
[[Category:Cities in Michigan]]
[[Category:Metro Detroit]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1830]]
[[Category:1830 establishments in Michigan Territory]]

Latest revision as of 01:42, 19 October 2024

Clarkston, Michigan
City
City of the Village of Clarkston
Location within Oakland County
Location within Oakland County
Clarkston is located in Michigan
Clarkston
Clarkston
Location within the state of Michigan
Coordinates: 42°44′09″N 83°25′09″W / 42.73583°N 83.41917°W / 42.73583; -83.41917
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyOakland
Settled1830
Incorporated1884 (village)
1992 (city)
Government
[1]
 • TypeMayor–council
 • ManagerJonathan Smith
Area
[2]
 • Total
0.52 sq mi (1.35 km2)
 • Land0.44 sq mi (1.15 km2)
 • Water0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
928
 • Density2,094.81/sq mi (809.39/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
48346–48348
Area code(s)248 and 947
FIPS code26-82450[3]
GNIS feature ID623384[4]
WebsiteOfficial website

Clarkston is a city in Oakland County, Michigan, United States. A northern suburb of Detroit, located about 34 mi (55 km) northwest of downtown Detroit, Clarkston is surrounded by Independence Township, but administered independently since its incorporation in 1992. At the 2020 census, the city had a population of 928. With a total land area of 0.44 square miles (1.14 km2), Clarkston is the smallest city by land area in the state of Michigan.

History

[edit]
Clarkston, 1922

Squatter Linux Jacox from New York built the first house, a Shanty, in Clarkston in 1830. In 1832, Butler Holcomb built the second house and a sawmill. On December 12, 1840, the Independence post office was transferred to the community and assumed its name.[5] In 1842, the Clark brothers platted a tract of land for a village and gave it the name Clarkston.[6] Clarkston was incorporated in 1884 as a village.[5]

In 1992, the village of Clarkston was incorporated as a city.[7]

Historic district

[edit]

The Village of Clarkston was designated a Michigan State Historic Site on January 16, 1976[citation needed] and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places[7] on May 15, 1979.

The Clarkston Village Historic District includes Buffalo Street, Church Street, Clarkston Road, Depot Road, Holcomb Street, Main Street (M-15), Miller Road, Waldon Road and Washington Street.

Geography

[edit]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.51 square miles (1.32 km2), of which 0.44 square miles (1.14 km2) is land and 0.07 square miles (0.18 km2) (13.73%) is water.[8]

Clarkston is the smallest city by land area in the state of Michigan. However, the city of Petersburg has a larger land area at 0.48 square miles (1.24 km2) but a smaller total area (when water area is included). Clarkston has a total area of 0.51 square miles (1.32 km2), while Petersburg contains no water and a total area of 0.48 square miles (1.24 km2).

Demographics

[edit]
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1860376—
187047125.3%
1880368−21.9%
18903875.2%
1900360−7.0%
1910345−4.2%
192041921.4%
193063952.5%
19406532.2%
195072210.6%
19607696.5%
19701,03434.5%
1980968−6.4%
19901,0053.8%
2000962−4.3%
2010882−8.3%
20209285.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

2010 census

[edit]

As of the census[10] of 2010, there were 882 people, 402 households, and 248 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,004.5 inhabitants per square mile (773.9/km2). There were 440 housing units at an average density of 1,000.0 per square mile (386.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.7% White, 0.2% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 402 households, of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.3% were non-families. 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age in the city was 45.4 years. 21.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22% were from 25 to 44; 31.4% were from 45 to 64; and 19.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

2000 census

[edit]

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 962 people, 406 households, and 265 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,106.0 inhabitants per square mile (813.1/km2). There were 424 housing units at an average density of 928.2 per square mile (358.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.78% White, 0.31% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 0.10% from other races, and 2.18% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.04% of the population.

There were 406 households, out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.7% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the city the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $62,667, and the median income for a family was $90,189. Males had a median income of $66,250 versus $37,604 for females. The per capita income for the city was $36,838. About 2.2% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.4% of those under age 18 and 4.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education

[edit]

The city's public school district is the Clarkston Community School District.

Everest Collegiate High School and Academy is in nearby Independence Township.[11]

Notable people

[edit]

This list includes people from the area (Clarkston and Independence Township).

References

[edit]
  1. ^ City of the Village of Clarkston (2020). "City of the Village of Clarkston Government". Retrieved April 23, 2020.
  2. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Clarkston, Michigan
  5. ^ a b Romig 1986, pp. 119.
  6. ^ Durant, Samuel W. (2005) [1877]. "Independence Township". History of Oakland County, Michigan. Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan Library. pp. 207–214. Retrieved August 30, 2011.
  7. ^ a b "The 18 tiniest cities in Michigan". Flint Journal. Mlive Media Group. December 4, 2016. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
  8. ^ "Michigan: 2010 Population and Housing Unit Counts 2010 Census of Population and Housing" (PDF). 2010 United States Census. United States Census Bureau. September 2012. p. 37 Michigan. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 19, 2012. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
  9. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  10. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 25, 2012.
  11. ^ "Home". Everest Collegiate High School and Academy. Retrieved May 2, 2020. Everest Collegiate High School & Academy 5935 Clarkston Rd. Clarkston, MI 48348 - Compare full address with: "Zoning Map" (PDF). Independence Township, Michigan. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 2, 2020. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
  12. ^ "Valerie Bertinelli". International Speakers Bureau. Archived from the original on November 28, 2012. Retrieved November 23, 2012.
  13. ^ "Olde Mill Inn - About Us". Olde Mill Inn. Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
  14. ^ "Broadcasters". Detroit Tigers. Archived from the original on May 24, 2007.
  15. ^ "Voice of Detroit Tigers Dan Dickerson to meet with fans". theoaklandpress.com. Archived from the original on August 12, 2013. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
  16. ^ "Home-grown Dane Fife happy with new job". theoaklandpress.com. Archived from the original on August 12, 2013. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
  17. ^ "Henry Ford in the Village of Clarkston". michiganhistory.leadr.msu.edu. Retrieved December 3, 2019.
  18. ^ "Village Of Clarkston Historic District". clarkstonhistory.info.
  19. ^ "Clarkston's Kamieniecki a rising star in basketball, not baseball". The Detroit News. Archived from the original on August 24, 2014. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
  20. ^ "Independence Township man arrested in burglary attempt of Kid Rock home". theoaklandpress.com. Archived from the original on August 6, 2013. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
  21. ^ Clement, Heather. "ARCA driver eyes NASCAR". clarkstonnews.com. Archived from the original on August 12, 2013.

Further reading

[edit]

Romig, Walter (October 1, 1986) [1973]. Michigan Place Names: The History of the Founding and the Naming of More Than Five Thousand Past and Present Michigan Communities (Paperback). Great Lakes Books Series. Detroit, Michigan: Wayne State University Press. ISBN 081431838X.

[edit]
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Clarkston, Michigan.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Clarkston,_Michigan&oldid=1251962445"