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'''Rochester Hills''' is a city in [[Oakland County, Michigan|Oakland County]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Michigan]]. As of the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]], the city had a total population of 76,300.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/rochesterhillscitymichigan |title=U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Rochester Hills city, Michigan |publisher=Census.gov |date= |accessdate=2022-07-20}}</ref> It is the 15th largest city in Michigan.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://worldpopulationreview.com/states/cities/michigan | title=Cities in Michigan by Population (2022) }}</ref>
'''Rochester Hills''' is a city in [[Oakland County, Michigan|Oakland County]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Michigan]]. A northern suburb of [[Metro Detroit|Detroit]], Rochester Hills is located about {{convert|25|mi|km|spell=}} north of [[downtown Detroit]]. As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the city had a population of 76,300.<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web |title=Race, Hispanic or Latino, Age, and Housing Occupancy: 2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File (QT-PL), Auburn Hills city, Michigan |url=https://www.census.gov |access-date=August 17, 2011 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>


The area was first occupied by settlers of European descent in 1817, and organized as Avon Township in 1835. The City of [[Rochester, Michigan|Rochester]] incorporated in 1967, while the remaining area of Avon Township was incorporated and renamed the City of Rochester Hills in 1984. Considered a northern suburb of [[Metro Detroit]], Rochester Hills is about {{convert|12|mi|km|1}} north of [[Detroit]].
The area was first settled by European Americans in 1817, and organized as Avon Township in 1835. The City of [[Rochester, Michigan|Rochester]] incorporated in 1967, while the remaining area of Avon Township was incorporated and renamed the City of Rochester Hills in 1984. Considered a northern suburb of [[Metro Detroit]], Rochester Hills is about {{convert|12|mi|km|1}} north of [[Detroit]].


==Communities==
==Communities==
*'''Stony Creek''' is a neighborhood on the northeast end of the city on the border with [[Rochester, Michigan|Rochester]] at {{coord|42|41|46|N|83|06|43|W}}.<ref>{{GNIS|638892|Stony Creek}}</ref>
*Stony Creek is a neighborhood on the northeast end of the city on the border with [[Rochester, Michigan|Rochester]] at {{coord|42|41|46|N|83|06|43|W}}.<ref>{{GNIS|638892|Stony Creek}}</ref>
*'''Yates''' is on the boundary with [[Rochester, Michigan|Rochester]] and [[Shelby Charter Township, Michigan|Shelby Township]], [[Oakland County, Michigan|Oakland County]] ({{Coord|42|40|25|N|83|05|45|W}} ; Elevation: 669&nbsp;ft./204 m.).<ref>{{gnis|1617957|Yates, Michigan}} & [http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gazpublic/getgooglemap?p_lat=42.6736436&p_longi=-83.0957643&fid=1617957 GNIS in Google Map]</ref>
*Yates is on the boundary with [[Rochester, Michigan|Rochester]] and [[Shelby Charter Township, Michigan|Shelby Township]], [[Oakland County, Michigan|Oakland County]] ({{Coord|42|40|25|N|83|05|45|W}} ; Elevation: 669&nbsp;ft./204 m.).<ref>{{gnis|1617957|Yates, Michigan}} & [http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gazpublic/getgooglemap?p_lat=42.6736436&p_longi=-83.0957643&fid=1617957 GNIS in Google Map]</ref>


==History==
==History==
Prior to European settlement, the area now known as Rochester Hills was inhabited by Native Americans, namely the [[Potawatomi]].<ref name="CRWC">{{cite web|title=Native Americans of the Clinton River Watershed|url=http://www.crwc.org/watershed/native-american-history/|website=Clinton River Watershed Council|publisher=Clinton River Watershed Council|access-date=23 November 2016}}</ref> The Potawatomi depended on the area's abundant water sources, such as the [[Clinton River]] and [[Paint Creek (Oakland County, Michigan)|Paint Creek]], to grow crops, fish, and travel.<ref name=CRWC/><ref>De Vaudreuil, M. "General Memoir Respecting the Indians between Lake Erie and the Mississippi, with Remarks upon Their Territory, Manners, Habits, Etc." In Documents Relative to the Colonial History of the State of New York, edited by E. B. O'Callaghan, MD, compiled by John Romeyn Brodhead, Esq, 887-90. Vol. IX. Albany, NY: Weed, Parsons and Company Printers, 1855.</ref> They resided here until the [[Treaty of Detroit|1807 Treaty of Detroit]] caused them, along with the [[Odawa]], [[Wyandot people|Wyandot]], and [[Ojibwe]] peoples, to cede their land in Southeast Michigan.<ref name="BELPOA">{{cite web|last1=Duval|first1=Roger|title=Potawatomi Native Americans Fish and Hunt at Bald Eagle Lake|url=http://belpoa.org/html/History1a.htm|website=History of Bald Eagle Lake|publisher=Bald Eagle Lake Property Owner's Association|access-date=26 November 2016}}</ref><ref name="Hull1807">{{cite web|last1=Hull|first1=William|title=Treaty with the Ottawa, Etc., 1807|url=http://digital.library.okstate.edu/kappler/Vol2/treaties/ott0092.htm|website=Indian Affairs: Laws and treaties.|publisher=Oklahoma State University|access-date=25 November 2016}}</ref>
Prior to European settlement, the area now known as Rochester Hills was inhabited by Native Americans, namely the [[Potawatomi]].<ref name="CRWC">{{cite web|title=Native Americans of the Clinton River Watershed|url=http://www.crwc.org/watershed/native-american-history/|website=Clinton River Watershed Council|access-date=23 November 2016}}</ref> The Potawatomi depended on the area's abundant water sources, such as the [[Clinton River]] and [[Paint Creek (Oakland County, Michigan)|Paint Creek]], to grow crops, fish, and travel.<ref name=CRWC/><ref>De Vaudreuil, M. "General Memoir Respecting the Indians between Lake Erie and the Mississippi, with Remarks upon Their Territory, Manners, Habits, Etc." In Documents Relative to the Colonial History of the State of New York, edited by E. B. O'Callaghan, MD, compiled by John Romeyn Brodhead, Esq, 887-90. Vol. IX. Albany, NY: Weed, Parsons and Company Printers, 1855.</ref> They resided here until the [[Treaty of Detroit|1807 Treaty of Detroit]] caused them, along with the [[Odawa]], [[Wyandot people|Wyandot]], and [[Ojibwe]] peoples, to cede their land in Southeast Michigan.<ref name="BELPOA">{{cite web|last1=Duval|first1=Roger|title=Potawatomi Native Americans Fish and Hunt at Bald Eagle Lake|url=http://belpoa.org/html/History1a.htm|website=History of Bald Eagle Lake|publisher=Bald Eagle Lake Property Owner's Association|access-date=26 November 2016}}</ref><ref name="Hull1807">{{cite web|last1=Hull|first1=William|title=Treaty with the Ottawa, Etc., 1807|url=http://digital.library.okstate.edu/kappler/Vol2/treaties/ott0092.htm|website=Indian Affairs: Laws and treaties.|publisher=Oklahoma State University|access-date=25 November 2016|archive-date=25 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161025095217/http://digital.library.okstate.edu/kappler/Vol2/treaties/ott0092.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref>


The first European settler was James Graham who arrived in 1817. Graham and his family reached the area by following [[Saginaw Trail|trails]] created by the [[Sauk people|Sauk Native Americans]].<ref>"Our Community's History." Rochester Hills, MI Official Website. https://www.rochesterhills.org/index.aspx?NID=267.</ref><ref>"Saginaw Trail Historic Marker." Detroit: The History and Future of the Motor City. July 2009. http://www.detroit1701.org/.</ref> Avon Township was organized in 1835. [[Rochester, Michigan|Rochester]] incorporated as a village within the township in 1869. The township adopted a charter in 1948 under the Home Rule Act. Also in 1948 a post office was established under the name of Brooklands for the area between Auburn Road and Hamlin Road just to the west of Dequindre Road.{{sfn|Romig|1986|page=80}}
The first European settler was James Graham who arrived in 1817. Graham and his family reached the area by following [[Saginaw Trail|trails]] created by the [[Sauk people|Sauk Native Americans]].<ref>"Our Community's History." Rochester Hills, MI Official Website. https://www.rochesterhills.org/index.aspx?NID=267.</ref><ref>"Saginaw Trail Historic Marker." Detroit: The History and Future of the Motor City. July 2009. http://www.detroit1701.org/.</ref> Avon Township was organized in 1835. [[Rochester, Michigan|Rochester]] incorporated as a village within the township in 1869. The township adopted a charter in 1948 under the Home Rule Act. Also in 1948 a post office was established under the name of Brooklands for the area between Auburn Road and Hamlin Road just to the west of Dequindre Road.{{sfn|Romig|1986|page=80}}
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In 1966, village residents voted to become the City of Rochester, effective in February 1967. As a result, Rochester residents no longer had to pay property taxes to the township, as it was now a separate municipality.
In 1966, village residents voted to become the City of Rochester, effective in February 1967. As a result, Rochester residents no longer had to pay property taxes to the township, as it was now a separate municipality.


In 1967, Avon Township filed a petition to become a city. In January 1968, township voters approved the petition to move forward with seeking city status. Three proposed city charters were voted down by residents, the first in March 1969, the second in May 1970, and the third in September 1971. The city of Rochester then sought to annex all of the township, which was unanimously denied by the Michigan Boundary Commission. In 1972, petitions were filed to consolidate Avon Township and Rochester. In April 1974, the consolidation petition lost by 350 votes in the township, while passing by four votes in Rochester. In May 1974, Rochester's petition to annex {{convert|2.2|sqmi|km2|1}} of Avon Township was approved by the Michigan Boundary Commission, depriving Avon Township of its largest taxpayer.<ref name="rochestermedia1">{{cite web | url=https://rochestermedia.com/the-battle-for-avon-township-rochester-and-rochester-hills-a-tale-of-two-cities/ | title=The Battle for Avon Township, Rochester and Rochester Hills, A Tale of Two Cities }}</ref> The township became Avon Charter Township in August 1978. Court challenges to the 1974 annexation continued until November 1981, when the township was ordered to surrender the annexed property. An impending annexation request from the City of [[Troy, Michigan|Troy]], due south, for 300 acres of southeast Avon Township brought the cityhood question to a crisis.<ref name="rochestermedia1"/>
In 1967, Avon Township filed a petition to become a city. In January 1968, township voters approved the petition to move forward with seeking city status. Three proposed city charters were voted down by residents, the first in March 1969, the second in May 1970, and the third in September 1971. The city of Rochester then sought to annex all of the township, which was unanimously denied by the Michigan Boundary Commission. In 1972, petitions were filed to consolidate Avon Township and Rochester. In April 1974, the consolidation petition lost by 350 votes in the township, while passing by four votes in Rochester. In May 1974, Rochester's petition to annex {{convert|2.2|sqmi|km2|1}} of Avon Township was approved by the Michigan Boundary Commission, depriving Avon Township of its largest taxpayer.<ref name="rochestermedia1">{{cite web | url=https://rochestermedia.com/the-battle-for-avon-township-rochester-and-rochester-hills-a-tale-of-two-cities/ | title=The Battle for Avon Township, Rochester and Rochester Hills, A Tale of Two Cities }}</ref> The township became Avon Charter Township in August 1978. Court challenges to the 1974 annexation continued until November 1981, when the township was ordered to surrender the annexed property. An impending annexation request from the City of [[Troy, Michigan|Troy]], due south, for 300 acres of southeast Avon Township brought the city hood question to a crisis.<ref name="rochestermedia1"/>


In May 1984, township voters approved a city charter. On November 20, 1984, Avon Township became the City of Rochester Hills. The name of the new city was put to a vote, with the other choice being "Avon Hills." The name "Rochester Hills" won by a landslide with voters, based on the area's historical ties to Rochester and the rolling hills in the area. Township Supervisor Earl E. Borden became the first mayor of Rochester Hills.
In May 1984, township voters approved a city charter. On November 20, 1984, Avon Township became the City of Rochester Hills. The name of the new city was put to a vote, with the other choice being "Avon Hills." The name "Rochester Hills" won by a landslide with voters, based on the area's historical ties to Rochester and the rolling hills in the area. Township Supervisor Earl E. Borden became the first mayor of Rochester Hills.

In June 2024, there was a [[2024 Rochester Hills shooting|mass shooting in the city]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Haddad |first=Ken |date=2024-06-15 |title=8 injured in ‘random’ shooting at Rochester Hills splash pad; shooter dead |url=https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2024/06/15/at-least-9-injured-in-random-shooting-at-rochester-hills-splash-pad-shooter-dead/ |access-date=2024-06-16 |website=WDIV |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Buczek |first=Joseph |date=2024-06-16 |title=At least 9 wounded in "random" shooting at suburban Detroit splash pad; suspect dead, police say - CBS Detroit |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/multiple-people-injured-in-shooting-at-rochester-hills-splash-pad/ |access-date=2024-06-16 |website=www.cbsnews.com |language=en-US}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|32.91|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|32.82|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.09|sqmi|sqkm|2}} (0.27%) is water.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/cen2010/cph-2-24.pdf|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>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|32.91|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|32.82|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.09|sqmi|sqkm|2}} (0.27%) 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>


Rochester Hills is bordered to the north by [[Oakland Charter Township, Michigan|Oakland Charter Township]] along Dutton Road, to the south by the city of [[Troy, Michigan|Troy]] along South Boulevard, to the east by [[Shelby Charter Township, Michigan|Shelby Township]] in [[Macomb County]] along Dequindre Road, and to the west by the city of [[Auburn Hills, Michigan|Auburn Hills]] along part of Adams Road. Rochester Hills is also partially bordered by the city of [[Rochester, Michigan|Rochester]] to the east. Elevations in the city range from {{convert|690|ft}} above sea level in the southeastern portion of the city to {{convert|1032|ft}} in the northwestern section.
Rochester Hills is bordered to the north by [[Oakland Charter Township, Michigan|Oakland Charter Township]] along Dutton Road, to the south by the city of [[Troy, Michigan|Troy]] along South Boulevard, to the east by [[Shelby Charter Township, Michigan|Shelby Township]] in [[Macomb County]] along Dequindre Road, and to the west by the city of [[Auburn Hills, Michigan|Auburn Hills]] along part of Adams Road. Rochester Hills is also partially bordered by the city of [[Rochester, Michigan|Rochester]] to the east. Elevations in the city range from {{convert|690|ft}} above sea level in the southeastern portion of the city to {{convert|1032|ft}} in the northwestern section.
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===2020 census===
===2020 census===
As of the 2020 [[census]],<ref name="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> there were 76,293 people, in 28,766 households, residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|2359.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 79.6% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 12.8% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 3.7% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 2.9% from two or more races, and 0.1% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]]. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 5.6% of the population. 19.8% of the population was foreign-born.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.census.gov/search-results.html?searchType=web&cssp=SERP&q=Rochester%20Hills%20city,%20Michigan | title=Search Results }}</ref>
As of the 2020 [[census]],<ref name="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> there were 76,293 people, in 28,766 households, residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|2359.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 79.6% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 12.8% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 3.7% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 2.9% from two or more races, and 0.1% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]]. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 5.6% of the population. 19.8% of the population was foreign-born.<ref name="Search Results">{{cite web | url=https://www.census.gov/search-results.html?searchType=web&cssp=SERP&q=Rochester%20Hills%20city,%20Michigan | title=Search Results }}</ref>


There were 28,766 households, and the median household income was $99,666. 4.2% of persons were living in poverty. 77.4% of residents lived in owner-occupied housing units, and the median value of those units was $303,800. Its 48306 zip code was the sixth-richest in Michigan, with a mean income of $194,530.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.incomebyzipcode.com/michigan | title=Michigan Income Statistics - Current Census Data for Zip Codes }}</ref>
There were 28,766 households, and the median household income was $99,666. 4.2% of persons were living in poverty. 77.4% of residents lived in owner-occupied housing units.


Between 2000 and 2010, the Asian population in Rochester Hills increased to almost 10% of the community's population, a 61% increase from the 2000 figure.<ref>Steele, Micki. "[http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20110419/METRO/104190316 Asian-Americans settle in Metro Detroit enclaves]." ''[[The Detroit News]]''. April 19, 2011. Retrieved on September 9, 2013.</ref> It grew to 12.8% in 2020.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.census.gov/search-results.html?searchType=web&cssp=SERP&q=Rochester%20Hills%20city,%20Michigan | title=Search Results }}</ref>
Between 2000 and 2010, the Asian population in Rochester Hills increased to almost 10% of the community's population, a 61% increase from the 2000 figure.<ref>Steele, Micki. "[http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20110419/METRO/104190316 Asian-Americans settle in Metro Detroit enclaves] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160102212525/http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20110419/METRO/104190316 |date=2016-01-02 }}." ''[[The Detroit News]]''. April 19, 2011. Retrieved on September 9, 2013.</ref> It grew to 12.8% in 2020.<ref name="Search Results"/>

=== 2010 census ===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="FactFinder">{{cite web |title=American FactFinder |url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml |accessdate=2012-11-25 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> of 2010, there were 70,995 people, 27,578 households, and 19,308 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|2163.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 29,494 housing units at an average density of {{convert|898.7|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 89.1% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 2.5% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.2% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 4.5% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.7% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.9% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 27,578 households of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.0% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.08.

The median age in the city was 40.9 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.6% were from 25 to 44; 30.3% were from 45 to 64; and 13.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.


==Government==
==Government==
[[File:Rochester Michigan Public Library.JPG|thumb|Rochester Hills Public Library, Rochester, Michigan.]]
[[File:Rochester Michigan Public Library.JPG|thumb|Rochester Hills Public Library, Rochester, Michigan.]]
Rochester Hills has a [[mayor-council government]]. The Rochester Hills City Council consists of seven Council Members: four district members and three at-large members. They are elected to four-year terms and, due to term limiting, can serve no more than two terms for a maximum of eight years. However, there are no limits on how many times the mayor can run for re-election as a write-in candidate.
Rochester Hills has a [[mayor-council government]]. The Rochester Hills City Council consists of seven Council Members: four district members and three at-large members. They are elected to four-year terms and, due to term limiting, can serve no more than two terms for a maximum of eight years. However, there are no limits on how many times the mayor can run for re-election as a write-in candidate.


Rochester Hills does not have a police department, so the city's [[police]] services are provided by the [[Oakland County Sheriff's Office]]. The 52nd District Court Division 3 is also located in Rochester Hills.
Rochester Hills does not have a police department, so the city's [[police]] services are provided by the [[Oakland County Sheriff's Office]]. The 52nd District Court Division Three is also located in Rochester Hills.


In the [[2020 United States Presidential Election]], 23,173 (50.67%) votes went to Joseph Biden and 21,680 (47.4%) votes were cast for Donald Trump.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.clickondetroit.com/decision-2020/2020/11/10/how-detroits-oakland-county-suburbs-voted-in-2020-presidential-election/#// | title=How Detroit's Oakland County suburbs voted in 2020 presidential election | date=10 November 2020 }}</ref>
In the [[2020 United States presidential election in Michigan]], 23,173 (50.67%) votes went to Joseph Biden and 21,680 (47.4%) votes were cast for Donald Trump.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.clickondetroit.com/decision-2020/2020/11/10/how-detroits-oakland-county-suburbs-voted-in-2020-presidential-election/#// | title=How Detroit's Oakland County suburbs voted in 2020 presidential election | date=10 November 2020 }}</ref>


=== Federal, state, and county legislators ===
Federally, Rochester Hills is gerrymandered between United States [[Michigan%27s_8th_congressional_district|Congressional District 8]], represented by [[Democratic_Party_(United_States)|Democrat]] [[Elissa Slotkin]], and [[Michigan%27s_11th_congressional_district|Congressional District 11]], represented by [[Democratic_Party_(United_States)|Democrat]] [[Haley Stevens]]. However, as of 2023, Rochester Hills will be appended to the Macomb County-centered [[Michigan%27s_10th_congressional_district|Congressional District 10]].<ref>https://www.michigan.gov/micrc/-/media/Project/Websites/MiCRC/District-Maps-by-County/MI_AllDistricts_byCounty_Oakland.pdf?rev=7343c1fcc5e24ef48f9e8d264ddd1817&hash=039744F56332FC662598D4A572A10A92</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|+[[United States House of Representatives]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Spangler |first=Todd |date=2024-11-06 |title=Rep. John James wins reelection to US House |url=https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/11/06/carl-marlinga-concedes-john-james-macomb-county-us-house-race/76009690007/ |access-date=2024-11-17 |website=[[Detroit Free Press]] |language=en-US}}</ref>
!District
!Representative
!Party
!Since
|-
|[[Michigan's 10th congressional district|10th]]
|[[John James (Michigan politician)|John James]]
| {{Party shading/Republican}} |[[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
|2023
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|+[[Michigan Senate]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=2022 Michigan State Senate Districts (Linden) |url=https://data.michigan.gov/download/i67p-mi6f/application%2Fpdf |website=Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Senators |url=https://senate.michigan.gov/senators/senators/ |access-date=2024-11-07 |website=Michigan Senate}}</ref>
!District
!Senator
!Party
!Since
|-
|[[Michigan's 9th Senate district|9th]]
|[[Michael Webber (politician)|Michael Webber]]
| {{Party shading/Republican}} |Republican
|2023
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|+[[Michigan House of Representatives]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=2022 Michigan State House Districts (Hickory) |url=https://data.michigan.gov/download/fjje-2wv6/application%2Fpdf |website=Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-07 |title=2024 MI State House General Election Results |url=https://www.freep.com/elections/results/2024-11-05/michigan/state-house |access-date= |website=[[Detroit Free Press]] |language=en}}</ref>
!District
!Representative
!Party
!Since
|-
|[[Michigan's 55th House of Representatives district|55th]]
|[[Mark Tisdel]]
| {{Party shading/Republican}} |Republican
|2021{{efn|Tisdel has represented Rochester Hills since 2021, but has only represented the 55th district since 2023.|name=fn2|group=lower-alpha}}
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|+[[Oakland County Board of Commissioners]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Commissioner Districts |url=https://oakgov.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=4f848e8372074b6b864d919929127fe4 |access-date= |website=Oakland County |via=[[ArcGIS]]}}</ref>
!District
!Commissioner
!Party
!Since
|-
|4
|Brendan Johnson
| {{Party shading/Democratic}} |Democratic
|2023
|-
|5
|Michael Spisz
| {{Party shading/Republican}} |Republican
|2013
|-
|6
|Michael Gingell
| {{Party shading/Republican}} |Republican
|2007
|}


==Education==
==Education==
[[Rochester Community Schools (Michigan)|Rochester Community Schools]] serve most of the city. [[Rochester Adams High School]], [[Rochester High School (Michigan)|Rochester High School]], and [[Stoney Creek High School]] are in Rochester Hills. The city also hosts college and graduate-level programs in various disciplines at [[Oakland University]] and [[Rochester University]].
[[Rochester Community Schools (Michigan)|Rochester Community Schools]] serve most of the city. [[Rochester Adams High School]], [[Rochester High School (Michigan)|Rochester High School]], and [[Stoney Creek High School]] are in Rochester Hills. The city also hosts college and graduate-level programs in various disciplines at [[Oakland University]] and [[Rochester Christian University]].


Some portions of the city, however, are in [[Avondale School District]]. Much of the ASD portion of Rochester Hills is zoned to Deerfield Elementary School, also within the city. Other portions are zoned to Auburn Elementary School in [[Auburn Hills, Michigan|Auburn Hills]] and Woodland Elementary School in [[Troy, Michigan|Troy]]. All ASD residents are zoned to Avondale Middle School in Rochester Hills and [[Avondale High School (Michigan)|Avondale High School]] in Auburn Hills. The Meadows School, Avondale Academy, and the ASD transportation department are all in Rochester Hills.<ref>"[http://avondale.mi.schoolwebpages.com/education/page/download.php?fileinfo=QVNEX01hcC5wZGY6Ojovd3d3Ni9zY2hvb2xzL21pL2F2b25kYWxlL2ltYWdlcy9hdHRhY2gvMTUzNTEvMjg2M18xNTM1MV9hdHRhY2hfNTE1LnBkZg== District Map] {{Webarchive|url=https://www.webcitation.org/6ZQWIC6IK?url=http://avondale.mi.schoolwebpages.com/education/page/download.php?fileinfo=QVNEX01hcC5wZGY6Ojovd3d3Ni9zY2hvb2xzL21pL2F2b25kYWxlL2ltYWdlcy9hdHRhY2gvMTUzNTEvMjg2M18xNTM1MV9hdHRhY2hfNTE1LnBkZg== |date=2015-06-20 }}" ([https://www.webcitation.org/6ZQWIC6IK?url=http://avondale.mi.schoolwebpages.com/education/page/download.php?fileinfo=QVNEX01hcC5wZGY6Ojovd3d3Ni9zY2hvb2xzL21pL2F2b25kYWxlL2ltYWdlcy9hdHRhY2gvMTUzNTEvMjg2M18xNTM1MV9hdHRhY2hfNTE1LnBkZg== Archive]). [[Avondale School District]]. Retrieved on June 20, 2015.</ref>
Some portions of the city, however, are in the [[Avondale School District]]. Much of the ASD portion of Rochester Hills is zoned to Deer field Elementary School, also within the city. Other portions are zoned to Auburn Elementary School in [[Auburn Hills, Michigan|Auburn Hills]] and Woodland Elementary School in [[Troy, Michigan|Troy]]. All ASD residents are zoned to Avondale Middle School in Rochester Hills and [[Avondale High School (Michigan)|Avondale High School]] in Auburn Hills. The Meadows School, Avondale Academy, and the ASD transportation department are all in Rochester Hills.<ref>"[http://avondale.mi.schoolwebpages.com/education/page/download.php?fileinfo=QVNEX01hcC5wZGY6Ojovd3d3Ni9zY2hvb2xzL21pL2F2b25kYWxlL2ltYWdlcy9hdHRhY2gvMTUzNTEvMjg2M18xNTM1MV9hdHRhY2hfNTE1LnBkZg== District Map] {{Webarchive|url=https://www.webcitation.org/6ZQWIC6IK?url=http://avondale.mi.schoolwebpages.com/education/page/download.php?fileinfo=QVNEX01hcC5wZGY6Ojovd3d3Ni9zY2hvb2xzL21pL2F2b25kYWxlL2ltYWdlcy9hdHRhY2gvMTUzNTEvMjg2M18xNTM1MV9hdHRhY2hfNTE1LnBkZg== |date=2015-06-20 }}" ([https://www.webcitation.org/6ZQWIC6IK?url=http://avondale.mi.schoolwebpages.com/education/page/download.php?fileinfo=QVNEX01hcC5wZGY6Ojovd3d3Ni9zY2hvb2xzL21pL2F2b25kYWxlL2ltYWdlcy9hdHRhY2gvMTUzNTEvMjg2M18xNTM1MV9hdHRhY2hfNTE1LnBkZg== Archive]). [[Avondale School District]]. Retrieved on June 20, 2015.</ref>


City services include Rochester Hills Public Library. (The neighboring City of Rochester and Oakland Township contract with the City of Rochester Hills to permit their residents' use of the library.)
City services include Rochester Hills Public Library. (The neighboring City of Rochester and Oakland Township contract with the City of Rochester Hills to permit their residents' use of the library.)


The [[Japanese School of Detroit]], a [[Hoshuko|supplementary school for Japanese citizens of school age]], at one time had its administrative offices in the former Oakland Steiner School in Rochester Hills.<ref name=OldHist>"[https://web.archive.org/web/20010502235540/http://www.jsd.org/history.html JSD History]" ([https://www.webcitation.org/6XpggPNMl?url=http://web.archive.org/web/20010502235540/http://www.jsd.org/history.html Archive]). Japanese School of Detroit. May 2, 2001. Retrieved on April 16, 2015. "（１９９９）　　事務局移転（インターナショナル・アカデミー校→旧オークランド・シュタイナー校） "</ref>
The [[Japanese School of Detroit]], a [[Hoshuko|supplementary school for Japanese citizens of school age]], at one time had its administrative offices in the former Oakland Steiner School in Rochester Hills.<ref name=OldHist>"[https://web.archive.org/web/20010502235540/http://www.jsd.org/history.html JSD History]" ([http://web.archive.org/web/20010502235540/http://www.jsd.org/history.html Archive]). Japanese School of Detroit. May 2, 2001. Retrieved on April 16, 2015. "（１９９９）　　事務局移転（インターナショナル・アカデミー校→旧オークランド・シュタイナー校） "</ref>


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
{{More citations needed section|date=November 2012}}
{{More citations needed section|date=November 2012}}
{{Further|People from Detroit}}
{{Further|People from Detroit}}
This list includes people from the Rochester area (Rochester and Rochester Hills) (48306, 48307, 48309):
This list includes people from Rochester and Rochester Hills:
* [[Mike Bishop (politician)|Mike Bishop]], politician
* [[Mike Bishop (politician)|Mike Bishop]], politician
* [[Tommy Clufetos]], professional drummer
* [[Tommy Clufetos]], professional drummer
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* [[Idris Goodwin]], playwright, poet, activist, professor
* [[Idris Goodwin]], playwright, poet, activist, professor
* [[Shawn Hare]], professional baseball player
* [[Shawn Hare]], professional baseball player
* [[Eminem]], rapper
* [[Greg and Tim Hildebrandt]], fantasy artists and painters of the original ''[[Star Wars (film)|Star Wars]]'' movie poster
* [[Greg and Tim Hildebrandt]], fantasy artists and painters of the original ''[[Star Wars (film)|Star Wars]]'' movie poster
* [[Rude Jude]], television and radio personality
* [[Rude Jude]], television and radio personality
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* [[Roxy Petrucci]], drummer of [[Vixen (band)|Vixen]]
* [[Roxy Petrucci]], drummer of [[Vixen (band)|Vixen]]
* [[Brian Sell]], marathoner
* [[Brian Sell]], marathoner
*[[Haley Stevens]], politician
* [[Ron Teachworth]], educator, artist, writer and filmmaker
* [[Ron Teachworth]], educator, artist, writer and filmmaker
* [[Dita von Teese]], burlesque artist, model and actress<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0842258/bio|title=Dita von Teese|website=[[IMDb]]}}</ref>
* [[Dita von Teese]], burlesque artist, model and actress<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0842258/bio|title=Dita von Teese|website=[[IMDb]]}}</ref>
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* [[Jason Varitek]], professional baseball player
* [[Jason Varitek]], professional baseball player
* [[Robert Simpson Woodward]], physicist and mathematician<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rochesteravonhistory.blogspot.com/2009/10/rochesters-famous-scientist.html|title=Rochester's Famous Scientist|date=23 October 2009}}</ref>
* [[Robert Simpson Woodward]], physicist and mathematician<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rochesteravonhistory.blogspot.com/2009/10/rochesters-famous-scientist.html|title=Rochester's Famous Scientist|date=23 October 2009}}</ref>
* [[George D. Zamka]] (born 1962), [[NASA]] [[astronaut]] and [[United States Marine Corps|Marine Corps]] [[naval aviator|pilot]]
* [[George D. Zamka|George Zamka]], [[NASA]] [[astronaut]] and [[United States Marine Corps|Marine Corps]] [[naval aviator|pilot]]

== Notes ==
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==References==
== References ==


===Notes===
===Notes===
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===Sources===
===Sources===
*{{cite book|first1=Walter|last1=Romig|title=Michigan Place Names: The History of the Founding and the Naming of More Than Five Thousand Past and Present Michigan Communities|work=Great Lakes Books Series|type=Paperback|orig-year=1973|date=October 1, 1986|publisher=[[Wayne State University Press]]|isbn=978-0-8143-1838-6|location=Detroit, Michigan}}
*{{cite book|first1=Walter|last1=Romig|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=978-0-8143-1838-6|location=Detroit, Michigan}}


==External links==
==External links==

Latest revision as of 03:22, 17 November 2024

Rochester Hills, Michigan
City
City of Rochester Hills
Autumn Sunrise at Spencer Park.
Autumn Sunrise at Spencer Park.
Flag of Rochester Hills, Michigan
Flag
Location within Oakland County
Location within Oakland County
Rochester Hills is located in Michigan
Rochester Hills
Rochester Hills
Location within the state of Michigan
Coordinates: 42°39′57″N 83°09′29″W / 42.66583°N 83.15806°W / 42.66583; -83.15806
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyOakland
Settled1817
Organized1835 (Avon Township)
Incorporated1984 (City of Rochester Hills)
Government
 • TypeMayor–council
 • MayorBryan K. Barnett (R)
 • ClerkLeanne Scott
Area
[1]
 • City
32.90 sq mi (85.22 km2)
 • Land32.80 sq mi (84.96 km2)
 • Water0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2)
Elevation
820 ft (250 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • City
76,300
 • Density2,325.94/sq mi (898.06/km2)
 • Metro
4,296,250 (Metro Detroit)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
48306–48309
Area code(s)248 and 947
FIPS code26-69035[2]
GNIS feature ID1675440[3]
WebsiteOfficial website

Rochester Hills is a city in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. A northern suburb of Detroit, Rochester Hills is located about 25 miles (40 km) north of downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 76,300.[4]

The area was first settled by European Americans in 1817, and organized as Avon Township in 1835. The City of Rochester incorporated in 1967, while the remaining area of Avon Township was incorporated and renamed the City of Rochester Hills in 1984. Considered a northern suburb of Metro Detroit, Rochester Hills is about 12 miles (19.3 km) north of Detroit.

Communities

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History

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Prior to European settlement, the area now known as Rochester Hills was inhabited by Native Americans, namely the Potawatomi.[7] The Potawatomi depended on the area's abundant water sources, such as the Clinton River and Paint Creek, to grow crops, fish, and travel.[7][8] They resided here until the 1807 Treaty of Detroit caused them, along with the Odawa, Wyandot, and Ojibwe peoples, to cede their land in Southeast Michigan.[9][10]

The first European settler was James Graham who arrived in 1817. Graham and his family reached the area by following trails created by the Sauk Native Americans.[11][12] Avon Township was organized in 1835. Rochester incorporated as a village within the township in 1869. The township adopted a charter in 1948 under the Home Rule Act. Also in 1948 a post office was established under the name of Brooklands for the area between Auburn Road and Hamlin Road just to the west of Dequindre Road.[13]

In 1966, village residents voted to become the City of Rochester, effective in February 1967. As a result, Rochester residents no longer had to pay property taxes to the township, as it was now a separate municipality.

In 1967, Avon Township filed a petition to become a city. In January 1968, township voters approved the petition to move forward with seeking city status. Three proposed city charters were voted down by residents, the first in March 1969, the second in May 1970, and the third in September 1971. The city of Rochester then sought to annex all of the township, which was unanimously denied by the Michigan Boundary Commission. In 1972, petitions were filed to consolidate Avon Township and Rochester. In April 1974, the consolidation petition lost by 350 votes in the township, while passing by four votes in Rochester. In May 1974, Rochester's petition to annex 2.2 square miles (5.7 km2) of Avon Township was approved by the Michigan Boundary Commission, depriving Avon Township of its largest taxpayer.[14] The township became Avon Charter Township in August 1978. Court challenges to the 1974 annexation continued until November 1981, when the township was ordered to surrender the annexed property. An impending annexation request from the City of Troy, due south, for 300 acres of southeast Avon Township brought the city hood question to a crisis.[14]

In May 1984, township voters approved a city charter. On November 20, 1984, Avon Township became the City of Rochester Hills. The name of the new city was put to a vote, with the other choice being "Avon Hills." The name "Rochester Hills" won by a landslide with voters, based on the area's historical ties to Rochester and the rolling hills in the area. Township Supervisor Earl E. Borden became the first mayor of Rochester Hills.

In June 2024, there was a mass shooting in the city.[15][16]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 32.91 square miles (85.24 km2), of which 32.82 square miles (85.00 km2) is land and 0.09 square miles (0.23 km2) (0.27%) is water.[17]

Rochester Hills is bordered to the north by Oakland Charter Township along Dutton Road, to the south by the city of Troy along South Boulevard, to the east by Shelby Township in Macomb County along Dequindre Road, and to the west by the city of Auburn Hills along part of Adams Road. Rochester Hills is also partially bordered by the city of Rochester to the east. Elevations in the city range from 690 feet (210 m) above sea level in the southeastern portion of the city to 1,032 feet (315 m) in the northwestern section.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
199061,766—
200068,82511.4%
201070,9953.2%
202076,3007.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[18]

2020 census

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As of the 2020 census,[19] there were 76,293 people, in 28,766 households, residing in the city. The population density was 2,359.9 inhabitants per square mile (911.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 79.6% White, 12.8% Asian, 3.7% African American, 2.9% from two or more races, and 0.1% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.6% of the population. 19.8% of the population was foreign-born.[20]

There were 28,766 households, and the median household income was $99,666. 4.2% of persons were living in poverty. 77.4% of residents lived in owner-occupied housing units.

Between 2000 and 2010, the Asian population in Rochester Hills increased to almost 10% of the community's population, a 61% increase from the 2000 figure.[21] It grew to 12.8% in 2020.[20]

2010 census

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As of the census[22] of 2010, there were 70,995 people, 27,578 households, and 19,308 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,163.2 inhabitants per square mile (835.2/km2). There were 29,494 housing units at an average density of 898.7 per square mile (347.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 89.1% White, 2.5% African American, 0.2% Native American, 4.5% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 27,578 households of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.2% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.0% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.08.

The median age in the city was 40.9 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.6% were from 25 to 44; 30.3% were from 45 to 64; and 13.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

Government

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Rochester Hills Public Library, Rochester, Michigan.

Rochester Hills has a mayor-council government. The Rochester Hills City Council consists of seven Council Members: four district members and three at-large members. They are elected to four-year terms and, due to term limiting, can serve no more than two terms for a maximum of eight years. However, there are no limits on how many times the mayor can run for re-election as a write-in candidate.

Rochester Hills does not have a police department, so the city's police services are provided by the Oakland County Sheriff's Office. The 52nd District Court Division Three is also located in Rochester Hills.

In the 2020 United States presidential election in Michigan, 23,173 (50.67%) votes went to Joseph Biden and 21,680 (47.4%) votes were cast for Donald Trump.[23]

Federal, state, and county legislators

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United States House of Representatives[24]
District Representative Party Since
10th John James Republican 2023
Michigan Senate[25][26]
District Senator Party Since
9th Michael Webber Republican 2023
Michigan House of Representatives[27][28]
District Representative Party Since
55th Mark Tisdel Republican 2021[a]
Oakland County Board of Commissioners[29]
District Commissioner Party Since
4 Brendan Johnson Democratic 2023
5 Michael Spisz Republican 2013
6 Michael Gingell Republican 2007

Education

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Rochester Community Schools serve most of the city. Rochester Adams High School, Rochester High School, and Stoney Creek High School are in Rochester Hills. The city also hosts college and graduate-level programs in various disciplines at Oakland University and Rochester Christian University.

Some portions of the city, however, are in the Avondale School District. Much of the ASD portion of Rochester Hills is zoned to Deer field Elementary School, also within the city. Other portions are zoned to Auburn Elementary School in Auburn Hills and Woodland Elementary School in Troy. All ASD residents are zoned to Avondale Middle School in Rochester Hills and Avondale High School in Auburn Hills. The Meadows School, Avondale Academy, and the ASD transportation department are all in Rochester Hills.[30]

City services include Rochester Hills Public Library. (The neighboring City of Rochester and Oakland Township contract with the City of Rochester Hills to permit their residents' use of the library.)

The Japanese School of Detroit, a supplementary school for Japanese citizens of school age, at one time had its administrative offices in the former Oakland Steiner School in Rochester Hills.[31]

Notable people

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Further information: People from Detroit

This list includes people from Rochester and Rochester Hills:

Notes

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  1. ^ Tisdel has represented Rochester Hills since 2021, but has only represented the 55th district since 2023.

References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ^ "Rochester Hills". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  4. ^ "Race, Hispanic or Latino, Age, and Housing Occupancy: 2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File (QT-PL), Auburn Hills city, Michigan". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 17, 2011.
  5. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Stony Creek
  6. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Yates, Michigan & GNIS in Google Map
  7. ^ a b "Native Americans of the Clinton River Watershed". Clinton River Watershed Council. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
  8. ^ De Vaudreuil, M. "General Memoir Respecting the Indians between Lake Erie and the Mississippi, with Remarks upon Their Territory, Manners, Habits, Etc." In Documents Relative to the Colonial History of the State of New York, edited by E. B. O'Callaghan, MD, compiled by John Romeyn Brodhead, Esq, 887-90. Vol. IX. Albany, NY: Weed, Parsons and Company Printers, 1855.
  9. ^ Duval, Roger. "Potawatomi Native Americans Fish and Hunt at Bald Eagle Lake". History of Bald Eagle Lake. Bald Eagle Lake Property Owner's Association. Retrieved 26 November 2016.
  10. ^ Hull, William. "Treaty with the Ottawa, Etc., 1807". Indian Affairs: Laws and treaties. Oklahoma State University. Archived from the original on 25 October 2016. Retrieved 25 November 2016.
  11. ^ "Our Community's History." Rochester Hills, MI Official Website. https://www.rochesterhills.org/index.aspx?NID=267.
  12. ^ "Saginaw Trail Historic Marker." Detroit: The History and Future of the Motor City. July 2009. http://www.detroit1701.org/.
  13. ^ Romig 1986, p. 80.
  14. ^ a b "The Battle for Avon Township, Rochester and Rochester Hills, A Tale of Two Cities".
  15. ^ Haddad, Ken (2024-06-15). "8 injured in 'random' shooting at Rochester Hills splash pad; shooter dead". WDIV. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
  16. ^ Buczek, Joseph (2024-06-16). "At least 9 wounded in "random" shooting at suburban Detroit splash pad; suspect dead, police say - CBS Detroit". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
  17. ^ "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 2012-10-19. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
  18. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  19. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau.
  20. ^ a b "Search Results".
  21. ^ Steele, Micki. "Asian-Americans settle in Metro Detroit enclaves Archived 2016-01-02 at the Wayback Machine." The Detroit News. April 19, 2011. Retrieved on September 9, 2013.
  22. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
  23. ^ "How Detroit's Oakland County suburbs voted in 2020 presidential election". 10 November 2020.
  24. ^ Spangler, Todd (2024-11-06). "Rep. John James wins reelection to US House". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved 2024-11-17.
  25. ^ "2022 Michigan State Senate Districts (Linden)". Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission.
  26. ^ "Senators". Michigan Senate. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
  27. ^ "2022 Michigan State House Districts (Hickory)". Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission.
  28. ^ "2024 MI State House General Election Results". Detroit Free Press. 2024-11-07.
  29. ^ "Commissioner Districts". Oakland County – via ArcGIS.
  30. ^ "District Map Archived 2015-06-20 at WebCite" (Archive). Avondale School District. Retrieved on June 20, 2015.
  31. ^ "JSD History" (Archive). Japanese School of Detroit. May 2, 2001. Retrieved on April 16, 2015. "（１９９９）　　事務局移転（インターナショナル・アカデミー校→旧オークランド・シュタイナー校） "
  32. ^ "Amy Frazier Enjoys Her Anonymity". Associated Press.
  33. ^ "Jay Gibbons Stats". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved November 21, 2012.
  34. ^ "Dita von Teese". IMDb.
  35. ^ "Peter Vanderkaay".
  36. ^ "Rochester's Famous Scientist". 23 October 2009.

Sources

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  • 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 978-0-8143-1838-6.
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