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Fraser, Michigan
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| City of Fraser | |
| Motto(s):
"A Centennial Community"
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Location within Macomb County
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 Fraser, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Macomb |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.16 sq mi (10.77 km2) |
| • Land | 4.14 sq mi (10.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 610 ft (186 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 14,480 |
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(2019)
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14,480 |
| • Density | 3,496.74/sq mi (1,350.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48026
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| Area code(s) | 586 |
| FIPS code | 26-30420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0626432 |
Fraser is a city in Macomb County of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 14,480 at the 2010 census. The city is part of the Metro Detroit region.
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History
The Village of Fraser was incorporated by an act of the state legislature in 1894. The city was named for a lawyer from Detroit. The City of Fraser was established by home rule charter November 7, 1956, and adopted by the electors on December 26, 1956.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.16 square miles (10.77 km2), of which 4.14 square miles (10.72 km2) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2) is water. The city is nearly square, bordered by 15 Mile Road, Kelly Road, 13 Mile Road, and Hayes Road.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 252 | — | |
| 1910 | 220 | −12.7% | |
| 1920 | 247 | 12.3% | |
| 1930 | 600 | 142.9% | |
| 1940 | 747 | 24.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,379 | 84.6% | |
| 1960 | 7,027 | 409.6% | |
| 1970 | 11,868 | 68.9% | |
| 1980 | 14,560 | 22.7% | |
| 1990 | 13,899 | −4.5% | |
| 2000 | 15,297 | 10.1% | |
| 2010 | 14,480 | −5.3% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 14,480 | 0.0% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 14,480 people, 6,105 households, and 3,954 families living in the city. The population density was 3,497.6 inhabitants per square mile (1,350.4/km2). There were 6,448 housing units at an average density of 1,557.5 per square mile (601.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.0% White, 3.9% African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.5% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.
There were 6,105 households, of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.4% were married couples living together, 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.2% were non-families. 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.96.
The median age in the city was 42.9 years. 21.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.1% were from 25 to 44; 30.6% were from 45 to 64; and 16.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.4% male and 53.6% female.
Climate
This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Fraser has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.
Sports
In 2006, the girls' varsity basketball team, coached by David Kuppe, became the first Macomb County girls' basketball team to make it to the state finals.
In 1981, Fraser's football team was led by Mark Garalczyk to the State Championships.
Education
Fraser Public Schools is the public school system in Fraser. The district scores above the state average on the MEAP Test.
Also located in Fraser is the Arts Academy in the Woods, a free public charter academy dedicated to students interested in pursuing fine and performing arts.
Notable people
- Entertainer and Las Vegas icon, the Amazing Johnathan
- Former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jim Sorgi
- Former Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup winner Chad LaRose
- Former Jacksonville Jaguars and Purdue tight end Charles Davis
- Former Cy Young Award winner Pat Hentgen
- Former Major League Baseball pitcher Joe Decker
- Musician Jason Hartless
- Founder of the Fruehauf Corporation August Charles Fruehauf
- Actress Maribeth Monroe
- Screenwriter/Comic Book Creator Rylend Grant
See also
In Spanish: Fraser (Míchigan) para niños
