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Fraser, Michigan
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| Motto(s):
"A Centennial Community"
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Location within Macomb County
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 Fraser, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Fraser, Michigan
Location in the United States
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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
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| • Total | 14,726 |
| • Estimate
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14,434 |
| • Density | 3,486.47/sq mi (1,345.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
48026
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| Area code(s) | 586 |
| FIPS code | 26-30420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0626432 |
Fraser is a city in Macomb County in the U.S. state of Michigan. A northern suburb of Detroit, Fraser is located roughly 15 miles (24.1 km) northeast of downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 14,726.
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History
The village of Fraser was incorporated by an act of the state legislature in 1894. It was named for a lawyer from Detroit named Alexander J. Frazer. The city of Fraser was established by home rule charter November 7, 1956, and adopted by the electors on December 26, 1956.
Geography
Fraser is in southern Macomb County, six miles (10 km) southwest of Mount Clemens, the county seat, and 15 miles (24 km) northeast of downtown Detroit. The city is nearly square, bounded by 15 Mile Road, Kelly Road, 13 Mile Road, and Hayes Road. It is bordered to the north and northeast by Clinton Charter Township, to the southeast and south by Roseville, to the southwest by Warren, and to the northwest by Sterling Heights. Highway M-97 (Groesbeck Highway) passes through the southeast part of the city, connecting Mount Clemens and Detroit.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Fraser has a total area of 4.16 square miles (10.77 km2), of which 4.14 square miles (10.72 km2) are land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2), or 0.38%, are water. Harrington Drain and its tributary, Sweeny Drain, flow northward through the city, Harrington Drain joining the Clinton River, a tributary of Lake St. Clair, in Mount Clemens.
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.
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% | |
| 2020 | 14,726 | 1.7% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 14,434 | −0.3% | |
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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 residents 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.
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.
Sports
In 2006, the girls' varsity basketball team, coached by David Kuppe, became the second 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.
Notable people
- The Amazing Johnathan, entertainer and Las Vegas icon
- Charles Davis, former Jacksonville Jaguars and Purdue tight end
- Joe Decker, former Major League Baseball pitcher
- August Charles Fruehauf, founder of the Fruehauf Corporation
- Rylend Grant, screenwriter/comic book creator
- Jason Hartless, musician
- Pat Hentgen, former Major League Baseball pitcher; Cy Young Award winner
- Chad LaRose, former Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup winner
- Maribeth Monroe, actress
- Jim Sorgi, former Indianapolis Colts quarterback
See also
In Spanish: Fraser (Míchigan) para niños
