Huntington Woods, Michigan facts for kids
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Huntington Woods, Michigan
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| City of Huntington Woods | ||
Huntington Woods City Office
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| Nickname(s):
The Woods
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Location within Oakland County
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 Huntington Woods, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Michigan | |
| County | Oakland | |
| Incorporated | 1926 (village) 1932 (city) |
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| • Type | City commission | |
| Area | ||
| • City | 1.49 sq mi (3.86 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.49 sq mi (3.86 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) | |
| Population
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| • City | 6,238 | |
| • Density | 4,290.13/sq mi (1,656.18/km2) | |
| • Metro | 4,296,250 (Metro Detroit) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code(s) |
48070
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| Area code(s) | 248 | |
| FIPS code | 26-40000 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0628842 | |
Huntington Woods is a city in Oakland County, Michigan, in the United States. It is a suburb of Detroit, located about 12 miles (19 km) northwest of downtown. In 2020, the city had a population of 6,238 people.
Huntington Woods is often called the "City of Homes" because it has many houses. It is located along the Woodward Corridor. Part of the Detroit Zoo is inside the city limits. The Rackham Golf Course is also found here.
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Exploring Huntington Woods: Its Location
The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 1.47 square miles (3.81 sq km) of land. The Rackham Golf Course, owned by the city of Detroit, makes up 20% of this area.
Huntington Woods is next to several other cities. To the southeast is Pleasant Ridge. To the south and west is Oak Park. Royal Oak is to the east, and Berkley is to the north.
The city's borders are 10 Mile Road/I-696 to the south and 11 Mile Road to the north. Coolidge Highway is to the west. To the east, it is bordered by Woodward Avenue (M-1), Hendrie Boulevard, York Road, Dundee Road, and Hereford Road.
Understanding Huntington Woods: Population Changes
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 655 | — | |
| 1940 | 1,705 | 160.3% | |
| 1950 | 4,949 | 190.3% | |
| 1960 | 8,746 | 76.7% | |
| 1970 | 8,536 | −2.4% | |
| 1980 | 6,937 | −18.7% | |
| 1990 | 6,419 | −7.5% | |
| 2000 | 6,151 | −4.2% | |
| 2010 | 6,238 | 1.4% | |
| 2020 | 6,388 | 2.4% | |
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Huntington Woods has a large percentage of Jewish residents. About 65% of homes in the 48070 zip code, which covers the city, identify as Jewish.
Huntington Woods: 2010 Census Details
In 2010, there were 6,238 people living in Huntington Woods. There were 2,354 households and 1,784 families. The city had about 4,243 people per square mile (1,638 per sq km).
Most residents were White (96.0%). Other groups included African American (1.0%), Asian (1.3%), and Native American (0.2%). About 1.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 38.0% of households had children under 18. Most households (66.9%) were married couples. The average household had 2.65 people, and the average family had 3.08 people.
The average age in the city was 42 years. About 27.4% of residents were under 18. About 13.6% were 65 or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.2%) and females (50.8%).
Learning in Huntington Woods: Schools
All students living in Huntington Woods attend schools within the Berkley School District.
Many residents also choose to attend private schools nearby. Some of these schools include:
- University of Detroit Jesuit High School
- Detroit Country Day School
- Shrine Catholic High School
- The Roeper School
- Farber Hebrew Day School
- Hillel Day School
- Cranbrook-Kingswood School
- Brother Rice High School
- Mercy High School
Famous People from Huntington Woods
Many interesting people have lived in Huntington Woods, including:
- Kristen Bell, a well-known actress.
- Danny Fenster, an American journalist.
- Rachel Jacobs, a social entrepreneur.
- Angela Povilaitis, a former assistant attorney general.
- Jef Mallett, an artist and writer known for the comic strip Frazz.
- Ellen Lipton, a politician and former member of the Michigan State House of Representatives.
- Ellen Sandweiss, an actress.
- Andy Levin, a former United States Congressman.
- Sander Levin, also a former United States Congressman, who lived here for many years.
- Justin Wedes, a community activist and co-founder of Occupy Wall Street.
- Jan van der Marck, an art historian and museum curator.
See also
In Spanish: Huntington Woods para niños
