Woodhaven, Michigan facts for kids
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Woodhaven, Michigan
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Woodhaven City Hall on Hall Road
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Location within Wayne County
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 Woodhaven, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Woodhaven, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Michigan |
| County |  Wayne |
| Incorporated | 1965 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council |
| Area | |
| • City | 6.44 sq mi (16.69 km2) |
| • Land | 6.39 sq mi (16.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) |
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Population
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| • City | 12,941 |
| • Density | 2,025.83/sq mi (782.12/km2) |
| • Metro | 4,285,832 (Metro Detroit) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 734 |
| FIPS code | 26-88380 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1616746 |
Woodhaven is a city located in Wayne County, Michigan, in the United States. In 2020, about 12,941 people lived there. Woodhaven is part of a group of towns called Downriver.
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About Woodhaven's Location
Woodhaven is located in the state of Michigan. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 6.45 square miles (16.69 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.06 square miles (0.15 square kilometers), is water.
The city uses two different ZIP Codes. Most of Woodhaven shares the 48183 ZIP Code with Trenton and parts of Brownstown Township. A smaller section in the southwest corner of Woodhaven uses the 48134 ZIP Code, which is also used by Flat Rock.
People Living in Woodhaven
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 3,566 | — | |
| 1980 | 10,902 | 205.7% | |
| 1990 | 11,631 | 6.7% | |
| 2000 | 12,530 | 7.7% | |
| 2010 | 12,875 | 2.8% | |
| 2020 | 12,941 | 0.5% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 12,875 people living in Woodhaven. These people made up 5,159 households, and 3,535 of these were families. The city had about 2015 people per square mile (778 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Woodhaven were White (88.9%). Other groups included African American (5.3%), Asian (2.3%), and Native American (0.3%). About 5.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of households, 30.8% had children under 18 living with them. About 52.8% were married couples. The average household had 2.46 people, and the average family had 3.00 people.
The average age of people in Woodhaven was 40.3 years. About 22.3% of residents were under 18 years old. Around 11.9% were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.5%) and females (50.5%).
Schools in Woodhaven
Most of the students in Woodhaven attend schools in the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District. A small part of the city in the very south is served by the Gibraltar School District.
Major Roads and Highways
Several important roads run through or near Woodhaven:
I-75 is a major highway that goes north and south right through the middle of Woodhaven.
US 25 used to be a U.S. highway. It was removed in 1973. This road followed what is now Dix–Toledo Road, which passes through a small part of Woodhaven's northwest side.
M-85 touches the far southeastern corner of the city but does not actually go through it.
Interesting Places in Woodhaven
Woodhaven is well-known for being home to the Ford Stamping Plant.
Ford Motor Company Stamping Plant
The Ford Motor Company Stamping Plant opened in Woodhaven in 1964. It is located on the north side of West Road, close to I-75. The entire plant site covers 360 acres. The building itself is very large, about 2,673,000 square feet. Around 470 people work at this plant. Most of these employees, about 390, are hourly workers.
Woodhaven Commons Shopping Area
The main shopping area in Woodhaven is called Woodhaven Commons. It is located around the intersection of Allen and West Roads. This area started to develop when a Kmart store opened there in 1971. Before that, two gas stations were already in the area. Over time, more stores were built there.
Woodhaven Village Square
In the late 1990s, an old Mobil Oil Refinery and canning site was torn down. This site was on the west side of Allen Road. Between 2001 and 2005, the Woodhaven Village Square was built in its place.
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Ford Motor Company Stamping Plant, Woodhaven
See also
In Spanish: Woodhaven (Míchigan) para niños
