City of Detroit: Fact Sheet
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| Detroit (French for strait) was founded as a French
outpost 1701 by Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac. The initial settlement
of Fort Pontchartrain occupied an area of approximately one acre.
The French ruled the area until 1760, and then the British until 1796
when the Americans took over as a result of Jay's Treaty. |
| The city was incorporated in 1815 and expanded over
the years until today's boundaries were established in 1926. |
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Area
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138.70 square miles |
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Population
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951,270 (2000 census) |
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Dwelling Units
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410,027 (2001 SEMCOG) |
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Household Income
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$29,526 (2000 Census in 1999 Dollars) |
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Per Capita Income
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$10,659 (1990 Census in 1989 Dollars) |
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Employment
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304,254 (SEMCOG data) |
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Median Housing Value
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$60,600 (2000 Census in 1999 Dollars) |
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Altitude
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581 feet above sea level (measured at the Detroit River) |
| Detroit is |
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Largest City in the State, and anchors the
seventh largest metropolitan area in the United States |
| Largest Private Employers |
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Daimler Chrysler, General Motors, Henry Ford Health System |
Cultural Attractions:
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Detroit Symphony |
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Detroit Red Wings, Tigers, Lions |
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Fischer Theatre |
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Motown Museum |
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African American Museum |
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Detroit Institute of Arts |
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| Colleges & Universities |
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University of Detroit-Mercy, Wayne State
University, Center for Creative Studies, Wayne County Community College,
Detroit College of Law |
