Clarkston is a city in Oakland County, Michigan, United States. A northern suburb of Detroit, located about 34 mi (55 km) northwest of downtown Detroit, Clarkston is surrounded by Independence Township, but administered independently since its incorporation in 1992. At the 2020 census, the city had a population of 928. With a total land area of 0.44 square miles (1.14 km2), Clarkston is the smallest city by land area in the state of Michigan.
Clarkston, Michigan | |
|---|---|
| City of the Village of Clarkston | |
 Location within Oakland County | |
  Clarkston Location within the state of Michigan | |
| Coordinates: 42°44′09″N 83°25′09″W / 42.73583°N 83.41917°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland |
| Settled | 1830 |
| Incorporated | 1884 (village) 1992 (city) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council |
| • Manager | Jonathan Smith |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.52 sq mi (1.35 km2) |
| • Land | 0.44 sq mi (1.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 928 |
| • Density | 2,094.81/sq mi (809.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | 48346–48348 |
| Area code(s) | 248 and 947 |
| FIPS code | 26-82450[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 623384[4] |
| Website | Official website |
History
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Squatter Linux Jacox from New York built the first house, a Shanty, in Clarkston in 1830. In 1832, Butler Holcomb built the second house and a sawmill. On December 12, 1840, the Independence post office was transferred to the community and assumed its name.[5] In 1842, the Clark brothers platted a tract of land for a village and gave it the name Clarkston.[6] Clarkston was incorporated in 1884 as a village.[5]
In 1992, the village of Clarkston was incorporated as a city.[7]
Historic district
editThe Village of Clarkston was designated a Michigan State Historic Site on January 16, 1976[citation needed] and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places[7] on May 15, 1979.
The Clarkston Village Historic District includes Buffalo Street, Church Street, Clarkston Road, Depot Road, Holcomb Street, Main Street (M-15), Miller Road, Waldon Road and Washington Street.
Geography
editAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.51 square miles (1.32 km2), of which 0.44 square miles (1.14 km2) is land and 0.07 square miles (0.18 km2) (13.73%) is water.[8]
Clarkston is the smallest city by land area in the state of Michigan. However, the city of Petersburg has a larger land area at 0.48 square miles (1.24 km2) but a smaller total area (when water area is included). Clarkston has a total area of 0.51 square miles (1.32 km2), while Petersburg contains no water and a total area of 0.48 square miles (1.24 km2).
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 376 | — | |
| 1870 | 471 | 25.3% | |
| 1880 | 368 | −21.9% | |
| 1890 | 387 | 5.2% | |
| 1900 | 360 | −7.0% | |
| 1910 | 345 | −4.2% | |
| 1920 | 419 | 21.4% | |
| 1930 | 639 | 52.5% | |
| 1940 | 653 | 2.2% | |
| 1950 | 722 | 10.6% | |
| 1960 | 769 | 6.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,034 | 34.5% | |
| 1980 | 968 | −6.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,005 | 3.8% | |
| 2000 | 962 | −4.3% | |
| 2010 | 882 | −8.3% | |
| 2020 | 928 | 5.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[9] | |||
2010 census
editAs of the census[10] of 2010, there were 882 people, 402 households, and 248 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,004.5 inhabitants per square mile (773.9/km2). There were 440 housing units at an average density of 1,000.0 per square mile (386.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.7% White, 0.2% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.
There were 402 households, of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.3% were non-families. 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.80.
The median age in the city was 45.4 years. 21.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22% were from 25 to 44; 31.4% were from 45 to 64; and 19.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.
2000 census
editAs of the census[3] of 2000, there were 962 people, 406 households, and 265 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,106.0 inhabitants per square mile (813.1/km2). There were 424 housing units at an average density of 928.2 per square mile (358.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.78% White, 0.31% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 0.10% from other races, and 2.18% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.04% of the population.
There were 406 households, out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.7% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 3.01.
In the city the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $62,667, and the median income for a family was $90,189. Males had a median income of $66,250 versus $37,604 for females. The per capita income for the city was $36,838. About 2.2% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.4% of those under age 18 and 4.9% of those age 65 or over.
Education
editThe city's public school district is the Clarkston Community School District.
Everest Collegiate High School and Academy is in nearby Independence Township.[11]
Notable people
editThis list includes people from the area (Clarkston and Independence Township).
- Valerie Bertinelli, actress[12]
- Tim Birtsas, real estate developer, former professional baseball player[13]
- Dan Dickerson, radio play-by-play broadcaster for the Detroit Tigers[14][15]
- Dane Fife, former basketball player and current assistant coach at Indiana University[16]
- Henry Ford, industrialist and founder of the Ford Motor Company. Maintained a summer home and weekend cottage on Main Street.[17] Ford also owned a mill which operated on the water from what is now called "Mill Pond" in Clarkston. This building still exists in part but has been modernized into a small mall which includes art galleries and office space. He also purchased the old school building on N Main St to serve as an apprentice school.[18]
- John Hardon, Jesuit priest, theologian
- Steve Howe, Major League Baseball pitcher
- Geoff Johns, comic book writer
- Scott Kamieniecki, former professional baseball player[19]
- Tim McCormick, former professional basketball player and current sports broadcaster
- Bob Miller, former professional football player, business owner
- Marisha Pessl, author
- Ryan Riess, professional poker player, 2013 World Series of Poker champion
- Tim Robinson, comedian, former cast member on Saturday Night Live
- Kid Rock, musician[20]
- Ron Serafini, realtor, former professional hockey player
- David Simko, former NASCAR Cup Series driver[21]
- Michael Simko, racing driver
References
edit- ^ City of the Village of Clarkston (2020). "City of the Village of Clarkston Government". Retrieved April 23, 2020.
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Clarkston, Michigan
- ^ a b Romig 1986, pp. 119.
- ^ Durant, Samuel W. (2005) [1877]. "Independence Township". History of Oakland County, Michigan. Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan Library. pp. 207–214. Retrieved August 30, 2011.
- ^ a b "The 18 tiniest cities in Michigan". Flint Journal. Mlive Media Group. December 4, 2016. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
- ^ "Michigan: 2010 Population and Housing Unit Counts 2010 Census of Population and Housing" (PDF). 2010 United States Census. United States Census Bureau. September 2012. p. 37 Michigan. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 19, 2012. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 25, 2012.
- ^ "Home". Everest Collegiate High School and Academy. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
Everest Collegiate High School & Academy 5935 Clarkston Rd. Clarkston, MI 48348
- Compare full address with: "Zoning Map" (PDF). Independence Township, Michigan. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 2, 2020. Retrieved May 2, 2020. - ^ "Valerie Bertinelli". International Speakers Bureau. Archived from the original on November 28, 2012. Retrieved November 23, 2012.
- ^ "Olde Mill Inn - About Us". Olde Mill Inn. Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
- ^ "Broadcasters". Detroit Tigers. Archived from the original on May 24, 2007.
- ^ "Voice of Detroit Tigers Dan Dickerson to meet with fans". theoaklandpress.com. Archived from the original on August 12, 2013. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
- ^ "Home-grown Dane Fife happy with new job". theoaklandpress.com. Archived from the original on August 12, 2013. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
- ^ "Henry Ford in the Village of Clarkston". michiganhistory.leadr.msu.edu. Retrieved December 3, 2019.
- ^ "Village Of Clarkston Historic District". clarkstonhistory.info.
- ^ "Clarkston's Kamieniecki a rising star in basketball, not baseball". The Detroit News. Archived from the original on August 24, 2014. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
- ^ "Independence Township man arrested in burglary attempt of Kid Rock home". theoaklandpress.com. Archived from the original on August 6, 2013. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
- ^ Clement, Heather. "ARCA driver eyes NASCAR". clarkstonnews.com. Archived from the original on August 12, 2013.
Further reading
editRomig, Walter (October 1, 1986) [1973]. Michigan Place Names: The History of the Founding and the Naming of More Than Five Thousand Past and Present Michigan Communities (Paperback). Great Lakes Books Series. Detroit, Michigan: Wayne State University Press. ISBN 081431838X.
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