Adrian, Michigan
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Adrian is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 21,574. It is the county seat of Lenawee County6.
Adrian is about 30 miles southwest of Ann Arbor, abouth 30 miles southeast of Jackson, and about 30 miles northwest of Toledo, Ohio. A portion of the city is on the border between Adrian Township and Madison Charter Township, although the city is politically independent of both. The city's urban area extends beyond the city limits into both of those townships as well as into nearby Raisin Township and Palmyra Township.
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Geography
Image:MIMap-doton-Adrian.PNG According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 18.8 km² (7.3 mi²). 18.5 km² (7.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.79% water.
The town is approximately 15 miles southeast of the Irish Hills area of Michigan. The Irish Hills is know for its many lakes and rolling hills and is home to the Irish Famine Memorial and Michigan International Speedway. Many town residents take advantage of this area for boating and recreation. Devil's Lake, Round Lake, and Wampler's Lake are popular weekend destinations only a few miles away.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 21,574 people, 7,908 households, and 4,855 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,166.6/km² (3,023.5/mi²). There were 8,498 housing units at an average density of 459.5/km² (1,191.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 84.47% White, 3.52% African American, 0.62% Native American, 0.83% Asian, 0.2% Irish, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 7.72% from other races, and 2.83% from two or more races. 16.99% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 7,908 households out of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.8% were married couples living together, 15.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.6% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the city the population was spread out with 25.3% under the age of 18, 15.4% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 87.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $34,203, and the median income for a family was $42,243. Males had a median income of $31,500 versus $23,359 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,528. 13.8% of the population and 9.8% of families were below the poverty line. 15.5% of those under the age of 18 and 19.8% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Major businesses in town include a GM/Delphi manufacturing plant, Merillat Cabinets, and Gus Harrison Correctional Facility.
Government
Adrian is run by a city commission headed by a mayor. The current mayor is Gary McDowell.
Colleges and universities
- Adrian College
- Siena Heights University
- Jackson Community College
- Michigan State University is approximately 75 miles north north west in East Lansing
- The University of Michigan is approximately 36 miles north east and is the prime destination for the highly educated in town.
External links
- City of Adrian
- Adrian Area Chamber of Commerce
- Jackson Community College @ VO-TECH
- The Daily Telegram
- Lenawee County government site
- Complete text of History of Lenawee County published in 1909 by the Western Historical Society
