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| Now, most sites are considerably smaller, some as small as 40' x 135', with little room for gardening of fruits and vegetables. | Now, most sites are considerably smaller, some as small as 40' x 135', with little room for gardening of fruits and vegetables. | ||
| Areas of interest in Garden City include the first Kmart store, the country's first drive-thru McDonalds, the first ] (all still in use) ,the honeymoon cottage of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ford |
Areas of interest in Garden City include the first Kmart store, the country's first drive-thru McDonalds, the first ] (all still in use) ,and the honeymoon cottage of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ford. | ||
| == Geography == | == Geography == | ||
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Garden City is a city located in Wayne County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 30,047.
The origins of Garden City started with the transfer of the property to John Lathers from Andrew Jackson for 160 acres. The city was patterned after the "Garden City" concept that became popular in England during the 19th Century, with most home sites sectioned off into one acre plots to allow adequate farming area to support the family with fruit and vegetables.
Now, most sites are considerably smaller, some as small as 40' x 135', with little room for gardening of fruits and vegetables.
Areas of interest in Garden City include the first Kmart store, the country's first drive-thru McDonalds, the first Little Caesars (all still in use) ,and the honeymoon cottage of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ford.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.2 km² (5.9 mi²). 15.2 km² (5.9 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 30,047 people, 11,479 households, and 8,230 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,979.7/km² (5,124.0/mi²). There are 11,719 housing units at an average density of 772.1/km² (1,998.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 96.20% White, 1.10% African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.72% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.30% from other races, and 1.27% from two or more races. 2.03% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 11,479 households out of which 32.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% are married couples living together, 11.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 28.3% are non-families. 24.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.62 and the average family size is 3.11.
In the city the population is spread out with 25.1% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 32.6% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 97.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 95.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $51,841, and the median income for a family is $58,530. Males have a median income of $44,314 versus $27,904 for females. The per capita income for the city is $21,651. 4.5% of the population and 3.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 4.2% of those under the age of 18 and 6.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
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