Hamtramck

Hamtramck is a politically independent and ethnically diverse enclave surrounded by the City of Detroit. It was settled in the early 1920's by German and Polish immigrants who were attracted by the expanding automobile industry.

Throughout the City's history, however, it has been a harmonious mix of ethnic groups. The City's logo of "A League of Nations" truly reflects this idea.

Today, the City is still largely engaged in manufacturing, albeit more diversified in products. Most of the housing, though old, is freshly painted and modernized reflecting pride of ownership by immigrants.

Joseph Campau, the main commercial artery in the community, flourishes with many shops and stores featuring articles not found elsewhere.

There is easy access to I-75 Freeway which parallels the city's western boundary, and interstate 94 Freeway located just to the south.

Railroad access is provided by Conrail and Grand Trunk & Western.

Date Created or Inc.	1922		Labor Force [2000 avg.]	7,200
Area [Square Miles]	2.09		Unemployment Rate [2000 avg.]	5.3%
Population 2000	22,976		Per Capita Income [1989]	$9,562
% Population Change [1990-2000]	25.1%		% PCI Change 79-89	49.4%
% Aged 18 & Over [1990]	76.6%		Years of Schooling
% Aged 65 & Over [1990]	20.3%		High School Only	30%
Median Age [2000]	31.5 years		College 1-3 years	17%
# of Households[2000]	8,033		College 4+ years	9%
# of Households [1990]	7,908	Hamtramck 3401 Evaline Street Hamtramck, MI 48212 Ph: 313-876-7765 http://www.hamtramck.us »
# of Persons Per Household [1990]	2.58
# of Housing Units [2000]	8,894
% Change Housing Units 90-00	2.2%
Average Housing Sales Price [1999]	$49,510

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