Rockwood

Rockwood is the southernmost city in Wayne County lying between the industrial centers of Detroit and Toledo, Ohio. The Huron River forms the City's southern boundary and provides a beautiful scenic endowment to the community.

Interstate 75 Freeway enters Wayne County in Rockwood, paralleling Fort Road [M-85] and Conrail rail facilities.

Industrial development consists of Rockwood Commerce Park, a 100 acre industrial park which is presently 35% complete and contains Penstone Inc., a major automotive supplier. Benckiser Products also is an important employer.

U.S. Silica has extensive sandmining operations south of Huron River Drive. Residential development is still relatively light but has been growing due to its natural features and highway access.

Commercial activities are concentrated at the intersection of Fort Road and Huron River Drive.

Date Created or Inc.	1959		Labor Force [2000 avg.]	1,800
Area [Square Miles]	2.7		Unemployment Rate [2000 avg.]	2.5%
Population 2000	3,442		Per Capita Income [1989]	$16,619
% Population Change [1990-2000]	9.6%		% PCI Change 79-89	109.9%
% Aged 18 & Over [1990]	72.3%		Years of Schooling
% Aged 65 & Over [1990]	8.6%		High School Only	41%
Median Age [2000]	36.5 years		College 1-3 years	27%
# of Households[2000]	1,318		College 4+ years	9%
# of Households [1990]	1,095	Rockwood 32409 Fort Street Rockwood, MI 48173 Ph: 734-379-9496
# of Persons Per Household [1990]	2.54
# of Housing Units [2000]	1,353
% Change Housing Units 90-00	19.2%
Average Housing Sales Price [1999]	$116,683

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