About Wayne County
Communities » City of 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 |
City of Hamtramck
3401 Evaline Street
Hamtramck, MI 48212
Ph: (313) 876-7765
|
| #
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 |