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What's your hometown like?
I was wondering if anybody wanted to share some info about where they grew up. Here are some stats on my HT.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Clair_Shores,_Michigan Cliff notes version. The area was home to French settlers as early as 1710, at which time it was called L'anse Creuse. (should have kept the french name) Prior to the city's incorporation in 1951, St. Clair Shores was recognized as the largest village in the United States.( should have stayed a village, would of been a claim to fame) Notable former residents include actor Dave Coulier, and rapper Marshall Mathers (Eminem). (we egged his house one time...for real we did) As of the census2 of 2000, there are 63,096 people, 27,434 households, and 17,283 families residing in the city ( not that populated ) The racial makeup of the city is 96.89% White, 0.69% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.84% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.18% from other races, and 1.10% from two or more races. 1.18% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. ( not that diverse ) The median income for a household in the city is $49,047, and the median income for a family is $59,245. ( not that rich ) Located in St. Clair Shores are the South Lake, Lakeview and Lake Shore public school districts; each of which includes a high school of the same name as the district. Private schools include St. Germaine, St. Isaac Jogues and St. Joan of Arc. ( lots of schools in SCS ) |
Cotter is a city located in Baxter County, Arkansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 921.
(yeah, it's SMALL...that's north central arkansas for ya!) The racial makeup of the city is 97.07% White, 0.00% Black or African American, 0.87% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 1.85% from two or more races. 1.52% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. (SMALL and white...I didn't meet anyone who wasn't white or Native American until I was about 15) In the city the population is spread out with 19.7% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 20.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 43 years. For every 100 females there are 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 99.5 males. (And it's kind of a retirement community, in some ways. Lost of older people, anyway...) The median income for a household in the city is $22,857, and the median income for a family is $34,375. Males have a median income of $26,298 versus $17,266 for females. The per capita income for the city is $15,893. 16.8% of the population and 11.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 18.3% of those under the age of 18 and 13.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. (And, like much of arkansas, it's kind of poor...) Wikipedia doesn't mention that it's the trout capital of the United States. We have trout festival every year. Also, our school mascot is the Warriors, and we have the largest continually lighted bridge in a pretty big area. It's a nice, pretty town...and not TOO far from Mountain Home, which is bigger (around 12,000, according to the last census, although it has definitely grown since then!) |
Union City is a city located in Alameda County, California. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 66,869 but the current population is about 70,300. It was incorporated in 1959, combining two smaller communities, Alvarado and Decoto. Alvarado was the original county seat of Alameda County, and the site of the first county courthouse is a California Historical Landmark (#503).
Union City is served by the New Haven Unified School District, and is home to James Logan High School, the largest populated high school in the San Francisco Bay Area with 4,000+ students. (My high school had 4300 people when I went there, I was literally meeting people at graduation!) As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there are 66,869 people, 18,642 households, and 15,696 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,341.2/km² (3,473.0/mi²). There are 18,877 housing units at an average density of 378.6/km² (980.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 30.21% White, 6.70% African American, 0.53% Native American, 43.39% Asian, 0.91% Pacific Islander, 11.53% from other races, and 6.73% from two or more races. 23.96% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. In the city the population is spread out with 27.8% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 32.7% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 8.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 33 years. For every 100 females there are 98.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 96.0 males. The median income for a household in the city is $71,926, and the median income for a family is $74,910. Males have a median income of $45,212 versus $35,085 for females. The per capita income for the city is $22,890. 6.5% of the population and 4.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 7.0% of those under the age of 18 and 6.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. |
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Chester%2C_PA
(This is the town where I live now.) The Borough of West Chester is the county seat of Chester County, Pennsylvania. The area was originally known as Turk's Head, after the Inn of the same name located in what is now the center of the borough. The West Chester University of Pennsylvania is located here. As of the census of 2000, there are 17,861 people, 6,265 households, and 2,662 families residing in the borough. The population density is 3,747.9/km² (9,703.3/mi²). There are 6,541 housing units at an average density of 1,372.6/km² (3,553.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough is 75.44% White, 17.08% African American, 0.31% Native American, 1.46% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 3.64% from other races, and 2.00% from two or more races. 8.94% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 6,265 households out of which 19.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 26.8% are married couples living together, 12.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 57.5% are non-families. 35.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.31 and the average family size is 2.95. In the borough the population is spread out with 13.4% under the age of 18, 37.7% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 13.3% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 25 years. For every 100 females there are 88.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 85.7 males. The median income for a household in the borough is $37,803, and the median income for a family is $51,018. Males have a median income of $35,540 versus $30,819 for females. The per capita income for the borough is $19,073. 21.4% of the population and 9.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 17.5% of those under the age of 18 and 9.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. Notable residents include: * Birthplace of Civil Rights Activist Bayard Rustin * Decorated War Veteran Smedley Butler * Murdered Hostage Nick Berg * American Artist Horace Pippin * Classical composer Samuel Barber was born in West Chester in 1910. * Humor columnist Dave Barry got his start in journalism reporting for the borough's The Daily Local News. * Thomas U. Walter, the architect of the United States Capitol dome, designed seven buildings, including the Courthouse, in West Chester. * Professional skateboarder Bam Margera lives in the area and frequents Fairman's skate shop along with many other local restaurants and bars. * Birthplace of actor Matthew McGrory (AKA "Bigfoot"), named as having the largest feet in the world (size 29 1/2) by the Guinness Book of World Records in 1992. McGrory acted in such films as Bubble Boy, Men in Black II, House of 1000 Corpses and Big Fish. * Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Schaub attended West Chester East High School. |
Warren, Michigan (Where I grew up, not where I am now.. and it has changed a whole lot in the last 20 years!)
Warren is a city in Macomb County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 138,247, making Warren the third most populous city in Michigan and Detroit's largest suburb. The city is home to a wide variety of businesses, including General Motors' Technical Center. The current mayor is Mark A. Steenbergh, who was elected to his third four-year term in November 2003. Eminem attended Warren Lincoln High School from 1986-1989. Warren is the home of the United States Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM), the Tank Automotive Research, Development, and Engineering Center (TARDEC), the National Automotive Center (NAC), and the headquarters of Big Boy Restaurants International. Warren was incorporated as a city in 1957 and consists of what was previously Warren Township, less the city of Center Line. As of the census2 of 2000, there are 138,247 people and 36,719 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,556.6/km² (4,031.8/mi²). There are 57,249 housing units at an average density of 644.6/km² (1,669.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 91.29% Caucasian, 2.67% African American, 0.36% Native American, 3.09% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races, and 2.23% from two or more races. 1.35% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. The median income for a household in the city is $44,626, and the median income for a family is $52,444. Males have a median income of $41,454 versus $28,368 for females. The per capita income for the city is $21,407. 7.4% of the population and 5.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 9.5% of those under the age of 18 and 5.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. There are a number of distinguishing characteristics about Warren which render it unique: Warren was one of the faster growing cities in the country between 1950 and 1970. In 1950 the official population of Warren was 727; in 1960, it was 89,240; by 1970 it had grown to 179,274. Since 1970, Warren has been consistently one of the fastest declining cities in population in the country. The population dropped by 10% each of the next two decades (1980: 161,060; 1990: 144,864), and continued its downward spiral by shedding another 4.6% of its population by 2000. Warren is currently one of the oldest large cities in the U.S., in terms of age of population. 17.3% of Warren's population was 65 or older at the last census, tied for fifth with Hollywood, FL among cities with 100,000+ population, and indeed the highest ranking city outside of Florida or Hawaii.[1] Warren had the disctinction of having the highest percentage of Caucasians in large city as well. In 1970, of its total population of 179,274, only 838 were not Caucasian, meaning 99.5% of Warren's population was white. Nearby Livonia now holds the distinction of being America's "whitest city" as of the 2000 Census. Integration has come slowly to Warren: the Cacasian composition has dropped only slightly in the past few decades, to 98.2% in 1980, 97.3% in 1990, and 91.3% in 2000. Warren remains a population center for people of Polish, Italian, Ukrainian, and Scotch-Irish descent. |
Parkland is a city located in Broward County, Florida where zoning laws are designed to protect the "parklike" character of the city. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 13,835. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 20,556.
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there are 13,835 people, 4,349 households, and 3,805 families residing in the city. The population density is 523.7/km² (1,356.7/mi²). There are 4,522 housing units at an average density of 171.2/km² (443.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 91.42% White, 3.07% African American, 0.12% Native American, 3.22% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.93% from other races, and 1.24% from two or more races. 8.33% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 4,349 households out of which 57.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.2% are married couples living together, 7.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 12.5% are non-families. 9.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 1.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.18 and the average family size is 3.42. In the city the population is spread out with 35.1% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 32.8% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 3.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 99.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 93.7 males. The median income for a household in the city is $102,624, and the median income for a family is $108,657. Males have a median income of $73,942 versus $41,425 for females. The per capita income for the city is $41,896. 2.4% of the population and 2.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 3.2% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. |
Not where I was born (Flushing, Queens, New York), but what I consider to be my hometown:
North Miami is a city located in northeast Miami-Dade County, Florida. Originally the town of Arch Creek, the area then incorporated as the Town of Miami Shores, which changed names to North Miami in 1927. The city lies on Biscayne Bay and hosts the Biscayne Bay campus of Florida International University, as well as the North Miami campus of Johnson & Wales University. The city is also home to the Oleta River State Park, which is the state's largest urban park. North Miami is located at 25 degrees, 53 minutes 42 seconds N, 80 degrees, 11 minutes 9 seconds W (25.895022, -80.185747). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 25.9 km©÷ (10.0 mi©÷). 21.9 km©÷ (8.5 mi©÷) of it is land and 4.0 km©÷ (1.5 mi©÷) of it is water. The total area is 15.32% water. As of the census of 2000, there are 59,880 people, 20,541 households, and 13,577 families residing in the city. The population density is 2,732.8/km©÷ (7,080.0/mi©÷). There are 22,281 housing units at an average density of 1,016.9/km©÷ (2,634.4/mi©÷). The racial makeup of the city is 34.81% White, 54.89% African American, 0.32% Native American, 1.92% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 3.16% from other races, and 4.85% from two or more races. 23.16% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 20,541 households out of which 37.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.0% are married couples living together, 20.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.9% are non-families. 26.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.85 and the average family size is 3.51. In the city the population is spread out with 28.1% under the age of 18, 11.3% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 32 years. For every 100 females there are 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.0 males. The median income for a household in the city is $29,778, and the median income for a family is $31,760. Males have a median income of $25,388 versus $20,712 for females. The per capita income for the city is $14,581. 23.9% of the population and 20.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 29.5% of those under the age of 18 and 17.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. |
Framingham is a town located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA. As of the 2000 census, it had a total population of 66,910, making it the most populous town in Massachusetts. The 2004 population estimate is 65,598. It is often attributed to be the most populous town in the U.S. - incorrectly, as this distinction actually belongs to the Town of Hempstead, NY, which had a population of 755,924 in 2000. A charter change to make Framingham a city has been proposed more than once, but was defeated at referendum each time.
The town has twelve public schools (the largest being Framingham High School), two private schools, two parochial schools, one Jewish day school and one charter school; Framingham is also home to the original Sudbury Valley School, a well-known and controversial alternative school. Framingham is famous for the Framingham Heart Study, as well as for the Dennison Manufacturing Company, which was founded in 1844 as a jewelry and watch box manufacturing company by Aaron Lufkin Dennison, who became the pioneer of the American System of Watch Manufacturing at the nearby Waltham Watch Company. His brother, Eliphalet Whorf Dennison developed the company into a sizable industrial complex, which merged in 1990 into the Avery Dennison Company, with headquarters in Pasadena, California, and active corporate offices in the town. Framingham is also known for the former Framingham Union Hospital, now the MetroWest Medical Center. Teacher Christa McAuliffe was raised in the town and went to Framingham State College. Framingham is home to the corporate headquarters for the Bose Corporation, TJX Companies and Staples, Inc.. In addition, the Massachusetts State Police and Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency are headquartered here. Garden in the Woods, the largest landscaped collection of wildflowers in New England, is located within the town limits. Framingham was first settled in 1650 and was officially incorporated in 1700 on land formerly known as Danforth's Farms, after landowner Thomas Danforth, of Framlingham, England. Why the "L" was dropped for the new town's name is not known. Crispus Attucks, whose death was made famous in an etching of the Boston Massacre by Paul Revere, was born here. Framingham was also home to Christa McAuliffe, the first teacher in space, who died in the Challenger disaster. During the Post-World War II baby boom Framingham, like many other suburban areas, experienced a large increase in population and housing. Much of the housing constructed during this time consisted of split-level and ranch-styled houses. Framingham is also mentioned for having a Carvel factory in the episode titled "Da Boom" of Family Guy, though such does not actually exist (the town does have a Breyers, formerly Sealtest, ice cream plant, in the northeastern section adjoining the Mass Pike), and had been mentioned several times on Saturday Night Live both as a place name and as character names. Framingham is the site of the celebrated Framingham Heart Study. |
From Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook is a village located in Will County, Illinois and DuPage County, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 56,321. As of 2005 the population is nearing 70,000 residents. Geography Bolingbrook is located at 41°41'55" North, 88°5'19" West (41.698613, -88.088668)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 53.7 km² (20.7 mi²). 53.1 km² (20.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.16% water. Demographics As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there are 56,321 people, 17,416 households, and 14,246 families residing in the village. The population density is 1,060.2/km² (2,746.5/mi²). There are 17,884 housing units at an average density of 336.7/km² (872.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the village is 64.51% White, 20.41% African American, 0.23% Native American, 6.38% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 5.65% from other races, and 2.77% from two or more races. 13.09% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 17,416 households out of which 48.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.5% are married couples living together, 10.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 18.2% are non-families. 14.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 2.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.22 and the average family size is 3.56. In the village the population is spread out with 32.3% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 35.2% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 4.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 31 years. For every 100 females there are 99.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 97.0 males. The median income for a household in the village is $67,852, and the median income for a family is $71,527. Males have a median income of $46,915 versus $33,665 for females. The per capita income for the village is $23,468. 4.1% of the population and 2.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 5.1% of those under the age of 18 and 6.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. Bolingbrook has one airport, Clow International Airport. Swedish retailer IKEA opened its second location in Illinois here on September 28, 2005. From me: Bolingbrook has exploded since I graduated high school in 1991. The population was 40,843 in the 1990 census. In the 2000 census it was 56,321. As of now it is just under 70,000. Not bad for a village that was incorporated in 1965! Here's an interesting timeline of Bolingbrook history. |
I grew up in the one and only Blawnox, Pennsylvania and I enjoyed it a lot even though it's one of those small towns where everyone knows everyone else's business and you can't goof off because someone else's mom will bust you. Now, for some reason, it has become overrun with cute little antique shops lining the main street which is decidedly un-Blawnox but, oh well.
We have railroad tracks dividing the northern part of town from the southern part but there's really no right or wrong side of the tracks, per se. Interesting bit of trivia: if you see the police car staking out the traffic light on the border of town, then it's safe to run the other red light (the one in the center of town) because there's only one cop car and he can't be two places at once :) Population as of July 2004: 1,494 Land area: 0.3 square miles Median resident age: 43.4 years Median household income: $30,203 (year 2000) Median house value: $69,300 (year 2000) Random pictures: http://www.smithfuneralhome.com/site...ain_image1.jpg The funeral home/mayor's residence. How many towns can claim an undertaker/mayor all wrapped up in one? http://www.gribblenation.net/penna/s..._28blawnox.jpg Yep, Exit 9, that's me! Beware of potholes. http://a1060.g.akamaitech.net/7/1060.../8631850p1.jpg Awesome live music at Moondog's. 33Girl's been there, so you know it HAS to be cool! :) Located on the Allegheny River, 8.7 miles northwest of Pittsburgh. |
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I was born in Columbus, Ohio -- and didn't go to Ohio State. This will tell you more about it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbus%2C_Ohio I haven't lived in Columbus since 1974, and it's grown up a lot since then. It seems like a pretty nice place to live. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...io_Skyline.jpg |
Not my place of birth (King's West, Fayette County, Iowa), but where I grew up, I guess.
Glen Allen, Virginia As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there are 12,562 people, 5,131 households, and 3,504 families residing in the CDP. The population density is 548.0/km² (1,420.1/mi²). There are 5,297 housing units at an average density of 231.1/km² (598.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP is 74.92% White, 19.54% African American, 0.41% Native American, 3.08% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.80% from other races, and 1.18% from two or more races. 1.73% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 5,131 households out of which 33.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% are married couples living together, 10.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% are non-families. 26.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 5.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.45 and the average family size is 2.98. In the CDP the population is spread out with 24.8% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 37.1% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 90.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 86.1 males. The median income for a household in the CDP is $55,205, and the median income for a family is $63,670. Males have a median income of $42,279 versus $31,073 for females. The per capita income for the CDP is $25,719. 2.5% of the population and 1.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 2.8% of those under the age of 18 and 1.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. from this link click this, this is the optional text |
Oak Forest, IL
Also From Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oak_Forest Location within Chicagoland. The Chicagoland tristate area. Website www.oak-forest.org Oak Forest is a city located in Cook County, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 28,051. Geography Oak Forest is located at 41°36'27" North, 87°45'2" West (41.607583, -87.750575)GR1. Demographics As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there are 28,051 people, 9,785 households, and 7,338 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,916.9/km² (4,965.4/mi²). There are 10,022 housing units at an average density of 684.9/km² (1,774.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 90.38% White, 3.64% African American, 0.15% Native American, 2.65% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.67% from other races, and 1.49% from two or more races. 5.86% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 9,785 households out of which 36.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.0% are married couples living together, 9.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% are non-families. 20.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 5.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.81 and the average family size is 3.30. In the city the population is spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 99.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 97.7 males. The median income for a household in the city is $60,073, and the median income for a family is $68,862. Males have a median income of $48,808 versus $30,137 for females. The per capita income for the city is $23,487. 3.6% of the population and 2.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 3.1% of those under the age of 18 and 3.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. It's a nice suburb. We're surrounded by forest preserves, so the town won't get much larger. There's not a lot of industry, so many people commute. It's located on Metra's (Chicago's commuter rail system) Rock Island line, and it's about a 40 minute or so commute via rail during rush hour. We don't have a mall, so much of our shopping takes place in Tinley or Orland. The church with the largest membership is St. Damian's; there's about 4,000 families registered. |
Good thread idea Rick! Altho boooo to those South Lake boys. And below is where I grew up... not this shit city I live in now. (lol sorry not a fan of Southgate)
Riverview is a city located in Wayne County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 13,272. The city is a suburb in the Metro Detroit area, located along the shore of the Detroit River. It measures 11.4 km2 (4.4 square miles) in area. In 1922, Riverview was incorporated as a village, and in 1959 it was designated a city. Famous people include: Loyd Carr, Head Coach of the Michigan Wolverines; Bob Guiney, of Fat Amy and The Bachelor and is now married to Rebecca Budig of AMC; Bill McCartney, who coaches football somewhere. I'm pretty sure he's from Riverview. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.5 mi². 4.4 mi² of it is land and 0.1 mi² of it is water. The total area is 2.65% water. (heh. I did not know that!) Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there are 13,272 people, 5,352 households, and 3,569 families residing in the city. The population density is 3,012.6/mi². There are 5,532 housing units at an average density of 1,255.7/mi². The racial makeup of the city is 94.16% White, 2.08% African American, 0.43% Native American, 1.88% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.32% from other races, and 1.12% from two or more races. 2.46% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 5,352 households out of which 27.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% are married couples living together, 10.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% are non-families. 29.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.38 and the average family size is 2.95. In the city the population is spread out with 21.3% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 87.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 82.5 males. The median income for a household in the city is $47,623, and the median income for a family is $61,007. Males have a median income of $51,944 versus $31,295 for females. The per capita income for the city is $25,460. 4.7% of the population and 3.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 3.4% of those under the age of 18 and 5.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. |
So, yeah, my hometown's not cool enough to be on Wikipedia (although our neighboring city is - check out it's creepiness: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peachtree_City%2C_Georgia). I am from unicorporated Fayette County, between Fayetteville and Brooks. I'm going to talk about Fayetteville, because Brooks is too small to talk about (there's nothing there).
Fayetteville is about 30-40 minutes south of Atlanta, all depending on traffic and how fast you drive. It has lots of new restaurants and shops, as well as your standard Southern town square antique stores, sketchy looking barbeque places, that kind of things. It's a mix. There are old houses and big new box developments. There is also a pretty good school system, unless you go to one of the more rural schools, where you aren't allowed to say "the Civil War" (it's "the War of Northern Aggression") and field trips are things like visiting your classmate's farm (because picking cotton is educational!). Fayetteville is in Fayette County, which is pretty much the whitest county in the south Metro Atlanta area. It's been growing a lot lately, which pisses off the natives, because they really want it to stay very country and very white, which it isn't staying. So, like in most areas of the South, there are issues with urbanization/modernization and racial conflict. Yay. Some stats I found about Fayetteville by using Google: Population (year 2000): 11,148, Est. population in July 2004: 13,858 (+24.3% change) Males: 5,194 (46.6%), Females: 5,954 (53.4%) County: Fayette Land area: 9.9 square miles Median resident age: 36.1 years Median household income: $55,208 (year 2000) Median house value: $140,500 (year 2000) Races in Fayetteville: * White Non-Hispanic (78.7%) * Black (14.0%) * Hispanic (2.8%) * Asian Indian (1.3%) * Two or more races (1.1%) * Other race (1.0%) * American Indian (0.6%) * Chinese (0.5%) Ancestries: Irish (13.6%), United States (13.5%), English (11.7%), German (10.1%), Italian (3.3%), French (2.8%). For population 25 years and over in Fayetteville * High school or higher: 90.7% * Bachelor's degree or higher: 31.3% * Graduate or professional degree: 11.8% * Unemployed: 3.6% * Mean travel time to work: 28.1 minutes For population 15 years and over in Fayetteville city * Never married: 18.9% * Now married: 59.9% * Separated: 1.4% * Widowed: 8.6% * Divorced: 11.2% 4.1% Foreign born (1.8% Latin America, 1.5% Asia, 0.4% Europe). Population change in the 1990s: +5,464 (+96.1%). |
South Lyon, MI
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Lyon%2C_MI South Lyon is a city located in Oakland County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 10,036. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.8 km² (3.4 mi²). 8.8 km² (3.4 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there are 10,036 people, 4,246 households, and 2,704 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,143.0/km² (2,958.2/mi²). There are 4,461 housing units at an average density of 508.1/km² (1,314.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 96.68% White, 0.39% African American, 0.17% Native American, 1.09% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 0.40% from other races, and 1.16% from two or more races. 1.60% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. Businesses South Lyon has several local businesses along with the usual stores found in normal towns, such as fast food and gas station chains. Yes... just your average everyday town. And don't you think differently. Schools South Lyon has one High School (with another being built), two Middle Schools (Centennial and Millennium), and several elementary schools (Kents Lake, Sayre, Salem, Dolson (MINE til 4th grade!), Bartlett (MINE for 4th and 5th), Brummer, and Hardy - this one in new and was named after my 4th grade teacher!). People South Lyon is home to America's 1st Season Last Comic Standing - John Heffron. - he lived in my subdivision! |
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Oh snap....I can't believe my hometown is on Wini!
This is where I was born and grew up until high school (then we moved to Kansas).
Leland, Mississippi Leland is a city located in Washington County, Mississippi. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 5,502. The town is located in the heart of the Mississippi Delta on the banks of Deer Creek, which is decorated each Christmas season with floats that bring visitors from afar to view the colorful displays.(Sidebar - This was and always will be my favorite part of Christmas - there is nothing in the world like watching Santa float down the river :) ) Farming is the basis of the local economy, and Mississippi State University and the federal government maintain a huge agriculture research station at Stoneville on Leland's outskirts. Cotton, soybeans and catfish are the leading crops. Leland is in the heart of blues country and has produced a number of national and regionally famous blues musicians. Highway 61, famous in any number of blues recordings, runs through the town and gives its name to the community's blues museum. The community also is the birthplace of Jim Henson of Muppett fame – and one of Hinson's more famous creations, Kermit the frog. A museum along the banks of Deer Creek celebrate's Hinson's accomplishments. As of the census of 2000, there are 5,502 people, 1,943 households, and 1,414 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,031.2/km² (2,670.2/mi²). There are 2,095 housing units at an average density of 392.7/km² (1,016.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 32.01% White, 67.01% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.04% from other races, and 0.65% from two or more races. 0.75% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leland%2C_Mississippi |
East Peoria, Illinois
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. East Peoria is a city located in Tazewell County, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 22,638. Geography East Peoria is located at 40°40'9" North, 89°32'44" West (40.669075, -89.545533)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 54.5 km² (21.0 mi²). 48.7 km² (18.8 mi²) of it is land and 5.7 km² (2.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 10.56% water. Demographics As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there are 22,638 people, 9,478 households, and 6,397 families residing in the city. The population density is 464.7/km² (1,203.4/mi²). There are 9,938 housing units at an average density of 204.0/km² (528.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 97.32% White, 0.47% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.66% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.44% from other races, and 0.86% from two or more races. 1.29% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 9,478 households out of which 28.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% are married couples living together, 9.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.5% are non-families. 28.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.35 and the average family size is 2.87. In the city the population is spread out with 22.4% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.3 males. The median income for a household in the city is $41,538, and the median income for a family is $51,836. Males have a median income of $39,549 versus $24,570 for females. The per capita income for the city is $20,147. 7.2% of the population and 4.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 8.6% of those under the age of 18 and 6.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. |
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Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn is the most populous of the five boroughs of New York City with about 2.5 million inhabitants. An independent city prior to 1898, Brooklyn developed out of the small Dutch-founded town of "Breuckelen" on the East River shore, named after Breukelen in the Netherlands. Were it still a city, and not a borough, it would be the fourth-largest city in the United States after New York City itself, Los Angeles and Chicago. Despite being part of the City of New York, Brooklyn in character is its own city, as opposed to the Bronx which historically and characteristically could be better described as a northern extension of Manhattan.
Kings County, conterminous with Brooklyn, is also the most populous county in New York. It was named in honor of King Charles II of England. Variously called the "City of Trees," "City of Homes," or the "City of Churches" in the 19th century, Brooklyn is now often styled the "Borough of Homes and Churches" or even sometimes called "The Planet", popularized by Guru from the rap duo Gangstarr, for its large diversity, population, and size. Signs entering the borough read, "Welcome to Brooklyn: 'How sweet it is,'" referring to a popular Jackie Gleason line. And also "Welcome to Brooklyn: Home to Everyone From Everywhere." Signs leaving the borough spout the popular phrase, long associated with Brooklyn, "Fugheddaboudit." Other signs leaving Brooklyn read the infamous Yiddish quote "Oy Vey." There's more here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brooklyn%2C_New_York |
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I grew up in Castle Shannon, PA. It's a very Scots-Irish little town, but I was in college before I realized that green firetrucks were an oddity!!
http://www.csvfd.org/images/equip/119e12.jpg http://www.csvfd.org/images/equip/119e10.jpg I researched & wrote the history of Castle Shannon. Philip Murray (president of the CIO, merged the AFL & CIO) and Andy Warhol are buried here. Dennis Miller is also from Castle Shannon, but I don't know him. |
I didn't think there would be one for where I am now, but there is... I find it rather humorous that they say there is no water in Woodhaven, because I have a creek behind my house that puts me in a A1 Flood Zone... Someone tell FEMA there is no water here!
Woodhaven, Michigan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (Redirected from Woodhaven, MI) Jump to: navigation, search Woodhaven is a city located in Wayne County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 12,530. Its a nice place. [edit] Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 16.8 km² (6.5 mi²). 16.8 km² (6.5 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. The city is bounded to the north and west by Brownstown, to the southwest by Flat Rock, to the south by Brownstown, and to the east by Trenton. [edit] Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there are 12,530 people, 4,708 households, and 3,436 families residing in the city. The population density is 747.7/km² (1,936.6/mi²). There are 4,850 housing units at an average density of 289.4/km² (749.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 93.22% White, 2.33% African American, 0.49% Native American, 1.64% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.84% from other races, and 1.48% from two or more races. 3.46% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 4,708 households out of which 35.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.3% are married couples living together, 9.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% are non-families. 22.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 3.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.63 and the average family size is 3.11. In the city the population is spread out with 24.6% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 28.5% from 45 to 64, and 7.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 97.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 94.2 males. The median income for a household in the city is $64,954, and the median income for a family is $75,813. Males have a median income of $52,584 versus $32,742 for females. The per capita income for the city is $27,759. 3.3% of the population and 1.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 2.8% of those under the age of 18 and 3.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodhaven%2C_Michigan" |
Yay Omaha!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omaha%2C_Nebraska
Omaha is the largest city in the U.S. state of Nebraska. It is the county seat of Douglas County. As of the 2000 census, the city had a population of 390,007. According to the 2004 census estimate, Omaha's population had risen to 409,416. Located on the eastern edge of Nebraska, it is on the Missouri River, about 20 miles north of the mouth of the Platte River. Omaha is the center city of the Omaha-Council Bluffs metropolitan area. Council Bluffs, Iowa lies directly across the Missouri River from Omaha. Together, the two had formed the core of the 60th-largest metropolitan area in the United States in 2000, with a population of 803,801 (2004 estimate) residing in eight counties. Omaha was founded in the summer of 1854 by land speculators from Council Bluffs, months after the Kansas-Nebraska Act created the Nebraska Territory. Later that year, Omaha was chosen as the territorial capital for Nebraska. Omaha was chosen as the eastern terminus of America's first transcontinental railroad in 1862 with the passage of the Pacific Railroad Act. This ensured that Omaha would become a major transportation center for the entire country in the years to come. The loss of the capital to Lincoln in 1867 did not slow Omaha's growth in the decades to come. The Omaha-Council Bluffs metropolitan area consists of eight counties; five in Nebraska and three in Iowa. In descending order of population, they are: Douglas County, Nebraska (where I grew up, yay!) Sarpy County, Nebraska Pottawattamie County, Iowa Cass County, Nebraska Saunders County, Nebraska Washington County, Nebraska Harrison County, Iowa Mills County, Iowa The Omaha-Council Bluffs-Fremont Combined Statistical Area is comprised of the Omaha-Council Bluffs Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Fremont Micropolitan Statistical Area; the CSA has a population of 839,867 (2004 Census Bureau estimate). Neighborhoods and suburbs Benson is a neighborhood of north-central Omaha near 60th and Maple Streets; it was annexed in 1917. (My first neighborhood) Boys Town is an incorporated village near 132nd and Dodge Streets and is home to the famous institution of the same name. (My neighborhood now is across Dodge St. from Boys Town) Dundee is an increasingly trendy neighborhood in central Omaha near 50th and Dodge Streets. Originally a separate city, Dundee was annexed by Omaha in 1915, but this annexation was fought until 1917. As of the census of 2000, there are 390,007 people, 156,738 households, and 94,983 families residing within city limits. The population density is 1,301.5/km² (3,370.7/mi²). There are 165,731 housing units at an average density of 553.1/km² (1,432.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 78.39% White, 13.31% African American, 0.67% Native American, 1.74% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 3.91% from other races, and 1.92% from two or more races. 7.54% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 156,738 households out of which 30.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% are married couples living together, 13.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 39.4% are non-families. 31.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.42 and the average family size is 3.10. In the city the average age of the population is diverse with 25.6% under the age of 18, 11.0% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.2 males. The median income for a household in the city is $40,006, and the median income for a family is $50,821. Males have a median income of $34,301 versus $26,652 for females. The per capita income for the city is $21,756. 11.3% of the population and 7.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 15.6% of those under the age of 18 and 7.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. As of the 2003 Current Population Survey, there are 373,815 people, 154,879 households, and 92,903 families residing within the city limits. The 2004-2005 Statistical Abstract of the United States lists the total estimated population for the Omaha-Council Bluffs Metropolitan Area as 793,000.[2] Although Nebraska's economy is still primarily based on agriculture, Omaha's economy today has diversified to become a national leader in several industries, including banking, insurance, telecommunications, and transportation. Omaha's economy has grown dramatically since the early 1990s. Omaha is the home of the headquarters of a number of major corporations, including: Ameritrade Berkshire Hathaway -- Fortune 500 ConAgra Foods, Inc. -- Fortune 500 First National Bank of Omaha Mutual of Omaha -- Fortune 500 NetShops Omaha Steaks Peter Kiewit and Sons, Inc. Construction Co -- Fortune 500 Union Pacific Railroad -- Fortune 500 Werner Enterprises -- Fortune 500 Woodmen of the World West Corporation The Omaha metropolitan area is home to Offutt Air Force Base (Offutt AFB) which is located just south of Omaha in the city of Bellevue. During the Cold War, Strategic Air Command (SAC) headquarters was located at Offutt. The successor to SAC, the United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) is now also headquartered at Offutt. The base is controlled by the 55th Wing and hosts several tenant units including Air Force Weather Agency, and the United States Air Force Heartland of America Band. On May 2, 2005, the Omaha World Herald reported that the economic impact of base upon the local community amounted to approximately $2 billion annually. School districts Omaha has a number of Catholic/parochial high schools, including: Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart, Gross, Marian, Mercy, Roncalli, and Skutt. (Skutt was my high school! :) ) Brownell-Talbot School, An independent school offering all grades, including preschool and K-12; the state's oldest school, founded in 1863. (My grade school, yayyyyy) |
Lakewood, California
Lakewood is a city located in Los Angeles County, California. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 79,345. It is bordered by Long Beach on the west and south, Bellflower on the north, Cerritos on the northeast, Cypress on the east, and Hawaiian Gardens on the southeast. Major thoroughfares include Lakewood (CA/SR-19), Bellflower, and Del Amo Boulevards and Carson and South Streets. The San Gabriel River Freeway (I-605) runs through the city's eastern regions. Often called "The Instant City" because of its origins—going from lima bean fields in 1950 to a well-developed city in California by 1960—Lakewood is, along with Levittown, New York, the archetypal post-World War II American suburb. The vast majority of its housing stock is small, mass-produced single-story houses on tree-lined streets, sold initially to white World War II veterans who worked in the factories of Long Beach and the South Bay. Today, while considerably more ethnically diverse, Lakewood is still populated by whites to a far greater extent than nearby cities such as Long Beach, Carson, and Cerritos. Notable Features Lakewood's primary thoroughfares are mostly boulevards with landscaped medians, with frontage roads on either side in residential districts. Unlike in most similar configurations, however, access to the main road from the frontage road is only possible from infrequently spaced collector streets. This arrangement, hailed by urban planners of the day, is a compromise between the traditional urban grid and the arrangement of winding "drives" and culs-de-sac that dominates contemporary suburban and exurban design. Lakewood is credited as a pioneer among California cities in services provision. Although it is an incorporated city, it contracts for most services with Los Angeles County. Many other Los Angeles suburbs, such as Cerritos and Diamond Bar, have adopted this model. Lakewood is the home of the first Denny's Restaurant. In 1953 Harold Butler founded Danny’s Donuts, which was renamed to Denny's Restaurant in 1959. Notable Residents/Natives Kyle Korver Spur Posse Geography Lakewood is located at 33°50'51" North, 118°7'12" West (33.847365, -118.119889)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 24.6 km² (9.5 mi²). 24.4 km² (9.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.74% water. Demographics As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there are 79,345 people, 26,853 households, and 20,542 families residing in the city. The population density is 3,248.7/km² (8,414.8/mi²). There are 27,310 housing units at an average density of 1,118.2/km² (2,896.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 62.67% White, 7.34% African American, 0.60% Native American, 13.51% Asian, 0.62% Pacific Islander, 10.10% from other races, and 5.17% from two or more races. 22.78% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 26,853 households out of which 38.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.8% are married couples living together, 13.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 23.5% are non-families. 18.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.95 and the average family size is 3.37. In the city the population is spread out with 27.5% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.1 males. The median income for a household in the city is $58,214, and the median income for a family is $63,342. Males have a median income of $45,447 versus $35,206 for females. The per capita income for the city is $22,095. 7.4% of the population and 5.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 9.3% of those under the age of 18 and 7.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. |
What Up Cape Cod?!
West Yarmouth, MA
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Ya..._Massachusetts West Yarmouth is a census-designated place and village located in the town of Yarmouth in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 6,460. As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there are 6,460 people, 2,911 households, and 1,679 families residing in the village. The population density is 371.7/km² (963.3/mi²). There are 4,929 housing units at an average density of 283.6/km² (735.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the village is 93.10% White, 2.03% African American, 0.48% Native American, 0.53% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.47% from other races, and 2.38% from two or more races. 1.67% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 2,911 households out of which 20.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.6% are married couples living together, 11.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 42.3% are non-families. 34.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.14 and the average family size is 2.73. In the village the population is spread out with 17.7% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 23.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 44 years. For every 100 females there are 87.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 83.6 males. The median income for a household in the village is $35,597, and the median income for a family is $45,686. Males have a median income of $35,461 versus $26,188 for females. The per capita income for the village is $19,633. 11.4% of the population and 7.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 16.9% of those under the age of 18 and 6.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. |
New York City.....Do I have to get into details aboutthe best city in the world? :)
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Yay.. my tiny New England (*******, New Hampshire) town was there...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/*******%2C_New_Hampshire ******* is a town located in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, on the Souhegan River. As of the 2000 census, it had a population of 13,575. It is the retail and manufacturing center of a six-town area known informally as the Souhegan Valley ******* separated from neighboring Amherst in 1794. Like most towns named ******* in the United States, its name comes from the fact that it grew around a mill built on a ford, in this case on the Souhegan River. ******* first grew to fame for its extensive granite quarries, which produced a stone that was used, among other things, to make the pillars for the Treasury building in Washington, D.C. - pillars that can still be seen on the American $10 bill. Its nickname is still "The Granite Town," although only one small quarry is in operation as of 2005. Like many New England riverside towns, it developed several thriving textile mills in the 19th century. Both those industries departed by World War II, but ******* remains the commercial and retail center for surrounding towns, known as the Souhegan Valley. Major employers included the casting company, Hitchiner Manufacturing Co. and metal cable manufacturer Hendrix Wire and Cable Inc. ******* is home to the ******* State Fish Hatchery. Union Square in c. 1905 Enlarge Union Square in c. 1905 ******* was a stop on the underground railroad for escaped slaves. It was also the home of Harriet E. Wilson, who published the semi-autobiographical novel Our Nig: Or, Sketches in the Life of a Free Black in 1859, making it the first novel by an African-American published in the country. The town is known for its variety of antique stores in an area called "Antique Alley." The ******* Oval, officially called Union Square even thought it is actually in the shape of a triangle (the "oval" name dates from the 19th century, when it was oval in shape) is a quaint [[town center, with the Pillsbury Bandstand as its centerpiece, and the Souhegan River as backdrop. As of the census2 of 2000, there are 13,575 people, 5,201 households, and 3,547 families residing in the town. The population density is 207.1/km² (536.5/mi²). There are 5,316 housing units at an average density of 81.4/km² (210.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 96.76% White, 0.90% Black or African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.92% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.21% from other races, and 1.06% from two or more races. 1.17% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 5,201 households out of which 37.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% are married couples living together, 9.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.8% are non-families. 25.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.58 and the average family size is 3.11. High School in c. 1905 Enlarge High School in c. 1905 In the town the population is spread out with 27.7% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 34.5% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.0 males. The median income for a household in the town is $52,343, and the median income for a family is $61,682. Males have a median income of $42,244 versus $28,220 for females. The per capita income for the town is $24,425. 5.2% of the population and 3.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 6.0% of those under the age of 18 and 8.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. My NEW HOME: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baltimore%2C_MD (I Don't know why it won't let me have the name in the post?) |
^ It's probably a word that's banned on GC. Try spelling it out with __ in between the letters.
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Yeah, Honolulu's pretty cool.
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Honolulu is the capital and largest community of the U.S. State of Hawai`i. In the Hawaiian language, honolulu means "sheltered bay" or "place of shelter." The census-designated place (CDP) is located along the southeast coast of the island of O`ahu. The term also refers to the District of Honolulu (see Geography below). As of July 1, 2004, the U.S. Census Bureau estimate for Honolulu puts the population at 377,260 and that of the city and county (essentially, the Island of O`ahu) is 900,000. In Hawai`i, local governments operate only at the county level, and the City & County of Honolulu encompasses all of the Island of O`ahu (approximately 600 square miles). History It is not known when Honolulu was first settled by the original Polynesian migrants to the archipelago. Oral histories and artifacts indicate that there was a settlement where Honolulu now stands in the 12th century. However, after Kamehameha I conquered O`ahu in the Battle of Nu`uanu Pali, he moved his royal court from the Island of Hawai`i to Waikîkî in 1804. His court later relocated, in 1809, to what is now downtown Honolulu. Captain William Brown of England was the first foreigner to sail, in 1794, into what is now Honolulu Harbor. More foreign ships would follow, making the port of Honolulu a focal point for merchant ships traveling between North America and Asia. Rainbow over Honolulu skyline with Diamond Head behind.In 1845, Kamehameha III moved the permanent capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom from Lâhainâ on Maui to Honolulu. He and the kings that followed him transformed Honolulu into a modern capital, erecting buildings such as St. Andrew's Cathedral, `Iolani Palace, and Ali`iolani Hale. At the same time, Honolulu became the center of commerce in the Islands, with descendants of American missionaries establishing major businesses in downtown Honolulu. Despite the turbulent history of the late 19th century and early 20th century, which saw the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy, Hawai`i's subsequent annexation by the United States, and the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Honolulu would remain the capital, largest city, and main airport and seaport of the Hawaiian Islands. An economic and tourism boom following statehood brought rapid economic growth to Honolulu and Hawai`i. Modern air travel would bring thousands, eventually millions (per annum) of visitors to the Islands. Today, Honolulu is a modern city with numerous high-rise buildings, and Waikîkî is the center of the tourism industry in Hawai`i, with thousands of hotel rooms. Geography and climate Honolulu is located at 21°18'32" North, 157°49'34" West (21.308950, -157.826182)GR1. While this is clearly in the tropics, the climate (temperature and humidity) is moderated by the mid-ocean location and some cooling achieved by the California Current that passes through the islands much of year. The average daily low and high temperatures in January are 65/80 °F (18/27 °C) and in July are 74/88 °F (23/31 °C). Temperatures exceed 90 °F (32 °C) only rarely, with lows in the 50's °F (15 °C) occurring perhaps once or twice in a year. The hottest temperature ever recorded in Honolulu was 95 °F (35 °C) on September 19, 1994 and the coldest temperature ever recorded was 53 °F (11.6 °C) on January 31, 1998, 1972 and 1948 and on January 20, 1969 and on February 1 and 2, 1976 and on February 9, 1981 and on February 12, 1983. Honolulu as seen from the International Space StationThe Honolulu District is located on the southeast coast of O‘ahu between Makapu`u and Hâlawa. The District boundary follows the Ko`olau crestline, so Makapu`u Beach is in the Ko`olaupoko District. On the west, the district boundary follows Hâlawa Stream, then crosses Red Hill and runs just west of Âliamanu Crater, so that Aloha Stadium, Pearl Harbor (with the USS Arizona Memorial), and Hickam Air Force Base are actually all located in the island's `Ewa District. Most of the city's commercial and industrial developments are located on a narrow but relatively flat coastal plain, while numerous ridges and valleys located inland of the coastal plain divide Honolulu's residential areas into distinct neighborhoods: some spread along valley floors (like Mânoa in Mânoa Valley) and others climb the interfluvial ridges. Within Honolulu proper can be found several volcanic cones: Punchbowl, Diamond Head, Koko Head (includes Hanauma Bay), Koko Crater, Salt Lake, and Âliamanu being the most conspicuous. Honolulu and Juneau, Alaska are the only 2 US state capitals that cannot be reached directly by road from the contiguous 48 States. Direct connections to these capitals require a boat or a plane. Government Main article: City & County of Honolulu Originally governed by a Board of Supervisors, the City & County of Honolulu is administered under a mayor-council system of governance overseeing all municipal services: civil defense, emergency medical, fire, parks and recreation, police, sanitation, streets, water, among others. One of the largest municipal governments in the United States, the City & County of Honolulu has an annual operating budget of $1 billion. The current mayor of Honolulu is Mufi Hannemann (term ends January 2009). Neighborhoods and special districts View of downtown Honolulu at Bishop and King streets with First Hawaiian Center building (left) and Bank of Hawai`i (right)Downtown Honolulu is the financial, commercial, and governmental center of Hawai`i. On the waterfront is Aloha Tower, which for many years was the tallest building in Hawai`i. Currently the tallest building is the 438-foot-tall (134 m) First Hawaiian Center, located on King and Bishop Streets ([1]). The Capitol District is the eastern part of Downtown Honolulu. It is the current and historic center of Hawai`i's state government, incorporating the Hawai`i State Capitol, `Iolani Palace, Honolulu Hale (City Hall), State Library, and the statue of King Kamehameha I, along with numerous government buildings. Kaka`ako is a light-industrial district between Downtown and Waikîkî that has seen a large-scale redevelopment effort in the past decade. It is home to two major shopping areas, Ward Warehouse and Ward Centre. The John A. Burns School of Medicine, part of the University of Hawai`i at Mânoa is also located there. A Memorial to the Ehime Maru Incident victims is built at Kaka`ako Waterfront Park. Waikîkî is the world famous tourist district of Honolulu, located between the Ala Wai Canal and the Pacific Ocean next to Diamond Head. Numerous hotels, shops, and nightlife opportunities are located along Kalâkaua and Kuhio Avenues. World-famous Waikîkî Beach attracts millions of visitors a year. Just west of Waikîkî is Ala Moana Center, the world's largest open-air shopping center. A majority of the hotel rooms on O`ahu are located in Waikîkî. Downtown Honolulu as seen from the Capitol DistrictMânoa and Makiki are residential neighborhoods located in adjacent valleys just inland of downtown and Waikîkî. Mânoa Valley is home to the main campus of the University of Hawai`i. Nu`uanu and Pauoa are middle-class to upper-middle-class residential districts located inland of downtown Honolulu. The National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific is located in Punchbowl Crater fronting Pauoa Valley. Palolo and Kaimukî are neighborhoods east of Mânoa and Makiki, inland from Diamond Head. Palolo Valley parallels Mânoa and is a residential neighborhood. Kaimukî is primarily a residential neighborhood with a commercial strip centered on Wai`alae Avenue running behind Diamond Head. This is the street I work on. Chaminade University is located in Kaimukî. Wai`alae and Kâhala are the upper-class districts of Honolulu located directly east of Diamond Head, where there are many high-priced homes. Also found in these neighborhoods are the Wai`alae Country Club and the Kâhala Mandarin Oriental Hotel. East Honolulu includes the residential communities of `Âina Haina, Niu Valley, and Hawai`i Kai. These are considered upper-middle-class neighborhoods. Kalihi and Pâlama are working-class neighborhoods with a number of government housing developments. Lower Kalihi, toward the ocean, is a light-industrial district. Salt Lake and Âliamanu are (mostly) residential areas built in extinct tuff cones along the western end of the Honolulu District, not far from the Honolulu International Airport. This is where I live. Moanalua is two neighborhoods and a valley at the western end of Honolulu, and home to Tripler Army Medical Center. Demographics As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 371,657 people, 140,337 households, and 87,429 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,674.4/km² (4,336.6/mi²). There were 158,663 housing units at an average density of 714.8/km² (1,851.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 19.67% White, 1.62% Black or African American, 0.19% Native American, 55.85%Asian,6.85% Pacific Islander, 0.89% from other races, and 14.93% from two or more races. 4.37% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Performing arts Established in 1900, the Honolulu Symphony is the oldest US symphony orchestra west of the Rocky Mountains. Other classical music ensembles include the Hawai`i Opera Theatre. Honolulu is also a center for Hawaiian music. The main music venues include the Neal Blaisdell Center Concert Hall, the Waikîkî Shell, and the Hawai`i Theatre. Honolulu also includes several venues for live theatre, including the Diamond Head Theatre and the Manoa Valley Theatre. Visual arts Located near downtown Honolulu, the premier venue for visual arts in Hawaiʻi is the Honolulu Academy of Arts. The Honolulu Academy of Arts features the largest collection of Western and Asian art in Hawaiʻi and also hosts a year-round film and video program dedicated to the presentation of arthouse and world cinema in the museum's Doris Duke Theatre. The Contemporary Museum in Makiki is the main museum of contemporary art in the state. Sports Currently, Honolulu has no professional sports teams. However, Honolulu hosts the NFL's annual Pro Bowl each February in addition to the NCAA football Hawaii Bowl. Fans of spectator sports in Honolulu generally support the football, volleyball, basketball, and baseball programs of the University of Hawai`i at Manoa. Highschool sporting events, especially football, are especially popular. Venues for spectator sports in Honolulu include: Aloha Stadium (football) Les Murakami Stadium at UH-Manoa (baseball) Stan Sheriff Center at UH-Manoa (basketball and volleyball) Neal Blaisdell Center Arena (basketball) Honolulu's mild climate lends itself to year-round fitness activities as well. In 2004, Men's Fitness magazine named Honolulu the fittest city in the U.S. Honolulu is also home to two large road races: The Great Aloha Run is held annually on Presidents' Day. The Honolulu Marathon, held annually on the second Sunday in December, draws more than 20,000 participants each year, about half to two thirds of them from Japan. Media Newspapers Honolulu is served by two daily newspapers: the Honolulu Advertiser and the Honolulu Star-Bulletin. It is one of the few remaining cities of its size in the U.S. to have more than one daily newspaper. |
Wow even my tiny little hometown was listed. And it's really small.
Luxemburg is a city located in Dubuque County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 246. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.2 km² (0.5 mi²). 1.2 km² (0.5 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. Demographics As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there are 246 people, 92 households, and 72 families residing in the city. The population density is 206.5/km² (540.2/mi²). There are 94 housing units at an average density of 78.9/km² (206.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 100.00% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.00% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 92 households out of which 31.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.7% are married couples living together, 4.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 21.7% are non-families. 20.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.67 and the average family size is 3.10. In the city the population is spread out with 27.6% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 100.0 males. The median income for a household in the city is $35,833, and the median income for a family is $46,667. Males have a median income of $26,042 versus $19,643 for females. The per capita income for the city is $15,314. 0.0% of the population and 0.0% of families are below the poverty line. |
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Gallipolis is a city located in Gallia County, Ohio, and the county seat of that countyGR6. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 4,180. Though its population is now less than the 5,000 figure for chartering a city in Ohio, Gallipolis continues to operate under its existing city charter. The accent goes on the last syllable when pronouncing the name: "gal li po LIS". [bold] This prounciation depends on where in the town you actually live...heh. [/bold]
Geography Gallipolis is located at 38°48'55" North, 82°11'51" West (38.815222, -82.197550)GR1, along the Ohio River. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.9 km² (3.8 mi²). 9.4 km² (3.6 mi²) of it is land and 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 5.73% water. Demographics As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there are 4,180 people, 1,847 households, and 1,004 families residing in the city. The population density is 445.8/km² (1,156.2/mi²). There are 2,056 housing units at an average density of 219.3/km² (568.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 90.57% White, 6.44% African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.77% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 1.60% from two or more races. 0.57% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 1,847 households out of which 23.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.8% are married couples living together, 13.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 45.6% are non-families. 41.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 19.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.11 and the average family size is 2.87. In the city the population is spread out with 20.1% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 21.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 86.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 82.9 males. The median income for a household in the city is $25,846, and the median income for a family is $36,477. Males have a median income of $30,032 versus $22,473 for females. The per capita income for the city is $16,728. 21.5% of the population and 13.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 27.3% of those under the age of 18 and 15.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. Education The are four schools within the city. The public schools in the city limits are Gallia Academy High School and Washington Elementary, both of which belong to the Gallipolis City School District. There also are two christian schools - Ohio Valley Christian High School and Ohio Valley Christian School Elementary. The school district also controls two schools outside of the city limits |
not where I was born (Chicago) but where I grew up:
Las Vegas, Nevada Nickname: "The Entertainment Capital of the World" Official website: http://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/ Las Vegas is the most populous city in the state of Nevada, United States. The city is the largest to be founded in the 20th century, and is a major vacation, shopping, and gambling destination. Las Vegas was established in 1905, and officially became a city in 1911. Las Vegas has been the county seat of Clark County since the formation of the county in 1909. The 2000 census reported that the city had a population of 478,434 [1]. The Census Bureau's official population estimate as of 2004 was 534,847. The city’s Planning and Development Department reported an increase of 41,126 in 2005, for a total population of 575,973. [2]. Recent figures place the population for the Las Vegas metropolitan area, which includes all of Clark County, at over 1.6 Million people (2004 [3]), and the region is the fastest growing in the United States. The name Las Vegas is often applied to the unincorporated areas of Clark County that surround the city, especially the resort areas on and near the Las Vegas Strip. This 4½ mi (7¼ km) stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard is mostly outside the Las Vegas city limits, in the unincorporated town of Paradise. The center of gambling in the US, Las Vegas is sometimes called Sin City due to the popularity of legalized gambling, availability of alcoholic beverages any time (like all of Nevada), various forms and degrees of adult entertainment, and legalized prostitution in nearby counties (it is illegal, though, in Las Vegas and Clark County; Nevada law prohibits prostitution in counties which have populations greater than 400,000). The nickname favored by local government and promoters of tourism is The Entertainment Capital of the World. The city's glamorous image has made it a popular setting for films and television programs. |
Not going into all of the whoopty Do about My Towns.
Independence, and Lamar, Mo. Lamar, Mo. Where Harry Truman was Born and Wyatt Earp Had His First Peace Officers Job. Had 4 Admirals in WW II. My Great Uncle owned the House where Hary was born, and My Dad Lived in it and I played in it. Independence, Mo. Home Of Harry S Truman when He was President of USA. Start of the Many Trails West. Knew Harry S Truman when I was there. HST, A Brother Of LXA! :) The total area was very Major in and during The Civil War and it actually started in My Part of The Country. It was not Harpers Ferry. The First Colored Regiment was started in this Area. Proved them selves wothty in many Battles in the Civil War and The Indian Battles of The West. For those that dont know, they were called The Buffalo Soldiers and distinguised themselve over the years. Yes, I am that friggen Mature!:D Hospital I was born in is no longer there and was shown In the Day After Movie! |
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