Roscommon, Michigan

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Roscommon, Michigan
settlement_type = Village
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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Michigan
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Roscommon

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area_total_km2 = 4.2
area_land_km2 = 4.2
area_water_km2 = 0.0
area_total_sq_mi = 1.6
area_land_sq_mi = 1.6
area_water_sq_mi = 0.0

population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 1133
population_density_km2 = 268.4
population_density_sq_mi = 695.1

timezone = Eastern (EST)
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timezone_DST = EDT
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elevation_m = 346
elevation_ft = 1135
latd = 44 |latm = 29 |lats = 43 |latNS = N
longd = 84 |longm = 35 |longs = 23 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 48653
area_code = 989
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blank_info = 26-69540GR|2
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Roscommon is a village in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the village population was 1,133. It is the county seat of Roscommon CountyGR|6. The village is in Higgins Township.

The name Roscommon originated from Irishman Charles O'Malley who oversaw the renaming of some Michigan counties from Indian names to Irish names in 1843.

The South Branch of the Au Sable River (Michigan) passes through the village and contributes to the local economy. Several Canoe Liveries operate in the village and offer water recreation such as kayaking and canoeing.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.6 square miles (4.2 km²), all land.

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Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 1,133 people, 436 households, and 235 families residing in the village. The population density was 695.1 per square mile (268.4/km²). There were 491 housing units at an average density of 301.2/sq mi (116.3/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 96.03% White, 1.24% African American, 0.79% Native American, 0.44% Asian, and 1.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.18% of the population.

There were 436 households out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.2% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.9% were non-families. 40.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the village the population was spread out with 22.9% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 23.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 85.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.6 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $28,229, and the median income for a family was $33,929. Males had a median income of $29,844 versus $18,875 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,746. About 19.3% of families and 21.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 34.4% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.

Government Officials

Village Manager - Tom Gromek

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External links

* [http://www.hlrcc.com/events.asp Higgins Lake/Roscommon Chamber of Commerce]