Clio, Michigan

City of Clio
—  township  —
Location of Clio, Michigan
Coordinates: 43°10′41″N 83°44′10″W / 43.17806°N 83.73611°W / 43.17806; -83.73611
Country	United States
State	Michigan
County	Genesee
Incorporation Village	1873
Incorporation City	1928
Government
- Type	weak mayor/council
- Mayor	Bob Smith
- Administrator	Eric Wiederhold
Area
- Total	1.2 sq mi (3.1 km2)
- Land	1.2 sq mi (3.0 km2)
- Water	0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation	719 ft (219 m)
Population (2000)
- Total	2,483
- Density	2,109.8/sq mi (812.5/km2)
Time zone	Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
- Summer (DST)	EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code	48420
Area code(s)	810
FIPS code	26-16620[1]
GNIS feature ID	0623488[2]
Website	http://www.clio.govoffice.com/

Clio is a city in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan.

As of the 2000 census, the city had a population of 2,483. Clio is home to Michigan's second tallest construction, the WEYI Tower (also known as the Barrington Broadcasting's tower for WEYI and WBSF). The structure is an FM radio and television guyed radio mast, 1,323 feet (403.2m)^[3] tall. The city is considered a suburb of Flint and is located entirely within Vienna Township, but is administratively autonomous.

Originally named Varney after the city's first grain buyer, its name was changed in 1864 to Clio. The name change was brought on by Colonel Hill, a literary minded local hotel owner. Colonel Hill convinced the local ladies to name the town after the Greek goddess Clio, muse of history and poetry and daughter of Jupiter.^[4]

On July 23, 2007 Governor Jennifer Granholm announced Clio as a community chosen by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) to take part in the Blueprints for Downtowns program. Clio will receive a comprehensive, market-driven strategy toward developing an action-oriented downtown that will result in economic growth, job creation and private investments.^[5] The Blueprints for Downtowns award, were announced to be also received by the communities of Caro and Ypsilanti. Scottville received a similar award to take part in the Cool Cities Michigan Main Street program. Clio is the only city in the nation that has 60% of its land as parks and forest.^{[citation needed]}

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km²), all land.

Demographics

As of the census^[1] of 2000, there were 2,483 people, 1,093 households, and 659 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,109.8 per square mile (812.5/km²). There were 1,205 housing units at an average density of 1,023.9 per square mile (394.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.49% White, 0.48% African American, 0.60% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.81% from other races, and 2.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.22% of the population.

There were 1,093 households out of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.3% were married couples living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.7% were non-families. 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the city the population was spread out with 24.2% under the age of 18, 12.0% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 89.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,859, and the median income for a family was $42,155. Males had a median income of $37,109 versus $24,706 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,727. About 5.7% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.3% of those under age 18 and 4.1% of those age 65 or over.

Sports

The Genesee County Patriots of the North American Football League relocated to Clio from Flint, Michigan, a nearby city which is the largest in Genesee County. The Patriots play at Clio High School's Pride Stadium. In the Patriots' history, they have also played at Flint's Atwood Stadium (where they originally began), and Flint's Guy V. Houston Stadium (where they played when Pride Stadium underwent renovation). After a disagreement with the Clio school board, the Patriots moved back to Flint in 2006.

Auto City Speedway is also here.

Notable people

• John D. Cherry, 60th Lieutenant Governor of Michigan (2003 to 2011)
• Rudy Martinez (Question Mark) of Question Mark & the Mysterians

Notable events

• Beers! Bands! Brats!: An event designed to stimulate commerce in downtown Clio and generate funds for the DDA, Clio's Downtown Development Authority. All proceeds benefit the DDA.
• Rebel Jesus Motorcycle Rally: An annual motorcycle event, CFSRF fundraiser, and ministry outreach of the Community Church of God of Clio. All proceeds benefit the Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund

References

1. ^ ^{a b} "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31. 
2. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. http://geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31. 
3. ^ Tower Registration at FCC website
4. ^ http://www.clio.govoffice.com/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={6906C14D-1978-4BE9-B79F-01657FAD2A54}
5. ^ Governor Granholm Announces Michigan Main Street and Blueprints for Michigan's Downtowns Winners

External links

• City of Clio
• Clio Chamber of Commerce
• Everything Clio (links to schools, businesses, churches, and more)

Coordinates: 43°10′39″N 83°44′03″W / 43.1775°N 83.73417°W / 43.1775; -83.73417