Lapeer, Michigan

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Lapeer, Michigan
settlement_type = City
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map_caption = Location of Lapeer, Michigan


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Michigan
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Lapeer

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area_total_km2 = 14.4
area_land_km2 = 14.4
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area_total_sq_mi = 5.5
area_land_sq_mi = 5.5
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population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 9072
population_density_km2 = 631.5
population_density_sq_mi = 1635.5

timezone = Eastern (EST)
utc_offset = -5
timezone_DST = EDT
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elevation_m = 261
elevation_ft = 856
latd = 43 |latm = 3 |lats = 7 |latNS = N
longd = 83 |longm = 18 |longs = 59 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 48446
area_code = 810
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blank_info = 26-46040GR|2
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blank1_info = 0630146GR|3
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Lapeer is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 9,072 with a projection of 9,330 in 2006. It is the county seat of Lapeer CountyGR|6. Most of the city was incorporated from land that was formerly in Lapeer Township, though portions were also annexed from Mayfield Township and Elba Township. The city government is politically independent of all three townships. Lapeer is located in southern Michigan, east of Flint, on the Flint River. The name is an Americanization of the French "la pierre", which means 'flint' or 'flint stone'. [ [http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-15481_20826_20829-54126--,00.html#lake Michigan county names per Michigan Arts and History.] ] List of Michigan county name etymologies.

Geography

*According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of convert|5.6|sqmi|km2, all land.
*It is considered to be part of the Thumb of Michigan, which in turn is a subregion of the Flint/Tri-Cities.

Parks and trails

For the past 16 years, Lapeer has been a Tree City USA, and has many parks throughout the city, including along the riverside. The parks include a convert|2.2|mi|km|adj=on paved foot path that winds through some of the parks, through wooded areas, and across ponds.

Parks In Lapeer Include:
* Anrook Park
* Rotary Park
* Cramton Park
* Audubon Park

Notable features

Adjacent to Lapeer's downtown business district on Nepessing Street, is the Piety Hill Historic District, 29 properties that are largely nineteenth-century dwellings; one-sixth of the buildings are churches. A significant number of the structures are Greek Revival in style, dating from the 1830s through the 1850s. [http://www.ci.lapeer.mi.us/web/visitorTours.htm More info]

The city is also home to many other historical buildings, including the old Lapeer County Courthouse, which was built in 1846, and is the oldest in the state. When this was written, the courthouse was used for one hearing per year, so that the courthouse would remain Michigan's oldest functioning courthouse. It has been preserved as a historic landmark. Some of the other historic buildings include the old post office, several churches, City Hall, the Pix Theatre, and the Marguerite DeAngeli Library.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 9,072 people, 3,443 households, and 1,979 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,635.5 per square mile (631.1/km²). There were 3,658 housing units at an average density of 659.5/sq mi (254.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 89.91% White, 5.95% African American, 0.47% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.09% from other races, and 1.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.33% of the population.

There were 3,443 households out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.3% were married couples living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.5% were non-families. 36.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the city the population was spread out with 24.6% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 36.5% from 25 to 44, 17.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 106.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,526, and the median income for a family was $42,872. Males had a median income of $36,731 versus $24,552 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,608. About 8.5% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.3% of those under age 18 and 12.1% of those age 65 or over.

Most Common Employment:Manufacturing 26.4%Educational, Health 24.5%Retail 10.3%

Unemployment Rate: 3.3% (2000 Census)

Average Commute Time for City Residents: 26.8 minutes"'Growth Rate:"' 16.9% (10th highest in Michigan for comparable cities)

Education

;Biggest public elementary/middle schools in Lapeer:
* ZEMMER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 667; Location: 1920 OREGON ROAD; Grades: 7–8)
* MAYFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 504; Location: 302 PLUM CREEK ROAD; Grades: K–6)
* MAPLE GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 440; Location: 2020 IMLAY CITY ROAD; Grades: K–6)
* TURRILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 323; Location: 785 S. ELM; Grades: K–6)
* IRWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 314; Location: 250 2ND STREET; Grades: PreK–3)
* ELBA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 313; Location: 300 N. ELBA ROAD; Grades: K–3)
* CHATFIELD SCHOOL (Students: 302; Location: 231 LAKE DRIVE; Grades: K–6)
* C.K. SCHICKLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 300; Location: 2020 OREGON ROAD; Grades: 2–6)
* ELVA LYNCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 291; Location: 2035 ROODS LAKE ROAD; Grades: 1–6)
* SEATON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 236; Location: 5065 COLDWATER ROAD; Grades: 4–6)

;Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lapeer:
* Mott Community College (about convert|27|mi|km; Flint, Michigan; Full-time enrollment: 4,616)
* University of Michigan-Flint (about convert|27|mi|km; Flint, Michigan; Full-time enrollment: 4,544)
* Baker College of Flint (about convert|28|mi|km; Flint, Michigan; Full-time enrollment: 2,734)
* Oakland University (about convert|29|mi|km; Rochester Hills, Michigan; Full-time enrollment: 11,424)
* Kettering University (about convert|29|mi|km; Flint, Michigan; Full-time enrollment: 2,900) ;Public high schools in Lapeer:
* Lapeer West Senior High School (Students: 1,471; Grades: 8–12)
* Lapeer East Senior High School (Students: 1,442; Grades: 8–12)

;Private elementary/middle schools in Lapeer:
* ST PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL (Students: 247; Grades: PreK–8)
* BISHOP KELLEY CATHOLIC SCHOOL (Students: Grades: K–8)
* MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S CENTER (Students: 57; Grades: PreK–6)

;Library in Lapeer:
* Lapeer County Library (Operating income: $1,541,155); 1,669 audio materials; 2,707 video materials; 225 serial subscriptions)

Transportation

Major highways

Interstates

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Michigan highways

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Rail and bus

Amtrak, the national passenger rail system, provides service to Lapeer, operating its Blue Water daily in both directions between Chicago and Port Huron, Michigan.

Greater Lapeer Transportation Authority (GLTA) Also Offers Services Through Bus Transportation Throughout The City. The Greater Lapeer Transportation Authority provides transportation to the general public of the Lapeer area. GLTA buses come right to your curb to take you where you want to go.

Media

Radio

;Strongest AM radio stations in Lapeer:
* WLSP (1530 AM; daytime; 5 kW; LAPEER, MI; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF FLINT INC.)
* WMPC (1230 AM; 1 kW; LAPEER, MI; Owner: THE CALVARY BIBLE CHURCH OF LAPEER)
* WWJ (950 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
* WXYT (1270 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORP. OF DETROIT)
* WJR (760 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
* WOAP (1080 AM; 50 kW; OWOSSO, MI)
* WFDF (910 AM; 50 kW; FLINT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
* WCHB (1200 AM; 50 kW; TAYLOR, MI; Owner: RADIO ONE OF DETROIT, LLC)
* WDFN (1130 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
* WTRX (1330 AM; 5 kW; FLINT, MI; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
* WFNT (1470 AM; 5 kW; FLINT, MI)
* WSGW (790 AM; 5 kW; SAGINAW, MI; Owner: NM LICENSING LLC)
* WSNL (600 AM; 1 kW; FLINT, MI)

;Strongest FM radio stations in Lapeer:
* WQUS (103.1 FM; LAPEER, MI; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF FLINT INC.)
* WFUM-FM (91.1 FM; FLINT, MI; Owner: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIV. OF MICHIGAN)
* WHNN (96.1 FM; BAY CITY, MI; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
* WWBN (101.5 FM; TUSCOLA, MI; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF FLINT, INC.)
* WHYT (89.1 FM; IMLAY CITY, MI; Owner: MICHIGAN COMMUNITY RADIO)
* WRIF (101.1 FM; DETROIT, MI; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
* WFBE (95.1 FM; FLINT, MI; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
* WCRZ (107.9 FM; FLINT, MI; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF FLINT, INC.)
* WKRK-FM (97.1 FM; DETROIT, MI; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
* WMGC-FM (105.1 FM; DETROIT, MI; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
* WCSX (94.7 FM; BIRMINGHAM, MI; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
* WAKL (88.9 FM; FLINT, MI; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
* WOWE (98.9 FM; VASSAR, MI; Owner: PRAESTANTIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
* WRCL (93.7 FM; FRANKENMUTH, MI; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF FLINT, INC.)
* WWCK-FM (105.5 FM; FLINT, MI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
* WDZZ-FM (92.7 FM; FLINT, MI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)

Television

;TV broadcast stations around Lapeer:
* WFUM (Channel 28; FLINT, MI; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN)
* WEYI-TV (Channel 25; SAGINAW, MI; Owner: WEYI BROADCASTING, LLC)
* W52CU (Channel 52; PINCONNING, MI; Owner: NTN/SAGINAW, INC.)
* WXYZ-TV (Channel 7; DETROIT, MI; Owner: CHANNEL 7 OF DETROIT, INC.)
* WJBK (Channel 2; DETROIT, MI; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
* WXON-LP (Channel 54; FLINT, MI; Owner: P & P CABLE HOLDINGS, L.L.C.)
* W09CK (Channel 9; FLINT, MI; Owner: P & P CABLE HOLDINGS, L.L.C.)
* WKBD (Channel 50; DETROIT, MI; Owner: VIACOM STATIONS GROUP OF DETROIT INC.)
* WDIV-TV (Channel 4; DETROIT, MI; Owner: POST-NEWSWEEK STATIONS, MICHIGAN, INC.)
* WWJ-TV (Channel 62; DETROIT, MI; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
* WDWB (Channel 20; DETROIT, MI; Owner: WXON LICENSE, INC.)
* WTVS (Channel 56; DETROIT, MI; Owner: DETROIT EDUC. TV FOUNDATION)

Notable residents

* Danelle Gay, Miss Michigan USA 2006
* Theresa Duncan, American filmmaker, game designer and critic.
* Marguerite de Angeli, Newbery Award winner
* Jim Slater, hockey player, Atlanta Thrashers
* Kirk Gibson, retired baseball player, Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles Dodgers
* Terry Knight, singer, DJ, manager, Terry Knight and the Pack, Grand Funk Railroad
* Tom Wargo, professional golfer
* Jake Long, Offensive Lineman, Miami Dolphins
* Rich Hoffer, Noted talk show host, sportscaster BCSN and WCWA
* Jonathan Schmitz convicted murderer, in Thumb Correctional Facility for killing Scott Amedure March 9, 1995
* Heather Brewer novelist of the Chronicles of Vladimir Tod series.
* Benjamin James Ficht joined the Army in the time of war to serve our country

Notes

External links

* [http://www.ci.lapeer.mi.us/web/index.htm City of Lapeer]
* [http://www.county.lapeer.org/ Lapeer County]
* [http://www.michigan.gov/ State of Michigan]
* [http://www.lapeerareachamber.org/ Lapeer Chamber of Commerce]
* [http://www.lapeer.org/serviceorg/pixtheatre/ PIX Theatre]
* [http://www.lapeer.org/ServiceOrg/LapeerTransportation/glta.html/ GLTA]