South Lyon, Michigan

South Lyon, Michigan

Infobox Settlement
official_name = City of South Lyon
settlement_type = City


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mapsize = 250x200px
map_caption = Location in Oakland County and the state of Michigan


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_name1 = Michigan
subdivision_name2 = Oakland
government_type = Council-Manager
leader_title = Mayor
leader_name = John Doyle, Jr.
leader_title1 = City Manager
leader_name1 = Rodney L. Cook
established_date =
area_magnitude =
area_total_km2 = 8.8
area_total_sq_mi = 3.4
area_land_km2 = 8.8
area_land_sq_mi = 3.4
area_water_km2 = 0.0
area_water_sq_mi = 0.0
elevation_ft = 928
elevation_m = 283
population_as_of = 2000
population_footnotes =
population_total = 10,036
population_metro =
population_density_km2 = 1,143.0
population_density_sq_mi = 2951
timezone = Eastern (EST)
utc_offset = -5
latd = 42 |latm = 27 |lats = 38 |latNS = N
longd = 83 |longm = 39 |longs = 06 |longEW = W
website = http://www.southlyonmi.org/
timezone_DST = EDT
utc_offset_DST = -4
postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 48178
area_code = 248
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 26-75100GR|2
blank1_name = GNIS feature ID
blank1_info = 0638381GR|3
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South Lyon is a city in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 10,036 at the 2000 census. The city is part of the South Lyon-Howell-Brighton Urban Area, which had a population of 106,139 according to the 2000 census. South Lyon is located in the far southwest corner of Oakland County and shares a border with both Livingston and Washtenaw Counties.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.4 square miles (8.8 km²), all land. The city has grown in size over the years through a series of annexations of land from neighboring Lyon Township. These annexations have created several Township islands on the Livingston County border separated from the rest of the Township by the City. The City and Township recently approved a land exchange to release a portion of the city back to the Township.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 10,036 people, 4,246 households, and 2,704 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,958.2 per square mile (1,143.0/km²). There were 4,461 housing units at an average density of 1,314.9/sq mi (508.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 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. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.60% of the population.

There were 4,246 households out of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.3% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the city the population was spread out with 24.8% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 36.0% from 25 to 44, 17.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $53,395, and the median income for a family was $67,167. Males had a median income of $53,818 versus $32,083 for females. The per capita income for the city was $26,187. About 2.8% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.5% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over.

Schools

South Lyon Community Schools covers approximately 88 square miles that includes parts of Oakland, Livingston, and Washtenaw Counties. The school district history goes back to 1834 when a one-room log schoolhouse was built just east of town. Today the school district consists of two high schools (South Lyon High School, and South Lyon East High School), two middle schools (Centennial Middle School, and Millennium Middle School), and seven elementary schools (Kent Lake, Sayre, Salem, Dolson, Bartlett, Brummer, and Hardy). The administration facility, built jointly with the City of South Lyon, is the first shared school/municipal building in the State of Michigan.

McHattie Park & The Witch's Hat Depot Museum and Historic Village

South Lyon's McHattie Park (on the west side of Pontiac Trail between 9 Mile and 10 Mile Roads) is the location of the [http://www.southlyonmi.org/Attractions/witch.htm Witch's Hat Depot Museum and Historic Village] . The historic village consists of six buildings: Washburn School (built 1907), Queen Anne Depot (a.k.a. the Witch's Hat built 1909), the Caboose (circa 1926), The Little Village Chapel (built 1930's), the Freight House (built 1984), and the Gazebo (1990). With the exceptions of the Freight House and the Gazebo which were constructed on site, the historic buildings were moved to the park from their original sites starting with the Witch's Hat in 1976.

McHattie Park and the Museum and Historic Village host public events including [http://www.southlyonmi.org/Attractions/depot_days.htm Depot Days] and free [http://www.southlyonmi.org/Attractions/Concerts.htm Concerts in the Park] .

McHattie Park is also connected to a portion of the [http://www.southlyonmi.org/Attractions/RailTrail/Railwill.htm Huron Valley Trail System] which converted an old railroad line into a public trail. The trail is managed by the Western Oakland County Trailway Management Council.

Pumpkinfest

[http://www.southlyonpumpkinfest.com Pumpkinfest] is the largest annual festival in the South Lyon community, and traditionally takes place during the first weekend of October. Events include the children's outdoor activity venue with several large inflatable rides, games, and carnival food. Also, the Kid's Creation Station w/Monster Mural, a parade through the downtowne area, live entertainment, a dog show, The Great Pumpkin & Fun Veggies Contest, photo contest, arts & crafts show, and the huge home arts contests & exhibits.

Notable residents

*Rachel Andresen, founder and first Executive Director of Youth for Understanding, Nobel Prize nominee, 1973
*Tom Bambard, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver
*Anita Cochran, country music artist
*John Heffron, 2004 winner of the reality tv series "Last Comic Standing".
*Danny Spanos, rock music artist
*Mitch Ryder, rock music artist - current resident.

References

External links

* [http://www.southlyonmi.org/ City of South Lyon]
* [http://www.southlyonchamber.com/ Chamber of Commerce for the South Lyon Area]
* [http://www.southlyonpumpkinfest.com Pumpkinfest]


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