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Howell, Michigan | |
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 Downtown Howell, Grand River Ave. facing west at Michigan Ave.
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 Location of Howell, Michigan | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Livingston |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.95 sq mi (12.82 km2) |
| • Land | 4.75 sq mi (12.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2) |
| Elevation | 935 ft (285 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 9,489 |
| • Estimate (2012[3]) | 9,505 |
| • Density | 1,997.7/sq mi (771.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 48843, 48855 |
| Area code | 517 |
| FIPS code | 26-39540[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0628717[5] |
| Website | |
Howell is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 9,489. It is the county seat of Livingston County[6] and is located mostly within Howell Township, but is politically independent from Howell Township. The city is part of the South Lyon-Howell-Brighton Urban Area.
Howell is home to many festivals celebrated through the year. Most notably, the Michigan Challenge Balloonfest[7] occurs every year in late June. Activities normally include balloon launches, fireworks, crafts and a mini carnival. Also notable is the "Legend of Sleepy Howell", a night to celebrate the Halloween spirit usually the weekend before Halloween and "Fantasy of Lights" parade that is in late November. The city is also the site of the Howell Melon Festival, an annual celebration of the Howell melon, a juicy hybrid cantaloupe known to grow only in the surrounding area. The three day festival, held in mid-August, draws approximately 50,000 visitors each year. A newer tradition, Howell hosts the annual Pink Party,[8] a day to recognize breast cancer survivors and raise money for donations.
Howell is also home to the Livingston Arts Council (LAC), founded in 1989, is a non-profit organization dedicated to the development and promotion of quality arts and cultural programs and events such as Halloween parties and Weddings for the enjoyment of the community and is centered at the renovated Howell Opera House. Built in 1881, the renovated first floor is used by the organization and community for a variety of public and private activities. The original theatre resides on the upper floors and has not been touched for 80 years. Today the theatre is available only for tours, with the hope of restoration in the years ahead.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.95 square miles (12.82 km2), of which 4.75 square miles (12.30 km2) is land and 0.20 square miles (0.52 km2) is water.[1]
Major highways
Demographics
As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $43,958, and the median income for a family was $57,149. Males had a median income of $44,980 versus $27,956 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,254. About 4.6% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.2% of those under the age of 18 and 7.9% of those 65 and older.
2010 census
As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 9,489 people, 4,028 households, and 2,237 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,997.7 inhabitants per square mile (771.3/km2). There were 4,551 housing units at an average density of 958.1 per square mile (369.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.8% White, 0.4% African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 1.3% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.5% of the population.
There were 4,028 households of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.8% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.5% were non-families. 36.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 12% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.97.
The median age in the city was 35.2 years. 23.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.8% were from 25 to 44; 23.6% were from 45 to 64; and 13.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.[9]
Gallery
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Grand River Arts and Crafts during Melon Fest -
Cleary Pub Grand River Patio -
Howell History Day -
Howell History Day -
Thompson Lake Cemetery -
Thompson Lake Howell MI -
Legend of Sleepy Howell -
Howell Carnegie Library -
FPC Howell Michigan -
First Baptist Howell MI -
Memorial Day 2013 -
Grand River Howell Night -
Downtown Howell During Snowstorm 2014 -
Howell Farmers Market -
Livingston Lamplighters Downtown Howell -
Howell Pink Party 2014 -
Original McPherson Mansion -
Historic Train Depot Tour -
Howell Back Alley -
Howell Balloonfest
Education
Elementary Schools
- Three Fires Elementary School (Timberwolves)
- Northwest Elementary School (Eagles)
- Southwest Elementary School (Coyotes)
- Southeast Elementary School (Super Stars)
- Challenger Elementary School (Champions)
- Voyager Elementary School (Vikings)
- Hutchings Elementary School (Hurricanes)
Middle Schools
- Parker Middle School (Patriots)
- Highlander Way Middle School (Hawks)
High Schools
- Howell High School (grades 10-12) (Highlanders)
- Howell High School Freshman Campus (grade 9) (Highlanders)
- Kensington Woods High School(Bears)
Higher Education Institutions
- Cleary University (Cougars)
- Lansing Community College
Notable people
- Andy Hilbert – Ice hockey player for New York Islanders
- T.J. Hensick – Ice hockey player for St. Louis Blues
- Heywood Banks – Comedian
- Mark Schauer – Former United States Congressman
- Mike Rogers – United States Congressman
- Donald Burgett - World War II veteran and author.
- Melissa Gilbert - Actress and author.
- Timothy Busfield - Actor.
- Mike Markarian - Mortgage Banker
Climate
This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Howell has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.[10]
References
- ^ a b "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
- ^ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-06-03.
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ^ http://www.michiganchallenge.com/ Michigan Challenge Balloonfest
- ^ http://www.howellspinkparty.com/
- ^ http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/26/2639540.html
- ^ Climate Summary for Howell, Michigan
External links
- City website
- Downtown Howell Website
- Livingston Daily
- Howell Carnegie District Library
- Michigan Challenge Balloonfest
- Howell Melonfestival
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