Jump to content

Howell, Michigan

Coordinates: 42°36′26″N 83°55′46″W / 42.60722°N 83.92944°W / 42.60722; -83.92944
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by 12.165.188.130 (talk) at 22:40, 6 August 2014 (→Notable people). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

Howell, Michigan
City
Downtown Howell, Grand River Ave. facing west at Michigan Ave. Howell Courthouse Amphitheater during Howell Melon Feast Winner of the 2012 Fantasy of Lights Parade
Downtown Howell, Grand River Ave. facing west at Michigan Ave.
Howell Courthouse Amphitheater during Howell Melon Feast
Winner of the 2012 Fantasy of Lights Parade
Location of Howell, Michigan
Location of Howell, Michigan
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyLivingston
Area
[1]
 • Total4.95 sq mi (12.82 km2)
 • Land4.75 sq mi (12.30 km2)
 • Water0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2)
Elevation
935 ft (285 m)
Population
 (2010)[2]
 • Total9,489
 • Estimate 
(2012[3])
9,505
 • Density1,997.7/sq mi (771.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
48843, 48855
Area code517
FIPS code26-39540[4]
GNIS feature ID0628717[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]

  • Grand River Arts and Crafts during Melon Fest
    Grand River Arts and Crafts during Melon Fest
  • Cleary Pub Grand River Patio
    Cleary Pub Grand River Patio
  • Howell History Day
    Howell History Day
  • Howell History Day
    Howell History Day
  • Thompson Lake Cemetery
    Thompson Lake Cemetery
  • Thompson Lake Howell MI
    Thompson Lake Howell MI
  • Legend of Sleepy Howell
    Legend of Sleepy Howell
  • Howell Carnegie Library
    Howell Carnegie Library
  • FPC Howell Michigan
    FPC Howell Michigan
  • First Baptist Howell MI
    First Baptist Howell MI
  • Memorial Day 2013
    Memorial Day 2013
  • Grand River Howell Night
    Grand River Howell Night
  • Downtown Howell During Snowstorm 2014
    Downtown Howell During Snowstorm 2014
  • Howell Farmers Market
    Howell Farmers Market
  • Livingston Lamplighters Downtown Howell
    Livingston Lamplighters Downtown Howell
  • Howell Pink Party 2014
    Howell Pink Party 2014
  • Original McPherson Mansion
    Original McPherson Mansion
  • Historic Train Depot Tour
    Historic Train Depot Tour
  • Howell Back Alley
    Howell Back Alley
  • Howell Balloonfest
    Howell Balloonfest

Education

Carnegie District Library

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

Notable people

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

  1. ^ a b "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
  2. ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
  3. ^ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-06-03.
  4. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  7. ^ http://www.michiganchallenge.com/ Michigan Challenge Balloonfest
  8. ^ http://www.howellspinkparty.com/
  9. ^ http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/26/2639540.html
  10. ^ Climate Summary for Howell, Michigan

42°36′26″N 83°55′46″W / 42.60722°N 83.92944°W / 42.60722; -83.92944

Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Howell,_Michigan&oldid=620154383"