Lake Orion, Michigan
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| Lake Orion, Michigan | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland |
| Government | |
| - Village Council President | William Siver |
| Area | |
| - Village | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| - Land | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| - Water | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Population (2007) | |
| - Village | 2,715 |
| - Density | 3,575.5/sq mi (1,380.5/km²) |
| - Metro | 5,456,428 |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP codes | 48359-48362 |
| Area code(s) | 248 |
| FIPS code | 26-44940[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0629989[2] |
| Website: http://www.downtownlakeorion.org | |
Lake Orion (pronounced OR-ee-un) is a City in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,715 at the 2000 census. Although the official population of the village is only 2,715, Orion Township's population is much larger and the terms "Lake Orion" or "the Orion area" are often used to describe both the township and the village.
Lake Orion (or Orion Township) is home to Lake Orion High School, Bald Mountain State Park, Indianwood Golf and Country Club, Canterbury Village, The Scripps Mansion, and a General Motors manufacturing plant.
Lake Orion originated as a resort town and over time has incorporated elements of a bedroom community.
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[edit] History
The township of Orion was approved by the then-territory Michigan in 1835, the same year it applied for statehood. Jesse Decker became the first Supervisor of Orion, with a salary of $2.00 a year. Another settlement nearby, New Canadaigua, was absorbed by Orion. This land later helped Orion to establish its first public school in 1859. Orion, already well-established, was platted and chartered, also in 1859. In 1862, a fire ravaged Orion, destroying everything. Despite this, the town was rebuilt. The railroad that was built in Orion paved the way to mass development in 1872. The great resort era soon followed after another incredible recovery from a fire in 1874. Orion became well known when lumberjacks bringing lumber to Detroit would bunk there, and when Lapeer Road, a highway running through Orion, was paved in 1929, permanent residents moved in.
[edit] Notable Past and Current Residents
- Matthew Dear, musician
- Andrew J. Feustel, NASA astronaut
- Jimmy Hoffa, Union President
- Zak Keasey, professional football player
- Mickey Lolich, professional baseball player and donut shop owner
- Raymond Plouhar, Staff Sergeant, USMC
- William Edmund Scripps, newspaper magnate
- Lauren Thompson, newsanchor for WLNS, Lansing, Michigan
- Ron Tripp, World Sambo and Judo Champion; President of USA Judo
- Cynthia Watros, actress
[edit] Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.3 km²), of which, 0.8 square miles (2.0 km²) of it is land and 0.5 square miles (1.3 km²) of it (40.63%) is water.
[edit] Lake Orion Schools
Elementaries:
Blanche Sims Elementary
Carpenter Year-Round Elementary
Orion Oaks Multi-Age Elementary
Paint Creek Elementary
Pine Tree Elementary
Stadium Drive School of the Arts Elementary
Webber Elementary
Middle Schools:
Oakview Middle School
Scripps Middle School
Waldon Middle School
High Schools:
[edit] Local sports
Lake Orion High School is home to a vast array of award-winning athletic and academic teams. Ranging from high school state champions in wrestling in 1990, baseball, and girls golf both in 2007. Also robotics, forensics, and even the School Band have also been state champions. The school hosts dozens of teams and clubs that accomplish many things and often help around the town. Lake Orion High School's Marching band is among the top ten best marching bands in the state of Michigan.[citation needed]
The village, along with the township, offer a wide variety of activities and athletics for children as well as adults. Lake Orion offers several junior sports for the community such as LOYBL (Lake Orion Youth Baseball League) and LOGSL (Lake Orion Girls Softball League), as well as the Orion-Oxford Youth Soccer League. Many events are located at the various parks and schools located within the area.
The high school offers excellent facilities, such as a football field and soccer-specific field, both with FieldTurf, several baseball and softball diamonds, and a large natatorium. The top of the line gymnasium has served as the location for many regional and state championship contests, as well as AAU and Special Olympics events. The "Dragon" is the mascot for all public schools within the district.
The Detroit Pistons play home games nearby at the Palace of Auburn Hills.
[edit] Demographics
The demographics below are for the village only, refer to Orion Township for the demographics of the entire township.
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 2,715 people, 1,198 households, and 633 families residing in the village. The population density was 3,575.4 per square mile (1,379.3/km²). There were 1,320 housing units at an average density of 1,738.3/sq mi (670.6/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.79% White, 0.26% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.11% from other races, and 1.18% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.39% of the population.
There were 1,198 households out of which 24.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.9% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 47.1% were non-families. 38.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.99.
In the village the population was spread out with 20.3% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 33.6% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 98.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.7 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $51,311, and the median income for a family was $71,250. Males had a median income of $51,012 versus $37,802 for females. The per capita income for the village was $28,671. About 1.5% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.1% of those under age 18 and 21.4% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] References
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
[edit] External links
- Official Website
- Lake Orion Community Schools
- Downtown Lake Orion Planning & Economic Development
- Orion Township Public Library
- Lake Orion Community Information Network
- The Oakland County
- My Lake Orion
- Orion Neighborhood Television
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