Walled Lake is a city in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. A northwestern suburb of Detroit, Walled Lake is located roughly 32 miles (51.5 km) northwest of downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 7,246.[4]
Walled Lake, Michigan | |
|---|---|
| City of Walled Lake | |
 Facing east along East Maple Road | |
 Seal | |
 Location within Oakland County | |
  Walled Lake Location within the state of Michigan | |
| Coordinates: 42°32′16″N 83°28′52″W / 42.53778°N 83.48111°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland |
| Incorporated | 1954 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council |
| • Mayor | Linda Ackley |
| • Clerk | Jennifer Stuart |
| • Manager | L. Dennis Whitt |
| Area | |
• City | 2.39 sq mi (6.19 km2) |
| • Land | 2.21 sq mi (5.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.18 sq mi (0.47 km2) |
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• City | 7,250 |
| • Density | 3,282.03/sq mi (1,267.48/km2) |
| • Metro | 4,296,250 (Metro Detroit) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | 48390, 48391 |
| Area code(s) | 248 |
| FIPS code | 26-83060[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1615720[3] |
| Website | Official website |
History
editThe town's name is said to have been given by the first American settler, Walter Hewitt, in 1825. Upon his arrival, he noticed what appeared to be a stone wall along the western bank of a nearby lake, possibly constructed by earlier Potawatomi Indian tribes.[5]
Walled Lake was a village inhabited by Ojibwa and Potowatamie people until about 1830.[6] It appears that these people had relocated from an earlier village in the area that is today Southfield.
Resting spots along the Underground Railroad, where runaway slaves could sleep and eat, were called "depots". One of these was the Foster Farmhouse (built in 1833) in Walled Lake, which served as a refuge for those making their way to freedom in Canada.[7] The Foster Farmhouse was located on Pontiac Trail near 15 mile road until 1997, when it was moved to Riley Park in downtown Walled Lake to avoid demolition.[8]
The Walled Lake Amusement Park operated from 1929 to 1968.[9]
In September 2022, a QAnon adherent and local resident shot multiple members of his family before being killed by police.[10]
Geography
editAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.37 square miles (6.14 km2), of which 2.18 square miles (5.65 km2) is land and 0.19 square miles (0.49 km2) is water.[11]
Walled Lake is north of the City of Novi[12] and east of the City of Wixom.[13]
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3,550 | — | |
| 1970 | 3,759 | 5.9% | |
| 1980 | 4,748 | 26.3% | |
| 1990 | 6,278 | 32.2% | |
| 2000 | 6,713 | 6.9% | |
| 2010 | 6,999 | 4.3% | |
| 2020 | 7,250 | 3.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[14] | |||
2010 census
editAs of the census[15] of 2010, there were 6,999 people, 3,347 households, and 1,771 families living in the city. The population density was 3,210.6 inhabitants per square mile (1,239.6/km2). There were 3,689 housing units at an average density of 1,692.2 per square mile (653.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 88.7% White, 4.4% African American, 0.4% Native American, 2.8% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.9% of the population.
There were 3,347 households, of which 25.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.4% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.1% were non-families. 39.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.82.
The median age in the city was 39.4 years. 19.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.2% were from 25 to 44; 28.2% were from 45 to 64; and 13.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.6% male and 53.4% female.
2000 census
editAs of the census[2] of 2000, there were 6,713 people, 3,158 households, and 1,689 families living in the city. The population density was 2,956.9 inhabitants per square mile (1,141.7/km2). There were 3,390 housing units at an average density of 1,493.2 per square mile (576.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.34% White, 0.73% African American, 0.31% Native American, 1.70% Asian, 0.49% from other races, and 1.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.68% of the population.
There were 3,158 households, out of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.0% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.5% were non-families. 39.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.88.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.3% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 36.8% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $45,386, and the median income for a family was $55,420. Males had a median income of $45,420 versus $31,021 for females. The per capita income for the city was $24,199. About 2.9% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.9% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over.
Government
editMayor
editThe mayor of Walled Lake is Linda Ackley.
City Council
editThe Council consists of seven members, including the mayor and a mayor pro tem, elected to four-year terms. Besides the mayor, current council members include: Casey Ambrose, Mindy Fernandes, Tamra Loch, John Owsinek, and Ryan Woods. Mayor Pro Tem is Bennett Lublin.
Federal, state, and county legislators
edit| District | Representative | Party | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11th | Haley Stevens | Democratic | 2019 |
| District | Senator | Party | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13th | Rosemary Bayer | Democratic | 2023 |
| District | Representative | Party | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49th | Ann Bollin | Republican | 2023 |
| District | Commissioner | Party | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14th | Ajay Raman | Democratic | 2023 |
Police services
editIn February 2007 Walled Lake and Wolverine Lake agreed to share police services; Walled Lake took responsibility for dispatch services, and all police operations in Wolverine Lake were moved to Walled Lake. Since then Wolverine Lake has separated, having its own police station once again.[12]
Education
editThe Walled Lake Consolidated Schools serves Walled Lake and has its district headquarters, the Educational Service Center, in the city.[22][23] The district's Community Education Center is also in Walled Lake.[23]
The schools within the city limits are Mary Helen Guest Elementary School and Walled Lake Elementary School.[24] Most of the city is zoned to these schools.[25][26] Portions are zoned to Meadowbrook Elementary School and Hickory Woods Elementary School.[27][28]
Portions are zoned to James R. Geisler Middle School,[29] and portions are zoned to Sarah Banks Middle School.[30] Most of Walled Lake is zoned to Walled Lake Western High School,[31] while a portion of Walled Lake is zoned to Walled Lake Central High School.[32]
Roman Catholic schools are under the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit. St. William Catholic School (K–8) is in Walled Lake.[33]
Religion
editSt. William Church in Walled Lake includes Walled Lake in its service area.[33]
References
edit- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Walled Lake, Michigan
- ^ "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Walled Lake city, Michigan, United States". www.census.gov. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
- ^ Walled Lake History - LoriMarshick,.com, retrieved December 14, 2007
- ^ Helen Hornbeck Tanner, ed., Atlas of Great Lakes Indian History. (Norman, University of Oklahoma Press, 1987) p. 135 (Map 25)
- ^ Walled Lake facts page - globalindex.com, retrieved December 14, 2007
- ^ http://walledlakelibrary.org/local_history/foster/underground_rr.html, Oakland Press article from December 10, 2001, retrieved July 8, 2008
- ^ "Michigan History: Walled Lake Amusement Partk". Michigan State University. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- ^ Gilbert, David (September 12, 2022). "QAnon Follower Killed Wife and Shot Daughter Before Cops Shot Him Dead". Vice News. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 25, 2012.
- ^ a b Feighan, Maureen. "Obstacles curb cities' plans to merge services Archived December 8, 2015, at the Wayback Machine" (Archive). Detroit News. April 3, 2009. Retrieved on December 3, 2015.
- ^ "Walled Lake Relocation".
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 25, 2012.
- ^ Hendrickson, Clara (November 5, 2024). "US Rep. Haley Stevens reelected to another 2-year term in Congress, defeating Nick Somberg". Detroit Free Press.
- ^ "2022 Michigan State Senate Districts (Linden)". Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission.
- ^ "Senators". Michigan Senate. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
- ^ "2022 Michigan State House Districts (Hickory)". Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission.
- ^ "2024 MI State House General Election Results". Detroit Free Press. November 7, 2024.
- ^ "Commissioner Districts". Oakland County – via ArcGIS.
- ^ "Home Archived July 3, 2014, at the Wayback Machine." Walled Lake Consolidated Schools. Retrieved on November 8, 2012. "850 Ladd Rd, Bldg D :: Walled Lake, MI 48390"
- ^ a b "Map of Entire District." (Archive) Walled Lake Consolidated Schools. Retrieved on November 8, 2012. "Educational Services Center 850 Ladd Rd, Bldg D, Walled Lake 48390"
- ^ "Community Facilities." (Archive) City of Walled Lake. Retrieved on November 8, 2012.
- ^ "Walled Lake Elem." (Archive) Walled Lake Consolidated Schools. Retrieved on November 8, 2012.
- ^ "Guest Elem." (Archive) Walled Lake Consolidated Schools. Retrieved on November 8, 2012.
- ^ "Maple Elem. (Archive) City of Walled Lake. Retrieved on November 8, 2012.
- ^ "Hickory Woods Elem. Archived July 3, 2014, at the Wayback Machine" (Archive) Walled Lake Consolidated Schools. Retrieved on November 8, 2012.
- ^ "James R. Geisler M.S. Archived July 3, 2014, at the Wayback Machine" (Archive) Walled Lake Consolidated Schools. Retrieved on November 8, 2012.
- ^ "Sarah Banks M.S." (Archive) Walled Lake Consolidated Schools. Retrieved on November 8, 2012.
- ^ "Western H.S. Archived July 2, 2014, at the Wayback Machine" (Archive) Walled Lake Consolidated School District. Retrieved on November 8, 2012.
- ^ "Central H.S." (Archive) Walled Lake Consolidated Schools. Retrieved on November 8, 2012.
- ^ a b "Home". St. William Catholic Church. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
Our parish boundaries incorporate approximately 45 square miles, including all of Walled Lake[...]
External links
edit- City of Walled Lake
- Walled Lake Schools
- The Oakland County
- Lori Marshick: Extensive history and photos