Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan

This article is about the incorporated city of Grosse Pointe Farms. For the adjacent area, see Grosse Pointe.

Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan
City
City of Grosse Pointe Farms
Grosse Pointe Farms City Offices
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Location within Wayne County
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Coordinates: 42°24′18″N82°54′03″W / 42.40500°N 82.90083°W / 42.40500; -82.90083
Country	United States
State	Michigan
County	Wayne
Incorporated	1893 (village) 1949 (city)
Government
• Type	Mayor–council
•  Mayor	Louis Theros (R)
•  Manager	Shane Reeside
•  Clerk	Derrick Kozicki
Area [1]
•  City	12.33 sq mi (31.92 km2)
• Land	2.73 sq mi (7.08 km2)
• Water	9.59 sq mi (24.84 km2)
Elevation	607 ft (185 m)
Population  (2020)
•  City	10,148
• Density	3,713.14/sq mi (1,433.79/km2)
•  Metro	4,285,832 (Metro Detroit)
Time zone	UTC-5 (EST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code(s)	48230, 48236
Area code	313
FIPS code	26-35520 [2]
GNIS feature ID	0627463 [3]
Website	www.grossepointefarms.org

Grosse Pointe Farms is a city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 10,148 at the 2020 census.

As part of the Grosse Pointe collection of cities, it is a northeastern city of Metro Detroit and shares a small western border with the city of Detroit. Grosse Pointe Farms was originally incorporated as a village in 1893 and again as a city in 1949.

History

The area that would become Grosse Pointe Farms was originally incorporated as the Village of Grosse Pointe in 1879. By 1889, the village extended from land just above Provencal Road in the northeast to Cadieux Road in the west. In 1893, the portion of the village east of Fisher Road broke off and incorporated as the Village of Grosse Pointe Farms after a dispute over the location of a tavern. ^[4] It was not until 1949, however, that the village incorporated as a city. ^[4]

The U.S. Postal Service operates the Grosse Pointe Post office in Grosse Pointe Farms. ^[5]

Geography

Grosse Pointe branch post office in Grosse Pointe Farms (48236 ZIP Code)

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.32 square miles (31.91 km²), of which 2.75 square miles (7.12 km²) is land and 9.57 square miles (24.79 km²) is water. ^[6] The water is part of Lake St. Clair.

The Farms has a more varied topography and streetscape than the other southern Grosse Pointes. While Grosse Pointe and Grosse Pointe Park are built on a standard street grid and are basically flat, Grosse Pointe Farms is partially built on the same grid flowing out of Detroit, but also features districts with irregular, curving street paths. A low but noticeable ridge runs through the center of the city. The Farms also contains the "point" in Grosse Pointe, where, just east of the Grosse Pointe War Memorial, there is a large bend in the lakeshore, such that those on the shoreline face east, instead of south, as they do when on the shoreline of neighboring Grosse Pointe, closer to the entrance of the Detroit River.

The cityscape varies widely, with large sections of old homes ranging from bungalows to mansions, and a few newer sections with ranch houses or luxury homes built on subdivided estates. The Farms has a downtown on Kercheval Avenue combining historic buildings with newer, neo-traditional storefronts.

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1900	817		—
1910	862		5.5%
1920	1,649		91.3%
1930	3,533		114.3%
1940	7,217		104.3%
1950	9,410		30.4%
1960	12,172		29.4%
1970	11,701		−3.9%
1980	10,551		−9.8%
1990	10,092		−4.4%
2000	9,764		−3.3%
2010	9,479		−2.9%
2020	10,148		7.1%
U.S. Decennial Census [7]

2010 census

As of the census ^[8] of 2010, there were 9,479 people, 3,718 households, and 2,770 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,446.9 inhabitants per square mile (1,330.9/km²). There were 3,952 housing units at an average density of 1,437.1 per square mile (554.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.4% White, 1.8% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.3% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.

There were 3,718 households, of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.0% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.5% were non-families. 23.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.02.

The median age in the city was 45.1 years. 25.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.5% were from 25 to 44; 32.6% were from 45 to 64; and 17.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census, ^[2] there were 9,764 people, 3,804 households, and 2,868 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,618.8 inhabitants per square mile (1,397.2/km²). There were 3,937 housing units at an average density of 1,459.2 per square mile (563.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.58% White, 0.65% African American, 0.11% Native American, 1.13% Asian, 0.11% from other races, and 0.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.11% of the population.

There were 3,804 households, of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.8% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.6% were non-families. 22.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.03.

Age distribution was 26.5% under the age of 18, 3.6% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 28.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.5 males.

The median household income was $100,153, and the median family income was $109,264. Males had a median income of $87,108 versus $53,241 for females. The per capita income for the city was $54,846. About 1.5% of families and 2.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.1% of those under age 18 and 1.4% of those age 65 or over.

Climate

Climate data for Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1950–present)
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Record high °F (°C)	63 (17)	69 (21)	81 (27)	90 (32)	93 (34)	105 (41)	102 (39)	101 (38)	98 (37)	90 (32)	79 (26)	69 (21)	105 (41)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)	31.5 (−0.3)	33.9 (1.1)	42.9 (6.1)	55.5 (13.1)	67.0 (19.4)	77.2 (25.1)	82.0 (27.8)	79.8 (26.6)	72.7 (22.6)	60.4 (15.8)	47.3 (8.5)	37.0 (2.8)	57.3 (14.1)
Daily mean °F (°C)	24.0 (−4.4)	25.8 (−3.4)	33.9 (1.1)	45.7 (7.6)	57.3 (14.1)	67.5 (19.7)	72.2 (22.3)	70.5 (21.4)	63.3 (17.4)	51.4 (10.8)	39.6 (4.2)	30.4 (−0.9)	48.5 (9.2)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)	16.6 (−8.6)	17.7 (−7.9)	25.0 (−3.9)	35.8 (2.1)	47.5 (8.6)	57.8 (14.3)	62.4 (16.9)	61.2 (16.2)	53.9 (12.2)	42.5 (5.8)	31.9 (−0.1)	23.8 (−4.6)	39.7 (4.3)
Record low °F (°C)	−17 (−27)	−17 (−27)	−6 (−21)	11 (−12)	27 (−3)	38 (3)	44 (7)	40 (4)	32 (0)	21 (−6)	4 (−16)	−10 (−23)	−17 (−27)
Average precipitation inches (mm)	2.09 (53)	2.15 (55)	2.55 (65)	3.41 (87)	3.86 (98)	3.64 (92)	3.38 (86)	3.47 (88)	3.31 (84)	2.80 (71)	2.79 (71)	2.36 (60)	35.81 (910)
Average snowfall inches (cm)	9.4 (24)	7.4 (19)	3.5 (8.9)	0.3 (0.76)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.4 (1.0)	6.9 (18)	27.9 (71)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)	10.7	8.3	8.4	11.3	11.9	10.7	10.0	9.4	8.9	10.1	9.5	10.5	119.7
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in)	5.2	4.3	1.9	0.3	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.1	0.6	3.2	15.5
Source: NOAA [9] [10]

Economy

The largest employer in Grosse Pointe Farms is the Grosse Pointe Schools. The second largest employer is the Country Club of Detroit. ^[11]

Education

Grosse Pointe South High School

Primary and secondary schools

The community is served by Grosse Pointe Public Schools (GPPSS). ^[12] Public schools within Grosse Pointe Farms include Père Gabriel Richard Elementary School, Kerby Elementary School, Brownell Middle School, and Grosse Pointe South High School. Along with Richard and Kerby, Monteith Elementary School in Grosse Pointe Woods serves a section of the city. All residents are zoned to Brownell. Almost all residents are zoned to GPS High, while those in a northwest section are zoned to Grosse Pointe North High School in Grosse Pointe Woods. ^{[13] [14]}

Saint Paul Catholic School is in Grosse Pointe Farms.

Public libraries

The Grosse Pointe Public Library operates the Central Branch in Grosse Pointe Farms. ^[15]

Notable people

• Anna Thompson Dodge, heiress and philanthropist, widow of Dodge automotive founder Horace Elgin Dodge, lived and died in Grosse Pointe Farms.
• Elena Ford, is the daughter of Charlotte Ford, granddaughter of Henry Ford II, and great, great-granddaughter of Henry Ford.
• Meg White of the White Stripes grew up in Grosse Pointe Farms, according to her former husband, Jack White. ^[16]

Images

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  Grosse Pointe War Memorial
• 
  Beverly Road Historic District
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  Grosse Pointe Memorial Church
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  Water Filtration Plant
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  Saint Paul Catholic Church
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  Grosse Pointe Academy

References

1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
3. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan
4. "History of Grosse Pointe". gphistorical.org. Grosse Pointe Historical Society. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
5. "Grosse Pointe". U.S. Postal Service. Retrieved on January 9, 2017. "18640 Mack Ave Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236-9998"
6. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved November 25, 2012.
7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved November 25, 2012.
9. "NowData - NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
10. "Station: Grosse Pointe Farms, MI". U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991-2020). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
11. "Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the Year Ended June 30, 2021" (PDF). www.grossepointefarms.org. Retrieved May 5, 2022.
12. "Grosse Pointe Public School System / GPPS Home". schoolwires.net. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
13. "District Map". Grosse Pointe Public School System. Retrieved on January 8, 2017. The official websites for schools without Wikipedia articles are: Kerby Elementary School Archived October 25, 2015, at the Wayback Machine , Brownell Middle School Archived November 9, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
14. "Zoning Map" Archived January 8, 2017, at the Wayback Machine . City of Grosse Pointe Farms. Retrieved on January 8, 2017.
15. "Hours & Location". Grosse Pointe Public Library. Archived from the original on April 12, 2010. Retrieved April 3, 2010.
16. Nugent, Benjamin. "Music: White Lies and The White Stripes". Time . June 16, 2001. Retrieved on October 28, 2009.

External links

• Michigan portal

• Official website
• Grosse Pointe Historical Society