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Detroit is the largest city of the state of Michigan. Nicknamed "The Motor City" or "Motown," it is known as the automotive center of the world. Detroit ranks 11th in the United States in terms of population. The first Ford automotive factory was set up here. Among Detroit's foremost tourist attractions is the Henry Ford Car Museum. One of the major festivals of Detroit is the North American International Auto Show, which is held during the month of January.
State: Michigan
Country: United States of America
Location: It is located along the Detroit River and to the north of Windsor, Ontario
Geographic Coordinates: Latitude 42.20 N, Longitude 83.03 W
Area: It has a total area of 370.2 square km.
Per Capita Income: The per capita income of the city is $14,717.
Population: Detroit has close to 900,000 residents.
Age Structure: The age structure of the population of Detroit is as follows. A 31.1 percent of the people are under the age of 18, a 9.7 percent of the people are between the ages of 18 to 24 years. Another 29.5 percent are between the ages of 25 to 44 years, while19.3 percent are between 45 to 64 years of age. There are 10.4 percent of the people who are above the age of 65 years.
Racial Makeup: Detroit has a comparatively larger black population compared to other cities of the United States. The black people make up 81.02 percent of the population.
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The Asians account for a miniscule 0.98 percent. The Native Americans constitute only 0.3 percent of the population, while the Hispanics account for a slightly larger section with 4.97 percent of the population. The Whites account for 10.55 percent of the population.
Economy: The core area of the economy of Detroit is the automobile industry. The three biggest automobile companies of America: Ford Motor Company, General Motors, and DaimlerChrysler are located here. Besides this, many industries related to the automotive industry, such as auto parts, supplies, etc. are based here. The economy of Detroit is almost singularly dependant on the automotive industry. In addition to the manufacturing of automobiles, its economy relies on aircraft manufacturing, aluminum production, food processing, etc.
Climate: The climate of Detroit is moderate. Spring is pleasant, but it can also be wet and windy. Detroit summers are hot and humid. The month of July is the hottest month of the year. Winters are from November to March and often experience sub-zero temperatures. Spells of snowfall are often seen. In the fall, the climate is quite warm. This is also the best time for a tourist to visit to Detroit.
Government Type: Detroit has a Mayor-City Council form of government. The Mayor and the members of the City Council are elected by the citizens at large. The Council is given the power to approve appointments, but the Mayor can override Council budgets without legislative approval. The Council must approve the city ordinances.
Major Political Parties: Democratic Party, Republican Party, Green Party, Libertarian Party, Communist Party of Michigan, Independence Party of Michigan.
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