| Roscommon, Michigan | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Roscommon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km2) |
| • Land | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,135 ft (346 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 1,133 |
| • Density | 695.1/sq mi (268.4/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 48653 |
| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-69540[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1621434[2] |
Roscommon ( /rɒsˈkɒmən/) is a village in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the village population was 1,133. It is the county seat of Roscommon County[3].
The village is in Higgins Township in the northern part of Roscommon County. Roscommon Township is in the southwest part of the county. The Roscommon post office, with ZIP code 48653, also serves the northern portion of Higgins Township, as well as all of Gerrish Township to the west, most of Lyon Township to the west of Gerrish, and smaller portions of Lake Township to the south of Lyon, Markey Township to the south of Gerrish, Au Sable Township to the east of Higgins and also the southern portions of South Branch Township and Beaver Creek Township to the north in Crawford County. Roscommon is located in the center of northern Michigan's lower peninsula. It is near Higgins Lake, Houghton Lake and Lake St. Helen. Roscommon is accessible by the two major freeways: I-75 and U.S. 127. [4] The Roscommon post office first opened January 9, 1873.Home of the Roscommon River Festival, hundreds of numbered plastic ducks are dropped off the M-18 Bridge and race to the lower end of Wallace Park for $2,000 in total prizes. Proceeds from this event go to fund numerous Rotary Club community projects. Free activities for the kids include fishing for magnetic fish, face painting, canoe painting, and tie your own fly and sawdust pile. One of the most popular activities is the amateur dock dog big air competition; all dogs can compete in this fun filled event.[5]
It was named after the town and county of Roscommon in Ireland. Irishman Charles O'Malley oversaw the renaming of some Michigan counties from Indian names to Irish names in 1843.
The South Branch of the Au Sable River (Michigan) passes through the village and contributes to the local economy. Several Canoe Liveries operate in the village and offer water recreation such as kayaking and canoeing.
The 15th through the 18th of September, the 32nd annual Michigan Fireman's Memorial Festival will be going on. Fire Chiefs, Fire Fighters, EMS and thousands of friends and family from all over the United States and foreign countries will gather in September in memory of the valiant Fire Fighters who gave the supreme sacrifice of their lives while protecting their communities. The festival begins at the Roscommon County Fire Training grounds(formally known as the Roscommon Fair Grounds.)
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According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.6 square miles (4.1 km2), all land.
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 1,133 people, 436 households, and 235 families residing in the village. The population density was 695.1 per square mile (268.4/km²). There were 491 housing units at an average density of 301.2 per square mile (116.3/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 96.03% White, 1.24% African American, 0.79% Native American, 0.44% Asian, and 1.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.18% of the population.
There were 436 households out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.2% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.9% were non-families. 40.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 3.01.
In the village the population was spread out with 22.9% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 23.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 85.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.6 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $28,229, and the median income for a family was $33,929. Males had a median income of $29,844 versus $18,875 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,746. About 19.3% of families and 21.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 34.4% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.
Municipalities and communities of Roscommon County, Michigan, USA
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