Roscommon, Michigan
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Roscommon 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
.
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. 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.
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.)
, the village has a total area of 1.6 square miles (4.1 km²), all land.
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.
U.S. state
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of Michigan
Michigan
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. As of the 2000 census, the village population was 1,133. It is the county seat
County seat
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of Roscommon County
Roscommon County, Michigan
-Local attractions and activities:The community is centered in the area of two very large lakes, in the middle of large state forests. Wildlife are nearby, including bear, deer, eagles, Kirtland's Warblers, and turkeys. Local attractions and activities include:...
.
The village is in Higgins Township
Higgins Township, Michigan
Higgins Township is a civil township of Roscommon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,061 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
in the northern part of Roscommon County. Roscommon Township
Roscommon Township, Michigan
Roscommon Township is a civil township located in southern Roscommon County, Michigan at the south end of Houghton Lake. The population was 4,249 at the 2000 census....
is in the southwest part of the county. The Roscommon post office, with ZIP code
ZIP Code
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48653, also serves the northern portion of Higgins Township, as well as all of Gerrish Township
Gerrish Township, Michigan
Gerrish Township is a civil township of Roscommon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,072 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
to the west, most of Lyon Township
Lyon Township, Roscommon County, Michigan
Lyon Township is a civil township of Roscommon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,462 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
to the west of Gerrish, and smaller portions of Lake Township
Lake Township, Roscommon County, Michigan
Lake Township is a civil township of Roscommon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,351 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
to the south of Lyon, Markey Township
Markey Township, Michigan
Markey Township is a civil township of Roscommon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,424 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
to the south of Gerrish, Au Sable Township
Au Sable Township, Roscommon County, Michigan
Au Sable Township is a civil township of Roscommon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 281.-Geography:...
to the east of Higgins and also the southern portions of South Branch Township
South Branch Township, Crawford County, Michigan
South Branch Township is a civil township of Crawford County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,842 at the 2000 census.- Communities :...
and Beaver Creek Township
Beaver Creek Township, Michigan
Beaver Creek Township is a civil township of Crawford County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 1,486.-Geography:...
to the north in Crawford County
Crawford County, Michigan
See also: List of counties bordering eight counties-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 14,273 people, 5,625 households, and 4,038 families residing in the county. The population density was 26 people per square mile . There were 10,042 housing units at an average density of 18 per...
. 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. 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.
It was named after the town and county of Roscommon
Roscommon
Roscommon is the county town of County Roscommon in Ireland. Its population at the 2006 census stood at 5,017 . The town is located near the junctions of the N60, N61 and N63 roads.-History:...
in Ireland
Ireland
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. 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)
Au Sable River (Michigan)
The Au Sable River in Michigan runs approximately through the northern Lower Peninsula, through the towns of Grayling and Mio, and enters Lake Huron at Oscoda. It is considered one of the best brown trout fisheries east of the Rockies and has been designated a blue ribbon trout stream by the...
passes through the village and contributes to the local economy. Several Canoe Liveries operate in the village and offer water recreation such as kayaking
Kayaking
Kayaking is the use of a kayak for moving across water. Kayaking and canoeing are also known as paddling. Kayaking is distinguished from canoeing by the sitting position of the paddler and the number of blades on the paddle...
and canoeing
Canoeing
Canoeing is an outdoor activity that involves a special kind of canoe.Open canoes may be 'poled' , sailed, 'lined and tracked' or even 'gunnel-bobbed'....
.
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.)
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the village has a total area of 1.6 square miles (4.1 km²), all land.
Major highways
I-75Interstate 75Interstate 75 is a major north–south Interstate Highway in the Great Lakes and Southeastern regions of the United States. It travels from State Road 826 and State Road 924 in Hialeah, Florida to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, at the Ontario, Canada, border...
I-75 Business Loop
M-18M-18 (Michigan highway)M-18 is a north–south state trunkline highway in the Lower Peninsula of the US state of Michigan. It runs for through the central region of the state connecting US Highway 10 near North Bradley with M-72 in rural Crawford County near the community of Luzerne...
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 1,133 people, 436 households, and 235 families residing in the village. The population density
Population density
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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
Marriage
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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
Per capita income
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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.
External links
- Higgins Lake/Roscommon Chamber of Commerce
- Village of Roscommon Official Websitehttp://www.roscommonvillage.com
- The Village News - Covering all of the news for Roscommon, it's Village, Townships, Organizations, and Events
- The 32nd Annual Michigan Firemen's Memorial Festivalhttp://www.firemensmemorial.org/
- Annual Roscommon River Festivalhttp://community.mynorth.com/events/5th-annual-roscommon-river
- Convenient, fun and great place to workhttp://www.roscommoncounty.net/