The first settlers arrived in what is now the City of Pontiac in 1818 at the crossroads of the Saginaw Indian Trail (now Woodward/Dixie Highway) and the Clinton River. Pontiac offers affordable housing, easy access to major roads, fine dining and entertainment, and outdoor events.
Facts and Figures
Government
Strong Mayoral Form of Government
City Incorporated in 1861
Elected Officials: Mayor, Seven City Council Members, School Board Members
Area: approx. 20 sq. miles
Pontiac's commitment to safety resulted in the lowest crime rate in 30 years
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Housing |
approx. 20 sq. mi 59,887 (2011 Estimate) 23,345 (2010 actual) 27,084 (2010 actual) 2.51 (2000 actual) 3.32
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Demographics |
Total
59,887 29,405 30,482 30 31,201 15,930 9,881 1,377 359 95 239
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%
100 49.1 50.9 X 52.1 26.6 16.5 2.3 .6 .1 .4
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Education
K-12 Enrollment(2002): 11,534
Pupil/Teacher Ratio (2002): 20.4
Operating Exp. Per Pupil (2002): $9,077
Number of K-12 Private Schools: 10
Source: 2003 Standard & Poors School Evaluation Services
Income
Oakland County Median Household Income (2002) $70,866
Source: Michigan Department of Education
Oakland County Per Capita $43,378
Source: Michigan Department of Education
Pontiac Median Household Income (2002) $35,709
Source: US Census
Library
Pontiac Public Library
104,456 volumes
3,000 new children's books
25 computers with Internet access for use by the public
Nine educational computers for children
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Employment |
33,100 31,075 2,025 6.1 |
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Major Employers (2008) |
Employees
17,212 3,063 2,478 2,222 1,515 1,225 1,082 1,025 675 495 |
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Geography
- Located in Oakland County, at the crossroads of Woodward Ave., M-59 and Telegraph Road, a short distance from Detroit and Flint Michigan.
- Area: 20 square miles
- Nearby rivers and lakes: Clinton River, Sylvan Lake, Crystal Lake, Galloway Lake