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Davison, MI

Davison is a city in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan and a suburb of Flint. The population was 5,536 at the 2000 census and fell to 5,173 by the 2010 census. Davison is located within the Davison Township survey township area (7N 8E) but is administratively autonomous. 

Davison was named after Judge Norman Davison, a judge of Lapeer County and a delegate to the state constitution convention of 1835. He resided in a nearby hamlet formerly known as Davisville, now known as Atlas.

Township sections 3, 9, and 10 were Davison Station, which was first settled in 1842 by Eleazer Thurston in section 10. The line of the Chicago and Lake Huron Railroad (now Canadian National Railway) through the settlement was finished in 1871 marking the beginning of Davison Station. The first sawmill in the township was also built here that year by Dunn and Darling. The township and the settlement had in 1872 several firsts: doctor, L. W. Hanson, merchant Damon Stewart, and a tavern owned and operated by Henry S. Rising. On April 10, 1872, Davison Station post office opened with Stewart as the postmaster. The Free Will Baptist Church, formed in 1859 and hosted at Herrick Schoolhouse two miles away, moved to a frame church building in the village in 1872. In 1873, a cheese factory and flouring mill opened. The Davison Station post office was renamed to just Davison on June 30, 1893.

Davison was incorporated as a village on May 20, 1889. On April 30, 1894, part of downtown, dubbed the Rotten Row, caught fire and wiped the section out. By 1895, the village had a Rosemoor Park with a race track used for horses then added cars. In 1916, the village had an auditorium, a state bank, Masonic and Odd Fellows lodges, and four churches, the Catholic, the Methodist Episcopal, the Free Methodist, and the Baptist. The estimated population was 700. Rosemoor Park began in 1919 to hold the county fair every year except one until 1938.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.98 square miles (5.13 km2), all land. 

Davison places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Elements Day Spa provides a serene escape with services such as massages, facials, and body treatments designed to rejuvenate and relax. Davison Country Club features state-of-the-art exercise equipment, personal training, and a variety of group fitness classes to suit all fitness levels. In Harmony Yoga offers a peaceful environment for practicing yoga, with classes that enhance flexibility, strength, and mindfulness. Davison Chiropractic focuses on spinal health and overall wellness, offering chiropractic adjustments, pain relief therapies, and health consultations. The Davison Community Enrichment and Recreation Department hosts a range of activities including fitness classes, sports leagues, and wellness workshops, promoting an active lifestyle and community engagement. Additionally, the A Tranquil Path offers a retreat for meditation, mindfulness training, and stress relief. McLaren Flint-Davison Community Medical Center offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Anytime Fitness offers comprehensive fitness services including group classes and personal training.
 

The top sites in Davison, MI are the Jack N. Abernathy Regional Park, Michigan Escape Games, and Davison Area Dog Park.

Population: 5,055 (2022). ZIP Code: 48423. Area code: 810. Elevation: 810 ft (247 m). Area: 33.7 sq mi (87.3 km2).
 

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What are the demographics of Davison, MI?

Davison is a city located in Genesee County and Lapeer County Michigan. Davison has a 2024 population of 5,030. Davison is currently declining at a rate of -0.51% annually and its population has decreased by -1.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,132 in 2020. According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Davison was White: 94.43%, Two or more races: 3.17%, Native American: 0.86%, Asian: 0.68%, Black or African American: 0.61%, Other race: 0.25%, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%.

Is Davison, MI a good place to live?

Living in Davison offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Davison and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Davison are above average.

What is the crime rate in Davison, MI?

The crime rate in Davison is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 14 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Davison is 1 in 72. Based on FBI crime data, Davison is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Michigan, Davison has a crime rate that is higher than 71% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Davison

World Population Review

Niche

Neighborhood Scout

Elements Day Spa 

Davison Country Club 

In Harmony Yoga

Davison Chiropractic

The Davison Community Enrichment and Recreation Department

A Tranquil Path 

McLaren Flint-Davison Community Medical Center 

Anytime Fitness

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