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Roseville, MI

Roseville is a city in Macomb County in the U.S. state of Michigan. A northern suburb of Detroit, Roseville is roughly 13 miles (20.9 km) northeast of downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 47,710.  

The first permanent post office in the area was established in 1840 by William Rose who named it "Roseville" in honor of his father Dennison Rose, a veteran of the War of 1812. 

The village of Roseville was incorporated in 1926, and the municipal building was constructed in 1929 at Gratiot Avenue and Meier Road. This replaced the Erin Township Building that was built near the corner of 11 Mile Road and Gratiot in 1886. The 1929 building housed administrative offices as well as the police and fire departments until the 1960s when separate police and fire stations were constructed. City offices remained in the building until 1974.

Michigan's first commercial airport, Packard Field, opened at Gratiot Avenue and Frazho Road in 1919. It was renamed Gratiot Airport in 1929, and later Hartung Field. The Eastgate Shopping Center was constructed on the site in the 1950s. 

The Erin-Roseville Library was established in 1936 in one room of the municipal building. The library moved to its building in the 1960s and into the newly constructed civic center in 1974. In 2010, it was circulating approximately 250,000 items annually.

 In 1958, the village and remaining parts of Erin Township were incorporated as the City of Roseville. An early regional mall, the Macomb Mall, opened in 1964 and is still open today, located west of Gratiot and Masonic. 

Roseville is in southern Macomb County, 14 miles (23 km) northeast of downtown Detroit. It is bordered to the east by St. Clair Shores, to the south by Eastpointe, to the west by Warren, and to the north by Fraser and Clinton Township. Mount Clemens, the Macomb county seat, is 7 miles (11 km) to the northeast. 

According to the United States Census Bureau, Roseville has a total area of 9.86 square miles (25.54 km2), of which 9.84 square miles (25.49 km2) are land and 0.03 square miles (0.08 km2), or 0.27%, is water.

Roseville, MI offers a variety of spas, gyms, and health and wellness activities that cater to the diverse fitness needs of its residents. Powerhouse Gym offers an extensive range of fitness equipment and personalized training programs to help members achieve their fitness goals. Holy Yoga hosts yoga classes that emphasize mindfulness, flexibility, and core strength. Planet Fitness promotes a judgment-free environment with a wide array of exercise equipment and group fitness classes. Genesis Fitness & Wellness offers personal training and nutritional guidance to support a healthy lifestyle. Snap Fitness provides 24/7 access to top-notch fitness equipment, allowing members to work out on their schedule. Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Enhance your fitness routine at LA Fitness, which provides 24/7 access to a wide range of equipment and classes.
 

The top sites in Roseville, MI are Ford House, Dooley Park, Detroit Zoo

Population: 46,812 (2022). ZIP Code: 48066. Area code: 586. Elevation: 614 ft (187 m). Area: 9.86 sq mi (25.55 km2).

FAQs

What are the demographics in Roseville, MI?

Roseville is a city located in Macomb County Michigan. Roseville has a 2024 population of 46,354. Roseville is currently declining at a rate of -0.67% annually and its population has decreased by -2.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 47,602 in 2020. According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Roseville was White: 69.62%, Black or African American: 22.81%, Two or more races: 4.97%, Asian: 1.42%, Other race: 1.02%, Native American: 0.1%, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.05%.

What is Roseville, MI is known for?

Roseville is home to companies in the automotive, military, printing, paper recycling, food service industries, and many more. Approximately 681 acres of Roseville are devoted to industrial property. Easy access to I-94 and I-696, the Groesbeck corridor and CN Railway make Roseville desirable to many industries.

What is the crime rate in Roseville, MI?

With a crime rate of 42 per one thousand residents, Roseville has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One's chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 24. Within Michigan, more than 96% of the communities have a lower crime rate than Roseville.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Roseville

World Population Review

Neighborhood Scout

Ford House

Dooley Park

Detroit Zoo

Powerhouse Gym

Holy Yoga

Planet Fitness

Genesis Fitness & Wellness

Snap Fitness

Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital

LA Fitness

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