Harper Woods City, Michigan
As of the census of 2000, there were 14254 people in the city, organized into 6292 households, and 3757 families living in the city. The population density was 5521.1 people per square mile (2131.71/kmē), it is the 12th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Michigan. There were 6514 housing units at an average density of 2524.8 per square mile (974.83/kmē). The average household size was 2.24 people, and the average family size was 2.94 people. The population's age distribution was 22.4% under the age of 18, 6% from 18 to 24, 32.8% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 86.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.1 males. The median age is 38.2 years, The median age of males was 35.5 years, for females the median age was 40.6 years. The racial makeup of the city was 12247 White, 1460 Black or African American, 48 American Indian, 243 Asian, 1 Native Hawaiian, 198 from two or more races and 57 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $46769, it would be the 142nd highest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Michigan. The median income for a family in the city was $55065, making it the 148th highest city by median family income in Michigan. The per capita income for the city was $24900, it is the 99th wealthiest city in terms of per capita income. The median income of city was $31525, Males have a median income of $40072 versus $25839 for females.
In 2000, 3402 pupils and students, of which 1752 are male and 1650 are female, 23.87% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 264 nursery or pri school, 162 kindergarten, 1420 elementary school, 686 high school and 870 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 14254 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 14254 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 14260 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 14270 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 14182 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 13985 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 13767 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 13522 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 13270 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 12919 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 12584 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 155 | 109 | 264 |
| Kindergarten | 87 | 75 | 162 |
| Elementary school | 723 | 697 | 1420 |
| High school | 405 | 281 | 686 |
| College or graduate school | 382 | 488 | 870 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harper Woods city, Michigan | $46769 | $55065 | $24900 |
| Wayne County, Michigan | $40776 | $48805 | $20058 |
| Michigan, United States | $44667 | $53457 | $22168 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |