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Hamtramck, Michigan
Hamtramck, Michigan | |
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 Downtown Hamtramck in 2012 | |
 Flag  Seal | |
| Nickname(s): The World in Two Square Miles, Hamtown | |
 Location of Hamtramck in Wayne County, Michigan | |
| Coordinates: 42°23′34″N 83°02′59″W / 42.39278°N 83.04972°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Wayne |
| Organized | 1798 |
| Incorporated (town) | 1901 |
| Incorporated (city) | 1922 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council |
| • Mayor | Amer Ghalib (D) |
| • City manager | Max Garbarino |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.090 sq mi (5.413 km2) |
| • Land | 2.090 sq mi (5.413 km2) |
| • Water | 0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 630 ft (192 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 28,433 |
| • Estimate (2023)[4] | 27,339 |
| • Density | 13,080/sq mi (5,051/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | 48211, 48212 |
| Area code | 313 |
| FIPS code | 26-36280 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0627707[2] |
| Sales tax | 6.0%[5] |
| Website | hamtramckcity |
Hamtramck (/hæmˈtræmɪk/ ham-TRAM-ik) is a city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. An enclave of Detroit, Hamtramck is located roughly 5 miles (8.0 km) north of downtown Detroit, and is surrounded by Detroit on most sides. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 28,433,[3] and was by far the most densely populated municipality in Michigan. It is notable as the only Muslim-majority city in the United States.[6]
Known in the 20th century as a vibrant center of Polish-American life and culture, Hamtramck has attracted new immigrants in the 21st century, especially from Yemen, Bangladesh and Pakistan. In 2013, it reportedly became the first Muslim-majority city in the U.S.[7][8] In 2015, Hamtramck became the first city to have a Muslim-majority city council in the history of the United States, with four of the six council members being Muslim.[9][10][11]
- ^ "2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hamtramck, Michigan
- ^ a b "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
USCensusEst2023was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "Hamtramck (MI) sales tax rate". Retrieved July 13, 2024.
- ^ Bailey, Sarah Pulliam (November 21, 2015). "In the first majority-Muslim U.S. city, residents tense about its future". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
- ^ Bailey, Sarah Pulliam (November 21, 2015). "In the first majority-Muslim U.S. city, residents tense about its future". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
- ^ Aghajanian, Liana (February 9, 2017). "Don't Tell Donald Trump: There's a City in Michigan That's Majority Muslim". Teen Vogue. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
- ^ Bailey, Sarah Pullman (November 21, 2015). "In the only majority-Muslim U.S. city, residents tense about its future". Washington Post. Retrieved November 22, 2015.
- ^ Felton, Ryan (November 15, 2015). "Michigan town said to have first majority-Muslim city council in US". The Guardian. Retrieved November 22, 2015.
- ^ Warikoo, Niraj (January 25, 2016). "Muslim-majority council reflects Hamtramck diversity". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved January 25, 2016.
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