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Ecorse

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Ecorse

Total population

9,064

Median home value

$65,400

8.4%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$40,241

Ecorse$40k
National$74k

Founded

1903

Air quality index

54Moderate
Elevation177 m
Land area9.55 km²
Weather67°F · Chance Light Rain
Coordinates42.25°, -83.14°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Founded
1903
Elevation
177 m
Area
9.55 km²
Official website
ecorsemi.gov

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Ecorse is a city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. An inner-ring, Downriver suburb of Detroit, Ecorse is located roughly 9 miles (14.5 km) southwest of downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 9,305.

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History & geography

History

In 1836, after the community had become part of United States territory, it was settled by more English speakers, who named it Grand Port. The community was unincorporated within Ecorse Township. In 1903 the settlement was incorporated as the village of Ecorse. By September 2009, with the city facing a $9 million deficit and a federal corruption probe, Governor Jennifer Granholm declared a financial emergency for Ecorse, and appointed an emergency financial manager. On September 25, 2009, Ecorse Mayor Herbert Worthy and city Controller Erwin Hollenquest were arrested on charges of conspiracy, bribery, and fraud. On May 1, 2013, the City of Ecorse was moved from under an emergency manager to a state transition advisory board, which includes the previous emergency manager.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and (24.12%) is water. The Detroit River forms the eastern border of the city, and the Ecorse River forms the southern boundary. Mud Island within the Detroit River is part of Ecorse and is included in the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge.

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Demographics & economy

Median age
34.9
Median home value
$65,400
Housing units
4,121
Poverty rate
29.4%
Unemployment
8.2%

Race & ethnicity

White
27.6%
Black
48.3%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
15.5%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
42.2496
Longitude
-83.1404
Water area
0.81 mi²
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

This Afternoon
67°F
Chance Light Rain
Tonight
55°F
Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
Columbus Day
77°F
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Monday Night
65°F
Partly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Tuesday
81°F
Chance Light Rain
Tuesday Night
58°F
Slight Chance Light Rain

Forecast for Ecorse, MI from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

US AQI — Moderate
54
PM2.5 (µg/m³)
12.4
PM10 (µg/m³)
12.4
Ozone (µg/m³)
40
NO₂ (µg/m³)
36.8

Current readings from Open-Meteo Air Quality API (Copernicus CAMS European reanalysis).

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure
41.5%
Diabetes
16.1%
Adult obesity
42.5%
Binge drinking
13.7%
Adult smoking
23.4%
No leisure activity
38.1%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)
572,432
Distinct species (top 10)
10

Most-observed species

  • American Robin
    Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
    21,053
  • House Sparrow
    Passer domesticus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    20,710
  • Northern Cardinal
    Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    20,627
  • Blue Jay
    Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    19,030
  • European Starling
    Sturnus vulgaris Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
    17,830
  • Canada Goose (canadensis Group)
    Branta canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    17,035
  • Mourning Dove
    Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    16,068
  • Downy Woodpecker
    Dryobates pubescens (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
    14,655

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Earthquake history

Quakes ≥ 2.5 (25 yrs, 62 mi)
15
Largest magnitude
3.4
Largest event
2018-04-20

Most recent

Events from the USGS Earthquake Catalog (global) (FDSN Event Web Service).

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Sights & places nearby

Notable people from here

Robert Sabuda
Robert Sabuda
American illustrator
Lee Majors
Lee Majors
American actor (born 1939)
M
Mark Waters
American film director
Sandy Adams
Sandy Adams
American politician
Bill Morrison
Bill Morrison
Comic book artist and writer
Page Kennedy
Page Kennedy
American actor
T
Thomas Max Tipton
American actor (1926-2007)
Jilleanne Rookard
Jilleanne Rookard
American speed skater
Thomas McGuane
Thomas McGuane
American novelist (born 1939)
Bob Guiney
Bob Guiney
American television personality, singer, football player, and insurance carrier
Chester Taylor
Chester Taylor
American football player
D
Damian Surma
American ice hockey player
Derek St. Holmes
Derek St. Holmes
American singer and guitarist
F
Franthea Price
American basketball player (born 1968)
G
Gerrod Abram
American basketball player, Boston College Eagles
K
Ken Wilburn
American Basketball player (1944–2016)

People born within ~10 km, from Wikidata (CC0). Click any name for their Wikipedia article.

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Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)
3.79
Annual solar (kWh/m²)
1,383

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

Nearby airports

Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)
731
Avg daily Wikipedia views
24
Attention level
Obscure

Pageview totals from the Wikimedia Pageviews API.

Books about Ecorse

Ecorse, Michigan
Ecorse, Michigan
Kathy Covert Warnes · 2009
Commercial base study
Vilican-Leman & Associates · 1957
Light-keeper's dwelling, Ecorse Station, Michigan
Phone Number List | Databases List · 1902
Ecorse
Kathy Covert Warnes · 2014
Flood protection in the Ecorse Creek drainage basin, Wayne County, Michigan
1988
Draft feasibility report for flood protection in the Ecorse Creek drainage basin, Wayne County, Michigan
1986
Light-keeper's dwelling at Ecorse Range Light Station, Michigan
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce
Ecorse Creek drainage basin, Wayne County, Michigan
United States. Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) · 1990

Search results from Open Library.

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Sources

  • • Wikipedia
  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • NOAA National Weather Service
  • • Wikidata
  • • Open-Meteo Air Quality (CAMS)
  • • USGS Earthquake Catalog (global feed)
  • • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
  • • CDC PLACES
  • • Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
  • • Wikipedia Pageviews API
  • • Open Library