Founded
July 24, 1701
Nicknames or Aliases (official or unofficial)
America’s Comeback City, Arsenal of Democracy, City of Trees, City of the Straits, Hitsville, Hockeytown, The Motor City, Motown, The Paris of the Midwest, The Renaissance City & REAL City (did you catch that?)
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Population
City – 918,849 (U.S. Census Bureau 2007);
Metropolitan area – 4,008,474
- Black (81.6%)
- White Non-Hispanic (10.5%)
- Hispanic (5.0%)
- Other race (2.5%)
- Two or more races (2.3%)
- American Indian (0.9%)
(Source: October 2007 Southeast Michigan Council of Governments [SEMCOG])
Major Industry
Internationally known for automobile manufacturing and trade, the world headquarters of General Motors Corp.and Ford Motor Company and Chrysler L.L.C are located in metro Detroit. The area ranks as a leader in the production of alternative fuel, auto manufacturing and life science. The area ranks as a leader in the production of paints, non-electrical machinery and automation equipment, as well as pharmaceutical, rubber products, synthetic resins and garden seed. Other national and international corporations headquartered here include The Budd Company, American National Resources, Kelly Services, SBC, Federal Mogul and Kmart, plus pizza giants Domino’s, Hungry Howie’s and Little Caesars. These companies employ more than 2 million metro Detroiters. (Source: Detroit Regional Chamber)
HOPE
When we look at Metro Detroit, we see triumph rising from tragedy, hope overcoming heartache and faith replacing fear. Jesus loves this city and died on the cross for it’s people. Our mission must echo His love and proclaim His life! We’re here for such a time as this!
