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{{Infobox settlement {{Infobox settlement
|name = Westland, Michigan | name = Westland, Michigan
|official_name = City of Westland | official_name = City of Westland
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|nickname = ''An all American City''. | nickname = ''An All American City''
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|leader_name = William R. Wild
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'''Westland''' is a ] in ] in the ] of ]. It is located about {{convert|16|mi|km|0}} west of downtown ]. As of the ], the city had a total population of 84,094.<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder2.census.gov| title=Race, Hispanic or Latino, Age, and Housing Occupancy: 2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File (QT-PL), Westland city, Michigan| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American FactFinder 2| accessdate=September 8, 2011}}</ref> It is the 10th largest city and 12th largest ]. '''Westland''' is a ] in ] in the U.S. state of ]. A western ], Westland is located about {{convert|18|mi|km|0}} west of ]. As of 2022, the city had a population of 84,037.<ref>{{Cite web |title=U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Westland city, Michigan |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/westlandcitymichigan/PST045222}}</ref>

==Politics==
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The current mayor of Westland is William (Bill) Wild. During his first term as President of the Westland City Council, Mr. Wild was appointed as mayor after Mayor Sandra A. Cicirelli was elected as judge of the 18th District Court in November 2006. Mr. Wild took office in January 2007 and continues to serve as mayor.

In the judicial branch of government, Sandra A. Ference Cicirelli and Mark A. McConnell. Cicirelli have served all three branches of government in the City of Westland.<ref>https://ballotpedia.org/Sandra_Ference_Cicirelli</ref>

The legislative body of Westland is the City Council, which contains seven members. The current President of the City Council is James Godbout. He was re-elected in 2015 and has spent almost 20 years on City Council.<ref>http://www.cityofwestland.com/elected-officials/city-council</ref>

In addition to Council President Godbout, other Council members are Council President Pro-Tem Peter Herzberg, Elbert (Bill) Johnson, Adam Hammons, Jim Hart, Michael Londeau, and Tasha Green.

Both Jim Hart, and Michael Londeau, have been very active in the city of Westland for many years, serving on boards and commissions up until their election in 2017. Both Londeau and Hart are also members of the Westland Area Jaycees.

Councilman Peter Herzberg, elected in 2015, is the youngest elected Council person in the history of the City of Westland. At 25 years old, Herzberg has already spent countless years volunteering for community organizations and working as a public servant.

Richard Leblanc was elected as City Clerk in the November 2015 election. He has experience as a former City Council Member in Westland, as well as time in the State House of Representatives and the Wayne County Commission.

Tasha Green was one of four winners in the November 2017 election for Westland City Council, becoming the first African American woman to be elected to Westland City Council.<ref>https://static.secure.website/wscfus/9397630/6900407/november-9-2017-final.pdf</ref> During the election, Green stated that one of her top agenda items was to use her business experience to ensure the City of Westland's financial picture is made healthier.<ref>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nabwic/2017/11/15/nabwic-politically-speaking-with-tasha-greenwestland-city-council-candidate</ref>


==History== ==History==

===Early history=== ===Early history===
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During the 18th century, the area was inhabited by the people of a ] Native American village. Other tribes, particularly three ] tribes, used the area as hunting territory. During the 18th century, the area was inhabited by the people of a ] Native American village. Other tribes, particularly three ] tribes, used the area as hunting territory. Though white settlers did not begin to settle the area until about 1824, they began passing through at the beginning of the 19th century.


Before becoming Westland, the area had several other names. In 1827, the area became known as Bucklin Township, which included what is now the cities of Westland, ], ], ], ], ], ] and ]. In 1829, it was proposed that Bucklin Township be divided into Lima and Richland; the former is what eventually became Westland. Due to name conflicts under territorial law prohibiting duplication of post office names, Lima was renamed ], after the Chinese city of ].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Founding Westland |website=Michiganhistory.leadr.msu.edu|url=http://michiganhistory.leadr.msu.edu/founding-westland/|access-date=2020-12-26|language=en-US}}</ref>
Before becoming Westland, the area had several other names. Though white settlers did not begin to settle the area until about 1824, they began passing through at the beginning of the 19th century.


===Later history===
Bucklin Township was first organized in 1827 and included what is now the cities of Westland, ], ], ], ], ], ] and ].
Nankin Township was mostly rural until World War II. The ] is one of the oldest areas of the city, having existed for over 65 years. The area was built immediately after ] to provide temporary housing for returning soldiers who worked in nearby factories.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ramirez|first=Charles E.|title=Westland's Norwayne neighborhood revival hits milestone|url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2014/11/01/westland-norwayne-neighborhood-revival-hits-milestone/18332839/|access-date=2020-12-26|website=The Detroit News|language=en-US}}</ref>


By 1960, Nankin Township's population had increased to 70,000, giving the area the distinction of being the state's largest township. During the early 1960s, the city of Livonia wanted to annex the part of Nankin in which a large shopping mall, ], was to be built. The shopping center eventually opened in 1965, joining Northland and Eastland malls in ] and ], respectively.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Westland Shopping Center (Westland|first=Mich )|title=Westland Shopping Center records|url=https://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/f/findaid/findaid-idx?cc=bhlead;c=bhlead;idno=umich-bhl-2017028;didno=umich-bhl-2017028;view=text|access-date=2020-12-26|website=quod.lib.umich.edu}}</ref> In reaction to Livonia's annexation attempts, the people of Nankin Township voted on May 16, 1966, to take all other territory to form the City Of Westland.<ref name=":0" /> At that time, it was the fourth largest city in ].
The ] is one of the oldest areas of the city, having existed for over 65 years. The area was built immediately after ] to provide temporary housing for returning soldiers who worked in nearby factories. In late 2009 the City of Westland received $2.061 million to radically clean up, restore and rehabilitate this historic district. This is through Stimulus/Recovery funds and was allocated under the NSP - Neighborhood Stabilization Program of 2008. Please see the for additional details. This project is expected to be completed by 2013 and was highlighted in the 2009 State of the City mayoral address.


===Later history=== ==Politics==
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By 1960, Nankin's population had increased to 70,000, giving the area the distinction of being the world's largest township. During the early 1960s, the city of Livonia wanted to annex the part of Nankin in which a large shopping mall, ], was to be built. The shopping center eventually opened in 1965, joining Northland and Eastland malls in ] and ], respectively. In reaction to Livonia's annexation attempts, the people of Nankin voted on May 16, 1966, to change the remainder of the township to the City of Westland. At that time, it was the fourth largest city in Wayne County.
The current mayor of Westland is ]. The legislative body of Westland is the City Council, which contains seven members. The current president of the city council is Mike McDermott. Other council members are Council President Pro-Tem Melissa Sampey, Peter Herzberg, Emily Bauman, James Hart, Andrea Rutkowski, and 1 vacant seat (to be appointed March 2024).<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.cityofwestland.com/266/City-Council | title=City Council &#124; Westland, MI |website=Cityofwestland.com}}</ref>


==Education== ==Education==
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Westland and the city of Wayne form the ]. There are four high schools, ], Tinkham Center, and William D. Ford Career Tech Center in Westland, and ] in Wayne. There is a historical site, ] in Westland on Warren Road. Nearly all students that live in the city of Wayne go to Wayne Memorial High School, along with some residents of Van Buren Township, Inkster, Romulus, Canton and southern Westland. Students in central Westland and portions of northern Westland, as well as isolated areas of neighboring Inkster and Canton, attend John Glenn High School. The northernmost portions of Westland are in the ] district.<ref></ref> Westland and the city of Wayne form the ]. There are four high schools, ], Wayne Westland Community High School (formerly Tinkham Alternative Education), and William D. Ford Career Technical Center in Westland, and ] in Wayne. There is a historical site, ] in Westland on Warren Road. Nearly all students that live in the city of Wayne go to ], along with some residents of Van Buren Township, Inkster, Romulus, Canton and southern Westland. Students in central Westland and portions of northern Westland, as well as isolated areas of neighboring Inkster and Canton, attend John Glenn High School. The northernmost portions of Westland are in the ] district.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.resa.net/about/local-districts|title=Local Districts - Wayne RESA|website=Resa.net|access-date=November 28, 2022}}</ref>


Portions of Westland that had been in the ] prior to the 2013 dissolution of the ] are assigned to Taylor Parks Elementary School,<ref>"." ]. Retrieved on April 20, 2014.</ref> Hoover Middle School,<ref>"." ]. Retrieved on April 20, 2014.</ref> and ] in ].<ref>"." ]. Retrieved on April 20, 2014.</ref> Portions of Westland that had been in the ] prior to the 2013 dissolution of the ] are assigned to Taylor Parks Elementary School,<ref>"." ]. Retrieved on April 20, 2014.</ref> Hoover Middle School,<ref>"." ]. Retrieved on April 20, 2014.</ref> and ] in ].<ref>"." ]. Retrieved on April 20, 2014.</ref>
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Portions in Livonia School District are assigned to Hayes (in Westland), Rosedale, Garfield, and Cleveland K-4 elementary schools.<ref name=Westlandmap>"." City of Westland. September 2014. Retrieved on April 21, 2016.</ref><!--Everything below Joy Road on the Livonia SD maps is Westland--><ref>"." Livonia School District. Retrieved on April 21, 2016.</ref> 5-6 elementary schools include Johnson Upper Elementary School (in Westland) and Cooper Upper Elementary School (in Westland). Livonia SD middle schools serving Westland include Frost and Emerson. Livonia SD high schools serving Westland include ] and ].<ref name=Westlandmap/><ref>"." Livonia School District. Retrieved on April 21, 2016.</ref> Portions in Livonia School District are assigned to Hayes (in Westland), Rosedale, Garfield, and Cleveland K-4 elementary schools.<ref name=Westlandmap>"." City of Westland. September 2014. Retrieved on April 21, 2016.</ref><!--Everything below Joy Road on the Livonia SD maps is Westland--><ref>"." Livonia School District. Retrieved on April 21, 2016.</ref> 5-6 elementary schools include Johnson Upper Elementary School (in Westland) and Cooper Upper Elementary School (in Westland). Livonia SD middle schools serving Westland include Frost and Emerson. Livonia SD high schools serving Westland include ] and ].<ref name=Westlandmap/><ref>"." Livonia School District. Retrieved on April 21, 2016.</ref>


There is a portion of southeastern Westland that is currently divided between ] and the Taylor School District that was previously assigned to the Inkster School District.<ref>"" (). ]. Retrieved on April 20, 2014.</ref><ref>"" () City of Westland. Retrieved on April 20, 2014.</ref> ] is the assigned high school for Romulus students. Students in the Inkster zone previously attended ]. There is a portion of southeastern Westland that is currently divided between ] and the Taylor School District that was previously assigned to the Inkster School District.<ref>"" (). ]. Retrieved on April 20, 2014.</ref><ref>"" () City of Westland. Retrieved on April 20, 2014.</ref> ] is the assigned high school for Romulus students. Students in the Inkster zone previously attended ].


There is a ] in Westland, ]. There is a ] in Westland, ].


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==Geography== ==Geography==
According to the ], the city has a total area of {{convert|20.45|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|20.43|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.02|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=]|accessdate=2012-11-25|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/64vfLAeJ2?url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archivedate=2012-01-24|df=}}</ref> According to the ], the city has a total area of {{convert|20.45|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|20.43|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.02|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=]|access-date=2012-11-25|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archive-date=2012-01-25}}</ref>


==Demographics== ==Demographics==
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|2000= 86602 |2000= 86602
|2010= 84094 |2010= 84094
|2020= 85420
|estyear=2017
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
|estimate=81747
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2017">{{cite web|url=https://factfinder.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?src=bkmk|title=American FactFinder|accessdate=June 9, 2018}}</ref>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
}} }}

===2020 census===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|+'''Westland, Michigan – Racial and ethnic composition'''<br><small>{{nobold|''Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.''}}</small>
!Race / Ethnicity <small>(''NH = Non-Hispanic'')</small>
!Pop 2000<ref name=2000CensusP004>{{Cite web|title=P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Westland city, Michigan|url=https://data.census.gov/table?g=160XX00US2686000&tid=DECENNIALSF12000.P004|publisher=] |access-date=January 26, 2024}}</ref>
!Pop 2010<ref name=2010CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Westland city, Michigan |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=p2&g=160XX00US2686000&tid=DECENNIALPL2010.P2|publisher=] |access-date=January 26, 2024}}</ref>
!{{partial|Pop 2020}}<ref name=2020CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Westland city, Michigan |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=p2&g=160XX00US2686000&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|publisher=] |access-date=January 26, 2024}}</ref>
!% 2000
!% 2010
!{{partial|% 2020}}
|-
|] alone (NH)
|74,116
|61,826
|style='background: #ffffe6; |54,273
|85.58%
|73.52%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |63.54%
|-
|] alone (NH)
|5,823
|14,347
|style='background: #ffffe6; |18,504
|6.72%
|17.06%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |21.66%
|-
|] or ] alone (NH)
|360
|353
|style='background: #ffffe6; |304
|0.42%
|0.42%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |0.36%
|-
|] alone (NH)
|2,427
|2,526
|style='background: #ffffe6; |3,682
|2.80%
|3.00%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |4.31%
|-
|] alone (NH)
|25
|13
|style='background: #ffffe6; |12
|0.03%
|0.02%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |0.01%
|-
|] alone (NH)
|127
|134
|style='background: #ffffe6; |361
|0.15%
|0.16%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |0.42%
|-
|] (NH)
|1,586
|1,730
|style='background: #ffffe6; |4,424
|1.83%
|2.06%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |5.18%
|-
|] (any race)
|2,138
|3,165
|style='background: #ffffe6; |3,860
|2.47%
|3.76%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |4.52%
|-
|'''Total'''
|'''86,602'''
|'''84,094'''
|style='background: #ffffe6; |'''85,420'''
|'''100.00%'''
|'''100.00%'''
|style='background: #ffffe6; |'''100.00%'''
|}


===2010 census=== ===2010 census===
As of the ]<ref name ="FactFinder">{{cite web|title=American FactFinder|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml|publisher=]|accessdate=2012-11-25}}</ref> of 2010, there were 84,094 people, 35,886 households, and 21,289 families residing in the city. The ] was {{convert|4116.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 39,201 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1918.8|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 75.8% ], 17.2% ], 0.5% ], 3.0% ], 1.1% from ], and 2.4% from two or more races. ] or ] of any race were 3.8% of the population. As of the ]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=]|access-date=2012-11-25}}</ref> of 2010, there were 84,094 people, 35,886 households, and 21,289 families living in the city. The ] was {{convert|4116.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 39,201 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1918.8|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 75.8% ], 17.2% ], 0.5% ], 3.0% ], 1.1% from ], and 2.4% from two or more races. ] or ] residents of any race were 3.8% of the population.


There were 35,886 households of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.5% were ] living together, 16.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.7% were non-families. 34.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.98. There were 35,886 households, of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.5% were ] living together, 16.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.7% were non-families. 34.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.98.


The median age in the city was 38.3 years. 22.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.7% were from 25 to 44; 26.6% were from 45 to 64; and 14% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.5% male and 52.5% female. The median age in the city was 38.3 years. 22.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.7% were from 25 to 44; 26.6% were from 45 to 64; and 14% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.


===2000 census=== ===2000 census===
As of the ]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 86,602 people, 36,533 households, and 22,248 families residing in the city. The ] was 4,234.9 per square mile (1,635.1/km²). There were 38,077 housing units at an average density of 1,862.0 per square mile (718.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 87.21% ], 6.77% ], 0.46% ], 2.81% ], 0.03% ], 0.67% from ], and 2.04% from two or more races. ] or ] of any race were 2.47% of the population. As of the ]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 86,602 people, 36,533 households, and 22,248 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|4,234.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 38,077 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1,862.0|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 87.21% ], 6.77% ], 0.46% ], 2.81% ], 0.03% ], 0.67% from ], and 2.04% from two or more races. ] or ] of any race were 2.47% of the population.


There were 36,533 households out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.4% were ] living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.1% were non-families. 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 3.00. There were 36,533 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.4% were ] living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.1% were non-families. 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 3.00.


In the city, the population was spread out with 23.3% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 33.9% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.6 males. In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.3% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 33.9% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.6 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $46,308, and the median income for a family was $55,323. Males had a median income of $45,111 versus $30,143 for females. The ] for the city was $22,615. About 4.7% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the ], including 7.6% of those under age 18 and 6.9% of those age 65 or over. The median income for a household in the city was $46,308, and the median income for a family was $55,323. Males had a median income of $45,111 versus $30,143 for females. The ] for the city was $22,615. About 4.7% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the ], including 7.6% of those under age 18 and 6.9% of those aged 65 or over.


==City services== ==City services==
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Westland has a full-time police department and fire department. The fire department offers advanced ], fire protection and prevention, and several specialized rescue teams. Westland has a full-time police department and fire department. The fire department offers advanced ], fire protection and prevention, and several specialized rescue teams.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Fire-Rescue Operations |url=https://www.cityofwestland.com/188/Fire-Rescue-Operations |access-date=2023-06-24 |website=City of Westland Michigan}}</ref>


The City is known for having an abundance of parks. Hines Park (wayne county parks) is located in the northern region of Westland. Residents along this corridor enjoy seeing deer, fox and hummingbirds all year long as well as easy access to the bike paths of Hines Park. Westland also has numerous City owned parks throughout many of the neighborhoods. The city is known for having an abundance of parks. ] (Wayne County Parks) is located in the northern region of Westland. Residents along this corridor enjoy seeing deer, foxes, and hummingbirds all year long as well as easy access to the bike paths of Hines Park. Westland also has numerous City-owned parks throughout many of the neighborhoods. Many residents from surrounding cities go to Hines Park year-round.


The Westland Public Library offers books, magazines, CDs, ]s, videos, DVDs and electronic materials through access to subscription databases. The Westland Public Library (or William P. Faust Public Library) offers ]s, ]s, ], ]s, ]s, ]s, and electronic materials through access to subscription databases.


The City of Westland offers automated recycling services. For waste disposal, residents have black bins for garbage, and blue bins for recycling. Recycle bins are picked up every other week, while trash is picked up weekly. The City of Westland offers automated recycling services. For waste disposal, residents have black bins for garbage, and blue bins for recycling. Recycle bins are picked up every other week, while trash is picked up weekly.

The former Eloise psychiatric hospital is due as of 2021 to be redeveloped as a commercial centre and hotel. The building dates back to 1839: the ] ceased operating from the site in 1984, and it was used as offices for Wayne County employees up until 2016.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Veselenak |first1=David |title=Redevelopment plans for former Eloise psychiatric hospital in Westland get major boost |url=https://eu.hometownlife.com/story/news/local/westland/2021/07/22/eloise-psychiatric-hospital-receives-tax-credits-redevelopment-plan/8021916002/ |website=Hometown Life |access-date=9 August 2021}}</ref>

There are numerous Nature trails near Westland, Newburg lake is the nearest one to Westland.


==Notable people== ==Notable people==
* ], NHL Hall of Fame hockey player
* ], journalist and author <ref name=Clemens>Clemens, Paul. "." '']''. February 22, 2013. Retrieved on July 12, 2014.</ref>
* ], musician
* ], country singer
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* ], singer, The Marvelettes
* ], running back, Chicago Bears
* ], MMA Fighter, UFC * ], MMA Fighter, UFC
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* ], catcher, Milwaukee Brewers
* ], pair skater
* ], pair skater
* ], teacher, served in ]
* ], artist * ], artist
* ], running back, Chicago Bears
* ], pairs skater
* ], journalist and author <ref name=Clemens>Clemens, Paul. "." '']''. February 22, 2013. Retrieved on July 12, 2014.</ref>
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City in Michigan, United States
Westland, Michigan
City
City of Westland
Westland City HallWestland City Hall
Flag of Westland, MichiganFlagOfficial seal of Westland, MichiganSeal
Nickname: An All American City
Location within Wayne CountyLocation within Wayne County
Westland is located in MichiganWestlandWestlandLocation within the state of MichiganShow map of MichiganWestland is located in the United StatesWestlandWestlandLocation within the United StatesShow map of the United States
Coordinates: 42°19′27″N 83°24′01″W / 42.32417°N 83.40028°W / 42.32417; -83.40028
Country United States
State Michigan
County Wayne
Incorporated1966
Government
 • TypeMayor-Council
 • MayorKevin Coleman
 • ClerkRichard LeBlanc
Area
 • City20.45 sq mi (52.96 km)
 • Land20.43 sq mi (52.92 km)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.04 km)
Elevation666 ft (199 m)
Population
 • City85,420
 • Density4,180.70/sq mi (1,614.20/km)
 • Metro4,285,832 (Metro Detroit)
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)48185, 48186, 48187
Area code734
FIPS code26-86000
GNIS feature ID1616212
WebsiteOfficial website

Westland is a city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. A western suburb of Detroit, Westland is located about 18 miles (29 km) west of downtown Detroit. As of 2022, the city had a population of 84,037.

History

Early history

The Octagon House, part of the Westland Historical Park
Nankin Mills
The Westland Shopping Center
View from Ford Road (M-153) in central Westland, MI

During the 18th century, the area was inhabited by the people of a Potawatomi Native American village. Other tribes, particularly three Algonquian tribes, used the area as hunting territory. Though white settlers did not begin to settle the area until about 1824, they began passing through at the beginning of the 19th century.

Before becoming Westland, the area had several other names. In 1827, the area became known as Bucklin Township, which included what is now the cities of Westland, Livonia, Garden City, Inkster, Wayne, Dearborn, Dearborn Heights and Redford Township. In 1829, it was proposed that Bucklin Township be divided into Lima and Richland; the former is what eventually became Westland. Due to name conflicts under territorial law prohibiting duplication of post office names, Lima was renamed Nankin Township, after the Chinese city of Nanking.

Later history

Nankin Township was mostly rural until World War II. The Norwayne subdivision is one of the oldest areas of the city, having existed for over 65 years. The area was built immediately after World War II to provide temporary housing for returning soldiers who worked in nearby factories.

By 1960, Nankin Township's population had increased to 70,000, giving the area the distinction of being the state's largest township. During the early 1960s, the city of Livonia wanted to annex the part of Nankin in which a large shopping mall, Westland Shopping Center, was to be built. The shopping center eventually opened in 1965, joining Northland and Eastland malls in Southfield and Harper Woods, respectively. In reaction to Livonia's annexation attempts, the people of Nankin Township voted on May 16, 1966, to take all other territory to form the City Of Westland. At that time, it was the fourth largest city in Wayne County.

Politics

The Westland City Hall Sign

The current mayor of Westland is Kevin Coleman. The legislative body of Westland is the City Council, which contains seven members. The current president of the city council is Mike McDermott. Other council members are Council President Pro-Tem Melissa Sampey, Peter Herzberg, Emily Bauman, James Hart, Andrea Rutkowski, and 1 vacant seat (to be appointed March 2024).

Education

John Glenn High School
Huron Valley Lutheran High School

Westland and the city of Wayne form the Wayne-Westland Community School District. There are four high schools, John Glenn, Wayne Westland Community High School (formerly Tinkham Alternative Education), and William D. Ford Career Technical Center in Westland, and Wayne Memorial in Wayne. There is a historical site, Perrinsville School in Westland on Warren Road. Nearly all students that live in the city of Wayne go to Wayne Memorial High School, along with some residents of Van Buren Township, Inkster, Romulus, Canton and southern Westland. Students in central Westland and portions of northern Westland, as well as isolated areas of neighboring Inkster and Canton, attend John Glenn High School. The northernmost portions of Westland are in the Livonia Public Schools district.

Portions of Westland that had been in the Taylor School District prior to the 2013 dissolution of the Inkster School District are assigned to Taylor Parks Elementary School, Hoover Middle School, and Harry S. Truman High School in Taylor.

Portions in Livonia School District are assigned to Hayes (in Westland), Rosedale, Garfield, and Cleveland K-4 elementary schools. 5-6 elementary schools include Johnson Upper Elementary School (in Westland) and Cooper Upper Elementary School (in Westland). Livonia SD middle schools serving Westland include Frost and Emerson. Livonia SD high schools serving Westland include Churchill High School and Franklin High School.

There is a portion of southeastern Westland that is currently divided between Romulus Community Schools and the Taylor School District that was previously assigned to the Inkster School District. Romulus Senior High School is the assigned high school for Romulus students. Students in the Inkster zone previously attended Inkster High School.

There is a charter school in Westland, Universal Learning Academy.

Private schools:

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 20.45 square miles (52.97 km), of which 20.43 square miles (52.91 km) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km) is water.

Demographics

The 18th District Court, located in Westland
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19309,806—
194015,83861.5%
195030,40792.0%
196060,74399.8%
197086,74942.8%
198084,603−2.5%
199084,7240.1%
200086,6022.2%
201084,094−2.9%
202085,4201.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

Westland, Michigan – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2000 Pop 2010 Pop 2020 % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 74,116 61,826 54,273 85.58% 73.52% 63.54%
Black or African American alone (NH) 5,823 14,347 18,504 6.72% 17.06% 21.66%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 360 353 304 0.42% 0.42% 0.36%
Asian alone (NH) 2,427 2,526 3,682 2.80% 3.00% 4.31%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 25 13 12 0.03% 0.02% 0.01%
Other race alone (NH) 127 134 361 0.15% 0.16% 0.42%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) 1,586 1,730 4,424 1.83% 2.06% 5.18%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 2,138 3,165 3,860 2.47% 3.76% 4.52%
Total 86,602 84,094 85,420 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 84,094 people, 35,886 households, and 21,289 families living in the city. The population density was 4,116.2 inhabitants per square mile (1,589.3/km). There were 39,201 housing units at an average density of 1,918.8 per square mile (740.9/km). The racial makeup of the city was 75.8% White, 17.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 3.0% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 3.8% of the population.

There were 35,886 households, of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.5% were married couples living together, 16.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.7% were non-families. 34.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the city was 38.3 years. 22.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.7% were from 25 to 44; 26.6% were from 45 to 64; and 14% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 86,602 people, 36,533 households, and 22,248 families living in the city. The population density was 4,234.9 inhabitants per square mile (1,635.1/km). There were 38,077 housing units at an average density of 1,862.0 per square mile (718.9/km). The racial makeup of the city was 87.21% White, 6.77% African American, 0.46% Native American, 2.81% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.67% from other races, and 2.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.47% of the population.

There were 36,533 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.4% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.1% were non-families. 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.3% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 33.9% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $46,308, and the median income for a family was $55,323. Males had a median income of $45,111 versus $30,143 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,615. About 4.7% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.6% of those under age 18 and 6.9% of those aged 65 or over.

City services

The William P. Faust Public Library

Westland has a full-time police department and fire department. The fire department offers advanced EMS, fire protection and prevention, and several specialized rescue teams.

The city is known for having an abundance of parks. Hines Park (Wayne County Parks) is located in the northern region of Westland. Residents along this corridor enjoy seeing deer, foxes, and hummingbirds all year long as well as easy access to the bike paths of Hines Park. Westland also has numerous City-owned parks throughout many of the neighborhoods. Many residents from surrounding cities go to Hines Park year-round.

The Westland Public Library (or William P. Faust Public Library) offers books, magazines, CDs, playaways, videos, DVDs, and electronic materials through access to subscription databases.

The City of Westland offers automated recycling services. For waste disposal, residents have black bins for garbage, and blue bins for recycling. Recycle bins are picked up every other week, while trash is picked up weekly.

The former Eloise psychiatric hospital is due as of 2021 to be redeveloped as a commercial centre and hotel. The building dates back to 1839: the Wayne County Hospital ceased operating from the site in 1984, and it was used as offices for Wayne County employees up until 2016.

There are numerous Nature trails near Westland, Newburg lake is the nearest one to Westland.

Notable people

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