Pontiac, Michigan
Pontiac: The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan. It is located on the Clinton River in the Detroit metropolitan area. Pontiac was once a major automobile manufacturing city, and it is now known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Pontiac Silverdome and the Pontiac Museum.
About
Pontiac is a city located in the county of Oakland in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 59,515 and a population density of 1,133 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 58,911 inhabitants.
The city was created 206 years ago in 1817.
Quick Facts about Pontiac
| Population : | 58,911 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Oakland County |
| Postal code : | 48340–48343 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 248 |
| Area : | 52.54 km2 |
| Named for : | Pontiac |
| Altitude : | 922 feet / 281 meters |
| Capital city : | Pontiac is capital of Oakland County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1818 (206 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 01:57:37 (18th December 2024) |
| Density : | 1,121 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.03% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Pontiac is located at 42°38'20"N 83°17'28"W (42.6389200, -83.2910500).
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- Official Website
Official website of Pontiac
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Pontiac decreased by 1.03% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 59,515 | - | census |
| 2011 | 59,913 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 60,299 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 60,448 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 60,466 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 60,260 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 60,224 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 60,123 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 59,741 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 59,438 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 58,911 | -0.89% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Pontiac
1 Erebus Haunted Attraction
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2 Beaudette Park
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3 Murphy Park
Martin Luther King Jr Blvd S & Osmun St, Pontiac, MI 48341, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Rotary Park
Wesson St, Pontiac, MI 48341, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Oakland County Pioneer Historical Society
405 Cesar E Chavez Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Pontiac
1 City of Pontiac
47450 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342 ➦ Show Map
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2 Pontiac City Council
47450 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342 ➦ Show Map
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3 Pontiac City Hall Information
Pontiac, MI 48341 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Pontiac (130)
People born in Pontiac, including actress Laura Innes, jazz drummer Elvin Jones, composer and jazz pianist Geri Allen, .
List
- Pete Dexter (American novelist, screenwriter, newspaper columnist) he was born in 22/07/1943
- Thad Jones (American jazz trumpeter) he was born in 28/03/1923
- Walker Russell, Jr. (American basketball player) he was born in 06/10/1982
- Brent W. Jett (American astronaut) he was born in 05/10/1958
- Mike Henry (American voice actor and comedian) he was born in 07/11/1965
- Charles Arnette Towne (American politician (1858-1928)) he was born in 21/11/1858
- Danton Cole (American ice hockey player) he was born in 10/01/1967
- Dave Bennett (American clarinetist) he was born in 18/05/1984
- Kirk Gibson (Major League Baseball manager and former player) he was born in 28/05/1957
- Ellsworth Raymond Bathrick (American politician (1863-1917)) he was born in 06/01/1863
- Earl Alfred Boyea, Jr. (Catholic bishop) he was born in 10/04/1951
- Pinklon Thomas (American boxer) he was born in 10/02/1958
- Gary Peters (United States Senator from Michigan) he was born in 01/12/1958
- Albert J. Campbell (American politician (1857-1907)) he was born in 12/12/1857
- Micki King (American diver) she was born in 26/07/1944
- Al Miller (American racing driver) he was born in 28/04/1907
- Sven Birkerts (American academic and writer) he was born in 21/09/1951
- Thomas D. Williams (American priest and author) he was born in 02/10/1962
Schools in Pontiac
College & universities near Pontiac, MI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 458380 | Dorsey School of Business-Waterford Pontiac | Pontiac (MI) | 48341 |
| 171535 | Oakland Community College | Bloomfield Hills (MI) | 48304-2266 |
| 171571 | Oakland University | Rochester Hills (MI) | 48309-4401 |
| 169424 | Cranbrook Academy of Art | Bloomfield Hills (MI) | 48304 |
| 457642 | Marketti Academy of Cosmetology | Waterford (MI) | 48329 |
Stations (18)
Amtrak & bus stations near Pontiac, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PNT | Pontiac Transportation Center | 51000 Woodward Avenue | RAIL |
| TRM | Troy Transit Center | 1201 Doyle Drive | RAIL |
| BMM | Birmingham, Michigan | 449 South Eton St. | RAIL |
| ROY | Royal Oak station | 202 South Sherman Ave. | RAIL |
| DET | Detroit | 11 West Baltimore Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Pontiac
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Pontia Post Office | Pontiac (MI) | 48343 |
| Bloomfield Townsh Post Office | Bloomfield Hills (MI) | 48302 |
| Bloomfield Hill Post Office | Bloomfield Hills (MI) | 48304 |
| Auburn Hill Post Office | Auburn Hills (MI) | 48326 |
| Keego Harbor Post Office | Keego Harbor (MI) | 48320 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Pontiac , Illinois city in Illinois, USA with a population of 11,176 people.
Other cities in Oakland County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Oakland County , MI. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington Hills | 80,017 | The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan. |
| Waterford | 75,737 | Charter township in Oakland county, Michigan |
| Rochester Hills | 74,111 | A city in Oakland County, Michigan. |
| Southfield | 72,174 | A city in Oakland County, Michigan. |
| Royal Oak | 58,963 | The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan. |
| Oak Park | 29,752 | City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States |
| Madison Heights | 29,633 | City in Oakland County, Michigan, USA |
| Auburn Hills | 24,880 | City in Oakland County, Michigan |
| Birmingham | 21,312 | City in Michigan |
| Ferndale | 20,198 | Town in Humboldt County, California, United States |
| Hazel Park | 16,209 | City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States |
| Berkley | 15,277 | Suburb of Detroit in Oakland County, Michigan |
| Wixom | 14,086 | City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Rochester | 13,201 | City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States |
| South Lyon | 11,846 | City in southwestern Oakland County in the U. |
| Clawson | 11,731 | City in Oakland County in the U. |
Distance to Other Cities
Pontiac distances to largest Michigan cities
