Hamtramck, Michigan

Hamtramck, Michigan
Downtown Hamtramck in 2012
Downtown Hamtramck in 2012
Flag of Hamtramck, Michigan
Official seal of Hamtramck, Michigan
Nickname(s): 
The World in Two Square Miles, Hamtown
Location of Hamtramck in Wayne County, Michigan
Location of Hamtramck in Wayne County, Michigan
Coordinates: 42°23′34″N 83°02′59″W / 42.39278°N 83.04972°W / 42.39278; -83.04972
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyWayne
Organized1798
Incorporated (town)1901
Incorporated (city)1922
Government
 • TypeMayor–council
 • MayorAmer Ghalib
 • City managerMax Garbarino
Area
 • Total2.090 sq mi (5.413 km2)
 • Land2.090 sq mi (5.413 km2)
 • Water0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2)
Elevation630 ft (192 m)
Population
 • Total28,433
 • Estimate 
(2023)[4]
27,339
 • Density13,080/sq mi (5,051/km2)
Time zoneUTC–5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC–4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
48211, 48212
Area code313
FIPS code26-36280
GNIS feature ID0627707[2]
Sales tax6.0%[5]
Websitehighlandparkmi.gov
Hamtramck Fire Department

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]

  1. ^ "2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hamtramck, Michigan
  3. ^ a b "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
  4. ^ Cite error: The named reference USCensusEst2023 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  5. ^ "Hamtramck (MI) sales tax rate". Retrieved July 13, 2024.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ Felton, Ryan (November 15, 2015). "Michigan town said to have first majority-Muslim city council in US". The Guardian. Retrieved November 22, 2015.
  11. ^ Warikoo, Niraj (January 25, 2016). "Muslim-majority council reflects Hamtramck diversity". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved January 25, 2016.

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