Rogers City, Michigan


Rogers City is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,827 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Presque Isle County. The city is adjacent to Rogers Township, but is politically independent.
Rogers City is located on Lake Huron and is home to two salmon fishing tournaments. The world's largest open pit limestone quarry, the Port of Calcite, is located within the city limits and is one of the largest shipping ports on the Great Lakes.
The freighter,, home port at Rogers City, sank in Lake Michigan on November 18, 1958. There were two survivors while 33 lost their lives. Of the 33 victims, 26 of the deceased were from Rogers City, with the others from nearby towns. Fiftieth anniversary memorial activities took place in 2008.

Geography

Transportation

Airports

The nearest commercial airports are Alpena County Regional Airport and Cherry Capital Airport

Highways

Bus

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 2,827 people, 1,328 households, and 800 families residing in the city. The population density was. There were 1,628 housing units at an average density of. The racial makeup of the city was 97.3% White, 0.6% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.7% Asian, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.
There were 1,328 households of which 20.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.8% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.8% were non-families. 36.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 18% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.03 and the average family size was 2.60.
The median age in the city was 51.9 years. 15.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19% were from 25 to 44; 31.4% were from 45 to 64; and 29% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 3,322 people, 1,480 households, and 914 families residing in the city. The population density was 727.2 per square mile. There were 1,626 housing units at an average density of 355.9 per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 98.43% White, 0.03% African American, 0.69% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.03% from other races, and 0.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.45% of the population.
There were 1,480 households out of which 24.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.2% were non-families. 35.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.78.
In the city, the population was spread out with 20.4% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 25.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $29,531, and the median income for a family was $36,310. Males had a median income of $31,515 versus $19,107 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,750. About 5.3% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.5% of those under age 18 and 10.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The Rogers City public schools consists of an Elementary school and Middle/High School.
The wrestling, cross country, bowling, volleyball, baseball, football, and softball teams all have a reputation for being successful. Ex: Annual State competitors; Softball, Bowling, Wrestling, Cross Country and Baseball.

Economy

The northeast corner of Michigan has an industrial base. Rogers City is the locale of the world's largest limestone quarry and the world's largest limestone processing plant, which is also used in steel making all along the Great Lakes. Access to water transport has been formative to the economy. This ties to the world's largest cement plant, which is in Alpena to the south. Both of these landmarks are recognized by historical markers.

Local attractions

Newspapers

The following television stations are available over-the-air:
Charter Communications is the local cable provider for Rogers City; the system offers all the above channels, as well as WNEM-DT2 and CBMT.

Radio

960 is the heritage station in Rogers City. All three local stations licensed to Rogers City now broadcast out of studios in Alpena, leaving Rogers City without a truly locally based station of its own.
The following radio stations can be heard in Rogers City
;FM
Call SignFrequencyCity Broadcast From
WPHN90.5Gaylord
WCML91.7Alpena; studios in Mount Pleasant
WFDX92.5Atlanta; studios in Traverse City
WKJZ94.9Hillman; studios in Tawas City
WRGZ96.7Rogers City; studios in Alpena
WHAK-FM99.9Rogers City; studios in Alpena
WHSB107.7Alpena

;AM
Call SignFrequencyCity Broadcast From
WTCM580Traverse City
WHAK960Rogers City; studios in Alpena