More about Novi Novi is a home rule city located in Oakland County, Michigan, in the Detroit metropolitan area, approximately 25 miles northwest from the center of Detroit. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 47,386. The city is located within the boundaries of the geographic Township of Novi. The City of Novi and Novi Township are separate governmental units. Novi is one of the fastest growing cities in Michigan. The construction of Twelve Oaks Mall in the mid-1970s at the interchange of Novi Road and I-96 is often credited with ushering in the growth that the city experiences today. In actuality, the city has experienced almost constant growth since the 1950s. This period of growth has led to an explosion in the citys population and numerous residential, commercial and industrial developments around the city. Most of the farmland and open spaces present in the mid-20th Century have been lost to development. The exceptions include the Tollgate Farm located at the intersection of Twelve Mile and Meadowbrook Roads. This farmstead is currently operated by Michigan State University as an agricultural extension. Another prominent natural area is the North Novi Park located between Walled Lake and Twelve Mile Road, west of Novi Road. While portions of the park were turned over to a developer to settle a lawsuit, it still remains one of the largest municipal parks in southeast Michigan. Recently, the City of Novi negotiated for the donation of several parcels on the west side of the City. These properties, along with several adjoining parcels owned by the City, have preserved 253 acres of environmentally sensitive areas. Novi Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there are 47,386 people, 18,726 households, and 12,321 families residing in the city. The population density is 600.5/km² (1,555.2/mi²). There are 19,649 housing units at an average density of 249.0/km² (644.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 87.26% White, 1.92% African American, 0.19% Native American, 8.67% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.47% from other races, and 1.48% from two or more races. 1.80% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 18,726 households out of which 36.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.2% are married couples living together, 7.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.2% are non-families. 28.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 5.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.52 and the average family size is 3.17. In the city the population is spread out with 27.6% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 35.7% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 96.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 93.4 males. The median income for a household in the city is $71,918, and the median income for a family is $91,369. Males have a median income of $65,590 versus $38,432 for females. The per capita income for the city is $35,992. 2.2% of the population and 1.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 2.4% of those under the age of 18 and 2.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. Today...Partly sunny. Highs 71 to 75. North winds 5 to 10 mph...Turning to west. Tonight...Mostly cloudy during the evening. Mostly clear overnight. Lows 53 to 57. Light and variable winds. Sunday...Mostly sunny...Becoming partly sunny during the afternoon. Highs 77 to 81. North winds 5 to 10 mph...Turning to west. Sunday Night...Partly cloudy during the early evening...Then becoming mostly cloudy. An isolated shower or thunderstorm during the evening...Then an isolated shower. Lows 55 to 59. Variable winds 10 mph or less. Chance of rain 20 percent. Monday...Partly sunny. Highs 73 to 77. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph...Turning to north late. Monday Night...Partly cloudy during the early evening...Then becoming mostly clear. Lows 55 to 59. Tuesday...Mostly sunny through mid morning...Then becoming partly sunny. Highs 74 to 78. Tuesday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows 55 to 59. Wednesday...Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs 76 to 80. Chance of rain 20 percent. Wednesday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows 59 to 63. Thursday...Partly sunny. Highs 81 to 85. Thursday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows 59 to 63. Friday...Partly sunny. Highs 84 to 88. Powered by HAMweather Copyright © 2003 HAMweather, LLC, all rights reserved.

