Population: 2000 Census 10,000 ---- Trading and labor drawing
area: 65,000 population
Area with the City: 9 sq miles. Has large lake incorporated
within city limits. Located approximately 100 miles north
of Grand Rapids and 49 miles southeast of Traverse City.
Government: Incorporated
1877, Council/Manager form of government (one of the first
in Michigan); county seat for Wexford County.
Major
Industries: Boat manufacturer, rubber products, medical
care, vacuum cleaner manufacturer, truck parts commercial
freezer manufacturer, automobile parts manufacturer, iron
foundry, military hardware, tourism, beverage distributing.
Employment Data: 2000 ---- 15,600 labor force
in the County, 6.4% unemployment rate. 32% of wages are
derived from the industrial sector.
Other: Class 5 fire department rating; 62
policemen including City, Wexford County Sheriff's Department,
and State Police; Cadillac is the county seat of Wexford
County and as such, many legal and financial experts reside
and practice here; 174 bed hospital; eight truck lines,
railroad, bus line, and airport develop the transportation
network.
