Community Profile
Saginawians are proud of their diverse community, desirable residential areas, viable manufacturing businesses, cultural destinations, renewing downtown and recreational resources.
Census Data (2000)
Total Population |
61,799 |
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Male |
46.6% |
28,795 |
Female |
53.4% |
33,004 |
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Race* |
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White |
29,056 |
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Black or African American |
26,735 |
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Hispanic |
7,259 |
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American Indian |
302 |
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Asian |
205 |
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*The numbers add to more than the total population and more than 100% because individuals may report more than one race.
Total Number of Families |
15,105 |
|---|---|
Average Household Size |
2.60 |
Average Family Size |
3.23 |
Total Housing Units |
25,639 |
Occupied Housing |
23,182 |
Vacant Housing |
2,457 |
Owner-occupied |
14,749 |
Renter-occupied |
8,433 |
Median Age (years) |
30.7 |
Amenities, Facilities & Services
- The park system has 540 acres that include the Japanese Cultural Center and Tea House, Children's Zoo at Celebration Square, Ojibway Island, and the Andersen Enrichment Center with a beautiful award-winning rose garden
- 300 miles of streets
- 24,000 catch basins
- Police mobile mini-station
- Four sister-city relationships
- Special events that include PRIDE's Friday Night Live, KCQ Country Music Fest, West Side Art Fair, PRIDE's Christmas parade, Holidays in the Heart of the City, community concerts, Fireworks, Ethnic Festival, fishing contests and much more
- Art and historical museums
- Seat of Saginaw County government - County Building (courts, sheriff, administration, etc.)
- The area is served by two community colleges and a four-year state university, plus extension offices of Central Michigan and Michigan State universities
- The Dow Event Center includes a 2,200-seat theater, a 7,000-seat arena and conference rooms. Across the street is the Howard Johnson Hotel.
- Weekly rubbish curb-side service