31-662: Birch Run is a village in Saginaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan . The population was 1,553 at the 2010 census . The village is located within Birch Run Township . Birch Run was established in 1852 as a station on the Pere Marquette Railroad. It was given a post office in 1954. In 1954, it was incorporated as a village. Birch Run was founded as a station on the Pere Marquette Railroad by John Moore, its first postmaster, in 1852. It
62-614: A shipping channel down the river to Bay City , and from there, to the Great Lakes . Most of Saginaw County is served by the Saginaw Intermediate School District (SISD), which coordinates the efforts of local boards of education, but has no operating authority over schools. Local school boards in Michigan retain great autonomy over day-to-day operations. A number of charter schools also operate in
93-574: A swimming beach, picnic shelters, and recreation programs. The largest employers in Saginaw County are: Saginaw County was the destination of a Sauk footpath that became one of the first roads in what is now Michigan, the Saginaw Trail . The trail, first authorized in 1819, was completed to Saginaw in 1841. Since then, Saginaw's access to the outside world has expanded with the development of maritime, rail, air, and freeway links to
124-580: Is November 2024. (information as of April 2021) Saginaw County Parks and Recreation Commission is a county-wide government organization founded by William H. Haithco Sr. in 1969. Haithco then served as chairman from 1972 to 1999. The organization operates six parks throughout the county - Imerman Memorial Park, Veterans Memorial Park, Ringwood Forest, Price Nature Center, William H. Haithco Recreation Area , and The Saginaw Valley Rail Trail. These parks comprise over 550 acres, including 18 miles of hiking trails, two boat launches, four fishing access sites,
155-573: Is believed by some to have once lived there. A more likely possibility is that it comes from Ojibwe words meaning "place of the outlet" – sag (English: an opening ) and ong (English: place of ). See List of Michigan county name etymologies . Saginaw County comprises the Saginaw, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area and is included in the Saginaw-Midland-Bay City Combined Statistical Area ,
186-549: Is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km) is water. As of the census of 2010, there were 1,555 people, 655 households, and 398 families living in the village. The population density was 822.8 inhabitants per square mile (317.7/km). There were 714 housing units at an average density of 377.8 per square mile (145.9/km). The racial makeup of the village was 93.9% White , 1.1% African American , 0.9% Native American , 0.2% Asian , 1.2% from other races , and 2.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.3% of
217-451: Is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since the 1990s, the OECD has conducted regular surveys among its 38 member countries using a standardized methodology and set of questions. Per capita income is often used to measure a sector's average income and compare the wealth of different populations. Per capita income is also often used to measure
248-642: Is the largest outlet mall in the Midwest. As of November 2017, the mall has 108 stores and 3 restaurants on property. The Birch Run Area School District serves the village of Birch Run, Birch Run Township and Taymouth Township . Birch Run's athletic teams are known as the Panthers. According to the United States Census Bureau , the village has a total area of 1.91 square miles (4.95 km), of which 1.89 square miles (4.90 km)
279-535: Is water. It is part of the Flint/Tri-Cities region of Mid-Michigan . The median elevation in Saginaw County, Michigan is 620 feet (190 m) above sea level. The 2010 United States Census indicates Saginaw County had a 2010 population of 200,169. This is a decrease of -9,870 people from the 2000 United States Census . Overall, the county had a -4.7% growth rate during this ten-year period. In 2010 there were 79,011 households and 52,287 families in
310-525: The County of Saginaw , is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan . As of the 2020 Census , the population was 190,124. The county seat is Saginaw . The county was created by September 10, 1822, and was fully organized on February 9, 1835. The etymology of the county's name is uncertain. It may be derived from Sace-nong or Sak-e-nong (English: Sauk land ), as the Sauk (French: Sac ) tribe
341-565: The 5th largest metropolitan area in Michigan. The name Saginaw is widely believed to mean "where the Sauk were" in Ojibwe , from Sace-nong or Sak-e-nong (Sauk Town), due to the belief that the Sauk once lived there. But it is more likely that the name means "place of the outlet", from the Ojibwe sag (opening) and ong (place of). When Natives told Samuel de Champlain that the Sauk nation
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#1732798630763372-531: The Sauk at one time lived in the area and were driven out by Ojibwe (Chippewa), before the area was first visited by Europeans. The Saginaw region includes an extensive network of many rivers and streams which converge into the Saginaw River and provided a means for easy travel for the Native American population among numerous settlements and hunting areas, as well as access to Lake Huron. Saginaw
403-404: The age of 18 living with them, 45.4% were husband and wife families , 16.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 33.8% were non-families, and 28.2% were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.99. In the county, 23.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 10.6% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.3%
434-442: The aid of local Euro-American settlers. In 1853 the Ojibwe and Ottawa both established large hunting camps along the Saginaw River, although Euro-American settlers were beginning to establish saw mills and farms in the area by that point. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 816 square miles (2,110 km ), of which 800 square miles (2,100 km ) is land and 16 square miles (41 km ) (1.9%)
465-399: The average family size was 2.91. In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 34.5% from 25 to 44, 17.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.4 males. The median income for a household in
496-500: The average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such as the American Community Survey . This allows the calculation of per capita income for both the country as a whole and specific regions or demographic groups. However, comparing per capita income across different countries
527-577: The county was $ 21,025. About 12.4% of families and 16.9% of the population were below the poverty line , including 24.1% of those under the age 18 and 10.1% of those age 65 or over. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Saginaw is the controlling regional body for the Catholic Church . The county government operates the jail , maintains rural roads, operates the major local courts, keeps files of deeds and mortgages, maintains vital records , administers public health regulations, and participates with
558-478: The county. School districts in the county (including any with any territory, no matter how slight, even if the schools and/or administration are in other counties) include: Former school districts include: There are twenty eight recognized historical markers in the county: They are: 43°20′N 84°03′W / 43.33°N 84.05°W / 43.33; -84.05 Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures
589-479: The county. The population density was 250.2 per square mile (96.6 per square kilometer). There were 86,844 housing units at an average density of 108.5 per square mile (41.9 per square kilometer). The racial and ethnic makeup of the county was 70.5% White, 18.6% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 7.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.1% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. There were 79,011 households, out of which 30.5% had children under
620-599: The major cities of Michigan and neighboring states and nations. Scheduled airline service is available from MBS International Airport near Freeland, Michigan and Bishop International Airport in Flint, Michigan . Harry Browne Airport in Buena Vista Charter Township also serves the region. The Saginaw River is maintained by the Corps of Engineers , and from time to time, dredged to maintain
651-440: The population. There were 655 households, of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.9% were married couples living together, 16.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.2% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
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#1732798630763682-407: The population. There were 699 households, out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and
713-402: The state in the provision of welfare and other social services. The county board of commissioners controls the budget but has only limited authority to make laws or ordinances. In Michigan, most local government functions — police and fire, building and zoning, tax assessment, street maintenance, etc. — are the responsibility of individual cities and townships. From 1988 to 2012, Saginaw County
744-417: The village was $ 41,685, and the median income for a family was $ 48,553. Males had a median income of $ 35,547 versus $ 28,512 for females. The per capita income for the village was $ 20,631. About 3.8% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 4.0% of those under age 18 and 3.2% of those of the age 65, or over. Saginaw County, Michigan Saginaw County , officially
775-403: The village. The population density was 861.5 inhabitants per square mile (332.6/km). There were 726 housing units at an average density of 378.4 per square mile (146.1/km). The racial makeup of the village was 95.64% White , 0.42% African American , 0.36% Native American , 0.54% Asian , 0.91% from other races , and 2.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 3.27% of
806-438: Was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.99. The median age in the village was 34.6 years. 25.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 12.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.9% were from 25 to 44; 23.5% were from 45 to 64; and 12.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.3% male and 52.7% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 1,653 people, 699 households, and 459 families living in
837-432: Was 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.4 males. The 2010 American Community Survey 1-year estimate indicates the median income for a household in the county was $ 41,938 and the median income for a family was $ 52,243. Males had a median income of $ 27,691 versus $ 16,488 for females. The per capita income for
868-521: Was a consistently Democratic county at the Presidential level. However, in recent elections it has become increasingly competitive, with Donald Trump narrowly winning the county in 2016 by slightly over 1,000 votes while narrowly losing it in 2020 by about 300 votes. Trump won it back in 2024 , this time with an outright majority of the vote. All countywide officers are elected for four-year terms. The next scheduled election for these offices
899-549: Was also a frequent meeting location for councils of the Ojibwe, Pottawatomi, and Ottawa—the Three Fires of the Anishnabeg. What is today Saginaw County was inhabited by the Ojibwe at the time of the arrival of Euro-Americans. The Ojibwe were still the dominant force in the area in the 1820s, and in 1827 they were attacked by a two groups of Winnebago people coming from Wisconsin. The Ojibwe prevailed in this fight with
930-693: Was named after its creek, which runs through a large birch area. In 1863, the town was renamed Deer Lick and remained so until 1868 when it reverted to Birch Run. Birch Run was incorporated as a village in 1955. Birch Run was the home of the Great Lakes Storm , a defunct member of the Continental Basketball Association . The Storm played in the Birch Run Expo Center from 2001 until they disbanded in 2005. Birch Run Premium Outlets , opened in 1986,
961-627: Was on the western shore of Lake Michigan , Champlain mistakenly placed them on the western shore of Lake Huron . This mistake was copied on subsequent maps, and future references identified this as the place of the Sauks. Champlain himself never visited what is now Michigan. The area was inhabited from about 1000 B.C. to 1000 A.D. by the Native American Hopewell culture , followed by the Anishnabeg . Some historians believe that