Swartz Creek is a city located in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 5,102. The city has incorporated land formerly within Flint Charter Township, Gaines Township, and Clayton Township, but is politically independent of all three. Location in the state of Michigan Formed 1837 Seat Flint Area  - Total  - Water 1,682 km² (649 mi²) 25 km² (10 mi²) 1. ... A U.S. state is any one of the fifty states (four of which officially favor the term commonwealth) which, with the District of Columbia, forms the United States of America. ... State nickname: The Wolverine State, The Great Lakes State Official languages English de-facto Capital Lansing Largest city Detroit Governor Jennifer Granholm (D) Senators Carl Levin (D) Debbie Stabenow (D) Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 11th 96,889 mi² / 250,941 km² 41. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... The Charter Township of Flint is a charter township in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... There is also Gaines Charter Township in Kent County. ... Clayton Township is a township in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ...

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.4 km² (4.0 mi²). 10.4 km² (4.0 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. Image File history File links MIMap-doton-SwartzCreek. ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is the area equal to a square with sides each 1 mile long. ...

The Swartz Creek flows from west to east through the city, generally along the southern border, toward the Flint River. Just south and parallel to the creek is the Canadian National Railway line, formerly the Grand Trunk line, which runs between Flint and Durand. Location of the Flint River watershed The Flint River Watershed The Flint River is a river in southeast Michigan, 142 mi (229 km) long, that flows through the city of Flint. ... Canadian National Railways logo or herald (used pre-1960) Network Map of Canadian National Railway The Canadian National Railway (CN; AAR reporting marks CN, CNA, CNIS), known as Canadian National Railways (CNR) between 1918 and 1960, and Canadian National/Canadien National (CN) from 1960 to present, is a Canadian Class... Grand Trunk Western Railroad logo or herald (used 1960-1995) CNs principal U.S. subsidiary The Grand Trunk Western Railroad (GTWR, GT post-1960, AAR reporting mark GTW) is a U.S. railroad and primary subsidiary of Canadian National Railway (CN). ... The arches of downtown Flint. ... Durand is a city located in Shiawassee County, Michigan. ...

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 5,102 people, 2,233 households, and 1,460 families residing in the city. The population density is 490.0/km² (1,269.6/mi²). There are 2,355 housing units at an average density of 226.2/km² (586.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 95.83% White, 1.22% African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.63% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.43% from other races, and 1.53% from two or more races. 2.10% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There are 2,233 households out of which 28.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% are married couples living together, 13.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.6% are non-families. 30.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.27 and the average family size is 2.82. Marriage is a relationship between individuals which has formed the foundation of the family for most societies. ...

In the city the population is spread out with 22.3% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 87.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 80.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $42,112, and the median income for a family is $52,147. Males have a median income of $46,442 versus $29,010 for females. The per capita income for the city is $22,046. 6.5% of the population and 4.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 9.2% of those under the age of 18 and 4.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

External links

• City of Swartz Creek
• Swartz Creek Historical Society