Saugatuck, Michigan
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Saugatuck is a city in Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,065.
Originally a lumber town and port, Saugatuck, along with the adjacent village of Douglas became a noted art colony and tourist destination in the arts and crafts movement of the late 19th century. Tourists are still drawn to the art galleries, harbor, marinas, scenery, unusual stores, the view from atop Radar Hill, and tourist attractions as well as Oval Beach on Lake Michigan, which enjoys a worldwide reputation. Cruise ships from Europe occasionally stop at Saugatuck. Nearby are Saugatuck Dunes State Park and Allegan State Game Area as is the city of Holland, Michigan.
Geography
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Location of Saugatuck, Michigan
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.8 km² (1.5 mi²). 3.1 km² (1.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.7 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 17.93% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,065 people, 549 households, and 265 families residing in the city. The population density is 345.5/km² (893.6/mi²). There are 928 housing units at an average density of 301.1/km² (778.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 95.21% White, 1.60% African American, 0.38% Native American, 0.94% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 1.41% from other races, and 0.38% from two or more races. 4.32% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 549 households out of which 18.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.5% are married couples living together, 9.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 51.7% are non-families. 41.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 1.93 and the average family size is 2.62.
In the city the population is spread out with 16.8% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 32.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 44 years. For every 100 females there are 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 96.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $44,318, and the median income for a family is $64,583. Males have a median income of $46,161 versus $26,484 for females. The per capita income for the city is $34,382. 11.5% of the population and 6.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 19.1% of those under the age of 18 and 5.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
External links
- Saugatuck/Douglas Convention and Visitors Bureau (http://www.saugatuck.com/)
- Saugatuck City Hall (http://www.saugatuckcity.com/)