Swartz Creek, Michigan
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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.
Geography
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Location of Swartz Creek, Michigan
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.
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.
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.
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.