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Saginaw Township, MI

Saginaw Charter Township is a charter township of Saginaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 41,679 at the 2020 census. The city of Saginaw is adjacent to the township to the southeast but is administratively autonomous.

The township is also a component of the Saginaw Metropolitan Statistical Area and the greater Saginaw-Midland-Bay City Combined Statistical Area in the Mid/Central Michigan region.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 24.8 square miles (64 km2), of which 24.6 square miles (64 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (0.56%) is water.

Saginaw Township predates its parent county. When Saginaw Township was organized as part of Oakland County in 1831, by an 1830 act of Michigan's Territorial Legislature, it covered all of today's Saginaw County (organized in 1835) and part of Bay, Genesee, and Midland counties. As the boundaries for these counties were set, and new townships within Saginaw County organized, Saginaw Township was reduced to its present boundaries. The territory of the present City of Saginaw west of the Saginaw River was taken from Saginaw Township when the city of Saginaw was incorporated in 1857.

In May 2020, Saginaw County residents (including parts of Saginaw Township, Thomas Township, and Tittabawassee Township), along with various Midland County residents (including parts of the city of Midland, the village of Sanford, Edenville Township, Midland Township, Lincoln Township, Homer Township and Dow Chemical) were forced to evacuate due to high flooding caused by the breach of the Edenville and Sanford dams.

Saginaw Township places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Saginaw Athletic Club offers a comprehensive fitness experience with cardio and strength training equipment, group fitness classes, and personal training services. Serenity Spa & Salon provides a range of spa treatments, including massages, facials, and body wraps, to promote relaxation and rejuvenation. Great Lakes Yoga offers a variety of yoga classes, workshops, and retreats to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Tri-City Chiropractic specializes in chiropractic care, spinal adjustments, and rehabilitation exercises to alleviate pain and improve mobility. Pure NRGY Fitness offers comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes. Covenant HealthCare offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. 

The top sites in Saginaw Charter Township, MI: Castle Museum of Saginaw County History, Saginaw Children's Zoo, and Mid-Michigan Children's Museum

Population: 40,840 (2010). ZIP Codes: 48602, 48604, 48608, 48638, 48663. Area code: 989. Elevation: 623 ft (190 m). Area: 24.8 sq mi (64.2 km2).

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What are the demographics of Saginaw Township, MI?

With 41,052 people, Saginaw Charter Township is the 43rd most populated city in the state of Michigan out of 1,520 cities. The largest Saginaw charter township racial/ethnic groups are White (72.1%) followed by Black (12.3%) and Hispanic (8.8%). In 2022, the median household income of Saginaw Charter Township households was $62,440. Saginaw charter township households made slightly more than Tuscarora households ($62,434) and Roosevelt Park households ($62,407). However, 9.9% of Saginaw Charter Township families live in poverty.

What is the history of Saginaw Township, MI?

Saginaw Township (including the entire county and adjacent land) was organized in 1830. A January 28, 1835, act organized Saginaw County (which then included Bay County) as an official county. 1837 saw the first school district organized. It was located on Court St., near the courthouse, which itself was built in 1839. The plot on which the courthouse sits was permanently donated for public use only.

Is Saginaw Township, MI a good place to live?

Saginaw Charter Township is in Saginaw County and is one of the best places to live in Michigan. Living in Saginaw Charter Township offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Saginaw Charter Township there are a lot of bars and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Saginaw Charter Township and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Saginaw Charter Township are above average.

Sources

Wikipedia

Saginaw Charter Township

Niche

Michigan Demographics

Castle Museum of Saginaw County History

Saginaw Children's Zoo

Mid-Michigan Children's Museum

Saginaw Athletic Club

Serenity Spa & Salon

Great Lakes Yoga

Tri-City Chiropractic

Pure NRGY Fitness

Covenant HealthCare

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