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Saginaw County is located in the central portion
of the lower peninsula, adjacent to both the agricultural and industrial
centers of the state. Manufacturing, especially auto related, is important
to the county's economy, as are all phases of agricultural production.
Auto manufacturing dominates the city of Saginaw, which is surrounded by
farmlands whose output of sugar beets, dry beans, corn, wheat, oats, and
soybean is among the highest in the state. Agriculture accounts for
approximately 64% of the county's land use. Manufacturing includes bakery
and chemical equipment, silicon, graphite, plastic, and metal products.
Sugar, meat products, flour, and beer are also produced in the county. The
medical service industry and medical facilities are also expanding rapidly
in Saginaw County. |
General Data
DISTANCE |
MILES |
KM |
Chicago |
320 |
514 |
Cleveland |
270 |
434 |
Detroit |
100 |
160 |
Indianapolis |
340 |
547 |
Lansing |
70 |
112 |
YEARS | | 1970 |
219,743 |
1980 |
228,059 |
1990 |
211,946 |
2000 |
210,039 |
Source:Census 2000
Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data,
2000 |
|
LABOR |
2000 |
Total Workforce |
102,400 |
Number Employed |
98,125 |
Number Unemployed |
4,250 |
Unemployment Rate |
4.2 |
Source:Michigan
Employment Service Agency, 2000 |
CHARACTERISTICS OF LABOR
FORCE |
| |
LABOR |
1990 |
Workers 16 years and over |
85,480 |
Percentage who work outside of county |
14.7% |
Percentage who work at home |
2.2% |
Source:U.S. Bureau
of the Census, Census of Population and Housing,
1990 |
|
CLASSIFACTION |
1990 |
Persons 25 years of age or older |
131,154 |
Percentage with high school diploma |
74.8% |
Percentage with bachelor's degree |
12.97% |
Source:U.S. Bureau
of the Census, Census of Population and Housing,
1990 |
TRANSPORTATION |
ACCESS TO
MARKETS |
Main Highways |
I-75, I-675, US-10, US-23, M-13,
M-15, M-18, M-20, M-25, M-30, M-46, M-47, M-84, M-54, M-83, M-52, M-58,
M-57, M-81 |
Bus Lines |
Greyhound, Bay Metro Transit,
Midland Transit, Saginaw Transit Authority Regional Services
(STARS) |
Truck Lines |
Over 50 truck lines in region
providing statewide, national, and international hauling
services |
Rail Lines |
Central Michigan, Tuscola &
Saginaw Bay, Huron & Eastern, Mid-Michigan, CSX, Saginaw Valley
Railroad |
Ports |
Bay City (15 mi-Lake Huron), Over
30 port facilities along Saginaw River 10-25 ft. depth range |
Airports |
MBS International Airport,
Harry W. Browne International Airport |
Airlines |
Northwest Airlines, Continental
Airlines, United Airlines, US Air |
Source:
Local Economic Development Contact |
Economy
PERSONAL INCOME (In Thousands
of Dollars) | |
Components by Type |
1996 |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
Personal income |
4,550,553 |
4,762,647 |
4,842,679 |
5,051,226 |
Nonfarm personal income |
4,540,537 |
4,751,805 |
4,838,322 |
5,028,234 |
Farm income |
10,016 |
10,842 |
4,357 |
22,992 |
Population (number of persons)
|
211,369 |
210,753 |
210,032 |
209,245 |
Per capita personal income
(dollars) |
21,529 |
22,598 |
23,057 |
24,140 |
Components by
Industry |
1996 |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
Farm Earnings |
10,016 |
10,842 |
4,357 |
22,992 |
Non-Farm Earnings |
3,670,657 |
3,783,183 |
3,893,842 |
4,120,323 |
Private Earnings |
3,235,301 |
3,336,928 |
3,456,421 |
3,658,831 |
Ag. serv., forestry, fishing, and
other |
14,032 |
16,813 |
18,480 |
20,015 |
Mining |
620 |
774 |
866 |
737 |
Construction |
178,420 |
190,058 |
199,586 |
231,093 |
Manufacturing |
1,408,970 |
1,409,374 |
1,426,146 |
1,538,801 |
Durable
goods |
1,323,120 |
1,323,750 |
1,340,298 |
1,446,033 |
Transportation and public
utilities |
206,618 |
225,221 |
222,522 |
215,201 |
Wholesale trade |
148,817 |
157,726 |
160,370 |
166,909 |
Retail trade |
328,341 |
341,747 |
358,854 |
379,349 |
Finance, insurance, and real
estate |
140,276 |
153,859 |
163,608 |
171,923 |
Services |
809,207 |
841,356 |
905,989 |
934,803 |
Government and government
enterprises |
435,356 |
446,255 |
437,421 |
461,492 |
Federal,
civilian |
83,657 |
83,084 |
85,104 |
90,120 |
Military |
6,733 |
6,437 |
6,268 |
6,427 |
State and
local |
344,966 |
356,734 |
346,049 |
364,945 |
Source:Bureau of
Economic Analysis, U.S. Department of Commerce, Issued May
2001 |
EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY (Number
of Jobs) | |
Components by Type |
1996 |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
Total Employment |
116,244 |
117,410 |
117,697 |
119,664 |
Wage and Salary
Employment |
100,986 |
102,231 |
102,214 |
103,829 |
Proprietor's employment |
15,258 |
15,179 |
15,483 |
15,835 |
Farm Employment |
1,698 |
1,636 |
1,607 |
1,659 |
Non-Farm Employment |
114,546 |
115,774 |
116,090 |
118,005 |
Components by
Industry |
1996 |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
Private |
102,808 |
104,135 |
104,714 |
106,094 |
Ag. serv., forestry,
fishing, and other |
1,050 |
1,166 |
1,140 |
1,202 |
Mining |
88 |
106 |
102 |
90 |
Construction |
5,553 |
5,794 |
5,843 |
6,400 |
Manufacturing |
21,794 |
21,745 |
21,368 |
21,714 |
Transportation and
public utilities |
5,510 |
5,595 |
5,559 |
5,156 |
Wholesale
trade |
4,668 |
4,671 |
4,508 |
4,532 |
Retail
trade |
24,556 |
24,589 |
24,127 |
24,831 |
Finance, insurance,
and real estate |
6,679 |
6,480 |
6,761 |
6,917 |
Services |
32,910 |
33,989 |
35,306 |
35,252 |
Government and government
enterprises |
11,738 |
11,639 |
11,376 |
11,911 |
Federal,
civilian |
1,422 |
1,313 |
1,338 |
1,338 |
Military |
502 |
473 |
441 |
433 |
State and
local |
9,814 |
9,853 |
9,597 |
10,140 |
Source:Bureau of
Economic Analysis, U.S. Department of Labor, Issued May
2001 |
EARNING
LEVELS/LABOR RATES AVERAGE HOURLY RATES |
CLASSIFICATION |
MINIMUM* |
MAXIMUM |
Applications Software
Specialist |
7.00 |
16.25 |
Assembler - Light |
4.50 |
8.50 |
Drafter (CAD) |
6.00 |
15.75 |
Electrician - Industrial |
7.75 |
16.50 |
Electronic Technician |
6.50 |
12.25 |
Forklift Operator |
5.00 |
9.75 |
General Office Clerk |
4.50 |
9.50 |
General Laborer |
4.75 |
8.50 |
Injection Molding
Machinist |
5.00 |
9.00 |
Machine Operator |
5.25 |
10.25 |
Machinist |
6.25 |
12.50 |
Mechanical Engineer |
12.50 |
22.50 |
Production
Manager/Supervisor |
8.25 |
15.50 |
Quality Control
Technician |
7.50 |
12.25 |
Sales - Non-Technical |
6.25 |
13.00 |
Secretary |
5.00 |
11.75 |
Tool and Die Maker |
8.25 |
17.00 |
Word Processor/Typist |
4.75 |
10.50 |
Source: 1996
Survey of the Michigan Employment Security Commission |
*This survey
was done in 1996, before the hourly minimum wage was increased to $5.15 in
September 1997. |
PRINCIPLE
EMPLOYERS |
MANUFACTURING EMPLOYERS |
SIC |
FIRM |
LOCATION |
EMPLOYEES |
PRODUCT |
3714 |
Delphi/Saginaw Steering
Systs |
Saginaw |
8,418 |
Automobile steering
columns |
3321 |
General Motors
Corp/Powertrain |
Saginaw |
2,000 |
Grey iron cstngs & alum cyl
hds |
3714 |
General Motors Corp |
Saginaw |
1,800 |
Disc brake r
assemblies |
3322 |
General Motors
Corp/Powertrain |
Saginaw |
1,300 |
Malleable iron
castings |
2063 |
Michigan Sugar Co |
Saginaw |
1,200 |
Sugar, dried beet pulp
|
3714 |
Eaton Corp |
Saginaw |
610 |
Vehicle motor parts, tools
|
3339 |
Hemlock Semiconductor
Corp |
Hemlock |
475 |
Polycrystalline
silicon |
3444 |
Saginaw Control &
Engineering |
Saginaw |
370 |
Elec cont panels, sheet mtl
encl |
2295 |
Duro-Last Inc |
Saginaw |
325 |
Roofing materials, walk
pads |
3452 |
Thomson Saginaw Ball Screw
Co |
Saginaw |
315 |
Ball screw assemblies
|
2711 |
Saginaw News |
Saginaw |
280 |
Newspaper publishing |
3549 |
Wright-K Technology Inc |
Saginaw |
275 |
Spec purp modular
tools |
3231 |
Hehr Intl Inc |
Chesaning |
226 |
Rec veh & marine
alumwindows |
2063 |
Michigan Sugar Co |
Carrollton |
205 |
Beet sugar &
molasses |
8331 |
Saginaw Valley
Rehabilitation |
Saginaw |
200 |
Sheltered workshop |
3465 |
Means Industries Inc |
Saginaw |
200 |
Auto stampings,
subassemblies |
3281 |
Dixie Cut Stone & Marble
Inc |
Bridgeport |
200 |
Cut stone products |
3545 |
Universal
Microbore-Cushman |
Frankenmuth |
200 |
Machine tools, gauges,
etc |
3083 |
Dow Corning Corp |
Hemlock |
175 |
Silicone elastomer med
tubing |
2035 |
Vlasic Foods Inc |
Bridgeport |
175 |
Pickles &
sauerkraut |
Source:
Harris Publishing Company, 1998 Industrial
Directory |
OTHER MAJOR
EMPLOYERS |
SIC |
FIRM |
LOCATION |
EMPLOYEES |
PRODUCT |
8062 |
St Mary's Medical Center of
Saginaw |
Saginaw |
1,794 |
Health care |
8062 |
Covenant HealthCare |
Saginaw |
4,000 |
Health care |
9121 |
County of Saginaw |
Saginaw |
790 |
Legislative bodies |
8211 |
Saginaw Twp. Community
Schools |
Saginaw |
600 |
School/education |
5411 |
Meijer Inc. |
Saginaw |
600 |
Grocery stores |
4813 |
Ameritech |
Saginaw |
1396 |
Communication |
5812 |
Zehnders of Frankenmuth
Inc. |
Frankenmuth |
500 |
Eating places |
5812 |
Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn
Inc. |
Frankenmuth |
1200 |
Restaurant/Hotel |
8062 |
Veterans Health
Administration |
Saginaw |
430 |
Health care |
Source:
Local County Economic Development
Contact |
|
Type of Service |
1999 |
Total |
5056 |
Forestry,
fishing, hunting, and agriculture support |
4 |
Mining |
5 |
Utilities |
1 |
Construction |
503 |
Manufacturing |
240 |
Food mfg |
19 |
Beverage & tobacco
product mfg |
2 |
Textile mills |
1 |
Textile product
mills |
1 |
Wood product
mfg |
9 |
Paper mfg |
4 |
Printing & related
support activities |
24 |
Chemical mfg |
6 |
Plastics & rubber
products mfg |
11 |
Nonmetallic mineral
product mfg |
13 |
Primary metal
mfg |
8 |
Fabricated metal product
mfg |
59 |
Machinery mfg |
41 |
Computer &
electronic product mfg |
3 |
Electrical equip,
appliance & component mfg |
2 |
Transportation equipment
mfg |
13 |
Furniture & related
product mfg |
5 |
Miscellaneous
mfg |
19 |
Wholesale
trade |
266 |
Retail
trade |
1065 |
Transportation &
warehousing |
119 |
Information |
81 |
Publishing
industries |
11 |
Motion picture &
sound recording industries |
4 |
Broadcasting &
telecommunications |
47 |
Information & data
processing services |
19 |
Finance
& insurance |
286 |
Real
estate & rental & leasing |
156 |
Professional, scientific &
technical services |
363 |
Management
of companies & enterprises |
29 |
Admin,
support, waste mgt, remediation services |
222 |
Educational services |
35 |
Health
care and social assistance |
541 |
Arts,
entertainment & recreation |
58 |
Accommodation & food
services |
415 |
Other
services (except public administration) |
605 |
Auxiliaries (exc corporate,
subsidiary & regional mgt) |
12 |
Unclassified
establishments |
50 |
Source:U.S.
Department of Commerce and Bureau of the Census, County Business Patterns,
Issued May 2001 |
Quality of Life
EDUCATIONAL
FACILITIES |
PUBLIC
SCHOOL DISTRICT INFORMATION |
COMMUNITY |
SCHOOL
DISTRICT |
STUDENTS |
INSTRUCTORS |
HIGH
SCHOOLS |
Birch Run |
Birch Run Area Schools |
2,000 |
101 |
1 |
Bridgeport |
Bridgeport Spaulding Comm
Schs |
2,543 |
144 |
1 |
Carrollton |
Carrollton Public
Schools |
1,206 |
67 |
1 |
Chesaning |
Chesaning Union Schools |
2,380 |
151 |
1 |
Frankenmuth |
Frankenmuth School
District |
1,117 |
64 |
1 |
Freeland |
Freeland Community
District |
1,261 |
61 |
1 |
Hemlock |
Hemlock Public Schools |
1,515 |
73 |
1 |
Merrill |
Merrill Community
Schools |
1,040 |
55 |
1 |
New Lothrop |
New Lothrop Area Schools |
892 |
48 |
1 |
Saginaw |
Buena Vista School
District |
1,747 |
100 |
1 |
Saginaw |
Swan Valley School
District |
1,607 |
83 |
1 |
Saginaw |
Saginaw Township Comm
Schools |
4,853 |
241 |
1 |
Saginaw |
Saginaw City School
District |
13,967 |
796 |
2 |
St. Charles |
St. Charles Community
Schools |
1,400 |
77 |
1 |
Source: MI
Department of Education, 1997 |
TWO YEAR
COLLEGES AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS |
NAME |
LOCATION |
ENROLLMENT |
Great Lakes Junior
College |
Saginaw |
2,250 |
Mott Community College |
Flint (Genesee Co.) |
10,469 |
FOUR YEAR
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES |
NAME |
LOCATION |
ENROLLMENT |
Saginaw Valley State
University |
Saginaw |
7,500 |
Northwood University |
Midland (Midland Co.) |
1,500 |
Alma College |
Alma (Gratiot Co.) |
1,400 |
University of Michigan -
Flint |
Flint (Genesee Co.) |
10,469 |
GMI Engineering &
Management |
Flint (Genesee Co. |
2,500 |
Source: MI
Department of Education, 1996 |
MEDICAL
FACILITIES |
TYPE OF
FACILITY |
# IN
COUNTY |
# OF
BEDS |
Hospitals |
4 |
994 |
Source: MI
Department of Consumer and Industry Services,
1998 |
|
OWNER
OCCUPIED |
MEDIAN
VALUE |
RENTER
OCCUPIED |
MEDIAN
RENT |
55,304 |
$48,100 |
22,952 |
$301 |
Source:U.S. Bureau
of the Census, Census of Population and Housing,
1990 |
CLIMATE |
MONTH |
AVG. MIN
TEMP |
AVG. MAX
TEMP. |
January |
14F./-10C. |
27F./-3C. |
July |
60F./16C. |
82F./28C. |
PRECIPITATION |
RAINFALL |
SNOWFALL |
Average Annual |
30in./76cm. |
46in./117cm. |
GROWING
SEASON |
DAYS ABOVE
90F/32C |
DAYS BELOW
0F/-18C |
163 |
10 |
9 |
Source: NOAA
Climate Summary, 1995 |
RECREATION |
COUNTY
HIGHLIGHTS |
The natural resources in Saginaw, Bay, and
Midland Counties are an integral part of one of Michigan's largest tourism
industries. The Saginaw River and Lake Huron provide year-round
activity from boating to fishing. Popular events such as Freeland's
Walleye Festival and the Shiver on the River ice-fishing competition
attract visitors throughout the Midwest. The area's natural
resources also provide ample opportunity for the observation of
wildlife. Midland's Chippewa Nature Center, Shiawassee Wildlife
Refuge and Bay City's Tobico Marsh State Game Area are amoung the many
places visitors are able to enjoy nature.
The Tri-Counties also boast 26 public and
private golf courses, providing over 450 holes ranging in difficulty and
affordability. Among them is a PGA course designed by Jack Nicklaus
at Bay Valley Hotel and Resort. Apple Mountain Ski & Golf Resort
and Frankenmuth's Fortress are also among the area's most impressive
courses.
Other recreational activities include the
Pere-Marquette Rail Trail. This 23 mile paved trail, beginning at
Midland's Tridge, is ideal for biking, walking, cross country skiing or
inline skating. In addition, some of the Midwest's best skiing is
only a short distance away at Boyne Mountain, Boyne Highlands, and
Caberfae.
The Tri-County community also provides many
unique cultural opportunities. The Midland Center for the Arts hosts
performances in music, theatre, and dance. Art, science, and history
exhibits are also on display. The Bay City Players is the county's
oldest, continuously running community theatre. For those preferring
a more peaceful experience, Midland's Dow Gardens includes 110 acres of
gardens open to the public year round. Exploring is
encouraged.
Saginaw County has numerous cultural
attractions as well. Included is the Japanese Cultural Center and
Tea Garden and the Marshall Fredericks Sculpture Gallery, located at
Saginaw Valley State University. In Frankenmuth, Michigan's #1
tourist destination, visitors may enjoy the German atmosphere found year
round in the shops and restaurants scattered downtown.
Retail is big business. Saginaw's Birch
Run contains interstate 75's second most frequented exit, next only to
Orlando, Florida due widely to the popular Prime Outlets shopping
center.
The residents of Saginaw, Bay, and Midland
Counties are truly fortunate. Quality of life here provides a great
place to live, work, and raise a family. Employment opportunities
are diverse, neighbors are friendly, resources are plentiful, and
newcomers are welcome. |
Source: Local County Economic Development
Contact |
Municipal Services
UTILITIES |
COMMUNITY |
ELECTRIC |
GAS |
Jonesfield, Birch Run, Blumfield,
Brady, Brant, Bridgeport, Carrollton, Chapin, Chesaning, Frankenmuth,
Albee, James, Kochville, Lakefield, Maple Grove, Marion, Richland,
Saginaw, St. Charles, St. Clair, Swan Creek, Taymouth, Thomas,
Fremont |
Consumers Energy |
Consumers Energy |
Chapin |
Tri-County |
Consumers Energy |
Source: Local County Economic
Development Contact |
TELECOMMUNICATIONS |
Local Phone Companies |
Ameritech |
Long Distance Companies |
AT&T, MCI, Sprint, and
others |
Source: Local County Economic
Development Contact |
LICENSED
LANDFILLS |
COMMUNITY |
OWNER/MANAGER |
Buena Vista |
GM Corp - Powertrain |
James |
John Sexton Corporation of
Michigan |
Taymouth |
People's Garbage Disposal,
Inc. |
Taymouth |
Tay-ban Corporation |
Source: MDEQ
Waste Management Division, 1998 |
|
Agriculture |
Comercial |
Industrial |
Residential |
Other |
7.34% |
21.04% |
13.09% |
58.24% |
0.28% |
Source:MI
Department of Treasury, 1997 |
GOVERNMENT |
COMMUNITY |
PHONE
NUMBER |
COMMUNITY |
PHONE
NUMBER |
Albee Twp |
(517) 770-4844 |
Birch Run Twp |
(517) 624-9773 |
Blumfield Twp |
(517) 753-9881 |
Brady Twp |
(517) 845-3264 |
Brant Twp |
(517) 585-3256 |
Bridgeport Charter Twp |
(517) 777-0940 |
Buena Vista Charter Twp |
(517) 754-6536 |
Carrollton Twp |
(517) 754-4611 |
Chapin Twp |
(517) 661-2327 |
Chesaning Twp |
(517) 845-3666 |
Frankenmuth (City of) |
(517) 652-9901 |
Frankenmuth Twp |
(517) 652-6741 |
Fremont Twp |
(517) 642-8390 |
James Twp |
(517) 781-1353 |
Jonesfield Twp |
(517) 643-7525 |
Kochville Twp |
(517) 792-7596 |
Lakefield Twp |
(517) 643-5482 |
Maple Grove Twp |
(810) 845-6155 |
Marion Twp |
(517) 585-3583 |
Richland Twp |
(517) 642-2097 |
Saginaw (City of) |
(517) 776-1480 |
Saginaw Charter Twp |
(517) 791-9800 |
Spaulding Twp |
(517) 777-0950 |
St. Charles Twp |
(517) 865-9010 |
Swan Creek Twp |
(517) 865-6251 |
Taymouth Twp |
(517) 624-4159 |
Thomas Twp |
(517) 781-0150 |
Tittabawassee twp |
(517) 695-9512 |
Zilwaukee Twp |
(517) 753-6036 |
|
Source: Local County Economic
Development Contact |
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CONTACT |
Contact: Ms. JoAnn Crary
|
Business: Saginaw Future, Inc.
|
Address: 301 E.
Genesee |
Third Floor |
Saginaw, MI 48607 |
Phone: (989) 754-8222 |
Fax: (989) 754-1715 |
Website: www.saginawfuture.com |
*LDO's = Local
Development Organizations |
Source: Local County Economic Development
Contact |
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