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Saginaw is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 61,799. The 2006 population estimate was 57,523. It is the county seat of Saginaw County

History
The site of what is presently the City of Saginaw was originally inhabited by Native Americans. The Sauk lived in the area and were driven from the area by Ojibwe (Chippewa). The name Saginaw is believed to mean "where the Sauk were" in the Ojibwe language. French missionaries and traders first appeared in the area during the late 1600s. The first permanent settlement by those other than Native Americans was in 1816 when Joseph Campau established a trading post on the west bank of the Saginaw River. Shortly thereafter the United States established Fort Saginaw.

During Michigan's territorial period, a county and township government were organized at Saginaw. Growth of the settlement was fueled rapidly during the 1800s by the lumber industry. Saginaw was the site of numerous sawmills and served as a port for Great Lakes vessels. What is now the City of Saginaw resulted from the consolidation of the Cities of East Saginaw and Saginaw (West Side) in 1889.

During the 1900s, Saginaw's economy was dominated by manufacturing related to the automotive industry. Immigration from other areas, particularly the American south, swelled the population. This population growth particularly expanded the presence of African-Americans in Saginaw. The politics of the City became dominated with issues of race relations. The manufacturing presence in Saginaw declined in the latter half of the 20th Century and the population diminished as well. Saginaw has faced increasing social problems relating to poverty as a result of its high rate of unemployment. Crime has been a major area of concern for the community in recent years.

Topography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 47.1 km² (18.2 sq mi). 45.2 km² (17.4 sq mi) of it is land and 1.9 km² (0.7 sq mi) of it (3.96%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census² of 2000, there were 61,799 people, 23,182 households, and 15,114 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,368.2/km² (3,542.9/sq mi). There were 25,639 housing units at an average density of 567.6/km² (1,469.9/sq mi). The racial makeup of the city was 47.02% White, 43.26% African American, 0.49% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 5.86% from other races, and 3.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.75% of the population.

There were 23,182 households out of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 32.9% were married couples living together, 27.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.8% were non-families. 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the city the population was spread out with 31.6% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 87.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,485, and the median income for a family was $29,945. Males had a median income of $31,614 versus $22,714 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,816. About 24.7% of families and 28.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 40.2% of those under age 18 and 16.3% of those age 65 or over.

Higher Education
The City of Saginaw is located within the community college district of Delta College. Although not located within the city, Saginaw Valley State University located in nearby Kochville Township enrolls and employs a substantial number of city residents. Other university centers located near the city include Central Michigan University and private Davenport University. Davenport University formerly occupied a campus in downtown Saginaw that relocated to Kochville Township in 2002.

Primary and Secondary Schools
The City of Saginaw is served by the Saginaw City School District (SCSD). The district operates 14 elementary schools, 2 combined elementary/middle schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools. The district is governed by a seven member elected board of education. The board selects a superintendent for the district. The current superintendent is Dr. Gerald D. Dawkins. The three public high schools are Arthur Hill High School, Saginaw High School, and Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy. Michigan Lutheran Seminary and Grace Christian School are the two private high schools in the city.

Transportation
The city is served by MBS International Airport in Freeland and is shared with Midland and Bay City. Flint's Bishop International Airport is also a nearby airport with scheduled service into the area. In addition to the airports, Interstate 75 serves as the main arterial route for the Saginaw area while Interstate 675 provides direct access to the center of the city from Interstate 75. Interstate 69 is a nearby east-west corridor providing access to the rest of the Midwestern United States and Canada. The Saginaw River runs through the middle of the city and docks provide access to Saginaw Bay and the rest of the Great Lakes via docks on the northern side of the city. Historically, ships were able to move all along the length of the river inside the city but fixed bridges being built over the river closed access south of the northern docks. In the city and surrounding areas, mass transit is provided by bus under the authority of the STARS system.

Municipal water supply


Saginaw jointly owns along with the City of Midland a water treatment system which supplies drinking and industrial water to the city and many surrounding areas within the county. In 1948, a 65 mi long pipeline was constructed to supply water from Lake Huron at White Stone Point, north of Au Gres, Michigan to the water treatment plant in Saginaw.

Sports
The Saginaw area is home to two professional sports teams as well as one NCAA Divison-II school that has various sports programs. The Saginaw Spirit is a Ontario Hockey League team  that became nationally known when television personality Stephen Colbert promoted the team on his show The Colbert Report. The Saginaw Sting is an indoor football team that formed in 2007 to play in Saginaw beginning in the 2008 season. At the collegiate level, Saginaw Valley State University competes in numerous sports such as American Football, Basketball, and Volleyball.

TV stations

 * WNEM-TV (Channel 5), CBS
 * WJRT-TV (Channel 12), ABC (Flint)
 * WDCP-TV (Channel 19), PBS (Bay City-University Center)
 * WEYI-TV (Channel 25), NBC
 * WBSF-TV (Channel 46), CW
 * WAQP-TV (Channel 49), Tri-State Christian TV
 * WSMH-TV (Channel 66), Fox (Flint)

Radio stations
Radio stations licensed within the immediate Saginaw area (Saginaw County) are listed. Many locations in the City of Saginaw also receive stations from Bay City, Midland, and Flint.


 * 790 AM WSGW - News/Talk Newsradio 790
 * 1250 AM WNEM - All News
 * 1400 AM WSAM - Light Adult Contemporary The Bay 1400AM
 * 90.9 FM WTRK - Contemporary Christian Air 1
 * 93.3 FM WKQZ - Modern Rock The Rock Station – licensed to Midland, although studios are in Saginaw.
 * 93.7 FM WRCL - Rhythmic Contemporary Hits Club 93-7
 * 94.5 FM WCEN - Country 94.5 The Moose
 * 96.1 FM WHNN - Classic Hits 96 WHNN
 * 97.3 FM WMJO - 80's/90's Rock/Alternative 97.3 JOE FM
 * 98.1 FM WKCQ - Country 98FM KCQ
 * 100.5 FM WTKQ-FM - News/Talk
 * 102.5 FM WIOG - Top 40
 * 104.1 FM WSAG - Simulcast of 1400 AM The Bay
 * 104.5 FM WILZ - Classic Rock Wheelz 104.5
 * 106.3 FM WGER - Bright Adult Contemporary Magic 106.3
 * 107.1 FM WTLZ - Mainstream Urban Hot 107.1

Newspapers

 * The Saginaw News — Daily
 * Review Magazine — Bi-Weekly
 * The Saginaw Press — Weekly

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