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SAGINAWCOUNTY
COMMUNITY PROFILE
SAGINAW COUNTY
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CONTACT INFORMATION
The National Excess Manufacturing Capacity Catalog (NEXCAP) is the result of collaboration between the University of Michigan’s Institute for Research on Labor, Employment, and the Economy (IRLEE), and the U.S. Commerce Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA). This profile was produced by NEXCAP
and a comprehensive update was completed in December 2012.
Since community, site, and facility information changes periodically, the profile may contain outdated material. While NEXCAP makes every reasonable effort to present current and accurate information, no guarantee of any kind is made.
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TABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTION..................................................................................4DEMOGRAPHICS...................................................................................6 POPULATION CHANGE..............................................................................7 POPULATION BY AGE................................................................................8 POPULATION BY EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT....................................9 HOUSEHOLD INCOME..............................................................................10 HOUSING VALUE.......................................................................................11ECONOMY.......................................................................................................12 EMPLOYMENT SUMMARY.......................................................................13 UNEMPLOYMENT..................................................................................14 EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY.................................................................15 EMPLOYMENT BY OCCUPATION............................................................16 LOCATION QUOTIENT..............................................................................17INCENTIVES AND PROGRAMS.....................................................................18 LOCAL TAX INCENTIVES.........................................................................19 LOCAL FINANCIAL SOURCES.................................................................20 INTERNATIONAL TRADE ASSISTANCE................................................21LOCAL ASSETS..................................................................................................22 PORTS.........................................................................................22 HIGHWAYS........................................................................................23 AIRPORTS..................................................................................23 RAILWAYS...............................................................................24 PUBLIC TRANSIT.......................................................................................25EDUCATION AND TRAINING.......................................................................26 COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES.............................................................27 COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS.......................27QUALITY OF LIFE............................................................................................28 PARKS AND RECREATION......................................................................29 MUSEUMS AND LIBRARIES...................................................................30 PERFORMING ARTS..................................................................................31HEALTHCARE.........................................................................................34 MAJOR HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS...........................................................35 HUMAN SERVICES....................................................................................35
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Supersection title SAGINAW COUNTY Supersection titleDELAWARE COUNTY
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INTRODUCTION
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SAGINAW COUNTY Introduction
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SAGINAW COUNTY DemographicsDemographics
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DemographicsDemographics
POPULATION BY EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
POPULATION BY AGE
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Population by Educational Attainment Saginaw County, Michigan, and National
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Bachelors Degree Graduate Degree
United States Census. 2000. American Community Survey. 2010-1 Year Estimate, 2011-1 Year Estimates.
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SAGINAW COUNTY DemographicsDemographics
HOUSING VALUEHOUSEHOLD INCOME
Saginaw County Michigan USA
2000 $53,428 $61,767 $58,070
2010 $44,308 $47,979 $52,874
2011 $41,412 $47,093 $51,723
United States Census. 2000. American Community Survey. 2010-1 Year Estimate, 2011-1 Year Estimates.
Saginaw-Saginaw
Township North MSAMichigan USA
2010 $110,089 $130,268 $190,067
2011 $99,039 $120,956 $177,798
American Community Survey. 2010-1 Year Estimate, 2011-1 Year Estimates.
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SAGINAW COUNTYSAGINAW COUNTY
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EconomyEconomy
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EMPLOYMENT SUMMARYECONOMY
2012 Annual10 Year Change
5 Year Change
3 Year Change
1 Year Change
Employment Level 81,886 -10.90% -10.90% 0.40% 0.60%
Unemployment Rate 8.4 19.40% 18.30% -31.10% -12.50%
Labor Force Participation Rate
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SAGINAW COUNTY EconomyEconomy
EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRYUNEMPLOYMENT
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Information
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Percentage of Employment by Industry Saginaw County, Michigan, and USA
USA Michigan Saginaw County
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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SAGINAW COUNTY EconomyEconomy
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LOCATION QUOTIENTEMPLOYMENT BY OCCUPATION
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Management Occupations
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Community and Social Service Occupations
Legal Occupations
Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Healthcare Support Occupations
Protective Service Occupations
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
Personal Care and Service Occupations
Sales and Related Occupations
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
Construction and Extraction Occupations
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Production Occupations
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
Percentage of Employment by Occupation Saginaw-Saginaw Township North MSA, Michigan, and USA
USA Michigan Saginaw-Saginaw Township North MSA
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 1.2 1.4 1.6
Unclassified
Other services
Leisure and hospitality
Education and health services
Professional and business services
Financial activities
Information
Trade, transportation, and utilities
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Location Quotient Saginaw County, compared to Michigan and USA
Michigan Comparison USA Comparison
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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SAGINAW COUNTY Incentives and Programs
LOCAL TAX INCENTIVES
Incentives and Programs
INCENTIVES AND PROGRAMS
SAGINAW COUNTY
Real Property Tax AbatementPhase in of real property tax obligation over three- to ten-year period. Eligible companies must receive prior approval of local government and meet local qualification criteria based on new and retained jobs, wages, and economic impact of project.
Personal Property Tax AbatementFor manufacturing, research and development, information technology, and logistics/distribution equipment, a three- to ten-year phase in of personal property tax obligation for equipment used directly in production, R&D, or distribution processes. Eligible companies must receive prior approval of local government and meet local qualification criteria based on new and retained jobs, wages, and economic impact of project.
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SAGINAW COUNTY Incentives and ProgramsIncentives and Programs
INTERNATIONAL TRADE ASSISTANCE
LOCAL FINANCIAL SOURCES
Muncie Industrial Revolving Loan FundOffers up to thirty-three percent of project cost, up to $450,000, for projects that create or retain jobs. Funds can be used to purchase fixed assets or as working capital. (http://www.muncie.com/Local-Business-Services-Financing.aspx)
Delaware County Rural Revolving Loan FundFor individuals or businesses meeting Small Business Administration Guidelines located in or planning to locate in a rural area or community with a population of 20,000 or less. Loan funds can be used for any normal business expense.
East Central Small Business Development CenterOffers free and low-cost information, management counseling, and educational services to support Indiana small business owners and potential entrepreneurs, including resources for and assistance in starting or relocating a business. (http://www.isbdc.org/)
Muncie Innovation ConnectorSmall business incubator helping turn tech-based ideas into commercially viable businesses by connecting entrepreneurs with academic and government institutions, professional service providers, and others resources. (http://www.innovationconnector.com)
Sister City RelationshipsPromotes economic development opportunities through foreign direct investment into Muncie and provides opportunities for local firms to do business with foreign sister city companies. The Sister City movement also provides educational opportunities for elementary, junior high, and high school students and promotes mutual friendship.
Muncie, Indiana has five established sister city relationships:Changhua County, TaiwanDeyang City, ChinaIsparta, TurkeyTaraz, Republic of KazakhstanZhuji City, China
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Local AssetsLocal Assets
I-75 runs north-south through Saginaw County. I-75 connects the City of Saginaw to Michigan’s Upper
Peninsula to the north, and to Flint and Detroit to the south.
HIGHWAYSLOCAL ASSETS
I-75 runs north-south through Saginaw County. I-75 connects the City of Saginaw to Michigan’s Upper
Peninsula to the north, and to Flint and Detroit to the south.
AIRPORTS
The Saginaw River flows from Lake Huron into northeast Saginaw County and through the City of Saginaw. Over thirty cargo ports on the Saginaw River
provide access to Lake Huron, the St. Lawrence Seaway, and the Atlantic Ocean.
PORTS
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SAGINAW COUNTY SAGINAW COUNTY Local AssetsLocal Assets
Saginaw Transit Authority Regional Services (STARS) provides public bus service in the City of Saginaw.
PUBLIC TRANSIT
Saginaw County is served by Class 1 railroads operated by CSX Transportation, and by local carriers
including Lake State Railway, Huron & Eastern Railway, and Mid-Michigan Railroad.
RAILWAYS
Source: www.saginaw-stars.com
Source: www.lsrc.com
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SAGINAW COUNTY SAGINAW COUNTY Education and TrainingEducation and Training
Saginaw Valley State University Founded in 1963, Saginaw Valley State is the newest of Michigan’s fifteen public colleges and universities. Its campus is located in University Center, MI, approximately fifteen miles north of Saginaw. Saginaw Valley State grants bachelors and masters degrees in five colleges: Arts & Behavioral Sciences, Business & Management, Education, Health & Human Services, and Science, Engineering & Technology. See www.svsu.edu for more information.
Davenport UniversityDavenport is a private university with eleven campuses in Michigan. The main campus is in Grand Rapids; a satellite campus is located in Saginaw Township. The university offers degrees in four colleges: Business, Technology, Health Professions, and Arts & Sciences. See www.davenport.edu for more information.
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Delta CollegeFounded in 1961, Delta College is a two-year community college located in University Center. The school offers certificates and associate’s degrees. Delta College shares a campus with Saginaw Valley State University. See www.delta.edu for more information.
COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS
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SAGINAW COUNTY SAGINAW COUNTY Quality of LifeQuality of Life
Shiawassee National Wildlife RefugeLocated in central Saginaw County, the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge covers 9,600 acres of marsh, forest, and grassland. An excellent birding site, the Refuge is a major stopover point for migrating birds.
Saginaw Children’s ZooOpen April through October, the zoo houses over seventy different animal species and offers classes and workshops for children. See www.saginawzoo.com for more information.
Hoyt ParkLocated in downtown Saginaw, Hoyt Park has softball fields, an ice rink with warming house, and sledding hills.
Frank N. Andersen Celebration ParkA four-acre park located adjacent to the Children’s Zoo in Saginaw, Celebration Park offers water recreation opportunities for children.
Saginaw and Tittabawassee RiversThe Saginaw and Tittabawassee Rivers are both world-class trophy walleye fisheries.
PARKS AND RECREATIONQUALITY OF LIFE
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SAGINAW COUNTY SAGINAW COUNTY Quality of LifeQuality of Life
Temple TheaterOpened in 1927, Saginaw’s Temple Theater seats 1,750. The theater underwent a major renovation in 2002, and today hosts concerts, films, and events. The theater can be rented for special events. See www.templetheater.com for more information.
Pit and Balcony Community TheatreFounded in 1932, the Pit and Balcony Theatre stages plays and offers classes and workshops in acting and theater tech. The theater can be rented for events. See www.pitandbalconytheatre.com for more information.
Heritage TheaterWith seating for over 2,200 people, the Heritage Theater, part of the Dow Event Center, attracts major acts from around the country. See www.doweventcenter.com for more information.
Saginaw Bay Symphony OrchestraThe seventy-member orchestra performs concerts regularly throughout the year at the Temple Theater. See www.saginawbayorchestra.com for more information.
PERFORMING ARTS
The Castle Museum of Saginaw County HistoryHoused in a French Renaissance Revival mansion built in 1898, The Castle Museum is operated by the Historical Society of Saginaw County. The museum includes exhibits on the history of the timber industry, the Saginaw Carriage Works, and a model railroad. See www.castelmuseum.org for more information.
Saginaw Art MuseumCollections include Native American artifacts and artwork, Civil War-era sculptures, and Asian art. See www.saginawartmusuem.org for more information.
Japanese Cultural Center and Tea HouseDuring the spring, summer, and fall, visitors to the Cultural Center can walk through a Japanese garden and participate in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. See www.japaneseculturalcenter.org for more information.
Michigan’s Own Military & Space MuseumLocated in Frankenmuth, the Military & Space Museum documents the contributions of Michigan’s soldiers and astronauts. See www.michigansmilitarymuseum.com for more information.
MUSEUMS AND LIBRARIES
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Professional sports teams
Saginaw SpiritThe Spirit, part of the Ontario Hockey League, play at the Dow Event Center in Saginaw. See www.saginawspirit.com for more information.
Great Lakes LoonsThe Loons, based in Midland, are a class A minor league baseball team. They play at the Dow Diamond in Midland. See www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t456 for more information.
Championship golf courses The Fortress (located in Frankenmuth)The Fortress is part of a larger resort with a waterpark and hotel. See www.zehnders.com for more information.
The Sawmill (located in Saginaw)The Sawmill is situated approximately eight miles from downtown Saginaw. See thesawmill.com for more information.
Saginaw Township Soccer ComplexThe Complex offers 21 regulation-size fields and a recreational soccer league. See saginawsoccer.org for more information.
SPORTS
Ojibway Island outdoor eventsOjibway Island, located in downtown Saginaw on the Saginaw River, hosts many regular events, including the Country Music Fest and a Fourth of July fireworks show. See www.saginaw-mi.com/visit/ojibwayisland for more information.
Frankenmuth Bavarian FestivalHeld each summer, the Bavarian Festival is a celebration of the area’s German heritage. The Festival includes a parade, concerts, food vendors, and activities for children. See www.frankenmuthfestivals.com for more information.
Frankenmuth OktoberfestA traditional Oktoberfest celebration, Frankenmuth Oktoberfest is held each fall in Heritage Park. See www.frankenmuthfestivals.com for more information.
CULTURAL EVENTS
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SAGINAW COUNTY SAGINAW COUNTY HealthcareHealthcare
HEALTHCARECovenant HealthCare Covenant is a comprehensive healthcare provider and the largest in mid-Michigan. Covenant operates nine facilities in Saginaw, and one each in Bay City and Frankenmuth. Covenant Medical Center in Saginaw, the system’s main facility, saw 27,584 admissions last year according to US News and World Report. See www.covenanthealthcare.com for more information.
St. Mary’s of MichiganLocated in Saginaw, St. Mary’s is a subsidiary of Ascension Health. According to US News and World Report rankings, St. Mary’s has high-performing nephrology, pulmonology, and neurology & neurosurgery departments. See stmarysofmichigan.org for more information.
Aleda E. Lutz Veterans Affairs Medical CenterLocated in Saginaw, the Aleda E. Lutz VA hospital has 114 beds and serves veterans. See www.saginaw.va.gov for more information.
Central Michigan University HealthcareThe Central Michigan University College of Medicine operates a research and training facility adjacent to Covenant Medical Center in Saginaw. See www.synergymedical.org for more information.
MAJOR HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS
Health Delivery, Inc.Health Delivery, Inc. provides primary and dental care to underinsured patients in Saginaw County. See www.healthdelivery.org for more information.
HUMAN SERVICES