Algonac

Algonac, Michigan
—  City  —
Location of Algonac, Michigan
Coordinates: 42°37′18″N 82°32′1″W / 42.62167°N 82.53361°W / 42.62167; -82.53361Coordinates: 42°37′18″N 82°32′1″W / 42.62167°N 82.53361°W / 42.62167; -82.53361
Country	United States
State	Michigan
County	St. Clair
Government
• Mayor	Irene Bird
Area
• Total	1.4 sq mi (3.6 km2)
• Land	1.4 sq mi (3.6 km2)
• Water	0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation	581 ft (177 m)
Population (2010)
• Total	4,110
• Density	3,291.7/sq mi (1,270.9/km2)
Time zone	Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
• Summer (DST)	EDT (UTC-4)
FIPS code	26-01180[1]
GNIS feature ID	1624342[2]

Algonac is a city in St. Clair County of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,110 at the 2010 census.

Algonac is located at the southern end of the St. Clair River, just before it splits into a large delta region known as the St. Clair Flats. (Coordinates 42°36′N 82°34′W / 42.6°N 82.56°W / 42.6; -82.56) The St. Clair River drains Lake Huron into Lake St. Clair and is part of the Great Lakes Waterway.

At the center of Algonac is Algonac City Park, a park which contains a half-mile long boardwalk along the St. Clair River. Just to the north of the city is Algonac State Park.

Algonac was the birthplace of Emily Helen Butterfield, artist and first woman to be licensed as an architect in Michigan. She was famous for innovations in church architecture.

History

Algonac was first settled by John Martin in 1805.^[3] The area was then known as Manchester or Pointe Du Chene ("point of the oaks").^[4] In 1836, it was the fourth village laid out on the St. Clair River.^[5] In 1863, it was described as containing "a church, two or three saw-mills, a grist-mill, woollen factory, and about 700 inhabitants".^[6]

Geography

• According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.6 km²), all land.

• Algonac is situated on what is called "the largest fresh-water delta in the world", at the mouth of the St. Clair River. Many canals wind their way throughout the city, which has given Algonac its nickname of "The Venice of Michigan."

• The city can be considered as in the Blue Water Area, a subregion of the Thumb.

Demographics

As of the census^[1] of 2000, there were 4,613 people, 1,871 households, and 1,212 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,291.7 per square mile (1,272.2/km²). There were 2,014 housing units at an average density of 1,437.1 per square mile (555.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.36% White, 0.15% African American, 0.95% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.17% from other races, and 1.15% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.02% of the population.

There were 1,871 households out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the city the population was spread out with 25.5% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $42,133, and the median income for a family was $55,000. Males had a median income of $41,644 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,441. About 8.6% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.7% of those under age 18 and 15.2% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation

• M-29
• M-154

(Michigan) and Walpole Island (Ontario). Just to the west of the city, ferry service is also offered to Harsens Island.

• Ferry Service: Near Algonac's city center, ferry service is available to Russell Island

See also

• Chris-Craft - boating manufacturer, which started in Algonac in 1922
• Gar Wood - racing legend; one-time resident of Algonac
• Killshot - 1989 novel by Elmore Leonard, partially set in Algonac
• Tashmoo Park

References

1. ^ ^{a b} "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31. 
2. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. http://geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31. 
3. ^ Romig, Walter. Michigan Place Names (Grosse Pointe, Michigan: Walter Romig, not dated) p. 17
4. ^ Royce, Julie (2006). Traveling Michigan's Thumb, p. 5. Dog Ear Publishing.
5. ^ Western Historical Company (1883).History of St. Clair County, Michigan, p. 256. A. T. Andreas & Co.
6. ^ Disturnell, John (1863). The Great Lakes, or Inland Seas of America, p. 68. Charles Scribner.

External links

• Official City Website
• Algonac State Park - Michigan DNR website
• Algonac High School - local public high school

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