Shiawassee County, Michigan

Shiawassee /ˌʃaɪ.əˈwɒsiː/ is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 70,648.[2] The county seat is Corunna,[3] and the largest city in the county is Owosso. In 2010, the center of population of Michigan was located in Shiawassee County, in Bennington Township.[4]

Shiawassee County
U.S. county
Location within the U.S. state of Michigan
Michigan's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 42°57′N 84°08′W
Country United States
State Michigan
FoundedSeptember 10, 1822 (created)
1837 (organized)[1]
Named forShiawassee River
SeatCorunna
Largest cityOwosso
Area
 • Total541 sq mi (1,400 km2)
 • Land531 sq mi (1,380 km2)
 • Water10 sq mi (30 km2)  1.9%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2018)
68,192
 • Density130/sq mi (51/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district4th

History

In 1822, the Michigan Territorial legislature defined a new county, Shiawassee (named for the river), taken from portions of existing Oakland and St. Clair counties. However, for purposes of representation, revenue, and judicial matters, the area was temporarily assigned to adjoining county governments.[1] In early 1837, the Michigan Territory was admitted into the Union as the State of Michigan, and that same year the new Michigan State government authorized the organization of a county government in Shiawassee.[1]

Geography

According to the US Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 541 square miles (1,400 km2), of which 531 square miles (1,380 km2) is land and 10 square miles (26 km2) (1.9%) is water.[5] The Shiawassee River enters it from Genesee County in the southeast and flows through Corunna and Owosso in the center of the county, exiting to Saginaw County in the north. Shiawassee County is considered to be a part of Central Michigan.

Adjacent counties

Transportation

Highways
  • I-69 - enters near SW corner of county. Runs ENE past Shaftsburg, Perry, Morrice, Bancroft, Durand. Exits running east into Genesee County.
  • M-13 - runs along the east line of county, from NE corner to intersection with I69 one mile (1.6 km) south of Lennon.
  • M-21 - runs east-west through upper middle of county, passing Corunna and Owosso.
  • M-52 - enters north line of county at Oakley. Runs south to Owosso, then SW and south to Perry. Exits running south into Ingham County.
  • M-71 - begins at Owosso. Runs ESE to intersection with I69, one mile (1.6 km) NW of Durand.

Rail

Airport

Owosso Community Airport – 2 miles (3.2 km) east of Owosso. Public airport for general aviation, primarily smaller aircraft.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18402,103—
18505,230148.7%
186012,349136.1%
187020,85868.9%
188027,05929.7%
189030,95214.4%
190033,8669.4%
191033,246−1.8%
192035,9248.1%
193039,51710.0%
194041,2074.3%
195045,96711.6%
196053,44616.3%
197063,07518.0%
198071,14012.8%
199069,770−1.9%
200071,6872.7%
201070,648−1.4%
2019 (est.)68,122[6]−3.6%
US Decennial Census[7]
1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9]
1990-2000[10] 2010-2018[2]

As of the 2010 United States Census,[11] Shiawassee County had a 2010 population of 70,648. This decrease of -1,039 people from the 2000 United States Census represents a decrease of 1.4% during that ten-year period. In 2010 there were 27,481 households and 19,397 families in the county. The population density was 133.1 per square mile (51.4 square kilometers). There were 30,319 housing units at an average density of 57.1 per square mile (22.0 per km2). 96.7% of the population were White, 0.5% Native American, 0.5% Black or African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.5% of some other race and 1.5% of two or more races. 2.4% were Hispanic or Latino (of any race). 22.2% were of German, 21.8% English, 9.5% Irish, 5.2% French, French Canadian or Cajun and 5.1% Polish ancestry according to 2010 American Community Survey.[12]

There were 27,481 households, out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were husband and wife families, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 29.4% were non-families, and 24.2% were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 2.99.

The county population contained 24.1% under age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 29.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 97.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.6 males.

The 2010 American Community Survey 1-year estimate[11] indicates the median income for a household in the county was $46,528 and the median income for a family was $52,614. Males had a median income of $32,155 versus $19,301 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,103. About 10.6% of families and 15.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.1% of those under the age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Shiawassee County has tended to vote Republican since the beginning. Since 1884, the Republican Party nominee has carried 74% of the elections (25 of 34).

Presidential election results
Presidential election results[13]
Year Republican Democratic Third Parties
2020 58.9% 23,149 39.1% 15,347 2.0% 805
2016 56.4% 19,230 36.8% 12,546 6.9% 2,335
2012 47.4% 15,962 51.1% 17,197 1.5% 520
2008 44.7% 16,268 53.3% 19,397 2.1% 750
2004 53.0% 19,407 46.1% 16,881 1.0% 363
2000 49.1% 15,816 48.2% 15,520 2.7% 882
1996 38.6% 11,714 48.3% 14,662 13.2% 3,999
1992 33.8% 10,930 39.0% 12,629 27.2% 8,801
1988 53.9% 15,506 45.4% 13,056 0.7% 186
1984 66.0% 18,756 33.5% 9,514 0.6% 161
1980 51.7% 15,756 39.3% 11,985 9.0% 2,729
1976 54.5% 15,113 44.0% 12,202 1.5% 406
1972 61.6% 15,489 35.5% 8,932 2.8% 715
1968 50.9% 11,465 38.3% 8,619 10.9% 2,448
1964 36.2% 7,786 63.6% 13,676 0.2% 41
1960 60.9% 13,757 38.8% 8,773 0.3% 74
1956 67.8% 14,600 31.9% 6,873 0.4% 78
1952 68.4% 13,562 30.6% 6,056 1.0% 206
1948 67.0% 10,377 31.3% 4,852 1.7% 267
1944 68.4% 11,601 31.2% 5,292 0.4% 64
1940 63.2% 9,995 36.2% 5,727 0.5% 82
1936 43.4% 6,017 48.0% 6,666 8.6% 1,195
1932 44.2% 6,600 53.6% 8,002 2.2% 334
1928 79.4% 9,851 20.1% 2,496 0.5% 60
1924 73.0% 8,987 14.1% 1,738 12.9% 1,588
1920 69.9% 7,194 25.2% 2,595 4.8% 498
1916 51.3% 3,926 43.2% 3,308 5.5% 420
1912 30.1% 2,309 25.5% 1,957 44.5% 3,417
1908 58.0% 4,199 32.3% 2,339 9.8% 707
1904 66.2% 5,553 26.7% 2,241 7.1% 596
1900 56.7% 5,051 38.6% 3,441 4.7% 418
1896 50.5% 4,654 46.7% 4,303 2.8% 259
1892 47.2% 3,619 39.0% 2,994 13.8% 1,060
1888 51.9% 4,007 41.3% 3,187 6.8% 525
1884 41.7% 2,705 48.4% 3,141 9.9% 640

The county government operates the jail, maintains rural roads, operates the major local courts, records deeds, mortgages, and vital records, administers public health regulations, and participates with the state in the provision of social services. The county board of commissioners controls the budget and has limited authority to make laws or ordinances. In Michigan, most local government functions — police and fire, building and zoning, tax assessment, street maintenance, etc. — are the responsibility of individual cities and townships.

Elected officials
  • Governor: Gretchen Whitmer (D)
  • Lt. Governor: Garlin Gilchrist (D)
  • Attorney General: Dana Nessel (D)
  • Secretary of State: Jocelyn Benson (D)
  • State Senator 24th District: Tom Barrett (R)
  • State Rep. 85th District: Ben Frederick (R)
  • U.S.Rep 4th District: John Moolenaar (R)
  • Prosecutor: Scott Koerner (R)
  • Sheriff: Brian BeGole (R)
  • County Clerk: Caroline Wilson (R)
  • County Treasurer: Thomas W. Dwyer (R)
  • Register of Deeds: Lori Kimble (R)
  • Drain Commissioner: Tony Newman(D)
  • County Surveyor: William Wascher (R)
  • Road Commissioners: Mike Constine; Ric Crawford; John Michalec
  • Commissioner District 1: Marlene Webster (R)
  • Commissioner District 2: Daniel McMaster (R)
  • Commissioner District 3: Gary Holzhausen (R)
  • Commissioner District 4: Brandon Marks (R)
  • Commissioner District 5: Jeremy R. Root (R)
  • Commissioner District 6: Cindy Garber (R)
  • Commissioner District 7: John Plowman (R)

(information as of January 2018)

Communities
U.S. Census data map showing local municipal boundaries within Shiawassee County. Shaded areas represent incorporated cities.

Cities

Villages

Charter townships

Civil townships

Census-designated places

Other unincorporated communities

See also

References
  1. "Bibliography on Shiawassee County". Clarke Historical Library, Central Michigan University. Retrieved January 29, 2013.
  2. "State & County QuickFacts". US Census Bureau. Retrieved August 29, 2013.
  3. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  4. "Centers of Population by State: 2010". US Census Bureau. Retrieved October 2, 2014.
  5. "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". US Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on November 13, 2013. Retrieved September 28, 2014.
  6. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved January 15, 2021.
  7. "US Decennial Census". US Census Bureau. Retrieved September 28, 2014.
  8. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved September 28, 2014.
  9. "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". US Census Bureau. Retrieved September 28, 2014.
  10. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). US Census Bureau. Retrieved September 28, 2014.
  11. "U.S. Census website". US Census Bureau. Retrieved March 11, 2012.
  12. "2010 Data Release – Data & Documentation – American Community Survey – US Census Bureau". census.gov. Archived from the original on October 27, 2015.
  13. US Election Atlas

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