Swartz Creek, Michigan

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This article is about the city. For other uses, including the waterway, see Swartz Creek (disambiguation).
City of Swartz Creek
City
Motto: Where Town and Country Shake Hands
Location of Swartz Creek within Genesee County, Michigan.
Location of Swartz Creek within Genesee County, Michigan.
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Country United States
State Michigan
County Genesee
Settled 1836
Platted 1877
Incorporated 1959
Government
 • Type Council-Manager
 • Mayor David Krueger
 • Mayor Pro-tem Richard Abrams
 • City Manager Adam Zettel
Area[1]
 • Total 4.04 sq mi (10.46 km2)
 • Land 4.04 sq mi (10.46 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 791 ft (235 m)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 5,758
 • Estimate (2012[3]) 5,673
 • Density 1,425.2/sq mi (550.3/km2)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 48473, 48554
Area code(s) 810
FIPS code 26-77700[4]
GNIS feature ID 1614476[5]
Website cityofswartzcreek.org

Swartz Creek is a city in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 5,758 at the 2010 census. The city is a suburb of Flint and has incorporated land formerly within Flint Charter Township, Gaines Township, and Clayton Township, but is administratively autonomous from all three.

History

Miller's Settlement

The Indians travel the trail to reach the maple trees on what would later be the Crapo Farm and to fish, fruit gathering and hunting while the trail terminated in the Lansing area.[6]

In 1848, Miller Road was designed as a state road.[6] The first Masonic Temple in the community was built in 1906 on Miller Road.[6] On Wednesday April 7, 1954 at about 7:40 PM, a small tornado hit the community, destroying the fire hall and injuring two.[7]

Otterburn

Otterburn was in Flint Township, had about 150 residents and had its own train depot that opened in 1882.[8] The location was known as Otterburn as otters were generally seen on the Swartz Creek, a burn. On August 27, 1887, Charles F. Shumway assumed the position of postmaster for the post office upon its opening. The post office closed on October 31, 1913.[8] A GM plant opened in this area was also referred to as Otterburn.[9]

City of Swartz Creek

In May 2013, a Meijer store opened on Morrish Road north of I-69.[10]

In December 2013, the city council voted 4 to 3 to adopt a public safety special assessment district consisting of the whole city with a millage levy of 4.9 mills. While a referendum ballot could take the assessment to the ballot, some residents threatened a recall.[10] Also in December, City Manager Paul Bueche planned for a medical and disability leave from his job with the recommendation that an interim and permanent replacement be hired, city Zoning Administrator and DDA Director Adam Zettel. The city council accepted Bueche's recommendation and hired Zettel effective January 1, 2014.[11] Bueche died on May 15, 2014.[12]

Government

At-Large/Precinct
office		 Councillor
At-Large
Mayor		 David Krueger
At-Large,[13] Mayor Pro-tem[14] Richard Abrams
At-Large John Gilbert
1 Dennis Pinkston
2 Rae Lynn Hicks
3
2nd Acting Mayor Pro-tem		 Curtis Porath
4
Acting Mayor Pro-tem		 Michael R. Shumaker[15]

Genesee County Drain Commission provides water to the city.[16]

District Number Officeholder
U.S. Representative 5 Dan Kildee
State Senate 27 Jim Ananich
State Representative 49 Phil Phelps
County Commissioner 8 Ted Henry
District Court 4th Division - Fenton Mark McCabe, Chief Judge
Community College C.S. Mott Multiple; see article
Polling Location SC United Methodist Church all precincts

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.04 square miles (10.46 km2), all land.[1]

The west branch of the Swartz Creek flows from west to east through the city, generally along the southern border, toward the Flint River, leaving the southeast corner of Clayton Township separated from the rest of the township. Just south and parallel to the creek is the Canadian National Railway line, formerly the Grand Trunk line, which runs between Flint and Durand.

 Clayton Township Clayton Township Flint Township
Gaines Township
Clayton Township		 Flint Township
  Swartz Creek  
Gaines Township Gaines Township Gaines Township
Clayton Township
Flint Township

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1880 132 —
1960 3,006 —
1970 4,928 63.9%
1980 5,013 1.7%
1990 4,851 −3.2%
2000 5,102 5.2%
2010 5,758 12.9%
Est. 2014 5,589 [17] −2.9%
Source: Census Bureau. Census 1960-2000, 2010.
City of Swartz Creek
2010 Racial Makeup
White
  
 91.6%
African American
  
 5.1%
two or more
  
 1.8%
Asian
  
 0.8%
other races
  
 0.5%
Native American
  
 0.2%
Hispanic or Latino
  
 2.3%

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 5,758 people, 2,554 households, and 1,632 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,425.2 inhabitants per square mile (550.3/km2). There were 2,749 housing units at an average density of 680.4 per square mile (262.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.6% White, 5.1% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.

There were 2,554 households of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.5% were married couples living together, 17.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.1% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age in the city was 41 years. 22.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.4% were from 25 to 44; 25.5% were from 45 to 64; and 20.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 44.8% male and 55.2% female.

Climate

This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Swartz Creek has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.[18]

Notable people

  • Paul Spaniola I (2003-2013) is the only six times International Association of Pipe Smoking Clubs World Pipe Smoking Contest champion, a friend of Charles Stewart Mott, founding owner of the iconic Paul's Pipe Shop in Downtown Flint[19][20]

See also

References

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  18. ↑ Climate Summary for Swartz Creek, Michigan
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