Port Sanilac, Michigan
Port Sanilac, Michigan | ||
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FIPS code 26-65900[2] | | |
GNIS feature ID | 0635267[3] | |
Website | www |
Port Sanilac is a village in Sanilac Township, Sanilac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 567 at the 2020 census.
History
This village was originally a
Local landmarks include the
The Sanilac Shores Underwater Preserve is a designated ship wreck preserve that is very popular with scuba divers.
Geography
According to the
Harbor
Port Sanilac Harbor, Michigan is located on the west shore of Lake Huron, about 30 miles north of Port Huron, Michigan. The project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of October 27, 1965. The existing project provides for a harbor of refuge protected by breakwater structures extending to 12-foot depth contour in lake; for dredging a harbor basin 10 feet deep; for dredging an entrance channel 12 feet deep; a 70-foot extension of the south breakwater; a 300-foot arm added to the north breakwater; and riprap placed at the lakeward side of the breakwater addition. The harbor services primarily recreational navigation interests.[6]
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1880 | 595 | — | |
1900 | 314 | — | |
1910 | 216 | −31.2% | |
1920 | 135 | −37.5% | |
1930 | 147 | 8.9% | |
1940 | 204 | 38.8% | |
1950 | 247 | 21.1% | |
1960 | 361 | 46.2% | |
1970 | 493 | 36.6% | |
1980 | 598 | 21.3% | |
1990 | 656 | 9.7% | |
2000 | 658 | 0.3% | |
2010 | 623 | −5.3% | |
2020 | 567 | −9.0% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[7] |
2010 census
As of the
There were 290 households, of which 23.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.8% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.7% were non-families. 36.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.66.
The median age in the village was 51.1 years. 19.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.6% were from 25 to 44; 33% were from 45 to 64; and 25.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 45.4% male and 54.6% female.
2000 census
As of the
There were 319 households, out of which 20.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.5% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.8% were non-families. 42.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 26.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.03 and the average family size was 2.77.
In the village, the population was spread out, with 19.9% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 20.1% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 28.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 77.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 72.2 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $28,409, and the median income for a family was $38,250. Males had a median income of $30,795 versus $21,875 for females. The
Media
A list of popular radio stations are below...
- 630 AM CFCO Country
- 660 AM WMIC Country, News, Talk.
- 950 AM WWJ News
- 1380 AM WPHM News
- 1450 AM WHLS Rock
- 92.5 FM WBGV Country
- 95.9 FM CFPL Rock
- 96.9 FM WBTI Top 40
- 97.7 FM Sports
- 103.7 FM WCZE Country
- 106.3 FM CHKS Rock
- 107.1 FM WSAQ Country
TV Stations
- Channel 2 WJBK Detroit (Fox News)
- Channel 4 WDIV Detroit (NBC)
- Channel 5 WNEM-TV Saginaw-Bay City (CBS)
- Channel 7 WXYZ-TV Detroit (ABC)
Education
Carsonville-Port Sanilac Schools has a combined high school and middle school off M-46 between Port Sanilac and Carsonville. Port Sanilac's last elementary school closed in the early 1980s and the building is now used as the Bark Shanty Community Center. Elementary students are bused to nearby Carsonville.
Notes
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ Michigan government on origin of county names
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 20, 2011. Retrieved November 25, 2012.
- ^ "US Corps of Engineers" (PDF). July 2017. Archived (PDF) from the original on January 13, 2018.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 25, 2012.
Further reading
- Clarke Historical Library, Central Michigan University, Bibliography on Sanilac County
- Raymond, Oliver. Shingle Shavers and Berry Pickers. (Port Sanilac, MI: Raymond), 1976.
External links
- Official site
- Sanilac Tourism Association
- Port Sanilac | Pure Michigan Guide
- Carsonville-Port Sanilac Schools
- "Historic Light Station Information and Photography: Michigan". United States Coast Guard Historian's Office. Archived from the original on May 1, 2017.
- Map of Michigan Lighthouse in PDF Format.
- Blue Water Convention and Visitors Bureau
- CYO Camp
- Sanilac County Museum
- Harbor Guide
- US Corps of Engineers Port Sanilac