Saginaw, Missouri

Saginaw, Missouri
Village
Location of Saginaw, Missouri
Country	United States
State	Missouri
County	Newton
Area
• Total	0.83 sq mi (2.15 km2)
• Land	0.83 sq mi (2.15 km2)
• Water	0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation	942 ft (287 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	297
• Estimate  (2012)	304
• Density	357.8/sq mi (138.1/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	64864
Area code	417
FIPS code	29-63902
GNIS feature ID	0729957

Saginaw is a village in Newton County, Missouri, United States. The population was 297 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Joplin, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

Saginaw Village is located at 37°1′31″N 94°28′10″W (37.025228, -94.469581).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.83 square miles (2.15 km²), all of it land.

The terrain is rolling hills and bluffs and is typical of Ozark hickory and oak forest of the region. Shoal Creek, the third largest tributary of the ecologically important Spring River watershed, straddles its southern boundary.

Given Joplin's proximity to Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas, this area is commonly referred to as the four-states region.

History

Saginaw was formerly a property of the Saginaw Investment Company, which acquired land in the mid-1870s, after the discovery of lead. While there was extensive surface exploration by miners across the valley, and some deposits were found, there were no additional major lead deposits discovered, hence Saginaw never emerged as a significant mining area compared to other area mining operations which were extensive.

With lead mining came the development of roads and railroads, bringing growth to the area and small communities sprang up like Thurman, founded in 1871, which was eventually absorbed by Saginaw as it grew. Saginaw's first Post Office was founded in 1892.

Through a series of land transactions over time, the property was eventually divided into large tracts for timber, then farming and ranching, but with the challenges of a rocky, hilly, terrain, it was eventually subdivided into residential and commercial developments and is now primarily a quiet residential suburb of Joplin, Missouri.

The Anti-Thief Association Lodge, or ATA Hall, formerly the Anti-Horse Thief Association, was built to protect property and rights of citizens and is one of Saginaw's oldest structures. Established in 1919, the hall was also formerly a hunting club known as "The Knights of the Trail". Local lore tells of horse- and cattle thieves being hanged from the large sycamores on the grounds at the start of the 20th century as a vigilante justice. The hall is in some disrepair and still utilized for community meetings and known for its Friday night smoke- and alcohol free 'Hootenannies".

Governance

Saginaw is designated a Class Code P1 Community and is governed by a Village Board of Trustees, made up of an elected Chairman and four elected Trustees. The village has adopted and enforced ordinances and building codes and in 2012-13 went through a comprehensive planning effort to develop a community plan for the future. With guidance from the Harry S. Truman Coordinating Council, 167 surveys were sent to village residents and business owners, with 51 responses received. A body of selected village residents shaped the planning and multiple meetings and public forums were held to gather information and ideas. The Saginaw Comprehensive Plan was published in March 2013.

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1960	188		—
1970	224		19.1%
1980	293		30.8%
1990	384		31.1%
2000	276		−28.1%
2010	297		7.6%
2015 (est.)	308		3.7%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 297 people, 129 households, and 81 families residing in the village. The population density was 357.8 inhabitants per square mile (138.1/km²). There were 138 housing units at an average density of 166.3 per square mile (64.2/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 94.3% White, 0.3% African American, 3.4% Native American, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.

There were 129 households of which 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.2% were non-families. 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age in the village was 45.2 years. 20.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24% were from 25 to 44; 36.1% were from 45 to 64; and 14.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 53.2% male and 46.8% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 276 people, 115 households, and 77 families residing in the village. The population density was 337.2 people per square mile (130.0/km²). There were 126 housing units at an average density of 153.9 per square mile (59.3/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 93.12% White, 0.72% African American, 3.99% Native American, and 2.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.09% of the population.

There were 115 households out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the village the population was spread out with 22.1% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 94.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $42,083, and the median income for a family was $51,250. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $22,639. About 7.2% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 19.4% of those sixty five or over.

References

• http://2010.census.gov/2010census/popmap/