Algonac is a city located in St. Clair County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 4,613.
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 42.6° N 82.56° W) The St. Clair River drains Lake Huron into Lake St. Clair and is part of the Great Lakes Waterway.
In Algonac, near the city's center, ferry service is available to Russell Island (Michigan) and Walpole Island (Ontario). Just to the west of the city, ferry service is also offered to Harsens Island.
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.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.6 km2 (1.4 mi2). 3.6 km2 (1.4 mi2) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. However, Algonac is susceptible to flooding, particularly in cold winters when the St. Clair river jams up with ice, causing excess water to spill over into some parts of the city. Streets may flood, and water levels may raise to a point where it enters houses. (Basements are uncommon in Algonac, as it is so close to the water table.) During flooding, therefore, some locals may semi-seriously place "No Wake" signs in their front yards, encouraging drivers to proceed slowly, so as not to cause waves to enter their homes.
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."
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 4,613 people, 1,871 households, and 1,212 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,272.2/km2 (3,291.7/mi2). There are 2,014 housing units at an average density of 555.4/km2 (1,437.1/mi2). The racial makeup of the city is 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. 1.02% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,871 households out of which 31.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% are married couples living together, 10.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% are non-families. 30.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.46 and the average family size is 3.05.
In the city the population is 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 are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $42,133, and the median income for a family is $55,000. Males have a median income of $41,644 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the city is $22,441. 9.4% of the population and 8.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 10.7% of those under the age of 18 and 15.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Source:
AlgonacMichigan.com
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