Chesaning, Michigan
Chesaning: Village in Michigan
About
Chesaning is a village located in the county of Saginaw in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,394 and a population density of 294 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,143 inhabitants.
The village was created 183 years ago in 1841.
Quick Facts about Chesaning
| Population : | 2,143 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Saginaw County |
| Postal code : | 48616 |
| Area : | 8.14 km2 |
| Altitude : | 627 feet / 191 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1842 (183 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Detroit |
| Local time : | 02:18:58 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 263 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -11.71% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Chesaning is located at 43°11'5"N 84°6'54"W (43.1847500, -84.1149700).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Chesaning decreased by 11.71% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,394 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,382 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,370 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,344 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,319 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,293 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,278 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,267 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,253 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,238 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,143 | -4.43% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 8,990 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 8,972 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 9,311 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 8,981 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.1% |
| White only, percent : | 90.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 5.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 88.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 686 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.9% |
Chesaning zip code is 48616.
County name: Saginaw, County
fips: 26145
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $170,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,424 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $530 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $905 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,069 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.20 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 80.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 32.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 71.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 5,649 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 16,794 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 171,303 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $19,102 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $55,652 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $31,924 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 7.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 881 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 450 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 328 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 44 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 782 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 141 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 691 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,725.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.41 |
Schools in Chesaning
College & universities near Chesaning, MI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 168847 | Baker College | Owosso (MI) | 48867 |
Stations (16)
Amtrak & bus stations near Chesaning, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OWO | Owosso, MI | 109 Comstock Street | BUS |
| SGW | Saginaw, MI | 511 Johnson Street | BUS |
| DRD | Durand Union Station | 200 South Railroad St. | RAIL |
| FLN | Flint station | 1407 South Dort Highway | RAIL |
| BCY | Bay City, MI | 1124 Washington Avenue | BUS |
Post offices near Chesaning
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Chesaning Post Office | Chesaning (MI) | 48616 |
Other cities in Saginaw County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saginaw County , MI. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Saginaw | 47,823 | The most populous city in Saginaw County, Michigan. |
| Buena Vista | 6,816 | Unincorporated community in Michigan, United States |
| Shields | 6,587 | Human settlement in Saginaw County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Carrollton | 5,606 | Township of Michigan, United States |
| Nelson | 5,142 | Township in Saginaw County, Michigan |
| Kochville | 4,695 | Township in Saginaw County, Michigan |
| Taymouth | 4,261 | Township in Saginaw County, Michigan |
| Freeland | 3,514 | Borough in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Garfield | 2,608 | Township in Saginaw County, Michigan |
| Swan Creek | 2,228 | Township in Saginaw County, Michigan |
| Brant | 1,895 | Township in Saginaw County, Michigan |
| Saint Charles | 1,886 | Village in Michigan, United States |
| Frankenmuth | 1,882 | City in Saginaw County, Michigan, United States |
| Birch Run | 1,469 | Village in Michigan, United States |
| Hemlock | 1,466 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| Chapin | 1,004 | Township in Saginaw County, Michigan |
Distance to Other Cities
Chesaning distances to largest Michigan cities
