Birch Run, Michigan
Birch Run: village in Michigan, United States
About
Birch Run is a village located in the county of Saginaw in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,555 and a population density of 315 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,469 inhabitants.
The village was created 174 years ago in 1851.
Quick Facts about Birch Run
| Population | 1,469 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Michigan (United States) |
| County | Saginaw County |
| Postal code | 48415 |
| Phone Area Codes | 989 |
| Area | 4.94 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.2509,-83.7941 |
| Altitude | 633 feet / 193 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1852 (174 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Detroit |
| Local time | 20:27:34 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 298 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.85% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 64℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Saginaw County Michigan Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Birch Run Highlighted locator map image
Geography
Birch Run is located at 43°15'3"N 83°47'39"W (43.2508600, -83.7941300).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Birch Run decreased by 5.85% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,555 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,543 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,535 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,519 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,505 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,488 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,481 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,480 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,475 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,472 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,469 | -0.2% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,730 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,978 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -4.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,819 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,978 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 55.3% |
| White only, percent : | 88.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 8.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 85.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 330 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 70.2% |
Birch Run zip code is 48415.
County name: Saginaw, County
fips: 26145
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 70.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $129,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,177 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $286 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $629 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,057 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.70 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 74.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 8.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 80.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 74.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 79.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 12.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 41.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 38.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 18,269 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 7,740 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 141,440 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $23,924 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $42,400 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,029 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 17.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 654 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 313 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 173 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 36 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 584 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 29 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 589 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,153.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.18 |
Best Things to Do in Birch Run
1Wilderness Trails Zoo
Rating: 4.4 (1591)
11721 Gera Rd, Birch Run, MI 48415, United States View details
Phone: +19896246177 | Website available
2Birch Run Community Park
Rating: 4.5 (150)
13001-, 13175 Maple Rd, Birch Run, MI 48415, United States View details
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Birch Run, MI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 169947 | Flint Institute of Barbering Inc | Flint (MI) | 48504-4395 |
Nearby Transit Stations (17)
Rail and bus stations connected to Birch Run, MI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SGW | Saginaw, MI | 511 Johnson Street | BUS |
| FLN | Flint station | 1407 South Dort Highway | RAIL |
| BCY | Bay City, MI | 1124 Washington Avenue | BUS |
| DRD | Durand Union Station | 200 South Railroad St. | RAIL |
| OWO | Owosso, MI | 109 Comstock Street | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Birch Run.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Birch Run Post Office | Birch Run (MI) | 48415 |
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 |
| Chesaning | 2,143 | Village in 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 |
| Hemlock | 1,466 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| Chapin | 1,004 | Township in Saginaw County, Michigan |
Distance to Other Cities
Birch Run distances to largest Michigan cities