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Port Huron is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 32,338. It is the county seat of St. Clair County6. The city is adjacent to Port Huron Township, but is politically independent. It is joined by the Blue Water Bridge over the St. Clair River to Sarnia, Ontario. The city also lies at the southern end of Lake Huron. It is the easternmost point on land in Michigan.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 31.7 km² (12.2 mi²). 20.9 km² (8.1 mi²) of it is land and 10.8 km² (4.2 mi²) of it (33.99%) is water.
Demographics
As of the census² of 2000, there were 32,338 people, 12,961 households, and 8,048 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,545.3/km² (4,001.9/mi²). There were 14,003 housing units at an average density of 669.1/km² (1,732.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 86.69% White, 7.74% African American, 0.87% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.32% from other races, and 2.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.28% of the population.
There were 12,961 households out of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.8% were married couples living together, 17.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.9% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the city the population was spread out with 27.0% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,327, and the median income for a family was $39,869. Males had a median income of $32,053 versus $22,113 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,100. About 13.4% of families and 16.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.5% of those under age 18 and 14.2% of those age 65 or over.
Transportation
Amtrak provides intercity passenger rail service on the Blue Water route from Chicago to Port Huron.
Two class one freight railroads operate in Port Huron including Canadian National Railway (CN), and CSX Transportation (CSXT).
Two major Interstate Highways serve the Port Huron area including: Interstate 94 and Interstate 69. Both Interstates terminate at the Port Huron to Sarnia, Ontario Blue Water Bridge.
College
Culture
- The Port Huron Museum offers five different sites to tour including the Carnegie Center, the Huron Lightship, the Thomas Edison Depot, the Coast Guard Cutter Bramble, and the Fort Gratiot Lighthouse.
- Each year, the Port Huron to Mackinac Boat Race is held, with a starting point in Port Huron north of the Blue Water Bridge. The race finishes at Mackinac Island, Michigan, crossing Lake Huron. It is considered by some boaters to be a warm-up for the longer Chicago to Mackinac Boat Race.
Notable residents
- Terry McMillan - Award-winning author of Waiting to Exhale, and How Stella Got Her Groove Back
Local sports teams
- Port Huron Flags - ice hockey (United Hockey League)
- Port Huron Pirates - indoor football (Great Lakes Indoor Football League)
External links
Cities in Michigan | St. Clair County, Michigan | County seats in Michigan
"Port Huron, Michigan"