Durand, Michigan

Durand is a city in Shiawassee County of the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 3,933.

Geography

Location of Durand, Michigan

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.1 km² (2.0 mi²). 5.1 km² (2.0 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 3,933 people, 1,481 households, and 1,008 families residing in the city. The population density is 770.8/km² (1,999.6/mi²). There are 1,561 housing units at an average density of 305.9/km² (793.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 96.95% White, 0.08% African American, 0.66% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.56% from other races, and 1.65% from two or more races. 1.78% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 1,481 households out of which 35.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% are married couples living together, 13.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.9% are non-families. 26.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.55 and the average family size is 3.10.

In the city the population is spread out with 27.2% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 88.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 84.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $36,563, and the median income for a family is $43,306. Males have a median income of $42,716 versus $22,033 for females. The per capita income for the city is $17,273. 11.3% of the population and 8.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 16.0% of those under the age of 18 and 8.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Transportation

Railroads have always played a major role in Durand's history and economy. Amtrak continues to provide intercity passenger rail service on the Blue Water line from Chicago to Port Huron, Michigan. Amtrak stops at the historic Durand Union Station which is located at a junction of a major east/west and north/south rail lines.

Freight railroads operating in Durand include Canadian National Railway (CN), Huron and Eastern Railway (HESR), and Tuscola and Saginaw Bay Railway (TSBY).

External links

• Durand Webpage at InfoMi
• Durand Union Station