Township · Michigan
Swan Creek Township, Michigan
Swan Creek Township, township, in Saginaw County, Michigan. Swan Creek Township had 2,409 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,416 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,368 (±229). GEOID 2614577660.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,409
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,416 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,368 ±229
Median household income
$72,895
±$4,990 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$190,800
±$16,026 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
not published
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Swan Creek Township and what county is it in?
Swan Creek Township is a township in Saginaw County, Michigan. It covers 23.0 square miles of land, 105 residents per square mile in 2020.
Part of St. Charles (village) also lies in it.
Swan Creek Township is in the Saginaw, MI metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Swan Creek Township, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,409 people lived in Swan Creek Township on July 1, 2025, down 0.3% since 2020, while Michigan grew 0.5%. The 2020 Census counted 2,416 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,368 (±229).
| Measure | Swan Creek Township | Saginaw County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,368±229 | 188,665 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,022±101 | 77,958 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.31±0.14 | 2.34 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,051±95 | 86,208 | no clear change |
Swan Creek Township's population since 2000
From 2,536 in 2000 to 2,409 in 2025: down 5.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Swan Creek Township as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Swan Creek Township?
The median resident of Swan Creek Township is 48.5 years old; 18.9% are under 18 and 24.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 95.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 2.0%.
| Measure | Swan Creek Township | Saginaw County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.5±3.3 | 41.2 | −3.8 |
| Under 18 years | 18.9%±3.1 pts | 21.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.5%±3.3 pts | 20.4% | – |
| Male | 51.3%±3.7 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0%±1.5 pts | 9.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 95.2%±2.7 pts | 67.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.4%±2.0 pts | 18.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.2%±1.0 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.2%±0.5 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.7%±1.4 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.5%±2.7 pts | 6.6% | – |
| With a disability | 11.7%±3.4 pts | 17.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.8%±1.6 pts | 4.5% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.1%±2.9 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.4%±5.0 pts | 24.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.5%±2.8 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 99.2%±1.1 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Swan Creek Township earn?
Half of Swan Creek Township's 1,022 households earn less than $72,895 a year (±$4,990), against $60,622 in Saginaw County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 the median was $81,478 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $8,583 after inflation. 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Swan Creek Township | Saginaw County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,895±$4,990 | $60,622 | −$8,583 |
| Mean household income | $87,132±$8,695 | $82,545 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,499±$3,877 | $34,578 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.0%±3.2 pts | 18.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.1%±4.6 pts | 27.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.6%±3.7 pts | 19.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.1%±3.7 pts | 94.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.4%±5.2 pts | 89.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Swan Creek Township?
Owners occupy 95.0% of Swan Creek Township's occupied homes and renters 5.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $190,800 by its owner (±$16,026).
| Measure | Swan Creek Township | Saginaw County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $190,800±$16,026 | $152,800 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 78.3%±50.0 pts | 45.6% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,455±$106 | $1,277 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 95.0%±4.4 pts | 74.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 5.0%±4.4 pts | 25.9% | – |
| Housing units | 1,051±95 | 86,208 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±3.0 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±39.9 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 93.2%±4.6 pts | 75.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.9%±4.5 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7%±1.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.5%±4.0 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.1%±3.3 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.6%±0.9 pts | 7.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Swan Creek Township building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units in Swan Creek Township in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 0.4 per 1,000 residents against 2.3 across Michigan.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Swan Creek Township work and get to work?
74.6% of Swan Creek Township's workers drive alone and 15.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.4%.
| Measure | Swan Creek Township | Saginaw County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.7%±4.5 pts | 57.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4%±2.3 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 74.6%±7.1 pts | 77.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.1%±4.4 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±2.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 2.5%±2.1 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.8%±6.6 pts | 10.0% | +10.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.1 min±3.5 | 22.4 min | +4.7 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Swan Creek Township?
1 census tract lies mostly in Swan Creek Township, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 119.02Saginaw County | 2,270 | $72,588 |
| Tract 126Saginaw County | 3,269 | $63,953 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Swan Creek Township) · Census block assignment files
How does Swan Creek Township compare with other places in Michigan?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Swan Creek Township is the 4,211th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 509th-most populous of 1,240 in Michigan.
Swan Creek Township ranks 639th of 1,354 places in Michigan with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 509th | 1,240 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 822nd | 1,281 |
| Residents per square mile | 757th | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 639th | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 621st | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 762nd | 1,354 |
| Poverty rate | 900th | 1,213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 942nd | 1,350 |
| Median age | 307th | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 136th | 1,356 |
| Work from home | 191st | 1,062 |
| Travel time to work | 281st | 1,356 |
Swan Creek Township's figures with every place in Michigan (CSV)
Every place in Michigan, sortable · Compare Swan Creek Township with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Swan Creek Township?
21 of the 56 figures for Swan Creek Township on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Swan Creek Township are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.