Standish, Michigan

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Standish, Michigan
settlement_type = City
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map_caption = Location of Standish, Michigan


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Michigan
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Arenac

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area_total_km2 = 5.5
area_land_km2 = 5.5
area_water_km2 = 0.0
area_total_sq_mi = 2.1
area_land_sq_mi = 2.1
area_water_sq_mi = 0.0

population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 1581
population_density_km2 = 285.0
population_density_sq_mi = 738.1

timezone = Eastern (EST)
utc_offset = -5
timezone_DST = EDT
utc_offset_DST = -4
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elevation_m = 190
elevation_ft = 623
latd = 43 |latm = 58 |lats = 55 |latNS = N
longd = 83 |longm = 57 |longs = 33 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 48658
area_code = 989
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 26-76120GR|2
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blank1_info = 0638715GR|3
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Standish is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 1,581. It is the county seat of Arenac CountyGR|6.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.1 square miles (5.5 km²), all land.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 1,581 people, 619 households, and 362 families residing in the city. The population density was 738.1 per square mile (285.2/km²). There were 672 housing units at an average density of 313.7/sq mi (121.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.52% White, 0.25% African American, 0.63% Native American, 0.89% Asian, 0.82% from other races, and 0.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.02% of the population.

There were 619 households out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.4% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.4% were non-families. 37.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 20.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the city the population was spread out with 26.2% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 82.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $22,212, and the median income for a family was $31,719. Males had a median income of $28,523 versus $20,333 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,608. About 16.4% of families and 19.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.5% of those under age 18 and 14.7% of those age 65 or over.

Major highways

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Attractions

*The Saganing Eagles Landing Casino is located south of town.

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