Saugatuck : Michigan
Saugatuck is a city in Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,065.
Originally a lumber town and port, Saugatuck, along with the adjacent village of Douglas became a noted art colony and tourist destination in the arts and crafts movement of the late 19th century. Tourists are still drawn to the art galleries, harbor, marinas, scenery, unusual stores, the view from atop Radar Hill, and tourist attractions as well as Oval Beach on Lake Michigan, which enjoys a worldwide reputation. Cruise ships from Europe occasionally stop at Saugatuck. Nearby are Saugatuck Dunes State Park and Allegan State Game Area as is the city of Holland, Michigan.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.8 km˛ (1.5 mi˛). 3.1 km˛ (1.2 mi˛) of it is land and 0.7 km˛ (0.3 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 17.93% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,065 people, 549 households, and 265 families residing in the city. The population density is 345.5/km˛ (893.6/mi˛). There are 928 housing units at an average density of 301.1/km˛ (778.7/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 95.21% White, 1.60% African American, 0.38% Native American, 0.94% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 1.41% from other races, and 0.38% from two or more races. 4.32% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
