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Grand Haven, Michigan

Grand Haven is a city located in Ottawa County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 11,168. It is the county seat of Ottawa County6.

Geography

\nAccording to the
United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 19.2 km² (7.4 mi²). 15.0 km² (5.8 mi²) of it is land and 4.1 km² (1.6 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 21.62% water.

Demographics

\nAs of the
census of 2000, there are 11,168 people, 4,979 households, and 2,892 families residing in the city. The population density is 742.2/km² (1,923.5/mi²). There are 5,532 housing units at an average density of 367.6/km² (952.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 96.35% White, 0.45% African American, 0.56% Native American, 0.87% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.40% from other races, and 1.35% from two or more races. 1.58% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 4,979 households out of which 23.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% are married couples living together, 9.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 41.9% are non-families. 34.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.17 and the average family size is 2.81. In the city the population is spread out with 20.1% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 89.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 86.0 males. The median income for a household in the city is $40,322, and the median income for a family is $50,000. Males have a median income of $34,846 versus $28,472 for females. The per capita income for the city is $22,274. 4.5% of the population and 3.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 3.8% are under the age of 18 and 3.6% are 65 or older.