What is the population of Shields, Michigan?

Shields has a population of approximately 7,402 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Shields, Michigan located?

Shields is located in Michigan, United States, at approximate coordinates 43.4229°, -84.0741°.

What is the median household income in Shields?

The median household income in Shields is approximately $82,125 based on the most recent open data.

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Shields

Total population

7,402

Median home value

$174,500

30.8%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$82,125

Shields$82k

National$74k

Elevation182 m

Land area17.06 km²

Coordinates43.42°, -84.07°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation

182 m

Area

17.06 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Shields is an unincorporated community in Thomas Township, Saginaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is also a census-designated place (CDP) for statistical purposes, but with no legal status as an incorporated municipality. The population of the CDP was 7,035 at the 2020 census.

History & geography

History

A post office operated in Shields from August 15, 1894 until Dec 15, 1902. The Shields brothers William and Arthur were born in 1826 and 1830 respectively in County Armagh, Ireland. Along with their family, they immigrated to Michigan settling in Thomas Township in 1842. The bachelor brothers settled on in section three. Eventually the southeastern part of the Township came to be known as the Shields area. Paines is a place within James Township and the CDP located on Dutch Road between River Roads and Stroebel Roads. Paines was first settled in 1871 and named for A. B. Paine, a local brick manufacturer. It was a station at the junction of the Michigan Central and the Pere Marquette rail lines. A post office named "Painesville" was established on October 10, 1873, closed on May 29, 1876, and reopened on July 14, 1876. The office was renamed "Paines" on October 19, 1880 and continued until June 30, 1904.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , of which is land and (1.06%) is water.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

Median home value

$174,500

Housing units

3,343

Poverty rate

13.1%

Unemployment

6.2%

Race & ethnicity

White

90.7%

Black

1.6%

Asian

1.1%

Hispanic

4.3%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

43.4229

Longitude

-84.0741

Water area

0.16 mi²

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

31.4%

Diabetes

9.4%

Adult obesity

33.4%

Binge drinking

18%

Adult smoking

14.7%

No leisure activity

24.6%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

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Schools

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Largest nearby schools

Heritage High School
High · SAGINAW · 1,396 students · 19.1:1 ratio
White Pine Middle School
Middle · SAGINAW · 940 students · 14.9:1 ratio
Freeland Middle SchoolHigh School
High · FREELAND · 885 students · 21.6:1 ratio
Freeland Elementary School
Elementary · FREELAND · 753 students · 20.4:1 ratio
Arthur Hill High School
High · SAGINAW · 726 students · 24.2:1 ratio
Carrollton Elementary School
Elementary · SAGINAW · 688 students · 17.6:1 ratio
Sherwood Elementary School
Elementary · SAGINAW · 565 students · 15.7:1 ratio
North Saginaw Charter Academy
Elementary · SAGINAW · 561 students · 17.5:1 ratio