Sault Ste. Marie, MI

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2021 Population
13,523
0.0222% 1-year decline
US Senator
Debbie Stabenow
Democratic Party
US Senator
Gary Peters
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
34.4
0.88% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
22%
11.1% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$45,905
3.93% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$104,100
2.36% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
6,317
2.38% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Sault Ste. Marie, MI had a population of 13.5k people with a median age of 34.4 and a median household income of $45,905. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Sault Ste. Marie, MI declined from 13,526 to 13,523, a −0.0222% decrease and its median household income grew from $44,171 to $45,905, a 3.93% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sault Ste. Marie, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (69.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (12.9%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (11.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.54%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.05%).

None of the households in Sault Ste. Marie, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.3% of the residents in Sault Ste. Marie, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Sault Ste. Marie, MI are Lake Superior State University (530 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Sault Ste. Marie, MI was $104,100, and the homeownership rate was 55.6%.

Most people in Sault Ste. Marie, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 13.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Sault Ste. Marie, MI was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Sault Ste. Marie, MI is home to a population of 13.5k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.92% of Sault Ste. Marie, MI residents were born outside of the country (665 people).

In 2021, there were 5.39 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (9.43k people) in Sault Ste. Marie, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.75k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.55k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.3%
2021 Citizenship
97.9%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.3% of Sault Ste. Marie, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Sault Ste. Marie, MI was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sault Ste. Marie, MI
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    9.43k ± 355
  2. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    1.75k ± 359
  3. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
    1.55k ± 288
2.54%
Hispanic Population
343 people

In 2021, there were 5.39 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (9.43k people) in Sault Ste. Marie, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.75k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.55k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

2.54% of the people in Sault Ste. Marie, MI are hispanic (343 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    79,412 ± 6,891 people
  2. India
    76,245 ± 6,753 people
  3. Iraq
    59,562 ± 5,974 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 79,412 Michigan residents, followed by India with 76,245 and Iraq with 59,562.

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Foreign-Born Population

4.92%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
665 people
4.75%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
643 people

As of 2021, 4.92% of Sault Ste. Marie, MI residents (665 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sault Ste. Marie, MI was 4.75%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    231 ± 89
  2. Vietnam
    207 ± 82
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    153 ± 96

Sault Ste. Marie, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.12 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Sault Ste. Marie, MI employs 6.32k people. The largest industries in Sault Ste. Marie, MI are Retail Trade (877 people), Educational Services (851 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (808 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($85,114), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($70,380), and Public Administration ($59,492).

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,616. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.468, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

6.32k
2021 Value
± 547
−2.38%
1 Year decline
± 13%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Sault Ste. Marie, MI declined at a rate of −2.38%, from 6.47k employees to 6.32k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (918 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (679 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (555 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sault Ste. Marie, MI.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

6.32k
2021 Value
± 547
−2.38%
1 Year decline
± 13%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Sault Ste. Marie, MI declined at a rate of −2.38%, from 6.47k employees to 6.32k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, are Retail Trade (877 people), Educational Services (851 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (808 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sault Ste. Marie, MI, though some of these residents may live in Sault Ste. Marie, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$30,923
Median earning men ± $4,262
$28,392
Median earning women ± $2,479

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($70,489), Public Administration ($65,517), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,546).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($90,156), Public Administration ($58,319), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,333).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $217B
  2. $58.2B
  3. $51.2B

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $217B, followed by Machinery ($58.2B) and Mixed freight ($51.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Michigan products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$667B
2020 Value in Michigan
$1.16T
Projected 2050 Value in Michigan
74% growth

In 2020, total outbound Michigan trade was $667B. This is expected to increase 74% to $1.16T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Michigan trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $37.2B
  2. $33.2B
  3. $31.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $37.2B, followed by Indiana with $33.2B and Texas and $31.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Michigan shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.09%).

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Michigan

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Debbie Stabenow
Senator from Michigan1
Assumed office on January 3, 2001
Gary Peters
Senator from Michigan2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing Michigan.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Michigan have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Sault Ste. Marie, MI awarded 530 degrees. The student population of Sault Ste. Marie, MI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 801 male students and 1,011 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sault Ste. Marie, MI are White (430 and 86%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native (41 and 8.2%), Unknown (10 and 2%), and Hispanic or Latino (9 and 1.8%).

The largest universities in Sault Ste. Marie, MI by number of degrees awarded are Lake Superior State University (530 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Sault Ste. Marie, MI are Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (74 and 14%), General Studies (36 and 6.79%), and Registered Nursing (34 and 6.42%).

The median tuition cost in Sault Ste. Marie, MI for a public four year colleges is $12,912 for in-state students and $12,912 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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Measure

In 2021 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 73.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,812 (44.2% men and 55.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 1,812 students enrolled in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, 44.2% men and 55.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 844 records, of which 55.8% were women and 44.2% men.

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Concentrations

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Sault Ste. Marie, MI was Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration with 46 degrees awarded.

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Universities

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Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
530 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lake Superior State University with 530 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

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In 2021, 234 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, which is 0.791 times less than the 296 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 430 degrees mean that there were 10.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 41 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($12,912) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($288) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.763% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.76% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.3M), Some college (1.94M), and Bachelors Degree (1.38M).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Sault Ste. Marie, MI was $104,100 in 2021, which is 0.425 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $101,700 to $104,100, a 2.36% increase. The homeownership rate in Sault Ste. Marie, MI is 55.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Sault Ste. Marie, MI have an average commute time of 13.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sault Ste. Marie, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Sault Ste. Marie, MI is $45,905. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Sault Ste. Marie, MI was Census Tract 9704 with a value of $58,598, followed by Census Tract 9705 and Census Tract 9703, with respective values of $50,938 and $40,524.

Property

$104,100
Median Property Value 2021
±$7,368
$3,196
Median Property Taxes
±$372

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Sault Ste. Marie, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

55.6%
Homeownership
2021
61.6%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 55.6% of the housing units in Sault Ste. Marie, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 52.6%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 9704
  2. Census Tract 9705
  3. Census Tract 9703

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Sault Ste. Marie, MI was Census Tract 9704 with a value of $58,598, followed by Census Tract 9705 and Census Tract 9703, with respective values of $50,938 and $40,524.

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Household Income

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$45,905
Median Household Income
± $4,982
5.75k
Number of Households
± 523

In 2021, the median household income of the 5.75k households in Sault Ste. Marie, MI grew to $45,905 from the previous year's value of $44,171.

The following chart displays the households in Sault Ste. Marie, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Sault Ste. Marie, MI is from Michigan.
0.468
2021 Wage GINI in Michigan
0.471
2020 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2021, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.468 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.592% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (71.4%)
  2. Carpooled (12.5%)
  3. Walked (7%)

In 2021, 71.4% of workers in Sault Ste. Marie, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.5%) and those who walked to work (7%).

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Commute Time

13.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sault Ste. Marie, MI have a shorter commute time (13.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.8% of the workforce in Sault Ste. Marie, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty & Diversity

22% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sault Ste. Marie, MI (2.78k out of 12.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sault Ste. Marie, MI is White, followed by Native American and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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93.5% of the population of Sault Ste. Marie, MI has health coverage, with 41.3% on employee plans, 23.2% on Medicaid, 10.8% on Medicare, 16.3% on non-group plans, and 1.86% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Chippewa County, MI see 1556 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.448% decrease from the previous year (1563 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1607 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 258 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,556 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Chippewa County, MI

Primary care physicians in Chippewa County, MI see an average of 1,556 patients per year. This represents a 0.448% decrease from the previous year (1,563 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Chippewa County, MI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21% under 18 years, 30.1% between 18 and 34 years, 33.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.6% were men and 54.4% were women.

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Uninsured People

6.47%
Uninsured
41.3%
Employer Coverage
23.2%
Medicaid
10.8%
Medicare
16.3%
Non-Group
1.86%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sault Ste. Marie, MI declined by 1.39% from 6.56% to 6.47%.

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