Saginaw County, MI

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2023 Population

189,210

0.322% 1-year decline

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

US Senator

Elissa Slotkin

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

41.1

0.244% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

18.1%

0.76% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$58,347

3.12% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$139,400

6.33% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

81,321

0.248% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Saginaw County, MI had a population of 189k people with a median age of 41.1 and a median household income of $58,347. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Saginaw County, MI declined from 189,821 to 189,210, a −0.322% decrease and its median household income grew from $56,579 to $58,347, a 3.12% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Saginaw County, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (68.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (18.5%), White (Hispanic) (3.58%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.06%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.78%).

None of the households in Saginaw County, 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.

99% of the residents in Saginaw County, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Saginaw County, MI are Saginaw Valley State University (1,730 degrees awarded in 2022), Dorsey College-Saginaw (110 degrees), and Ross Medical Education Center-Saginaw (47 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Saginaw County, MI was $139,400, and the homeownership rate was 73.5%.

Most people in Saginaw County, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Saginaw County, MI was 2 cars per household.

Saginaw County, MI borders Bay County, MI, Genesee County, MI, Gratiot County, MI, Midland County, MI, Shiawassee County, MI, and Tuscola County, MI.

United States Michigan Saginaw, MI

Population & Diversity

Saginaw County, MI is home to a population of 189k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.33% of Saginaw County, MI residents were born outside of the country (4.42k people).

In 2023, there were 3.69 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (129k people) in Saginaw County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 34.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.78k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99%

2023 Citizenship

99.1%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99% of Saginaw County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Saginaw County, MI was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Saginaw County, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Saginaw County, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
129k ± 285
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
34.9k ± 476
White (Hispanic)
6.78k ± 780

9.08%

Hispanic Population

17.2k people

9.08% of the people in Saginaw County, MI are hispanic (17.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Saginaw County, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
79,402 ± 6,891 people
India
76,527 ± 6,766 people
Iraq
57,451 ± 5,868 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 79,402 Michigan residents, followed by India with 76,527 and Iraq with 57,451.

Foreign-Born Population

2.33%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

4.42k people

2.38%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

4.51k people

As of 2023, 2.33% of Saginaw County, MI residents (4.42k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Saginaw County, MI was 2.38%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Saginaw County, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,963 ± 407
Gulf War (2001-)
1,336 ± 294
Gulf War (1990s)
1,298 ± 278

Saginaw County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.97 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Saginaw County, MI employs 81.3k people. The largest industries in Saginaw County, MI are Health Care & Social Assistance (14,650 people), Manufacturing (13,265 people), and Retail Trade (9,671 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($62,342), Public Administration ($60,681), and Manufacturing ($58,334).

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,244. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

81.3k

2023 Value

± 2,010

−0.248%

1 Year decline

± 3.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Saginaw County, MI declined at a rate of −0.248%, from 81.5k employees to 81.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Saginaw County, MI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (10,029 people), Management Occupations (7,706 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (7,493 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Saginaw County, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Michigan (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

81.3k

2023 Value

± 2,010

−0.248%

1 Year decline

± 3.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Saginaw County, MI declined at a rate of −0.248%, from 81.5k employees to 81.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Saginaw County, MI, are Health Care & Social Assistance (14,650 people), Manufacturing (13,265 people), and Retail Trade (9,671 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Saginaw County, MI, though some of these residents may live in Saginaw County, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,239

Median earning men ± $1,403

$32,036

Median earning women ± $993

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($72,765), Manufacturing ($60,337), and Wholesale Trade ($57,344).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($49,622), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,755), and Manufacturing ($45,068).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.16%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.37M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.16% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 23.6%.

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

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

278
Retail Trade
256
Other Services (except Public Administration)
223
Construction

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.05M
Health Care and Social Assistance
$825k
Manufacturing
$401k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Saginaw County, MI went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (49.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.974%).

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin 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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (49.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (49.1%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.974%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Saginaw County, MI for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

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Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Elissa Slotkin

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin 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.

US Representative Elections

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.

Education

In 2022, universities in Saginaw County, MI awarded 1,887 degrees. The student population of Saginaw County, MI in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,471 male students and 4,924 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Saginaw County, MI are White (1,449 and 79.9%), followed by Black or African American (140 and 7.72%), Hispanic or Latino (83 and 4.58%), and Two or More Races (65 and 3.59%).

The largest universities in Saginaw County, MI by number of degrees awarded are Saginaw Valley State University (1,730 and 91.7%), Dorsey College-Saginaw (110 and 5.83%), and Ross Medical Education Center-Saginaw (47 and 2.49%).

The most popular majors in Saginaw County, MI are Registered Nursing (178 and 9.43%), Social Work (115 and 6.09%), and General Special Education & Teaching (96 and 5.09%).

The median tuition cost in Saginaw County, MI for a public four year colleges is $11,565 for in-state students and $27,164 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Saginaw County, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 76.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 7,395 (33.4% men and 66.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 7,395 students enrolled in Saginaw County, MI, 33.4% men and 66.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,553 records, of which 67.7% were women and 32.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
178 degrees awarded
General Special Education & Teaching
82 degrees awarded
Social Work
77 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Saginaw County, MI was Registered Nursing with 178 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Saginaw County, MI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Saginaw Valley State University
1,730 degrees awarded
Dorsey College-Saginaw
110 degrees awarded
Ross Medical Education Center-Saginaw
47 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Saginaw Valley State University with 1,730 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 521 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Saginaw County, MI, which is 0.381 times less than the 1,366 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,449 degrees mean that there were 10.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 140 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($29,280) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($2,400) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,100) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.784% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.801% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.31M), Some college (1.92M), and Bachelors Degree (1.42M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Saginaw County, MI was $139,400 in 2023, which is 0.459 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $131,100 to $139,400, a 6.33% increase. The homeownership rate in Saginaw County, MI is 73.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Saginaw County, MI have an average commute time of 22.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Saginaw County, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Saginaw County, MI is $58,347. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Saginaw County, MI was Census Tract 105.01 with a value of $105,313, followed by Census Tract 103.03 and Census Tract 112, with respective values of $96,422 and $88,365.

In 2023, 13.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Saginaw County, MI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.19%.

Housing

Property

$139,400

Median Property Value 2023

±$3,790

$57,042

Median Property Taxes

±$1,587

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 Saginaw County, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Saginaw County, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73.5%

Homeownership

2023

60.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 73.5% of the housing units in Saginaw County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Saginaw County, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 105.01
Census Tract 103.03
Census Tract 112

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Saginaw County, MI was Census Tract 105.01 with a value of $105,313, followed by Census Tract 103.03 and Census Tract 112, with respective values of $96,422 and $88,365.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Saginaw County, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$58,347

Median Household Income

± $1,402

77.6k

Number of Households

± 1,958

In 2023, the median household income of the 77.6k households in Saginaw County, MI grew to $58,347 from the previous year's value of $56,579.

The following chart displays the households in Saginaw County, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Saginaw County, MI is from Michigan.

0.466

2022 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.468

2021 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2022, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.473% decline from 2021 to 2022, 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.

This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (79.9%)
Worked At Home (8.36%)
Carpooled (8.34%)

In 2023, 79.9% of workers in Saginaw County, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.36%) and those who carpooled to work (8.34%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Saginaw County, MI have a shorter commute time (22.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.52% of the workforce in Saginaw County, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Saginaw County, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Saginaw County, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Saginaw County, MI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 13.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Saginaw County, MI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.19%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

18.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Saginaw County, MI (33.1k out of 183k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Saginaw County, MI is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 30.3% of the children was living in poverty in Saginaw County, MI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 2.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.9% of the population of Saginaw County, MI has health coverage, with 43.9% on employee plans, 24.1% on Medicaid, 15.1% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 1.01% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Saginaw County, MI see 1172 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.861% increase from the previous year (1162 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1326 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 314 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,172 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Saginaw County, MI

Primary care physicians in Saginaw County, MI see an average of 1,172 patients per year. This represents a 0.861% increase from the previous year (1,162 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.3% under 18 years, 20.2% between 18 and 34 years, 36.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.11%

Uninsured

43.9%

Employer Coverage

24.1%

Medicaid

15.1%

Medicare

11.8%

Non-Group

1.01%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Saginaw County, MI declined by 8.12% from 4.47% to 4.11%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Saginaw County, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 71.6 in Saginaw County, MI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Saginaw County, MI.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 42.9% in Saginaw County, MI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Saginaw County, MI.