Saginaw County, MI

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2024 Population

188,665

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

US Senator

Elissa Slotkin

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

41.2

0.243% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

18.2%

0.723% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$60,622

3.9% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$152,800

9.61% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

81,990

0.823% 1-year growth

About

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 (1,741 degrees awarded in 2023), Dorsey College-Saginaw (130 degrees), and Ross Medical Education Center-Saginaw (55 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Saginaw County, MI was $152,800, and the homeownership rate was 74.1%.

Most people in Saginaw County, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.4 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 2024, 2.39% of Saginaw County, MI residents were born outside of the country (4.51k people).

In 2024, there were 3.75 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (128k people) in Saginaw County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 34.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.22k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99%

2024 Citizenship

99%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 99% of Saginaw County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Saginaw County, MI was 99%, 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)
128k ± 391
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
34.1k ± 711
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
6.22k ± 880

9.21%

Hispanic Population

17.4k people

9.21% of the people in Saginaw County, MI are hispanic (17.4k people).

The following chart shows the 8 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
80,580 ± 6,941 people
India
77,204 ± 6,795 people
Iraq
54,457 ± 5,714 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 80,580 Michigan residents, followed by India with 77,204 and Iraq with 54,457.

Foreign-Born Population

2.39%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

4.51k people

2.33%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

4.42k people

As of 2024, 2.39% of Saginaw County, MI residents (4.51k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Saginaw County, MI was 2.33%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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
3,832 ± 465
Gulf War (2001-)
1,627 ± 287
Gulf War (1990s)
1,392 ± 265

Saginaw County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.36 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Saginaw County, MI.

Economy

The economy of Saginaw County, MI employs 82k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Saginaw County, MI were Health Care & Social Assistance (14,021 people), Manufacturing (13,478 people), and Retail Trade (9,719 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($63,013), Public Administration ($61,371), and Manufacturing ($60,385).

Employment

Occupations

82k

2024 Value

± 2,082

0.823%

1 Year growth

± 3.51%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Saginaw County, MI grew at a rate of 0.823%, from 81.3k employees to 82k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Saginaw County, MI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (9,725 people), Management Occupations (7,940 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (7,667 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Saginaw County, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

82k

2024 Value

± 2,082

0.823%

1 Year growth

± 3.51%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Saginaw County, MI grew at a rate of 0.823%, from 81.3k employees to 82k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Saginaw County, MI, are Health Care & Social Assistance (14,021 people), Manufacturing (13,478 people), and Retail Trade (9,719 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

$50,008

Median earning men ± $1,283

$34,325

Median earning women ± $1,314

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($72,132), Manufacturing ($61,892), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($56,508).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($53,426), Manufacturing ($50,778), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,090).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

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.

The visualization shows the 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 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

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

Voting results are not available for Saginaw County, MI. Showing the available data for Michigan.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.7%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.3%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.788%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

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.

Education

In 2023, universities in Saginaw County, MI awarded 1,926 degrees. The student population of Saginaw County, MI in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 2,472 male students and 4,689 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Saginaw County, MI are White (1,439 and 77.2%), Black or African American (166 and 8.91%), Hispanic or Latino (84 and 4.51%), and Unknown (81 and 4.35%).

The largest universities in Saginaw County, MI by number of degrees awarded are Saginaw Valley State University (1,741 and 90.4%), Dorsey College-Saginaw (130 and 6.75%), and Ross Medical Education Center-Saginaw (55 and 2.86%).

The most popular majors in Saginaw County, MI are Registered Nursing (168 and 8.72%), Social Work (118 and 6.13%), and General Special Education & Teaching (79 and 4.1%).

The median tuition cost in Saginaw County, MI for a public four year colleges is $12,240 for in-state students and $28,752 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Saginaw County, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 72.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 7,161 (34.5% men and 65.5% 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 2023 there were 7,161 students enrolled in Saginaw County, MI, 34.5% men and 65.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,296 records, of which 66.7% were women and 33.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Social Work
62 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
168 degrees awarded
General Special Education & Teaching
65 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Saginaw County, MI was Social Work with 62 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
1,741 degrees awarded
Dorsey College-Saginaw
130 degrees awarded
Ross Medical Education Center-Saginaw
55 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Saginaw Valley State University with 1,741 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 542 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Saginaw County, MI, which is 0.392 times less than the 1,384 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,439 degrees mean that there were 8.67 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 166 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 ($29,760) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($2,400) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,110) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in Saginaw County, MI was $152,800 in 2024, which is 0.459 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $139,400 to $152,800, a 9.61% increase. The homeownership rate in Saginaw County, MI is 74.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Saginaw County, MI have an average commute time of 22.4 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.

In 2025, 12.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Saginaw County, MI. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.92%.

Housing

Property

$152,800

Median Property Value 2024

±$2,921

$57,770

Median Property Taxes

±$1,671

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 $3k+ 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

74.1%

Homeownership

2024

60.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 74.1% of the housing units in Saginaw County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.5%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$60,622

Median Household Income

± $1,588

78k

Number of Households

± 2,003

In 2024, the median household income of the 78k households in Saginaw County, MI grew to $60,622 from the previous year's value of $58,347.

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.

0.462

2023 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.466

2022 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2023, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.92% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.476. 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 2024

Drove Alone (77.7%)
Worked At Home (9.97%)
Carpooled (8.69%)

In 2024, 77.7% of workers in Saginaw County, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.97%) and those who carpooled to work (8.69%).

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

22.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Saginaw County, MI have a shorter commute time (22.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.46% 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 2025, 12.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Saginaw County, MI. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.92%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

18.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Saginaw County, MI (33.3k out of 183k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. 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 2025, 22.6% of the children was living in poverty in Saginaw County, MI. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 5.5%.

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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 634 in Saginaw County, MI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 224 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

Health

95.5% of the population of Saginaw County, MI has health coverage, with 43.5% on employee plans, 24% on Medicaid, 15.1% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 0.906% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Saginaw County, MI see 1,156 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,156 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1239 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 277 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,156 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Saginaw County, MI

Primary care physicians in Saginaw County, MI see an average of 1,156 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,156 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 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23% under 18 years, 20.4% between 18 and 34 years, 36.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.47%

Uninsured

43.5%

Employer Coverage

24%

Medicaid

15.1%

Medicare

12.1%

Non-Group

0.906%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Saginaw County, MI grew by 8.87% from 4.11% to 4.47%.

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 2025, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 72 in Saginaw County, MI.

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

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2025, 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 43% in Saginaw County, MI.

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