Saginaw County, MI

County

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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 Races Including Other (Hispanic) (2.8%), and Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.31%).

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 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.

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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.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Saginaw County, MI
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    129k ± 285
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    34.9k ± 476
  3. White (Hispanic)
    6.78k ± 780
9.08%
Hispanic Population
17.2k 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.

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

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    80,580 ± 6,941 people
  2. India
    77,204 ± 6,795 people
  3. 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.

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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 approximately the same as 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.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    3,963 ± 407
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,336 ± 294
  3. 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.

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Economy

The economy of Saginaw County, MI employs 81.3k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Saginaw County, MI were Health Care & Social Assistance (14,650 people), Manufacturing (13,265 people), and Retail Trade (9,671 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($62,342), Public Administration ($60,681), and Manufacturing ($58,334).

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.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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.

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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).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 278
    Retail Trade
  2. 256
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  3. 223
    Construction

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $1.05M
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  2. $825k
    Manufacturing
  3. $401k
    Retail Trade

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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

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (49.7%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (48.3%)
    Democratic Party
  3. 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%).

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

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Gary Peters
Senator from Michigan2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Elissa Slotkin
Senator from Michigan1
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.

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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.

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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%), followed by 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).

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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.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Social Work
    62 degrees awarded
  2. Registered Nursing
    168 degrees awarded
  3. 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.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Saginaw Valley State University
    1,741 degrees awarded
  2. Dorsey College-Saginaw
    130 degrees awarded
  3. 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.

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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.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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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.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 0.873% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.863% 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 2023 were High School or Equivalent (2.31M), Some college (1.88M), and Bachelors Degree (1.44M).

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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 higher than 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, Saginaw County, MI with a value of $105,313, followed by Census Tract 103.03, Saginaw County, MI and Census Tract 112, Saginaw County, MI, with respective values of $96,422 and $88,365.

In 2024, 12.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Saginaw County, MI. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 3.95%.

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 $3k+ range.

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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%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 105.01, Saginaw County, MI
  2. Census Tract 103.03, Saginaw County, MI
  3. Census Tract 112, Saginaw County, MI

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

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Household Income

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$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.

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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.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (79.9%)
  2. Worked At Home (8.36%)
  3. 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%).

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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.

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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.

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Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2024, 12.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Saginaw County, MI. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 3.95%.

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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.

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Children in Poverty

In 2024, 25.1% of the children was living in poverty in Saginaw County, MI. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 3%.

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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.

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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 1,156 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.37% decrease from the previous year (1,172 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1239 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 295 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 1.37% decrease from the previous year (1,172 patients).

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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, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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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%.

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Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2024, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 73.2 in Saginaw County, MI.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2024, 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 42.6% in Saginaw County, MI.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 5.91% in Saginaw County, MI.

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