Saginaw County, MI

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2021 Population

190,540

0.327% 1-year decline

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

40.8

0.488% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

18%

2.4% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$52,749

6.42% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$114,400

7.72% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

81,655

0.85% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Saginaw County, MI had a population of 191k people with a median age of 40.8 and a median household income of $52,749. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Saginaw County, MI declined from 191,166 to 190,540, a −0.327% decrease and its median household income grew from $49,565 to $52,749, a 6.42% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Saginaw County, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (68.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (18.5%), White (Hispanic) (4.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.59%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.24%).

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.

98.9% of the residents in Saginaw County, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Saginaw County, MI are Saginaw Valley State University (1,699 degrees awarded in 2021), Dorsey College-Saginaw (103 degrees), and Ross Medical Education Center-Saginaw (75 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Saginaw County, MI was $114,400, and the homeownership rate was 72.1%.

Most people in Saginaw County, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.7 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 191k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.45% of Saginaw County, MI residents were born outside of the country (4.68k people).

In 2021, there were 3.71 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (131k people) in Saginaw County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 35.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.77k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.9%

2021 Citizenship

99%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.9% of Saginaw County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, 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)
131k ± 256
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
35.2k ± 472
White (Hispanic)
8.77k ± 806

8.91%

Hispanic Population

17k people

8.91% of the people in Saginaw County, MI are hispanic (17k 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
79,412 ± 6,891 people
India
76,245 ± 6,753 people
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.

Foreign-Born Population

2.45%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.68k people

2.42%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.62k people

As of 2021, 2.45% of Saginaw County, MI residents (4.68k 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 Saginaw County, MI was 2.42%, 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
4,131 ± 401
Gulf War (1990s)
1,470 ± 322
Gulf War (2001-)
1,314 ± 270

Saginaw County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.81 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Saginaw County, MI employs 81.7k people. The largest industries in Saginaw County, MI are Health Care & Social Assistance (15,519 people), Manufacturing (14,027 people), and Retail Trade (9,623 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($61,908), Public Administration ($54,643), and Manufacturing ($52,149).

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.

Employment

Occupations

81.7k

2021 Value

± 2,015

−0.85%

1 Year decline

± 3.52%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Saginaw County, MI declined at a rate of −0.85%, from 82.4k employees to 81.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Saginaw County, MI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (9,961 people), Production Occupations (8,218 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (7,434 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

81.7k

2021 Value

± 2,015

−0.85%

1 Year decline

± 3.52%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Saginaw County, MI declined at a rate of −0.85%, from 82.4k employees to 81.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Saginaw County, MI, are Health Care & Social Assistance (15,519 people), Manufacturing (14,027 people), and Retail Trade (9,623 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

$42,584

Median earning men ± $1,289

$29,105

Median earning women ± $1,370

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($62,722), Manufacturing ($55,035), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,393).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,012), Public Administration ($44,007), and Manufacturing ($39,323).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

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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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

2,036
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
1,022
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
1,006
Retail Trade

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$2.62M
Manufacturing
$1.77M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$555k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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

Domestic Trade

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

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.

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.

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

Ohio
$37.2B
Indiana
$33.2B
Texas
$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).

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%).

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.

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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Debbie Stabenow

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

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.

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 2021, universities in Saginaw County, MI awarded 1,877 degrees. The student population of Saginaw County, MI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,586 male students and 5,170 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Saginaw County, MI are White (1,402 and 79.8%), followed by Black or African American (157 and 8.94%), Hispanic or Latino (82 and 4.67%), and Two or More Races (56 and 3.19%).

The largest universities in Saginaw County, MI by number of degrees awarded are Saginaw Valley State University (1,699 and 90.5%), Dorsey College-Saginaw (103 and 5.49%), and Ross Medical Education Center-Saginaw (75 and 4%).

The most popular majors in Saginaw County, MI are Registered Nursing (165 and 8.79%), Social Work (142 and 7.57%), and General Business Administration & Management (111 and 5.91%).

The median tuition cost in Saginaw County, MI for a public four year colleges is $11,130 for in-state students and $26,144 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Saginaw County, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 77.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 29.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 7,756 (33.3% men and 66.7% 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 2021 there were 7,756 students enrolled in Saginaw County, MI, 33.3% men and 66.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,775 records, of which 68% were women and 32% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
165 degree-majors awarded
Social Work
88 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
86 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Saginaw County, MI was Registered Nursing with 165 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
1,699 degrees awarded
Dorsey College-Saginaw
103 degrees awarded
Ross Medical Education Center-Saginaw
75 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Saginaw Valley State University with 1,699 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 552 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Saginaw County, MI, which is 0.417 times less than the 1,325 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 1,402 degrees mean that there were 8.93 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 157 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 ($24,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($2,400) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,076) 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

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

Measure

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.

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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.3M), Some college (1.94M), and Bachelors Degree (1.38M).

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 $114,400 in 2021, which is 0.467 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $106,200 to $114,400, a 7.72% increase. The homeownership rate in Saginaw County, MI is 72.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Saginaw County, MI have an average commute time of 21.7 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 $52,749. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Saginaw County, MI was Census Tract 105.01 with a value of $92,656, followed by Census Tract 112 and Census Tract 120.02, with respective values of $80,819 and $79,250.

In 2022, 14.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Saginaw County, MI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.39%.

Housing

Property

$114,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,814

$56,203

Median Property Taxes

±$1,496

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

72.1%

Homeownership

2021

61%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 72.1% of the housing units in Saginaw County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.5%.

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 112
Census Tract 120.02

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Saginaw County, MI was Census Tract 105.01 with a value of $92,656, followed by Census Tract 112 and Census Tract 120.02, with respective values of $80,819 and $79,250.

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.

$52,749

Median Household Income

± $1,222

78k

Number of Households

± 1,953

In 2021, the median household income of the 78k households in Saginaw County, MI grew to $52,749 from the previous year's value of $49,565.

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.

0.468

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.

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 2021

Drove Alone (81%)
Carpooled (9.38%)
Worked At Home (6.08%)

In 2021, 81% of workers in Saginaw County, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.38%) and those who worked at home (6.08%).

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

21.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Saginaw County, MI have a shorter commute time (21.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.44% 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 2022, 14.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Saginaw County, MI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.39%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

18% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Saginaw County, MI (33.1k out of 184k 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 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 2022, 22.1% of the children was living in poverty in Saginaw County, MI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 6%.

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.

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Health

95.7% of the population of Saginaw County, MI has health coverage, with 44.5% on employee plans, 24.1% on Medicaid, 14.3% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 0.988% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Saginaw County, MI see 1162 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.769% decrease from the previous year (1171 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1356 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 328 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,162 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Saginaw County, MI

Primary care physicians in Saginaw County, MI see an average of 1,162 patients per year. This represents a 0.769% decrease from the previous year (1,171 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.4% under 18 years, 20.3% between 18 and 34 years, 37.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.25%

Uninsured

44.5%

Employer Coverage

24.1%

Medicaid

14.3%

Medicare

11.9%

Non-Group

0.988%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Saginaw County, MI grew by 5.69% from 4.03% to 4.25%.

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 2022, 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.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 41.7% in Saginaw County, MI.

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

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