Saginaw County PUMA, 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

79,921

1.29% 1-year growth

About

4.56% of the households in Saginaw County PUMA, 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 PUMA, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Saginaw County PUMA, MI are Saginaw Valley State University (1,570 degrees awarded in 2024), Dorsey College-Saginaw (165 degrees), and Ross Medical Education Center-Saginaw (53 degrees).

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

Most people in Saginaw County PUMA, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Saginaw County PUMA, MI was 2 cars per household.

Saginaw County PUMA, MI borders Isabella, Gratiot & Clare Counties PUMA, MI, Bay & Midland Counties PUMA, MI, Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI, and Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI.

United States Michigan

Population & Diversity

Saginaw County PUMA, MI is home to a population of 189k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.39% of Saginaw County PUMA, 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 PUMA, 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.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Saginaw County PUMA, MI are Spanish (4,180 households), Other Indo-European Languages (634 households), and German (543 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

96,800

Women

51.3%

91,762

Men

48.7%

The resident population of United States in 2024 was 188,562 inhabitants, with 48.7% men, and 51.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Saginaw County PUMA, MI.

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Citizenship

99%

2024 Citizenship

99%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 99% of Saginaw County PUMA, 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 PUMA, MI was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Saginaw County PUMA, 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 PUMA, MI are hispanic (17.4k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Saginaw County PUMA, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
833 ± 707 people
India
547 ± 573 people
Canada
342 ± 454 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Saginaw County PUMA, MI was Mexico, the natal country of 833 Saginaw County PUMA, MI residents, followed by India with 547 and Canada with 342.

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 PUMA, 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 PUMA, MI was 2.33%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,180 households (2.34%)
Other Indo-European Languages
634 households (0.356%)
German
543 households (0.305%)

4.56% of the households in Saginaw County PUMA, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Saginaw County PUMA, MI was Spanish. 2.34% of the households in Saginaw County PUMA, MI reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

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

Saginaw County PUMA, 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 PUMA, MI.

Health

95.5% of the population of Saginaw County PUMA, 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 Michigan see 1,276 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,276 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1246 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 281 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

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1,276 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Michigan

Primary care physicians in Michigan see an average of 1,276 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,276 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Michigan 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 PUMA, MI grew by 8.87% from 4.11% to 4.47%.

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

Economy

The economy of Saginaw County PUMA, MI employs 79.9k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Saginaw County PUMA, MI were Restaurants & Food Services (6,170 people), Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (5,164 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,771 people), and the highest paying industries were Agricultural chemical manufacturing ($121,895), Legal services ($114,972), and Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($110,547).

Males in Saginaw County PUMA, MI have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $56,463. The income inequality in Saginaw County PUMA, MI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.45, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

40,569

Women

50.8%

39,352

Men

49.2%

The workforce of Saginaw County PUMA, MI in 2024 was 79,921 people, with 50.8% woman, and 49.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Saginaw County PUMA, MI.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

79.9k

2024 Value

1.29%

1 Year growth

± 1.29%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Saginaw County PUMA, MI grew at a rate of 1.29%, from 78.9k employees to 79.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Saginaw County PUMA, MI, are Cashiers (2,171 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,097 people), and Registered nurses (2,037 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Saginaw County PUMA, 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

79.9k

2024 Value

1.29%

1 Year growth

± 1.29%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Saginaw County PUMA, MI grew at a rate of 1.29%, from 78.9k employees to 79.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Saginaw County PUMA, MI, are Restaurants & Food Services (6,170 people), Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (5,164 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,771 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Saginaw County PUMA, MI, though some of these residents may live in Saginaw County PUMA, 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.

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 PUMA, 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 2024, universities in Saginaw County PUMA, MI awarded 1,788 degrees. The student population of Saginaw County PUMA, MI in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 2,424 male students and 4,665 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Saginaw County PUMA, MI are White (1,303 and 74.8%), Black or African American (193 and 11.1%), Hispanic or Latino (91 and 5.22%), and Unknown (76 and 4.36%).

The largest universities in Saginaw County PUMA, MI by number of degrees awarded are Saginaw Valley State University (1,570 and 87.8%), Dorsey College-Saginaw (165 and 9.23%), and Ross Medical Education Center-Saginaw (53 and 2.96%).

The most popular majors in Saginaw County PUMA, MI are Registered Nursing (159 and 8.89%), Social Work (109 and 6.1%), and Teacher Education (89 and 4.98%).

The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $12,930 for in-state students and $30,450 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Saginaw County PUMA, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 72.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 7,089 (34.2% men and 65.8% 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 2024 there were 7,089 students enrolled in Saginaw County PUMA, MI, 34.2% men and 65.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,183 records, of which 67.3% were women and 32.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
159 degrees awarded
Teacher Education
89 degrees awarded
Social Work
72 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Saginaw County PUMA, MI was Registered Nursing with 159 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Saginaw Valley State University
1,570 degrees awarded
Dorsey College-Saginaw
165 degrees awarded
Ross Medical Education Center-Saginaw
53 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Saginaw Valley State University with 1,570 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 511 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Saginaw County PUMA, MI, which is 0.4 times less than the 1,277 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,303 degrees mean that there were 6.75 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 193 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 ($16,163) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($827) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,120) 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

Measure

In 2024, 1.19% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.992% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Saginaw County PUMA, MI in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (47.8k), Some college (39.6k), and Bachelors Degree (21.5k).

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 PUMA, 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 PUMA, MI is 74.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Saginaw County PUMA, MI have an average commute time of 22.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Saginaw County PUMA, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

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 PUMA, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Saginaw County PUMA, 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 PUMA, 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 PUMA, 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 PUMA, MI grew to $60,622 from the previous year's value of $58,347.

The following chart displays the households in Saginaw County PUMA, 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

0.45

2024 Wage GINI in Saginaw County PUMA, MI

0.461

2023 Wage GINI in Saginaw County PUMA, MI

In 2024, the income inequality in Saginaw County PUMA, MI was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.39% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Saginaw County PUMA, MI was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Saginaw County PUMA, MI in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Saginaw County PUMA, MI 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 PUMA, 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 PUMA, 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 PUMA, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Saginaw County PUMA, 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 PUMA, 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 PUMA, MI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Saginaw County PUMA, 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 PUMA, 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.