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Port Sanilac

Michigan · 567 residents · 0.851 sq mi
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Port Sanilac has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,068. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value is $129,800. With a median age of 58.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
567
−14%since 2000
from 658 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
666 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 773 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
58.0
+26%since 2000
from 46.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4755676597518431990201020202024Port Sanilac
2024812
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,068
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,409 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,050
+44%since 2000
from $18,153 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services13.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,800
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $386 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
20.8% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−21%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(631)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(14)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(37)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(530)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(13)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.7%(38)
Diversity Score
7
+18%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.0 min
+80%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 52.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.4%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Port Sanilac, Michigan?

Port Sanilac, Michigan has about 567 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Port Sanilac, Michigan?

The typical household in Port Sanilac, Michigan earns about $43,068 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Port Sanilac, Michigan expensive?

In Port Sanilac, Michigan, the median home is worth about $129,800, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Port Sanilac, Michigan?

About 24.7% of adults age 25 and over in Port Sanilac, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Port Sanilac, Michigan?

About 12.5% of people in Port Sanilac, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Port Sanilac, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Port Sanilac, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 69 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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