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Saline

Michigan · 9,001 residents (2025 est.) · 4.335 sq mi
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Saline has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $88,346. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $341,300. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,006
+12%since 2000
from 8,034 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,078 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 1,853 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.7
+30%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:9,001 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K8K9K10K1990201020202024Saline
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,346
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,382 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,406
+85%since 2000
from $26,208 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.5%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
−1%since 2010
from 0.412 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$341,300
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $166,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,054
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $601 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
30.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.4%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+38%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(7,580)
Black0.5%(44)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(139)
Asian1.9%(155)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.4%(832)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90%(8,102)
Black0.9%(78)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(415)
Asian0.8%(74)
Other3.7%(337)
Diversity Score23.4%(2,105)
Diversity Score
23
+126%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.2%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 40.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.4%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+90%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.9%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.1%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.4%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 71.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.5%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2012
from 7.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
−94.4 ptssince 2013
from 95.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2017
from 85.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2016
from 97.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Saline, Michigan?

Saline, Michigan has about 9,006 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Saline, Michigan?

The typical household in Saline, Michigan earns about $88,346 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Saline, Michigan expensive?

In Saline, Michigan, the median home is worth about $341,300, and the typical rent is about $1,054 a month.

How educated are people in Saline, Michigan?

About 59.2% of adults age 25 and over in Saline, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Saline, Michigan?

About 5.8% of people in Saline, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Saline, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Saline, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,346 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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