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Saline

Michigan · 8,948 residents · 4.335 sq mi
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Saline is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,007. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $257,800. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,948
+11%since 2000
from 8,034 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,064 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,853 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+24%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K8K9K10K1990201020202024Saline
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,007
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,382 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,478
+58%since 2000
from $26,208 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.1%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 10%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$257,800
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $166,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$954
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $601 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
27.4% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+16%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(7,723)
Black1.8%(158)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(311)
Asian3.2%(288)
Other2.4%(213)
Diversity Score25.9%(2,319)
Diversity Score
26
+150%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.1%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 40.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
30.5%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+83%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 71.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.7%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.8%
−94.9 ptssince 2013
from 95.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Saline, Michigan?

Saline, Michigan has about 8,948 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Saline, Michigan?

The typical household in Saline, Michigan earns about $79,007 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 $257,800, and the typical rent is about $954 a month.

How educated are people in Saline, Michigan?

About 55.1% 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 5.4% 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 2,288 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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