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Saranac

Michigan · 1,325 residents · 1.15 sq mi
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Saranac has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,094. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $114,600. The poverty rate of 25.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 25% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,325
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,326 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,152 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,153 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.2
+1%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Saranac
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,094
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,350 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,457
+4%since 2000
from $15,867 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.6%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,600
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$343
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $327 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.5%
−19.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
42.6% rent
Vacancy rate
3.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+8%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,291)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(18)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(57)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(1,266)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(36)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other10.1%(134)
Diversity Score27.6%(366)
Diversity Score
28
+540%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+61%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.7%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.2%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Saranac, Michigan?

Saranac, Michigan has about 1,325 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Saranac, Michigan?

The typical household in Saranac, Michigan earns about $36,094 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Saranac, Michigan expensive?

In Saranac, Michigan, the median home is worth about $114,600, and the typical rent is about $343 a month.

How educated are people in Saranac, Michigan?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Saranac, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Saranac, Michigan?

About 25.6% of people in Saranac, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Saranac, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Saranac, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 136 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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