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Saugatuck

Michigan · 865 residents · 1.391 sq mi
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Saugatuck is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,083. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 200 residents. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $395,500. With a median age of 56.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 55% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
865
−19%since 2000
from 1,065 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
622 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 766 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.9
+29%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6977978989981K1990201020202024Saugatuck
2024766
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,083
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,318 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,371
+76%since 2000
from $34,382 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.0%
+30.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance12.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$395,500
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $193,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$397
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $464 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
30.0% rent
Afford Score
4.3
−2%since 2000
from 4.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(983)
Black1.6%(17)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(46)
Asian0.9%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.4%(175)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(782)
Black0.9%(8)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(55)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other2.8%(24)
Diversity Score24.1%(209)
Diversity Score
24
+47%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.1%
+18.3 ptssince 2000
from 41.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 94.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
49.3 min
+239%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−12.1 ptssince 2011
from 13.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 59.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.2%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−84.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Saugatuck, Michigan?

Saugatuck, Michigan has about 865 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Saugatuck, Michigan?

The typical household in Saugatuck, Michigan earns about $92,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Saugatuck, Michigan expensive?

In Saugatuck, Michigan, the median home is worth about $395,500, and the typical rent is about $397 a month.

How educated are people in Saugatuck, Michigan?

About 60.1% of adults age 25 and over in Saugatuck, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Saugatuck, Michigan?

About 13.5% of people in Saugatuck, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Saugatuck, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Saugatuck, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 107 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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