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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Sault Ste. Marie

Michigan · 16,542 residents · 14.757 sq mi
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Sault Ste. Marie has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,652. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $62,600. Households here earn about 34% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,542
+13%since 1990
from 14,689 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,121 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 995 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
32.8
+8%since 1990
from 30.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,652
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,166 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,460
+32%since 1990
from $10,946 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
17.5%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 18.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,600
+41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$398
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $309 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
62.0%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 64.7% in 1990
38.0% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+32%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(12,473)
Black0.3%(43)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(124)
Asian0.3%(44)
Diversity Score33.8%(4,962)
2000
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(12,102)
Black6.4%(1,054)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(308)
Asian0.6%(105)
Diversity Score24.7%(4,093)
Diversity Score
25
−27%since 1990
from 34 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.6%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 75.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.1 min
−18%since 1990
from 12.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan?

Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan has about 16,542 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan?

The typical household in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan earns about $29,652 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan expensive?

In Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, the median home is worth about $62,600, and the typical rent is about $398 a month.

How educated are people in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan?

About 17.5% of people in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,853 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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