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Sault Ste. Marie

Michigan · 13,337 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 $44,171. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 3,205 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $101,700. Households here earn about 25% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% 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
13,337
−19%since 2000
from 16,542 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
904 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 1,121 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.8
+9%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K15K16K17K1990201020202024Sault Ste. Marie
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,171
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,652 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,948
+79%since 2000
from $14,460 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,700
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$746
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
42.9% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+9%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(12,102)
Black6.4%(1,054)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(308)
Asian0.6%(105)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.7%(4,093)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68%(9,070)
Black1%(129)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(325)
Asian0.9%(117)
Other22.9%(3,051)
Diversity Score53.8%(7,180)
Diversity Score
54
+118%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
+46%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 14.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.8%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−76.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan has about 13,337 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan earns about $44,171 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 $101,700, and the typical rent is about $746 a month.

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

About 25.1% 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 19.8% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,352 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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