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Saginaw

Missouri · 297 residents · 0.825 sq mi
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Saginaw has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $100,600. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% 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
297
+8%since 2000
from 276 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
360 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 335 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.2
+11%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2633033433834231990201020202024Saginaw
2024332
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,875
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,083 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,740
+23%since 2000
from $22,639 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.3%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance13%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services4.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,600
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$570
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.3%
−20.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
22.5% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+23.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−3%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(254)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.8%(13)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(275)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(3)
Diversity Score8.5%(25)
Diversity Score
8
+78%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+20%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% 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%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.5%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
49.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.8%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Saginaw, Missouri?

Saginaw, Missouri has about 297 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Saginaw, Missouri?

The typical household in Saginaw, Missouri earns about $56,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Saginaw, Missouri expensive?

In Saginaw, Missouri, the median home is worth about $100,600, and the typical rent is about $570 a month.

How educated are people in Saginaw, Missouri?

About 28.6% of adults age 25 and over in Saginaw, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Saginaw, Missouri?

About 21.3% of people in Saginaw, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Saginaw, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Saginaw, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 68 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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