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Sanilac County

Michigan · 40,611 residents · 962.571 sq mi
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Sanilac County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,852. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $121,500. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
40,611
−9%since 2000
from 44,547 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
42 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 46 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
+20%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
39K41K42K44K45K1990201020202024Sanilac County
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,852
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,870 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,350
+60%since 2000
from $17,089 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.7%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.4%
US avg: 10%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,500
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$701
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $448 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
20.6% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−1%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(42,518)
Black0.3%(120)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(1,239)
Asian0.3%(113)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.1%(3,619)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(37,209)
Black0.4%(151)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(1,674)
Asian0.2%(84)
Other1.7%(673)
Diversity Score15.4%(6,268)
Segregation Score17.8%(7,247)
Diversity Score
15
+90%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
18
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+32%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 14.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.6%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−77.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sanilac County, Michigan?

Sanilac County, Michigan has about 40,611 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sanilac County, Michigan?

The typical household in Sanilac County, Michigan earns about $49,852 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sanilac County, Michigan expensive?

In Sanilac County, Michigan, the median home is worth about $121,500, and the typical rent is about $701 a month.

How educated are people in Sanilac County, Michigan?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Sanilac County, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sanilac County, Michigan?

About 14.8% of people in Sanilac County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sanilac County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Sanilac County, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 683 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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