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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Saginaw Metro

Saginaw, MI · 1 counties · 190,124 residents · 800.806 sq mi
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Saginaw has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,565. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $106,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
190,124
−9%since 2000
from 210,039 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
237 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 262 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+14%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
186K193K200K207K214K1990201020202024Saginaw
2024189K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,565
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,637 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,628
+47%since 2000
from $19,438 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 10%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,200
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$783
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $497 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
29.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−2%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.4%(151,977)
Black18.4%(38,675)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(14,075)
Asian0.8%(1,648)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.2%(109,709)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.7%(128,722)
Black17.6%(33,548)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(16,904)
Asian1.2%(2,373)
Other2.8%(5,266)
Diversity Score60.5%(114,984)
Segregation Score52.6%(99,945)
Diversity Score
60
+16%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
53
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+56%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.2%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−85.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

SaginawCENTRAL42,863
What's inside

1 component county

Saginaw CountyCENTRAL187,688
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Saginaw, MI?

Saginaw, MI has about 190,124 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Saginaw, MI?

The typical household in Saginaw, MI earns about $49,565 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Saginaw, MI expensive?

In Saginaw, MI, the median home is worth about $106,200, and the typical rent is about $783 a month.

How educated are people in Saginaw, MI?

About 22.1% of adults age 25 and over in Saginaw, MI hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Saginaw, MI?

About 17.6% of people in Saginaw, MI live below the federal poverty line.

Has Saginaw, MI grown since 1990?

Yes, Saginaw, MI has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 21,822 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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