CensusEasy
MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2010 ACS

Sault Ste. Marie Micro

Sault Ste. Marie, MI · 1 counties · 38,520 residents · 1,558.508 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Sault Ste. Marie has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,194. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $103,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% 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
38,520
Unchangedsince 2000
from 38,543 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
25 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 25 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
+9%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
34K35K37K38K39K1990201020202024Sault Ste. Marie
202436K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,194
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,464 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,309
+28%since 2000
from $15,858 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,100
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$541
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $426 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.7%
−32.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
29.2% rent
Vacancy rate
29.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+17%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Sault Ste. Marie on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(28,987)
Black5.4%(2,088)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(599)
Asian0.5%(174)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.9%(8,042)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(27,542)
Black6.5%(2,503)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(480)
Asian0.6%(228)
Other20.9%(8,032)
Diversity Score56.1%(21,595)
Diversity Score
56
+169%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+27%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.9%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Female
44.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.3%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

Sault Ste. MarieCENTRAL13,083
What's inside

1 component county

Chippewa CountyCENTRAL36,081
Drill deeper

Metros similar to Sault Ste. Marie

Butte-Silver Bow
Pop 36,118
Mount Vernon
Pop 36,147
Centralia
Pop 36,382
Laramie
Pop 38,558
Places similar to Sault Ste. Marie
Head to head

Compare Sault Ste. Marie side by side

SAULT STE. MARIE VS
Butte-Silver Bow
Income$61,754+54%
Home value$255,200+148%
Population36,118same
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SAULT STE. MARIE VS
Mount Vernon
Income$63,118+57%
Home value$126,000+22%
Population36,147same
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SAULT STE. MARIE VS
Centralia
Income$61,240+52%
Home value$103,000same
Population36,382+1%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SAULT STE. MARIE VS
Laramie
Income$61,917+54%
Home value$333,000+223%
Population38,558+7%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

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

Sault Ste. Marie, MI has about 38,520 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sault Ste. Marie, MI earns about $40,194 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sault Ste. Marie, MI expensive?

In Sault Ste. Marie, MI, the median home is worth about $103,100, and the typical rent is about $541 a month.

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

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sault Ste. Marie, MI hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 17.7% of people in Sault Ste. Marie, MI live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sault Ste. Marie, MI grown since 1990?

Yes, Sault Ste. Marie, MI has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,916 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Metro rankings
Largest US metrosHighest income metrosFastest growing metros
Compare
Compare Sault Ste. Marie with another metro

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

How we source and harmonize this data →