Saginaw County, Michigan
MI · FIPS 26145 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 188,665 | — | #366 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $60,622 | -19.3% | #2,030 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.2 years | +5.9% | #1,744 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $152,800 | -45.8% | #2,194 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $947 | -18.6% | #1,189 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.2% | +44.5% | #2,479 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Saginaw County has a population of 188,665, making it the #366 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.2 years, which is 5.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Saginaw County is $60,622, ranking #2,030 out of 3,222 counties — 19.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.2% and unemployment stands at 6.4%.
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The median home value in Saginaw County is $152,800 (-45.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $947/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.1%.
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95.5% of residents in Saginaw County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.2% above the national rate.
About Saginaw County, Michigan
Saginaw County, Michigan has a total population of 188,665, making it the 366th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Saginaw County is 41.2 years, which is 5.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Saginaw County is $60,622, which ranks #2,030 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4%.
The median home value in Saginaw County is $152,800, 45.8% below the national median. Renters in Saginaw County pay a median gross rent of $947 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Saginaw County, 24.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 27.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.3 min.
Saginaw County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 67.8% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (18.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.2%).
All data for Saginaw County, Michigan comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.