Sanilac County, Michigan

MI · FIPS 26151 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 40,462 #1,197 / 3,222
63th
Median Household Income $58,863 -21.7% #2,184 / 3,222
32th
Median Age 45.5 years +17.0% #666 / 3,222
79th
Median Home Value $168,300 -40.3% #1,845 / 3,222
43th
Median Gross Rent $807 -30.6% #2,054 / 3,222
36th
Poverty Rate 15.3% +21.6% #2,006 / 3,222
38th

Demographics

Sanilac County has a population of 40,462, making it the #1,197 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.5 years, which is 17.0% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.6%
Native Born
1.4%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Sanilac County is $58,863, ranking #2,184 out of 3,222 counties — 21.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.3% and unemployment stands at 6.0%.

Median Household Income
$58,863 −21.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,184 of 3,222
32th percentile
Per Capita Income
$33,584 −18.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,831 of 3,222
43th percentile
Poverty Rate
15.3% +21.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,006 of 3,222
38th percentile
Unemployment Rate
6.0% +12.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,517 of 3,222
22th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.5% −51.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,593 of 3,222
20th percentile
Mean Commute Time
31.0 min +12.5% vs nat'l
Rank #720 of 3,222
78th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Sanilac County is $168,300 (-40.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $807/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.6%.

Median Home Value
$168,300 −40.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,845 of 3,222
43th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$807 −30.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,054 of 3,222
36th percentile
Homeownership Rate
82.6% +28.2% vs nat'l
Rank #283 of 3,222
91th percentile
82.6% Homeownership

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Health

92.2% of residents in Sanilac County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.5% above the national rate.

92.2% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
92.2% +0.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,635 of 3,222
49th percentile

About Sanilac County, Michigan

Sanilac County, Michigan has a total population of 40,462, making it the 1,197th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Sanilac County is 45.5 years, which is 17.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Sanilac County is $58,863, which ranks #2,184 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0%.

The median home value in Sanilac County is $168,300, 40.3% below the national median. Renters in Sanilac County pay a median gross rent of $807 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Sanilac County, 16.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 51.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.0 min.

Sanilac County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.3%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).

All data for Sanilac 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.