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 | |
| Median Household Income | $58,863 | -21.7% | #2,184 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.5 years | +17.0% | #666 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $168,300 | -40.3% | #1,845 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $807 | -30.6% | #2,054 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.3% | +21.6% | #2,006 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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92.2% of residents in Sanilac County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.5% above the national rate.
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.