Saginaw County Summary

Life in Saginaw County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Saginaw County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Saginaw County:

  • The population in Saginaw County is 189,821.

  • The median home value in Saginaw County is $149,151.

  • The median income in Saginaw County is $56,579.

  • The median rent in Saginaw County is $876.

  • The unemployment rate in Saginaw County is 6.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Saginaw County is 18.2%.

  • The average high in Saginaw County is 64.4° and there are 74.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Saginaw County

List Of Cities & Towns in Saginaw County

Saginaw, MI Population 44,316

Shields, MI Population 7,444

Freeland, MI Population 7,357

Bridgeport, MI Population 6,495

Buena Vista, MI Population 6,013

Frankenmuth, MI Population 5,064

Chesaning, MI Population 2,450

St. Charles, MI Population 2,020

Zilwaukee, MI Population 1,673

Reese, MI Population 1,300

Burt, MI Population 1,271

Hemlock, MI Population 1,226

Birch Run, MI Population 1,180

Merrill, MI Population 898

Robin Glen-Indiantown, MI Population 634

Oakley, MI Population 270

Map Of Saginaw County

Saginaw County, MI Weather

  • The average high in Saginaw County is 64.4°.

  • There are 72.26 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 74.7 inches of rain each year with 12.5 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:11 hours of sun each day in Saginaw County.

StatSaginaw County
Mean High64.4
Nice Days72.26
Rainfall74.7
Snowfall12.5
Sunny_hours4:11
64.4°
Average High
74.7
Inches of Rain

Saginaw County Photos

Chesaningc Michigan   Downtown
Source: Wikipedia User Ken (Sentrawoods) | CC BY-SA 2.0
Frankenmuthvisitorcenter
Source: Wikipedia User AndrewHorne | CC BY-SA 3.0
Riverside Shopsc Frankenmuthc Michiganc
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Zehnders
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Bronners Christmas Wonderland
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Saginaw County Demographics

Population over time in Saginaw County

The current population in Saginaw County is 189,821. The population has decreased -0.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 190,540 -0.3%
2021 191,166 -0.3%
2020 191,821 -

Gender in Saginaw County

  • Saginaw County is 51.2% female with 97,156 female residents.

  • Saginaw County is 48.8% male with 92,665 male residents.

Female
51.2% (97,156)
Male
48.8% (92,665)
Gender Saginaw County MI USA
Female 51.2% 50.4% 50.4%
Male 48.8% 49.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Saginaw County

Saginaw County is:

  • 68.3% White with 129,622 White residents.

  • 18.4% African American with 34,953 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 336 American Indian residents.

  • 1.2% Asian with 2,266 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 53 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 207 Other residents.

  • 2.8% Two Or More with 5,225 Two Or More residents.

  • 9.0% Hispanic with 17,159 Hispanic residents.

White
68.3% (129,622)
African American
18.4% (34,953)
American Indian
0.2% (336)
Asian
1.2% (2,266)
Hawaiian
0.0% (53)
Other
0.1% (207)
Two Or More
2.8% (5,225)
Hispanic
9.0% (17,159)

Table: Saginaw County By Race

Race Saginaw County MI USA
White 68.3% 73.5% 58.9%
African American 18.4% 13.4% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 1.2% 3.2% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.8% 3.7% 3.5%
Hispanic 9.0% 5.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Saginaw County, Michigan

  • 5.8% of households in Saginaw County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.6% of households in Saginaw County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.3% of households in Saginaw County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.6% of households in Saginaw County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.3% of households in Saginaw County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.8% of households in Saginaw County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.0% of households in Saginaw County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.2% of households in Saginaw County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.0% of households in Saginaw County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.5% of households in Saginaw County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.8% (10,992)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.6% (10,642)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.3% (17,570)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.6% (18,303)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.3% (27,137)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.8% (35,632)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.0% (22,812)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.2% (25,017)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.0% (11,306)
$200,000 or more
5.5% (10,406)
Income Saginaw County MI USA
Less than $10,000 5.8% 5.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.6% 4.1% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.3% 7.5% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.6% 8.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.3% 12.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.8% 17.2% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.0% 13.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.2% 16.5% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.0% 7.8% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.5% 8.2% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Saginaw County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Saginaw County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Saginaw County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 33.0% of adults in Saginaw County completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% of adults in Saginaw County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Saginaw County completed associate's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Saginaw County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Saginaw County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Saginaw County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Saginaw County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
1% (3,796)
9-12th Grade
7% (13,287)
High School / GED
33% (62,640)
Some College
23% (43,658)
Associate's Degree
12% (22,778)
Bachelor's Degree
15% (28,473)
Master's Degree
6% (11,389)
Professional Degree
1% (1,898)
Doctorate Degree
1% (1,898)
Education Saginaw County MI USA
< 9th Grade 1% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 6% 6%
High School / GED 33% 28% 26%
Some College 23% 23% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 15% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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