Saginaw County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Saginaw County is located in Michigan with a total population of 189,210. It is the 11th most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Saginaw County is 41.1 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Saginaw County is $58,347. This is 18% lower than the state median of $71,149. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 26% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.1%. This is 39% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.1%. The unemployment rate is 6.7%. This is 14% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $139,400. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $217,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Saginaw County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Saginaw County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 18.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (9.1% vs 5.7%). The Asian population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

23.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 31.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.1%.