Saugatuck, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 766, Saugatuck's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Saugatuck is a small community located in Michigan, within Allegan County. The total population is 766. It ranks as the 482nd most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Saugatuck is 53.9 years. This is 34% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. 15.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Saugatuck is $121,178. This is 66% higher than the state median of $72,875. It is also 50% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.0%. This is 17% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 1.8%. This is 69% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $650,800. Housing costs are 181% higher than the state median of $231,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.4x. 83.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Saugatuck has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.0% of all residents. Asian residents account for 0.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 5.9%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 3.4%.

Education

76.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Saugatuck in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 136% higher than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.7%. Notably, 28.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Saugatuck, Michigan is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Michigan state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 745 Census-designated places in Michigan. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.