Saginaw County, MI

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Saginaw County Overview

189,821
TOTAL POPULATION
92,665
MALE POPULATION
97,156
FEMALE POPULATION
95.38
MALES / 100 FEMALES
104.85
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.0
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,839
PER CAPITA INCOME
$71,728
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$56,579
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
31.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
69.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,648
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
87,356
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
56.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Saginaw County Area Codes

Race in Saginaw County

The most populous races in Saginaw County are White / Caucasian (137,164 | 72.3%), Black / African American (35,774 | 18.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (17,159 | 9.0%).
Race in Saginaw County
Race# Population% Population
Asian2,2671.2%
Black / African American35,77418.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific530.0%
Hispanic or Latino17,1599.0%
Native / Alaskan6910.4%
White / Caucasian137,16472.3%
Two or more Races10,5015.5%
Some other Race3,3711.8%
Total189,821100.0%

Ancestry in Saginaw County

The most populous ancestries reported in Saginaw County are German (47,438 | 25.0%), Irish (17,737 | 9.3%), English (15,470 | 8.2%), Mexican (14,729 | 7.8%), and Polish (13,061 | 6.9%), together accounting for 57.1% of all Saginaw County residents.
Ancestry in Saginaw County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African1,4270.7%
Albanian150.0%
American7,2073.8%
Apache100.0%
Arab1,3710.7%
Armenian880.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac230.0%
Australian820.0%
Austrian2110.1%
Bangladeshi300.0%
Basque610.0%
Belgian4420.2%
Bhutanese1790.1%
Blackfeet1720.1%
Brazilian470.0%
British5060.3%
British West Indian340.0%
Burmese1660.1%
Cajun370.0%
Canadian3300.2%
Cape Verdean370.0%
Carpatho Rusyn180.0%
Celtic1070.1%
Central American960.1%
Central American Indian560.0%
Cherokee3220.2%
Chilean350.0%
Chippewa4370.2%
Choctaw40.0%
Colombian1580.1%
Comanche20.0%
Creek30.0%
Croatian1700.1%
Cuban2380.1%
Czech1,2400.6%
Czechoslovakian3460.2%
Danish2940.2%
Dominican1090.1%
Dutch2,1611.1%
Eastern European2770.2%
Egyptian150.0%
English15,4708.2%
Estonian130.0%
Ethiopian50.0%
European2,1451.1%
Filipino50.0%
Finnish4930.3%
French8,4424.4%
French American Indian1590.1%
French Canadian2,3461.2%
German47,43825.0%
German Russian20.0%
Greek5270.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro180.0%
Guatemalan640.0%
Guyanese400.0%
Haitian260.0%
Honduran50.0%
Hungarian1,4920.8%
Indian (Asian)3530.2%
Iranian1610.1%
Iraqi760.0%
Irish17,7379.3%
Iroquois20.0%
Israeli270.0%
Italian4,5762.4%
Japanese10.0%
Jordanian220.0%
Kenyan350.0%
Kiowa60.0%
Korean5410.3%
Latvian530.0%
Lebanese3720.2%
Lithuanian3850.2%
Lumbee310.0%
Luxembourger50.0%
Macedonian40.0%
Malaysian110.0%
Maltese280.0%
Mexican14,7297.8%
Mexican American Indian650.0%
Mongolian120.0%
Moroccan270.0%
Native Hawaiian330.0%
Navajo110.0%
Nigerian480.0%
Northern European2160.1%
Norwegian8930.5%
Ottawa1070.1%
Pakistani130.0%
Palestinian350.0%
Panamanian70.0%
Paraguayan100.0%
Pennsylvania German340.0%
Peruvian1410.1%
Polish13,0616.9%
Portuguese460.0%
Potawatomi270.0%
Puerto Rican6680.4%
Romanian840.0%
Russian1,0440.5%
Salvadoran200.0%
Scandinavian4590.2%
Scotch-Irish1,2120.6%
Scottish3,4171.8%
Senegalese180.0%
Serbian370.0%
Sioux160.0%
Slavic490.0%
Slovak3890.2%
Slovene580.0%
South African60.0%
South American3710.2%
South American Indian10.0%
Spaniard2530.1%
Spanish1300.1%
Sri Lankan4120.2%
Subsaharan African1,5990.8%
Sudanese40.0%
Swedish8360.4%
Swiss4420.2%
Syrian1060.1%
Thai9150.5%
Ukrainian2150.1%
Venezuelan270.0%
Welsh1,0990.6%
West Indian2070.1%
Yaqui60.0%
Yugoslavian640.0%
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Immigrants in Saginaw County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Saginaw County came from Asia (2,029 | 1.1%), Latin America (1,352 | 0.7%), South Central Asia (952 | 0.5%), Central America (851 | 0.4%), and Mexico (775 | 0.4%), together accounting for 3.1% of all Saginaw County residents.
Immigrants in Saginaw County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa960.1%
Asia2,0291.1%
Australia280.0%
Bangladesh120.0%
Brazil530.0%
Bulgaria150.0%
Cambodia10.0%
Canada3800.2%
Caribbean2690.1%
Central America8510.4%
Chile40.0%
China1400.1%
Colombia600.0%
Cuba2220.1%
Eastern Africa580.0%
Eastern Asia2520.1%
Eastern Europe1480.1%
El Salvador70.0%
England2110.1%
Europe6240.3%
France100.0%
Germany1210.1%
Greece100.0%
Guatemala640.0%
Guyana660.0%
Honduras50.0%
India5370.3%
Iran2100.1%
Iraq3050.2%
Israel30.0%
Italy80.0%
Jamaica130.0%
Japan40.0%
Kazakhstan60.0%
Kenya580.0%
Korea1080.1%
Kuwait360.0%
Laos110.0%
Latin America1,3520.7%
Latvia380.0%
Lebanon290.0%
Malaysia320.0%
Mexico7750.4%
Nigeria210.0%
Northern Europe3180.2%
Oceania280.0%
Pakistan1870.1%
Peru20.0%
Philippines2510.1%
Poland90.0%
Romania190.0%
Russia480.0%
Saudi Arabia660.0%
Senegal100.0%
South Africa70.0%
South America2320.1%
South Central Asia9520.5%
South Eastern Asia3650.2%
Southern Europe180.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines150.0%
Sweden810.0%
Switzerland90.0%
Syria50.0%
Taiwan50.0%
Thailand150.0%
Ukraine130.0%
Venezuela230.0%
Vietnam550.0%
Western Africa310.0%
Western Asia4440.2%
Western Europe1400.1%
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Sex and Age in Saginaw County

Sex and Age in Saginaw County

The most populous age groups in Saginaw County are 60 to 64 Years (6,573 | 7.1%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (6,851 | 7.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Saginaw County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5,480 (5.9%)5,253 (5.4%)
5 to 9 Years5,820 (6.3%)5,136 (5.3%)
10 to 14 Years5,847 (6.3%)5,716 (5.9%)
15 to 19 Years6,478 (7.0%)6,538 (6.7%)
20 to 24 Years6,319 (6.8%)6,166 (6.4%)
25 to 29 Years6,299 (6.8%)6,097 (6.3%)
30 to 34 Years5,630 (6.1%)5,586 (5.8%)
35 to 39 Years5,273 (5.7%)5,126 (5.3%)
40 to 44 Years5,172 (5.6%)5,425 (5.6%)
45 to 49 Years5,269 (5.7%)5,539 (5.7%)
50 to 54 Years5,929 (6.4%)5,952 (6.1%)
55 to 59 Years6,253 (6.8%)6,851 (7.0%)
60 to 64 Years6,573 (7.1%)6,847 (7.0%)
65 to 69 Years5,417 (5.9%)6,126 (6.3%)
70 to 74 Years4,674 (5.0%)5,389 (5.6%)
75 to 79 Years2,799 (3.0%)3,453 (3.5%)
80 to 84 Years1,470 (1.6%)2,810 (2.9%)
85 Years and over1,963 (2.1%)3,146 (3.2%)
Total92,665 (100.0%)97,156 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Saginaw County

Median Family Size in Saginaw County

The median family size in Saginaw County is 2.94 persons per family, with single female/mother families (11,546 | 23.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.99 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (3,495 | 7.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.59 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Saginaw County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple33,323 (68.9%)2.96
Single Male/Father3,495 (7.2%)2.59
Single Female/Mother11,546 (23.9%)2.99
Total Families48,364 (100.0%)2.94

Median Household Size in Saginaw County

The median household size in Saginaw County is 2.35 persons per household, with single female/mother households (11,546 | 14.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.25 persons per household. non-family households (29,636 | 38.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.22 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Saginaw County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple33,323 (42.7%)2.98
Single Male/Father3,495 (4.5%)3.03
Single Female/Mother11,546 (14.8%)3.25
Non-family29,636 (38.0%)1.22
Total Households78,000 (100.0%)2.35

Household Size by Marriage Status in Saginaw County

Out of a total of 78,000 households in Saginaw County, 48,364 (62.0%) are family households, while 29,636 (38.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 22,230, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 24,559.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Saginaw County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-24,559 (31.5%)
2-Person Households22,230 (28.5%)4,160 (5.3%)
3-Person Households10,968 (14.1%)500 (0.6%)
4-Person Households8,873 (11.4%)384 (0.5%)
5-Person Households4,034 (5.2%)28 (0.0%)
6-Person Households1,384 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households875 (1.1%)5 (0.0%)
Total48,364 (62.0%)29,636 (38.0%)

Female Fertility in Saginaw County

Fertility by Age in Saginaw County

Average fertility rate in Saginaw County is 57.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 96.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 72.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Saginaw County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years142 (6.0%)22.0
20 to 34 years1,714 (72.2%)96.0
35 to 50 years519 (21.8%)30.0
Total2,375 (100.0%)57.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Saginaw County

51.5% of women with births (2,375) in Saginaw County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 10.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Saginaw County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)142 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years754 (44.0%)960 (56.0%)
35 to 50 years467 (90.0%)52 (10.0%)
Total1,223 (51.5%)1,152 (48.5%)

Fertility by Education in Saginaw County

Average fertility rate in Saginaw County is 57.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 84.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 45.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 33.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Saginaw County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School347 (14.6%)54.0
High School Diploma712 (30.0%)84.0
College or Associate's Degree796 (33.5%)45.0
Bachelor's Degree297 (12.5%)48.0
Graduate Degree223 (9.4%)74.0
Total2,375 (100.0%)57.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Saginaw County

48.5% of women with births in Saginaw County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 91.9% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 70.9% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Saginaw County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School129 (37.2%)218 (62.8%)
High School Diploma207 (29.1%)505 (70.9%)
College or Associate's Degree425 (53.4%)371 (46.6%)
Bachelor's Degree256 (86.2%)41 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree205 (91.9%)18 (8.1%)
Total1,223 (51.5%)1,152 (48.5%)

Income in Saginaw County

Income Overview in Saginaw County

Per Capita Income in Saginaw County is $32,839, while median incomes of families and households are $71,728 and $56,579 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income189,821$32,839
Median Family Income48,364$71,728
Mean Family Income48,364$95,397
Median Household Income78,000$56,579
Mean Household Income78,000$79,210
Income Deficit48,364$11,648
Wage / Income Gap (%)189,82130.96%
Wage / Income Gap ($)189,82169.04¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index189,8210.47

Earnings by Sex in Saginaw County

Average Earnings in Saginaw County are $35,019, $42,182 for men and $29,122 for women, a difference of 31.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Saginaw County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male45,745 (50.6%)$42,182
Female44,569 (49.3%)$29,122
Total90,314 (100.0%)$35,019

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Saginaw County

The most common earnings brackets in Saginaw County are $100,000+ for men (6,121 | 13.4%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (3,040 | 6.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Saginaw County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less2,000 (4.4%)3,014 (6.8%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,811 (4.0%)2,013 (4.5%)
$5,000 to $7,4991,882 (4.1%)2,363 (5.3%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,255 (2.7%)1,731 (3.9%)
$10,000 to $12,4991,344 (2.9%)2,359 (5.3%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,174 (2.6%)1,808 (4.1%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,343 (2.9%)1,506 (3.4%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,016 (2.2%)1,589 (3.6%)
$20,000 to $22,499933 (2.0%)1,781 (4.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,366 (3.0%)1,714 (3.8%)
$25,000 to $29,9992,507 (5.5%)3,040 (6.8%)
$30,000 to $34,9992,675 (5.9%)2,915 (6.5%)
$35,000 to $39,9992,350 (5.1%)2,581 (5.8%)
$40,000 to $44,9992,362 (5.2%)2,540 (5.7%)
$45,000 to $49,9992,878 (6.3%)1,756 (3.9%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,662 (3.6%)1,618 (3.6%)
$55,000 to $64,9993,589 (7.9%)2,984 (6.7%)
$65,000 to $74,9993,245 (7.1%)2,023 (4.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,232 (9.2%)2,915 (6.5%)
$100,000+6,121 (13.4%)2,319 (5.2%)
Total45,745 (100.0%)44,569 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Saginaw County

Average earnings in Saginaw County are $48,113 for men and $34,993 for women, a difference of 27.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $96,490, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $27,649. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $69,010, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $16,765.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Saginaw County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$27,649$16,765
High School Diploma$39,452$25,770
College or Associate's Degree$48,155$31,913
Bachelor's Degree$72,655$52,056
Graduate Degree$96,490$69,010
Total$48,113$34,993

Family Income in Saginaw County

Family Income Brackets in Saginaw County

According to the Saginaw County family income data, there are 9,673 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.0% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,306 families (2.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Saginaw County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002,2734.7%
$10,000 to $14,9991,3062.7%
$15,000 to $24,9993,0956.4%
$25,000 to $34,9993,4347.1%
$35,000 to $49,9995,32011.0%
$50,000 to $74,9999,67320.0%
$75,000 to $99,9996,96414.4%
$100,000 to $149,9998,56017.7%
$150,000 to $199,9994,0638.4%
$200,000+3,6277.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Saginaw County

4-person families (8,342 | 17.2%) account for the highest median family income in Saginaw County with $92,227 per family, while 2-person families (24,205 | 50.0%) have the highest median income of $32,852 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Saginaw County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families24,205 (50.0%)$65,704
3-Person Families10,466 (21.6%)$74,118
4-Person Families8,342 (17.2%)$92,227
5-Person Families3,351 (6.9%)$89,931
6-Person Families1,394 (2.9%)$91,765
7+ Person Families606 (1.3%)$61,858
Total48,364 (100.0%)$71,728

Family Income by Number of Earners in Saginaw County

The median family income in Saginaw County is $71,728, with families comprising 3+ earners (4,992) having the highest median family income of $135,516, while families with no earners (10,374) have the lowest median family income of $48,660, accounting for 10.3% and 21.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Saginaw County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners10,374 (21.4%)$48,660
1 Earner16,698 (34.5%)$54,379
2 Earners16,300 (33.7%)$103,578
3+ Earners4,992 (10.3%)$135,516
Total48,364 (100.0%)$71,728

Household Income in Saginaw County

Household Income Brackets in Saginaw County

With 14,664 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Saginaw County, accounting for 18.8% of all households. In contrast, only 4,290 households (5.5%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Saginaw County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0004,5245.8%
$10,000 to $14,9994,3685.6%
$15,000 to $24,9997,2549.3%
$25,000 to $34,9997,4889.6%
$35,000 to $49,99911,15414.3%
$50,000 to $74,99914,66418.8%
$75,000 to $99,9999,36012.0%
$100,000 to $149,99910,29613.2%
$150,000 to $199,9994,6806.0%
$200,000+4,2905.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Saginaw County

The median household income in Saginaw County is $56,579, with the highest median household income of $68,864 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 28,025 households (35.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $39,478, with 2,812 households (3.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Saginaw County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years2,812 (3.6%)$39,478
25 to 44 Years22,684 (29.1%)$59,171
45 to 64 Years28,025 (35.9%)$68,864
65+ Years24,479 (31.4%)$47,784
Total78,000 (100.0%)$56,579

Poverty in Saginaw County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Saginaw County

With 16.2% poverty level for males and 20.1% for females among the residents of Saginaw County, 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 505 males (47.7%) and 422 females (42.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Saginaw County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,503 (27.8%)1,786 (35.2%)
5 Years505 (47.7%)422 (42.4%)
6 to 11 Years1,640 (25.5%)1,744 (28.3%)
12 to 14 Years916 (23.3%)917 (25.7%)
15 Years284 (21.6%)129 (14.2%)
16 and 17 Years449 (19.1%)580 (21.8%)
18 to 24 Years2,083 (25.6%)2,420 (31.7%)
25 to 34 Years1,568 (14.0%)3,163 (27.1%)
35 to 44 Years1,673 (16.8%)2,208 (21.0%)
45 to 54 Years1,135 (10.5%)1,490 (13.0%)
55 to 64 Years1,542 (12.2%)1,862 (13.6%)
65 to 74 Years658 (6.6%)1,397 (12.4%)
75 Years and over485 (8.1%)910 (10.2%)
Total14,441 (16.2%)19,028 (20.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Saginaw County

According to the poverty statistics in Saginaw County, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 75 years and over are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.4% of males and 89.8% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Saginaw County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,913 (72.3%)3,293 (64.8%)
5 Years554 (52.3%)573 (57.6%)
6 to 11 Years4,785 (74.5%)4,413 (71.7%)
12 to 14 Years3,015 (76.7%)2,654 (74.3%)
15 Years1,030 (78.4%)781 (85.8%)
16 and 17 Years1,902 (80.9%)2,084 (78.2%)
18 to 24 Years6,066 (74.4%)5,220 (68.3%)
25 to 34 Years9,641 (86.0%)8,492 (72.9%)
35 to 44 Years8,301 (83.2%)8,320 (79.0%)
45 to 54 Years9,718 (89.5%)9,985 (87.0%)
55 to 64 Years11,043 (87.7%)11,794 (86.4%)
65 to 74 Years9,274 (93.4%)9,866 (87.6%)
75 Years and over5,530 (91.9%)8,041 (89.8%)
Total74,772 (83.8%)75,516 (79.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Saginaw County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Saginaw County show that 4.8% or 1,582 of the total 33,323 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 36.2%, comprising of 89 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.5%, which includes 540 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Saginaw County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children20,933 (97.5%)540 (2.5%)
1 or 2 Children8,497 (93.3%)610 (6.7%)
3 or 4 Children2,154 (86.3%)343 (13.7%)
5 or more Children157 (63.8%)89 (36.2%)
Total31,741 (95.3%)1,582 (4.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Saginaw County

According to the poverty data in Saginaw County, 19.4% or 679 single-father households and 34.6% or 3,996 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 121 households (48.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 254 households (95.1%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Saginaw County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children249 (15.1%)571 (13.1%)
1 or 2 Children309 (19.8%)2,092 (40.8%)
3 or 4 Children121 (48.0%)1,079 (60.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)254 (95.1%)
Total679 (19.4%)3,996 (34.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Saginaw County

The poverty data for Saginaw County shows that 1,582 of the married-couple family households (4.8%) and 4,675 of the single-parent households (31.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 89 households (36.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 254 household (86.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Saginaw County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children540 (2.5%)820 (13.6%)
1 or 2 Children610 (6.7%)2,401 (35.9%)
3 or 4 Children343 (13.7%)1,200 (58.9%)
5 or more Children89 (36.2%)254 (86.7%)
Total1,582 (4.8%)4,675 (31.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Saginaw County

Employment by Class of Employer in Saginaw County

Among the 79,772 employed individuals in Saginaw County, private company employees (57,159 | 71.7%), not-for-profit organizations (8,269 | 10.4%), and local government employees (4,825 | 6.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Saginaw County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees57,15971.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2,1662.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3,6464.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations8,26910.4%
Local Government Employees4,8256.0%
State Government Employees2,1672.7%
Federal Government Employees1,3671.7%
Unpaid Family Workers1730.2%
Total79,772100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Saginaw County

According to the labor force statistics for Saginaw County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (154,339), 56.6% or 87,356 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.6% or 5,765 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 81.6% or 9,152 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.8% or 711 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Saginaw County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years4,498 (41.7%)711 (15.8%)
20 to 24 Years9,414 (75.4%)866 (9.2%)
25 to 29 Years9,855 (79.5%)788 (8.0%)
30 to 34 Years9,152 (81.6%)879 (9.6%)
35 to 44 Years16,944 (80.7%)864 (5.1%)
45 to 54 Years17,902 (78.9%)913 (5.1%)
55 to 59 Years8,924 (68.1%)312 (3.5%)
60 to 64 Years6,240 (46.5%)200 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years3,781 (17.5%)234 (6.2%)
75 Years and over688 (4.4%)24 (3.5%)
Total87,356 (56.6%)5,765 (6.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Saginaw County

According to labor force statistics for Saginaw County, 73.6% of individuals (69,052) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (93,821) are in the labor force, with 5.7% or 3,936 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.6% or 20,778 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 18.8% or 791 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Saginaw County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School4,207 (53.4%)1,481 (18.8%)
High School Diploma18,383 (65.8%)1,956 (7.0%)
College / Associate Degree25,673 (74.3%)1,970 (5.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher20,778 (88.6%)469 (2.0%)
Total69,052 (73.6%)5,348 (5.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Saginaw County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Saginaw County are Management (7,369 | 9.0%), Community & Social Service (7,199 | 8.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (5,883 | 7.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (4,032 | 5.0%), and Health Technologists (4,029 | 4.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Saginaw County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Saginaw County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (88.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (79.2%), and Computers & Mathematics (76.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (77.1%), Education Instruction & Library (76.8%), and Health Technologists (74.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Saginaw County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management4,314 (58.5%)3,055 (41.5%)
Business & Financial1,578 (49.2%)1,628 (50.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science3,195 (79.2%)837 (20.8%)
Computers & Mathematics1,300 (76.6%)396 (23.4%)
Architecture & Engineering1,476 (88.2%)197 (11.8%)
Life, Physical & Social Science419 (63.2%)244 (36.8%)
Community & Social Service 2,264 (31.5%)4,935 (68.5%)
Education, Arts & Media528 (30.8%)1,188 (69.2%)
Legal Services & Support363 (58.7%)255 (41.3%)
Education Instruction & Library905 (23.2%)2,999 (76.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment468 (48.7%)493 (51.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,345 (22.9%)4,538 (77.1%)
Health Technologists1,010 (25.1%)3,019 (74.9%)
Total (Category)12,696 (45.9%)14,993 (54.1%)
Total (Overall)41,058 (50.4%)40,465 (49.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Saginaw County are Food Preparation & Serving (5,430 | 6.7%), Healthcare Support (4,163 | 5.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (3,158 | 3.9%), Personal Care & Service (2,052 | 2.5%), and Security & Protection (1,438 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations in Saginaw County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Saginaw County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (75.8%), Security & Protection (73.3%), and Law Enforcement (70.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (90.7%), Personal Care & Service (83.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (54.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Saginaw County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support386 (9.3%)3,777 (90.7%)
Security & Protection1,054 (73.3%)384 (26.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention557 (75.8%)178 (24.2%)
Law Enforcement497 (70.7%)206 (29.3%)
Food Preparation & Serving2,478 (45.6%)2,952 (54.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance1,817 (57.5%)1,341 (42.5%)
Personal Care & Service345 (16.8%)1,707 (83.2%)
Total (Category)6,080 (37.4%)10,161 (62.6%)
Total (Overall)41,058 (50.4%)40,465 (49.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Saginaw County are Office & Administration (9,955 | 12.2%), and Sales & Related (7,477 | 9.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Saginaw County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Saginaw County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related3,169 (42.4%)4,308 (57.6%)
Office & Administration2,375 (23.9%)7,580 (76.1%)
Total (Category)5,544 (31.8%)11,888 (68.2%)
Total (Overall)41,058 (50.4%)40,465 (49.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Saginaw County are Construction & Extraction (3,358 | 4.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (2,346 | 2.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (415 | 0.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Saginaw County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Saginaw County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry317 (76.4%)98 (23.6%)
Construction & Extraction3,178 (94.6%)180 (5.4%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair2,286 (97.4%)60 (2.6%)
Total (Category)5,781 (94.5%)338 (5.5%)
Total (Overall)41,058 (50.4%)40,465 (49.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Saginaw County are Production (7,946 | 9.8%), Material Moving (3,456 | 4.2%), and Transportation (2,640 | 3.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Saginaw County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Saginaw County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production5,865 (73.8%)2,081 (26.2%)
Transportation2,292 (86.8%)348 (13.2%)
Material Moving2,800 (81.0%)656 (19.0%)
Total (Category)10,957 (78.0%)3,085 (22.0%)
Total (Overall)41,058 (50.4%)40,465 (49.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Saginaw County

Employment Industries in Saginaw County

The major employment industries in Saginaw County include Health Care & Social Assistance (15,186 | 18.6%), Manufacturing (13,734 | 16.9%), Retail Trade (9,500 | 11.7%), Accommodation & Food Services (6,801 | 8.3%), and Educational Services (6,055 | 7.4%).
Employment Industries in Saginaw County

Employment Industries by Sex in Saginaw County

The Saginaw County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (96.5%), Construction (91.0%), and Wholesale Trade (76.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (95.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (82.3%), and Educational Services (66.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Saginaw County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting731 (74.4%)251 (25.6%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction55 (96.5%)2 (3.5%)
Construction3,798 (91.0%)374 (9.0%)
Manufacturing10,461 (76.2%)3,273 (23.8%)
Wholesale Trade1,044 (76.6%)319 (23.4%)
Retail Trade4,517 (47.5%)4,983 (52.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,849 (73.3%)673 (26.7%)
Utilities521 (72.8%)195 (27.2%)
Information523 (48.1%)564 (51.9%)
Finance & Insurance1,160 (33.9%)2,265 (66.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing688 (74.3%)238 (25.7%)
Professional & Scientific1,761 (52.8%)1,572 (47.2%)
Enterprise Management5 (4.4%)108 (95.6%)
Administrative & Support2,336 (60.7%)1,511 (39.3%)
Educational Services2,040 (33.7%)4,015 (66.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance2,684 (17.7%)12,502 (82.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation685 (59.8%)461 (40.2%)
Accommodation & Food Services3,092 (45.5%)3,709 (54.5%)
Public Administration1,461 (50.0%)1,462 (50.0%)
Total41,058 (50.4%)40,465 (49.6%)

Education in Saginaw County

School Enrollment in Saginaw County

The most common levels of schooling among the 44,257 students in Saginaw County are college / undergraduate (10,604 | 24.0%), high school (10,599 | 23.9%), and elementary school (8,734 | 19.7%).
School Enrollment in Saginaw County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2,2885.2%
Kindergarten2,3415.3%
Elementary School8,73419.7%
Middle School8,36818.9%
High School10,59923.9%
College / Undergraduate10,60424.0%
Graduate / Professional1,3233.0%
Total44,257100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Saginaw County

Out of a total of 44,257 students who are enrolled in schools in Saginaw County, 5,842 (13.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 38,415 (86.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 801 (40.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 35 years and over has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,608 (92.9% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Saginaw County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,173 (59.4%)801 (40.6%)
5 to 9 Year Old8,636 (83.3%)1,728 (16.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds9,776 (87.8%)1,358 (12.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds6,600 (91.1%)648 (8.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds3,911 (92.1%)336 (7.9%)
20 to 24 Year Olds4,867 (91.8%)433 (8.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,865 (82.5%)395 (17.5%)
35 Years and over1,608 (92.9%)122 (7.0%)
Total38,415 (86.8%)5,842 (13.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Saginaw County

Business (7,200 | 22.6%), education (5,567 | 17.5%), science & technology (3,847 | 12.1%), arts & humanities (3,196 | 10.0%), and engineering (2,269 | 7.1%) are the most common fields of study among 31,840 individuals in Saginaw County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Saginaw County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics9613.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1,4594.6%
Physical & Health Sciences1,0973.5%
Psychology1,0853.4%
Social Sciences1,5374.8%
Engineering2,2697.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies540.2%
Science & Technology3,84712.1%
Business7,20022.6%
Education5,56717.5%
Literature & Languages7742.4%
Liberal Arts & History1,2283.9%
Visual & Performing Arts8712.7%
Communications6952.2%
Arts & Humanities3,19610.0%
Total31,840100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Saginaw County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Saginaw County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Saginaw County are males with 2 vehicles (17,217, accounting for 43.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (15,545, making up 44.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Saginaw County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle892 (2.2%)970 (2.5%)
1 Vehicle6,903 (17.3%)9,036 (23.4%)
2 Vehicles17,217 (43.1%)15,545 (40.2%)
3 Vehicles8,937 (22.4%)7,765 (20.1%)
4 Vehicles4,400 (11.0%)3,949 (10.2%)
5 or more Vehicles1,623 (4.1%)1,429 (3.7%)
Total39,972 (100.0%)38,694 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Saginaw County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Saginaw County are 15 to 19 minutes (13,755 commuters, 18.5%), 10 to 14 minutes (13,684 commuters, 18.4%), and 20 to 24 minutes (10,423 commuters, 14.1%).
Commute Time in Saginaw County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2,8033.8%
5 to 9 Minutes10,23213.8%
10 to 14 Minutes13,68418.4%
15 to 19 Minutes13,75518.5%
20 to 24 Minutes10,42314.1%
25 to 29 Minutes5,3907.3%
30 to 34 Minutes7,1279.6%
35 to 39 Minutes1,5892.1%
40 to 44 Minutes1,7802.4%
45 to 59 Minutes3,2294.3%
60 to 89 Minutes2,3943.2%
90 or more Minutes1,8002.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Saginaw County

The most common commute times in Saginaw County are 15 to 19 minutes (6,849 commuters, 18.4%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (7,662 commuters, 20.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Saginaw County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,514 (4.1%)1,289 (3.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes4,490 (12.0%)5,742 (15.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes6,022 (16.1%)7,662 (20.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes6,849 (18.4%)6,906 (18.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes5,673 (15.2%)4,750 (12.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes2,463 (6.6%)2,927 (7.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes4,007 (10.7%)3,120 (8.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes836 (2.2%)753 (2.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes958 (2.6%)822 (2.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,822 (4.9%)1,407 (3.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,548 (4.2%)846 (2.3%)
90 or more Minutes1,128 (3.0%)672 (1.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Saginaw County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Saginaw County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (4,931, 13.2%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (5,668, 15.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Saginaw County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2,267 (6.1%)1,100 (3.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,692 (4.5%)1,047 (2.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM2,740 (7.3%)1,474 (4.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM3,690 (9.9%)1,858 (5.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM3,788 (10.2%)2,832 (7.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM4,931 (13.2%)5,161 (14.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM4,172 (11.2%)5,668 (15.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM3,309 (8.9%)4,111 (11.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1,000 (2.7%)2,236 (6.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM2,246 (6.0%)2,680 (7.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM833 (2.2%)1,247 (3.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM445 (1.2%)668 (1.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM3,109 (8.3%)3,555 (9.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM3,088 (8.3%)3,259 (8.8%)
Total37,310 (100.0%)36,896 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Saginaw County

Occupancy by Ownership in Saginaw County

Of the total 78,000 dwellings in Saginaw County, owner-occupied units account for 56,740 (72.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 21,260 (27.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Saginaw County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units56,74072.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units21,26027.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units78,000100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Saginaw County

Occupancy by Household Size in Saginaw County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household24,55931.5%
2-Person Household26,39033.8%
3-Person Household11,46814.7%
4+ Person Household15,58320.0%
Total Housing Units78,000100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Saginaw County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Saginaw County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household15,541 (63.3%)9,018 (36.7%)
2-Person Household21,490 (81.4%)4,900 (18.6%)
3-Person Household8,534 (74.4%)2,934 (25.6%)
4+ Person Household11,175 (71.7%)4,408 (28.3%)
Total Housing Units56,740 (72.7%)21,260 (27.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Saginaw County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Saginaw County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School3,763 (61.5%)2,359 (38.5%)
High School Diploma16,175 (70.6%)6,746 (29.4%)
College/Associate Degree20,761 (69.9%)8,950 (30.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher16,041 (83.4%)3,205 (16.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Saginaw County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Saginaw County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years14,07218.0%
35 to 44 Years11,42414.6%
45 to 54 Years12,65416.2%
55 to 64 Years15,37119.7%
65 to 74 Years13,83717.7%
75 to 84 Years6,9608.9%
85 Years and Over3,6824.7%
Total78,000100.0%

Housing Finances in Saginaw County

Median Income by Occupancy in Saginaw County

Median Income by Occupancy in Saginaw County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied56,740 (72.7%)$67,894
Renter-Occupied21,260 (27.3%)$31,467
Average78,000 (100.0%)$56,579

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Saginaw County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Saginaw County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,050 (1.8%)1,561 (7.3%)
$5,000 to $9,999660 (1.2%)1,246 (5.9%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,715 (3.0%)2,658 (12.5%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,724 (3.0%)1,608 (7.6%)
$20,000 to $24,9992,267 (4.0%)1,621 (7.6%)
$25,000 to $34,9994,417 (7.8%)3,104 (14.6%)
$35,000 to $49,9997,773 (13.7%)3,378 (15.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99911,605 (20.4%)3,037 (14.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9997,828 (13.8%)1,546 (7.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9999,351 (16.5%)929 (4.4%)
$150,000 or more8,350 (14.7%)572 (2.7%)
Total56,740 (100.0%)21,260 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Saginaw County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Saginaw County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3002,633 (4.6%)811 (3.8%)
$300 to $49910,726 (18.9%)1,668 (7.9%)
$500 to $79915,279 (26.9%)5,627 (26.5%)
$800 to $9996,796 (12.0%)4,932 (23.2%)
$1,000 to $1,49911,894 (21.0%)5,990 (28.2%)
$1,500 to $1,9995,625 (9.9%)741 (3.5%)
$2,000 to $2,4992,150 (3.8%)150 (0.7%)
$2,500 to $2,999921 (1.6%)67 (0.3%)
$3,000 or more716 (1.3%)238 (1.1%)
Total56,740 (100.0%)21,260 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Saginaw County

Housing Structures in Saginaw County

Housing Structures in Saginaw County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached60,62577.7%
Single Unit, Attached2,7643.5%
2 Unit Apartments1,5782.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,7072.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3,2654.2%
10 or more Apartments5,5867.2%
Mobile Home / Other2,4753.2%
Total78,000100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Saginaw County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Saginaw County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached52,904 (87.3%)7,721 (12.7%)
Single Unit, Attached1,245 (45.0%)1,519 (55.0%)
2 Unit Apartments150 (9.5%)1,428 (90.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments79 (4.6%)1,628 (95.4%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments110 (3.4%)3,155 (96.6%)
10 or more Apartments350 (6.3%)5,236 (93.7%)
Mobile Home / Other1,902 (76.8%)573 (23.2%)
Total56,740 (72.7%)21,260 (27.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Saginaw County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Saginaw County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room83 (0.2%)646 (3.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms648 (1.1%)3,630 (17.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms14,341 (25.3%)9,778 (46.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms25,474 (44.9%)5,531 (26.0%)
8 or more Rooms16,194 (28.5%)1,675 (7.9%)
Total56,740 (100.0%)21,260 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Saginaw County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Saginaw County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas43,575 (76.8%)14,369 (67.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas6,100 (10.7%)692 (3.3%)
Electricity4,163 (7.3%)5,316 (25.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene799 (1.4%)75 (0.4%)
Coal or Coke6 (0.0%)18 (0.1%)
All other Fuels1,895 (3.3%)418 (2.0%)
No Fuel Used202 (0.4%)372 (1.8%)
Total56,740 (100.0%)21,260 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Saginaw County

Household Vehicle Usage in Saginaw County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,701 (3.0%)4,527 (21.3%)
1 Vehicle16,908 (29.8%)10,012 (47.1%)
2 Vehicles23,699 (41.8%)5,062 (23.8%)
3 or more Vehicles14,432 (25.4%)1,659 (7.8%)
Total56,740 (100.0%)21,260 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Saginaw County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Saginaw County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units27,28629,454
Median Property Value$113,000$145,700
Median Household Income$54,650$5,456
Monthly Housing Costs$513$695
Real Estate Taxes$1,904$1,205

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Saginaw County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Saginaw County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0006,497 (23.8%)2,635 (8.9%)
$50,000 to $99,9995,751 (21.1%)6,526 (22.2%)
$100,000 to $299,99912,828 (47.0%)16,609 (56.4%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,808 (6.6%)3,060 (10.4%)
$500,000 to $749,999235 (0.9%)413 (1.4%)
$750,000 to $999,99947 (0.2%)117 (0.4%)
$1,000,000 or more120 (0.4%)94 (0.3%)
Total27,286 (100.0%)29,454 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Saginaw County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Saginaw County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,248 (4.6%)455 (1.5%)
$10,000 to $24,9993,713 (13.6%)462 (1.6%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,935 (10.8%)1,993 (6.8%)
$35,000 to $49,9994,425 (16.2%)1,482 (5.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9995,844 (21.4%)3,348 (11.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,208 (11.8%)5,761 (19.6%)
$100,000 to $149,9993,019 (11.1%)4,620 (15.7%)
$150,000 or more2,894 (10.6%)6,332 (21.5%)
Total27,286 (100.0%)29,454 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Saginaw County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Saginaw County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x14,296 (52.4%)82,028 (278.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x4,039 (14.8%)17,886 (60.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x3,405 (12.5%)5,264 (17.9%)
4.0x or more5,199 (19.1%)2,693 (9.1%)
Total27,286 (100.0%)29,454 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Saginaw County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Saginaw County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8003,116 (11.4%)141 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,4995,473 (20.1%)1,385 (4.7%)
$800 to $1,49916,455 (60.3%)5,666 (19.2%)
Total27,286 (100.0%)29,454 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Saginaw County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Saginaw County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Saginaw County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years12,479 (97.4%)335 (2.6%)
6 to 18 Years29,691 (97.9%)629 (2.1%)
19 to 25 Years16,326 (92.7%)1,284 (7.3%)
26 to 34 Years18,345 (89.4%)2,176 (10.6%)
35 to 44 Years18,918 (92.3%)1,584 (7.7%)
45 to 54 Years21,334 (95.6%)978 (4.4%)
55 to 64 Years24,937 (95.2%)1,249 (4.8%)
65 to 74 Years21,125 (99.7%)70 (0.3%)
75 Years and older14,935 (99.8%)31 (0.2%)
Total178,090 (95.5%)8,336 (4.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Saginaw County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Saginaw County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born12,479 (97.4%)335 (2.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen29,691 (97.9%)629 (2.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen16,326 (92.7%)1,284 (7.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Saginaw County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Saginaw County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00028,280 (94.8%)1,561 (5.2%)
$25,000 to $49,99935,287 (93.3%)2,545 (6.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99931,612 (95.0%)1,667 (5.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99923,682 (95.5%)1,129 (4.5%)
$100,000 and over56,329 (97.8%)1,291 (2.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Saginaw County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Saginaw County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 67,412 (57.8%)5,668 (44.2%)
6 to 18 Years13,594 (44.8%)18,071 (59.6%)
19 to 25 Years4,964 (28.2%)11,984 (68.0%)
25 to 34 Years7,458 (36.3%)11,801 (57.5%)
35 to 44 Years6,153 (30.0%)13,713 (66.9%)
45 to 54 Years5,553 (24.9%)16,689 (74.8%)
55 to 64 Years7,472 (28.5%)19,419 (74.2%)
65 to 74 Years20,663 (97.5%)14,895 (70.3%)
75 Years and over14,773 (98.7%)11,863 (79.3%)
Total88,042 (47.2%)124,103 (66.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Saginaw County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Saginaw County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years34 (0.6%)265 (5.0%)
5 to 17 Years1,872 (12.2%)1,274 (8.8%)
18 to 34 Years2,400 (12.0%)2,041 (9.8%)
35 to 64 Years5,568 (16.7%)6,333 (17.8%)
65 to 74 Years2,885 (29.0%)2,773 (24.6%)
75 Years and over2,969 (49.4%)4,630 (51.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Saginaw County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Saginaw County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years34 (0.6%)199 (3.8%)
5 to 17 Years448 (2.9%)183 (1.3%)
18 to 34 Years435 (2.2%)135 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years1,552 (4.6%)785 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,295 (13.0%)740 (6.6%)
75 Years and over1,593 (26.5%)1,559 (17.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Saginaw County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)159 (3.0%)
5 to 17 Years127 (0.8%)296 (2.1%)
18 to 34 Years439 (2.2%)170 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years725 (2.2%)918 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years266 (2.7%)446 (4.0%)
75 Years and over633 (10.5%)993 (11.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Saginaw County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,384 (9.0%)810 (5.6%)
18 to 34 Years1,572 (7.9%)1,291 (6.2%)
35 to 64 Years1,980 (5.9%)2,800 (7.9%)
65 to 74 Years468 (4.7%)503 (4.5%)
75 Years and over645 (10.7%)1,093 (12.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Saginaw County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years112 (0.7%)233 (1.6%)
18 to 34 Years496 (2.5%)474 (2.3%)
35 to 64 Years3,078 (9.2%)3,968 (11.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,560 (15.7%)2,090 (18.6%)
75 Years and over2,035 (33.8%)3,189 (35.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Saginaw County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years310 (2.0%)335 (2.3%)
18 to 34 Years329 (1.6%)277 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years1,202 (3.6%)1,290 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years427 (4.3%)428 (3.8%)
75 Years and over577 (9.6%)969 (10.8%)

Technology Access in Saginaw County

Computing Device Access in Saginaw County

Computing Device Access in Saginaw County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop56,12872.0%
Smartphone65,44683.9%
Tablet44,98857.7%
No Computing Device6,3798.2%
Total78,000100.0%

Internet Access in Saginaw County

Internet Access in Saginaw County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet2250.3%
Broadband Home53,84469.0%
Cellular Data Only10,03912.9%
Satellite Internet4,8726.2%
No Internet10,59913.6%
Total78,000100.0%

Saginaw County Summary

Saginaw County is located in the east-central region of Michigan, and is part of the Great Lakes Bay Region. It is bordered by Bay County to the north, Midland County to the west, Tuscola County to the south, and Genesee County to the east. The county seat is Saginaw, and the county has a total area of 583 square miles, with a population of 200,169 as of the 2010 census.

History

Saginaw County was established in 1822, and was named after the Saginaw River, which was named by the Ojibwe people. The county was originally part of the larger Midland County, but was split off in 1822. The county was initially populated by Native Americans, primarily the Ojibwe, who had lived in the area for centuries. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the early 19th century, and the county was officially organized in 1835.
The county experienced rapid growth in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, due to the lumber industry. The county was home to several large sawmills, and the population grew rapidly as people moved to the area to work in the mills. The county also experienced a large influx of immigrants from Germany, Poland, and other European countries.
The county was also home to several large automotive factories, which provided jobs for many of the county’s residents. The automotive industry was a major part of the county’s economy until the late 20th century, when many of the factories closed due to outsourcing and other economic factors.

Geography

Saginaw County is located in the east-central region of Michigan, and is part of the Great Lakes Bay Region. It is bordered by Bay County to the north, Midland County to the west, Tuscola County to the south, and Genesee County to the east. The county has a total area of 583 square miles, with a population of 200,169 as of the 2010 census.
The county is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern and western parts of the county. The Saginaw River runs through the county, and there are several lakes and streams in the area. The county is home to several state parks, including Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge, Bay City State Recreation Area, and Saginaw Bay State Park.

Economy

Saginaw County’s economy is largely based on manufacturing, healthcare, and retail. The county is home to several large automotive factories, including General Motors, Delphi, and Dow Chemical. The county is also home to several healthcare facilities, including Covenant HealthCare, St. Mary’s of Michigan, and McLaren Health Care.
Retail is also an important part of the county’s economy, with several large shopping malls and retail centers. The county is also home to several large employers, including Dow Corning, Dow Chemical, and Nexteer Automotive.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Saginaw County was 200,169. The racial makeup of the county was 79.2% White, 14.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $41,945, and the median income for a family was $51,945. The per capita income for the county was $20,945. About 15.2% of the population was below the poverty line.
Saginaw County is a diverse and vibrant county, with a rich history and a strong economy. The county is home to several large employers, and is a popular destination for tourists and outdoor enthusiasts. The county is also home to several state parks, and is a great place to live, work, and play.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Saginaw County?
Total Population of Saginaw County is 189,821.
What is the Total Male Population of Saginaw County?
Total Male Population of Saginaw County is 92,665.
What is the Total Female Population of Saginaw County?
Total Female Population of Saginaw County is 97,156.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Saginaw County?
There are 95.38 Males per 100 Females in Saginaw County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Saginaw County?
There are 104.85 Females per 100 Males in Saginaw County.
What is the Median Population Age in Saginaw County?
Median Population Age in Saginaw County is 41.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Saginaw County
Average Family Size in Saginaw County is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Saginaw County
Average Household Size in Saginaw County is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Saginaw County?
Per Capita income in Saginaw County is $32,839.
What is the Median Family Income in Saginaw County?
Median Family Income in Saginaw County is $71,728.
What is the Median Household income in Saginaw County?
Median Household Income in Saginaw County is $56,579.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Saginaw County?
Income or Wage Gap in Saginaw County is 31.0%.
Women in Saginaw County earn 69.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Saginaw County?
Family Income Deficit in Saginaw County is $11,648.
Families that are below poverty line in Saginaw County earn $11,648 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Saginaw County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Saginaw County is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in Saginaw County?
There are 87,356 People in the Labor Forcein in Saginaw County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Saginaw County?
56.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Saginaw County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Saginaw County?
Unemployment Rate in Saginaw County is 6.6%.