Saginaw County PUMA, MI

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2023 Population

189,210

0.322% 1-year decline

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

US Senator

Elissa Slotkin

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

41.1

0.244% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

18.1%

0.76% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$58,347

3.12% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$139,400

6.33% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

78,020

0.83% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Saginaw County PUMA, MI had a population of 189k people with a median age of 41.1 and a median household income of $58,347. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Saginaw County PUMA, MI declined from 189,821 to 189,210, a −0.322% decrease and its median household income grew from $56,579 to $58,347, a 3.12% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Saginaw County PUMA, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (68.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (18.5%), White (Hispanic) (3.58%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.06%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.78%).

4.36% of the households in Saginaw County PUMA, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99% of the residents in Saginaw County PUMA, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Saginaw County PUMA, MI are Saginaw Valley State University (1,741 degrees awarded in 2023), Dorsey College-Saginaw (130 degrees), and Ross Medical Education Center-Saginaw (55 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Saginaw County PUMA, MI was $139,400, and the homeownership rate was 73.5%.

Most people in Saginaw County PUMA, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Saginaw County PUMA, MI was 2 cars per household.

Saginaw County PUMA, MI borders Isabella, Gratiot & Clare Counties PUMA, MI, Bay & Midland Counties PUMA, MI, Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI, and Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI.

United States Michigan

Population & Diversity

Saginaw County PUMA, MI is home to a population of 189k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.33% of Saginaw County PUMA, MI residents were born outside of the country (4.42k people).

In 2023, there were 3.69 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (129k people) in Saginaw County PUMA, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 34.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.78k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Saginaw County PUMA, MI are Spanish (3,895 households), Other Indo-European Languages (646 households), and German (511 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

96,730

Women

50.9%

93,232

Men

49.1%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 189,962 inhabitants, with 49.1% men, and 50.9% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

99%

2023 Citizenship

99.1%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99% of Saginaw County PUMA, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Saginaw County PUMA, MI was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Saginaw County PUMA, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Saginaw County PUMA, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
129k ± 285
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
34.9k ± 476
White (Hispanic)
6.78k ± 780

9.08%

Hispanic Population

17.2k people

9.08% of the people in Saginaw County PUMA, MI are hispanic (17.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Saginaw County PUMA, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
979 ± 766 people
India
622 ± 611 people
Philippines
338 ± 451 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Saginaw County PUMA, MI was Mexico, the natal country of 979 Saginaw County PUMA, MI residents, followed by India with 622 and Philippines with 338.

Foreign-Born Population

2.33%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

4.42k people

2.38%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

4.51k people

As of 2023, 2.33% of Saginaw County PUMA, MI residents (4.42k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Saginaw County PUMA, MI was 2.38%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Saginaw County PUMA, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,895 households (2.18%)
Other Indo-European Languages
646 households (0.362%)
German
511 households (0.286%)

4.36% of the households in Saginaw County PUMA, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Saginaw County PUMA, MI was Spanish. 2.18% of the households in Saginaw County PUMA, MI reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,963 ± 407
Gulf War (2001-)
1,336 ± 294
Gulf War (1990s)
1,298 ± 278

Saginaw County PUMA, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.97 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Saginaw County PUMA, MI employs 78k people. The largest industries in Saginaw County PUMA, MI are Restaurants & Food Services (6,307 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,187 people), and Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (5,025 people), and the highest paying industries are Animal food, grain & oilseed milling ($160,850), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($110,475), and Specialized design services ($105,165).

Males in Saginaw County PUMA, MI have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,401. The income inequality in Saginaw County PUMA, MI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.452, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

39,528

Women

50.5%

38,751

Men

49.5%

The workforce of Saginaw County PUMA, MI in 2020 was 78,279 people, with 50.5% woman, and 49.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Saginaw County PUMA, MI.

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Occupations

78k

2022 Value

−0.83%

1 Year decline

± −0.83%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Saginaw County PUMA, MI declined at a rate of −0.83%, from 78.7k employees to 78k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Saginaw County PUMA, MI, are Cashiers (2,136 people), Registered nurses (2,008 people), and Other assemblers and fabricators (1,919 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Saginaw County PUMA, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Michigan (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

78k

2022 Value

−0.83%

1 Year decline

± −0.83%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Saginaw County PUMA, MI declined at a rate of −0.83%, from 78.7k employees to 78k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Saginaw County PUMA, MI, are Restaurants & Food Services (6,307 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,187 people), and Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (5,025 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Saginaw County PUMA, MI, though some of these residents may live in Saginaw County PUMA, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,239

Median earning men ± $1,403

$32,036

Median earning women ± $993

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($72,765), Manufacturing ($60,337), and Wholesale Trade ($57,344).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($49,622), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,755), and Manufacturing ($45,068).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

Y-Axis

2.16%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.37M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.16% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 23.6%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Saginaw County PUMA, MI. Showing the available data for Michigan.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.7%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.3%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.788%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Elissa Slotkin

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing Michigan.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Michigan have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Saginaw County PUMA, MI awarded 1,926 degrees. The student population of Saginaw County PUMA, MI in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 2,472 male students and 4,689 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Saginaw County PUMA, MI are White (1,439 and 77.2%), followed by Black or African American (166 and 8.91%), Hispanic or Latino (84 and 4.51%), and Unknown (81 and 4.35%).

The largest universities in Saginaw County PUMA, MI by number of degrees awarded are Saginaw Valley State University (1,741 and 90.4%), Dorsey College-Saginaw (130 and 6.75%), and Ross Medical Education Center-Saginaw (55 and 2.86%).

The most popular majors in Saginaw County PUMA, MI are Registered Nursing (168 and 8.72%), Social Work (118 and 6.13%), and General Special Education & Teaching (79 and 4.1%).

The median tuition cost in Saginaw County PUMA, MI for a public four year colleges is $12,240 for in-state students and $28,752 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Saginaw County PUMA, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 72.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 7,161 (34.5% men and 65.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 7,161 students enrolled in Saginaw County PUMA, MI, 34.5% men and 65.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,296 records, of which 66.7% were women and 33.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Social Work
62 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
168 degrees awarded
General Special Education & Teaching
65 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Saginaw County PUMA, MI was Social Work with 62 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Saginaw County PUMA, MI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Saginaw Valley State University
1,741 degrees awarded
Dorsey College-Saginaw
130 degrees awarded
Ross Medical Education Center-Saginaw
55 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Saginaw Valley State University with 1,741 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 542 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Saginaw County PUMA, MI, which is 0.392 times less than the 1,384 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,439 degrees mean that there were 8.67 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 166 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($29,760) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($2,400) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,110) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 1.06% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.878% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Saginaw County PUMA, MI in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (48.7k), Some college (39.6k), and Secondary Education (22k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Saginaw County PUMA, MI was $139,400 in 2023, which is 0.459 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $131,100 to $139,400, a 6.33% increase. The homeownership rate in Saginaw County PUMA, MI is 73.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Saginaw County PUMA, MI have an average commute time of 22.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Saginaw County PUMA, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Saginaw County PUMA, MI is $58,347. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Saginaw County PUMA, MI was Oakland County (Central)--Birmingham & Bloomfield Area PUMA, MI with a value of $143,581, followed by Oakland County (East Central)--Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI and Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI, with respective values of $118,518 and $116,518.

Housing

Property

$139,400

Median Property Value 2023

±$3,790

$57,042

Median Property Taxes

±$1,587

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Saginaw County PUMA, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Saginaw County PUMA, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73.5%

Homeownership

2023

60.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 73.5% of the housing units in Saginaw County PUMA, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Saginaw County PUMA, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Saginaw County PUMA, MI was Oakland County (Central)--Birmingham & Bloomfield Area PUMA, MI with a value of $143,581, followed by Oakland County (East Central)--Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI and Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI, with respective values of $118,518 and $116,518.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Saginaw County PUMA, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$58,347

Median Household Income

± $1,402

77.6k

Number of Households

± 1,958

In 2023, the median household income of the 77.6k households in Saginaw County PUMA, MI grew to $58,347 from the previous year's value of $56,579.

The following chart displays the households in Saginaw County PUMA, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.452

2022 Wage GINI in Saginaw County PUMA, MI

0.458

2021 Wage GINI in Saginaw County PUMA, MI

In 2022, the income inequality in Saginaw County PUMA, MI was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.17% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Saginaw County PUMA, MI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Saginaw County PUMA, MI in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Saginaw County PUMA, MI across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (79.9%)
Worked At Home (8.36%)
Carpooled (8.34%)

In 2023, 79.9% of workers in Saginaw County PUMA, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.36%) and those who carpooled to work (8.34%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Saginaw County PUMA, MI have a shorter commute time (22.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.52% of the workforce in Saginaw County PUMA, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Saginaw County PUMA, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Saginaw County PUMA, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Saginaw County PUMA, MI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Saginaw County PUMA, MI (33.1k out of 183k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Saginaw County PUMA, MI is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.9% of the population of Saginaw County PUMA, MI has health coverage, with 43.9% on employee plans, 24.1% on Medicaid, 15.1% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 1.01% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Michigan see 1235 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.883% decrease from the previous year (1246 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1273 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 316 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

1,235 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Michigan

Primary care physicians in Michigan see an average of 1,235 patients per year. This represents a 0.883% decrease from the previous year (1,246 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Michigan in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.3% under 18 years, 20.2% between 18 and 34 years, 36.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.11%

Uninsured

43.9%

Employer Coverage

24.1%

Medicaid

15.1%

Medicare

11.8%

Non-Group

1.01%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Saginaw County PUMA, MI declined by 8.12% from 4.47% to 4.11%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Saginaw County PUMA, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.