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Saginaw County, Michigan
Saginaw County, Michigan. Saginaw County had 187,688 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.3% since 2020, while Michigan grew 0.5%. It holds 43 places (9 cities, villages and boroughs, 27 towns and townships and 7 census-designated) and 61 census tracts. GEOID 26145.
Saginaw County is the county of the Saginaw, MI metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
187,688
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 190,124 · ACS 2020-2024: 188,665
Median household income
$60,622
±$1,588 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$152,800
±$2,921 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$947
±$19 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
How many people live in Saginaw County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 190,124 residents in Saginaw County. The Census Bureau estimates 187,688 for July 1, 2025, down 1.3% since 2020, while Michigan grew 0.5%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 188,665 over 801 square miles of land.
| Measure | Saginaw County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 188,665 | 10,077,761 | −3,156 |
| Households | 77,958±704 | 4,076,369 | −975 |
| Average household size | 2.34±0.02 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 86,208±109 | 4,622,236 | −1,457 |
Saginaw County's population since 2000
From 210,039 in 2000 to 187,688 in 2025: down 10.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Saginaw County?
Saginaw County holds 43 places: 9 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 27 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 7 census-designated places. The largest is Saginaw with 42,863 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Saginaw | 44,202 | $38,579 |
|---|---|---|
| Saginaw Charter Township | 41,679 | $67,603 |
| Thomas Township | 11,931 | $79,710 |
| Tittabawassee Township | 10,606 | $107,146 |
| Bridgeport Charter Township | 10,104 | $52,462 |
| Buena Vista Charter Township | 7,664 | $44,397 |
| Freeland | 7,630 | $110,547 |
| Shields | 7,035 | $82,125 |
| Bridgeport | 6,571 | $51,071 |
| Birch Run Township | 5,888 | $82,375 |
| Buena Vista | 5,855 | $41,999 |
| Carrollton Township | 5,750 | $50,399 |
| Frankenmuth | 4,987 | $85,433 |
| Kochville Township | 4,911 | $42,333 |
| Chesaning Township | 4,748 | $62,434 |
| Taymouth Township | 4,065 | $81,667 |
| Richland Township, Saginaw County | 3,955 | $84,000 |
| St. Charles Township | 3,183 | $62,939 |
| Maple Grove Township, Saginaw County | 2,676 | $77,917 |
| Chesaning | 2,430 | $59,777 |
| Swan Creek Township | 2,416 | $72,895 |
| Brady Township, Saginaw County | 2,142 | $67,315 |
| Albee Township | 2,046 | $61,193 |
| Fremont Township, Saginaw County | 1,998 | $107,813 |
| St. Charles | 1,992 | $50,000 |
| Spaulding Township | 1,975 | $61,518 |
| Frankenmuth Township | 1,895 | $102,188 |
| Blumfield Township | 1,874 | $86,979 |
| Brant Township | 1,842 | $75,069 |
| James Township | 1,792 | $70,000 |
| Jonesfield Township | 1,618 | $60,441 |
| Zilwaukee | 1,534 | $57,756 |
| Birch Run | 1,525 | $70,521 |
| Hemlock | 1,408 | $102,188 |
| BurtGEOID 2612000 | 1,194 | $90,156 |
| Chapin Township | 928 | $60,952 |
| Lakefield Township, Saginaw County | 894 | $71,944 |
| Marion Township, Saginaw County | 759 | $55,000 |
| Robin Glen-IndiantownGEOID 2668990 | 674 | $32,292 |
| Merrill | 663 | $47,500 |
| Oakley | 299 | $53,750 |
| Zilwaukee TownshipGEOID 2614589340 | 62 | not published |
| Reese | 1,261 | $82,361 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Saginaw County?
The median resident of Saginaw County is 41.2 years old; 21.3% are under 18 and 20.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 67.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 18.1%. 2.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Saginaw County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.2±0.2 | 40.2 | +0.3 |
| Under 18 years | 21.3% | 21.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.4%±0.1 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.2% | 5.9% | +0.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 67.8%±0.2 pts | 72.4% | −1.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 18.1%±0.4 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±0.1 pts | 3.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.4%±0.4 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.4%±0.4 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.6%±0.5 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.6%±0.4 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 17.4%±0.7 pts | 14.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.5%±0.5 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.6%±0.6 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.4%±0.9 pts | 32.4% | +3.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.8%±0.5 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0%±0.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Saginaw County earn?
Half of Saginaw County's 77,958 households earn less than $60,622 a year (±$1,588), against $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $59,073 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Saginaw County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,622±$1,588 | $72,875 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $82,545±$1,986 | $98,700 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,578±$791 | $40,735 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 18.2%±1.2 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 27.2%±3.1 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.6%±1.0 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.0%±0.8 pts | 90.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Saginaw County?
Owners occupy 74.1% of Saginaw County's occupied homes and renters 25.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $152,800 by its owner (±$2,921). The median renter pays $947 a month including utilities, and 45.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Saginaw County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $152,800±$2,921 | $231,600 | +$28,131 |
| Median gross rent | $947±$19 | $1,129 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.6%±3.2 pts | 41.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,277±$33 | $1,569 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.1%±1.1 pts | 73.2% | +2.8 pts |
| Housing units | 86,208±109 | 4,622,236 | −1,457 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 12.9%±2.4 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.7%±1.0 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.8%±0.4 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6%±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 16.7%±1.0 pts | 14.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Saginaw County building?
Builders took permits for 210 new housing units across Saginaw County in 2025 (141 single-family), 1.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Saginaw County get to work?
77.7% of Saginaw County's workers drive alone and 10.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.4%.
| Measure | Saginaw County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.2%±0.8 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4%±0.7 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.7%±1.3 pts | 74.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.7%±0.8 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.2%±0.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.0%±1.0 pts | 13.5% | +6.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.4 min±0.7 | 24.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Saginaw County's census tracts?
Saginaw County is divided into 61 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $21,657 (Tract 1) to $107,288 (Tract 101.01).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Saginaw County compare with Michigan's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 11th of 83 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 73rd of 83 |
| Residents per square mile | 14th of 83 |
| Median household income | 55th of 83 |
| Median home value | 67th of 83 |
| Median gross rent | 31st of 83 |
| Poverty rate | 6th of 83 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31st of 83 |
| Median age | 63rd of 83 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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