Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is 13,373 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 79th-largest city in Michigan. The median household income is $55,031, the median home value is $127,300, and the median age is 34.9.

The population has declined 6.2% since 2010 (14,161 → 13,288).

13,373

Population

906

People / sq mi

$55,031

Median Income

$127,300

Median Home Value

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Sault Ste. Marie covers 14.8 sq mi of land at 906 people per square mile.

About Sault Ste. Marie, MI

In Sault Ste. Marie, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $127,300. With 13,373 residents, Sault Ste. Marie is a city in Michigan.

The typical household earns $55,031, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 10.9% of residents fall below the poverty line, below the national 12.4%. Real estate is inexpensive, with a typical home worth only $127,300, with typical rent around $787.

College attainment is 24.1%, below the national 35.0%. Just 5.0% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 14 minutes each way.

Sault Ste. Marie city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Sault Ste. Marie city had a population of 14,161 in 2010 and 13,288 in 2024, a -6.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 14,195 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -0.45%.

Sault Ste. Marie city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

13,288

Population (2024)

14,161

Population (2010)

14,195

Peak (2011)

-0.45%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	14,161	-	-	estimate
2011	14,195	+34	+0.24%	estimate
2012	14,190	-5	-0.04%	estimate
2013	14,065	-125	-0.88%	estimate
2014	13,889	-176	-1.25%	estimate
2015	13,768	-121	-0.87%	estimate
2016	13,679	-89	-0.65%	estimate
2017	13,623	-56	-0.41%	estimate
2018	13,531	-92	-0.68%	estimate
2019	13,420	-111	-0.82%	estimate
2020	13,354	-66	-0.49%	estimate
2021	13,352	-2	-0.01%	estimate
2022	13,314	-38	-0.28%	estimate
2023	13,352	+38	+0.29%	estimate
2024	13,288	-64	-0.48%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	70.0%
Black or African American	1.0%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	23.0%
Two or More Races	0.1%

Economy & Income

$55,031

Median Household Income

$28,966

Per Capita Income

10.9%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$127,300

Median Home Value

$787

Median Rent

58.1%

Owner-Occupied

Education

93.8%

High School+

24.1%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.8%

Drive Alone

74.3%

Public Transit

5.0%

Work From Home

14.3 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

14.9%

Foreign Born

95.0%

Non-English at Home

6.3%

Veterans

17.7%

With Disability

92.2%

Health Insurance

90.7%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	20.6%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	17.3%
Public Administration	8.5%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	8.3%
Manufacturing	7.7%
Construction	6.3%
Information	5.1%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	4.8%
Retail Trade	3.3%
Transportation & Warehousing	1.3%
Agriculture & Mining	0.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan has a population of 13,373 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 79th-largest city in Michigan.

The median household income in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is $55,031, with 10.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is $127,300, with median monthly rent at $787 and a homeownership rate of 58.1%.

The median age in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is 34.9 years. The population is 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

The population has declined 6.2% since 2010 (14,161 → 13,288).

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Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.