Saginaw County, Michigan Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 11th-largest in Michigan

The population of Saginaw County, Michigan is 189,210 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 11th-largest county in Michigan. The median household income is $58,347, the median home value is $139,400, and the median age is 41.1.

The population of Saginaw County has declined 6.1% since 2010 (199,871 → 187,714), a -0.45% annualized rate.

Saginaw County within Michigan · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

189,210

Population

-0.45%

Annual growth

236

People / sq mi

$58,347

Median Income

$139,400

Median Home Value

Saginaw County covers 801 sq mi of land at 236.3 people per square mile.

About Saginaw County, MI

Saginaw County is a county in Michigan with a population of 189,210. It ranks #11 among counties in Michigan by population. The median age is 41.1, older than the national median. The population is 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

The median household income in Saginaw County is $58,347, below the US median of $74,580. 13.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $139,400, with monthly rent averaging $921. The homeownership rate of 73.5% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Saginaw County reflects 23.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 8.4% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 22.1 minutes each way.

Saginaw County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Saginaw County had a population of 199,871 in 2010 and 187,714 in 2024, a -6.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 199,871 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.45%.

187,714

Population (2024)

199,871

Population (2010)

199,871

Peak (2010)

-0.45%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	199,871	-	-	estimate
2011	198,929	-942	-0.47%	estimate
2012	198,409	-520	-0.26%	estimate
2013	196,859	-1,550	-0.78%	estimate
2014	195,317	-1,542	-0.78%	estimate
2015	193,384	-1,933	-0.99%	estimate
2016	192,636	-748	-0.39%	estimate
2017	192,002	-634	-0.33%	estimate
2018	190,841	-1,161	-0.60%	estimate
2019	190,484	-357	-0.19%	estimate
2020	189,883	-601	-0.32%	estimate
2021	189,533	-350	-0.18%	estimate
2022	188,425	-1,108	-0.58%	estimate
2023	187,769	-656	-0.35%	estimate
2024	187,714	-55	-0.03%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	71.7%
Black or African American	18.9%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.2%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

41.1

Median Age

51.2%

Female

48.8%

Male

20.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.6%

5–9

5.8%

10–14

6.2%

15–19

6.8%

20–24

6.3%

25–34

12.6%

35–44

11.2%

45–54

11.7%

55–59

6.7%

60–64

7.1%

65–74

11.7%

75–84

5.7%

85+

2.6%

Children (under 15): 17.6% · Seniors (65+): 20.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$58,347$-12,802 vs state
Mean household income	$81,912
Per-capita income	$33,992
Poverty rate	13.2%+4.4% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.8%
Employment-to-population	53.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

26.0%

Manufacturing

16.3%

Education & health care

9.5%

Finance & real estate

8.7%

Construction

5.9%

Information

5.2%

Retail trade

4.3%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.2%

The largest employment sector in Saginaw County is professional & business services, accounting for 26.0% of workers.

How residents commute

0.4%

Drive alone

2.0%

Carpool

79.9%

Public transit

8.4%

Work from home

22.1 min

Avg commute

Housing

$139,400$-78,200 vs state

Median home value

$921

Median rent

73.5%

Homeownership rate

86,134

Total housing units

90.1%

Occupied

9.9%

Vacant

26.5%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

95.9%

With health insurance

93.2%

With broadband internet

11.9%

Foreign-born

6.6%

Veterans (18+)

17.7%

With a disability

95.6%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

91.1%

High School+

23.4%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Saginaw County, Michigan has a population of 189,210 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 11th-largest county in Michigan. Population density is 236 people per square mile.

The population of Saginaw County has declined 6.1% since 2010 (199,871 → 187,714), a -0.45% annualized rate.

The median household income in Saginaw County, Michigan is $58,347, with mean (average) household income of $81,912 and per-capita income of $33,992. 13.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Saginaw County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (71.7%), Black or African American (18.9%), Hispanic or Latino (1.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Saginaw County, Michigan is 41.1 years. Residents are 51.2% female and 48.8% male.

The median home value in Saginaw County is $139,400 and median monthly rent is $921. 73.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 86,134 total housing units, 9.9% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Saginaw County, Michigan is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 26.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.

Detroit is among the largest cities associated with Saginaw County, Michigan, with a population of 636,644.