Census ACS · #769 μSA
Sault Ste. Marie Metro Area
The Sault Ste. Marie, Mi Micropolitan Statistical Area has 36,448 residents. The median household income is $60,631 and the median home value is $153,100.
36,448
Population
23
People / sq mi
$60,631
Median Income
$153,100
Median Home Value
The Sault Ste. Marie CBSA covers 1,559 sq mi of land at 23.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 68.0% |
| Black or African American | 5.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 20.2% |
Economy & Income
$60,631
Median Household Income
$30,609
Per Capita Income
9.8%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$153,100
Median Home Value
$793
Median Rent
73.7%
Homeownership
Education
92.8%
High School+
21.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.4%
Drive Alone
6.9%
Work From Home
18.5 min
Avg Commute
15.9%
Foreign Born
Sault Ste. Marie spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Sault Ste. Marie, Mi Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 36,448 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #769 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Sault Ste. Marie metro area is $60,631, with a per capita income of $30,609.
The Sault Ste. Marie, Mi CBSA spans the state of Michigan.
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Data for the Sault Ste. Marie, Mi CBSA (42300) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Sault Ste. Marie stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most sparsely settled of US metro areas, at roughly 23 people per square mile. With 36,448 residents, Sault Ste. Marie is a metro area in MI.
Median household income is $60,631, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 9.8%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $153,100, with typical rent around $793.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US metro areas: 21.9% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.