Saginaw County's 2026 population is estimated at 187,604, reflecting a -0.03% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Saginaw County is the 11th largest county in Michigan. The 2010 population was 199,871 and has grown -6.14% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.2 years
Female: 42.5 years
Male: 39.7 years
There are 148,401 adults, (38,429 of whom are seniors) in Saginaw County.
Female: 96,611 (51.2%)
Male: 92,054 (48.8%)
The racial composition of Saginaw County includes 70.71% White, 18.55% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 133,402 | 70.71% |
| Black or African American | 35,003 | 18.55% |
| Two or more races | 13,244 | 7.02% |
| Other race | 4,197 | 2.22% |
| Asian | 2,225 | 1.18% |
| Native American | 533 | 0.28% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 61 | 0.03% |
Saginaw County 's average per capita income is $45,191. Household income levels show a median of $60,622. The poverty rate stands at 18.21%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $96,375 | $120,501 |
| Families | $77,136 | $99,806 |
| Households | $60,622 | $82,545 |
| Non Families | $38,181 | $50,486 |
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