Saginaw County PUMA, MI

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2020 Population

191,166

0.341% 1-year decline

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

0.244% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

17.6%

2.4% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$49,565

3.26% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$106,200

4.84% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

78,279

0.57% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Saginaw County PUMA, MI had a population of 191k people with a median age of 41 and a median household income of $49,565. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Saginaw County PUMA, MI declined from 191,821 to 191,166, a −0.341% decrease and its median household income grew from $48,000 to $49,565, a 3.26% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Saginaw County PUMA, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (68.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (18.4%), White (Hispanic) (5.32%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.44%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.74%).

4.29% of the households in Saginaw County PUMA, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99% of the residents in Saginaw County PUMA, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Saginaw County PUMA, MI are Saginaw Valley State University (1,797 degrees awarded in 2020), Dorsey School of Business-Saginaw (113 degrees), and Ross Medical Education Center-Saginaw (61 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Saginaw County PUMA, MI was $106,200, and the homeownership rate was 71.5%.

Most people in Saginaw County PUMA, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Saginaw County PUMA, MI was 2 cars per household.

Saginaw County PUMA, MI borders Isabella, Gratiot & Clare Counties PUMA, MI, Bay & Midland Counties PUMA, MI, Tuscola, Sanilac & Huron Counties PUMA, MI, and Genesee (West) & Shiawassee Counties PUMA, MI.

Population & Diversity

Saginaw County PUMA, MI is home to a population of 191k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2020, 2.42% of Saginaw County PUMA, MI residents were born outside of the country (4.62k people).

In 2020, there were 3.75 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (132k people) in Saginaw County PUMA, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 35.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 10.2k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Saginaw County PUMA, MI are Spanish (3,535 households), Other Indo-European Languages (644 households), and German (569 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

98,079

Women

51.3%

93,241

Men

48.7%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 191,320 inhabitants, with 48.7% men, and 51.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

99%

2020 Citizenship

98.8%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99% of Saginaw County PUMA, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Saginaw County PUMA, MI was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Saginaw County PUMA, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Saginaw County PUMA, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
132k ± 124
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
35.2k ± 702
White (Hispanic)
10.2k ± 662

8.73%

Hispanic Population

16.7k people

8.73% of the people in Saginaw County PUMA, MI are hispanic (16.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Saginaw County PUMA, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
666 ± 632 people
Mexico
573 ± 587 people
England
264 ± 399 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Saginaw County PUMA, MI was India, the natal country of 666 Saginaw County PUMA, MI residents, followed by Mexico with 573 and England with 264.

Foreign-Born Population

2.42%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.62k people

2.41%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

4.62k people

As of 2020, 2.42% of Saginaw County PUMA, MI residents (4.62k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Saginaw County PUMA, MI was 2.41%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Saginaw County PUMA, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,535 households (1.96%)
Other Indo-European Languages
644 households (0.358%)
German
569 households (0.316%)

4.29% of the households in Saginaw County PUMA, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Saginaw County PUMA, MI was Spanish. 1.96% of the households in Saginaw County PUMA, MI reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,245 ± 293
Gulf War (1990s)
1,655 ± 277
Gulf War (2001-)
1,261 ± 302

Saginaw County PUMA, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.56 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Saginaw County PUMA, MI employs 78.3k people. The largest industries in Saginaw County PUMA, MI are Restaurants & Food Services (6,809 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,577 people), and Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (5,291 people), and the highest paying industries are Animal food, grain & oilseed milling ($129,586), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($94,111), and Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($87,161).

Males in Saginaw County PUMA, MI have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,166. The income inequality in Saginaw County PUMA, MI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.469, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

39,528

Women

50.5%

38,751

Men

49.5%

The workforce of Saginaw County PUMA, MI in 2020 was 78,279 people, with 50.5% woman, and 49.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Saginaw County PUMA, MI.

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Occupations

78.3k

2020 Value

−0.57%

1 Year decline

± −0.57%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Saginaw County PUMA, MI declined at a rate of −0.57%, from 78.7k employees to 78.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Saginaw County PUMA, MI, are Registered nurses (2,077 people), Cashiers (2,046 people), and Other assemblers and fabricators (2,032 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Saginaw County PUMA, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Michigan (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

78.3k

2020 Value

−0.57%

1 Year decline

± −0.57%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Saginaw County PUMA, MI declined at a rate of −0.57%, from 78.7k employees to 78.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Saginaw County PUMA, MI, are Restaurants & Food Services (6,809 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,577 people), and Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (5,291 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Saginaw County PUMA, MI, though some of these residents may live in Saginaw County PUMA, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,401

Median earning men ± $1,209

$26,503

Median earning women ± $839

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($58,659), Manufacturing ($51,886), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,464).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,610), Public Administration ($41,885), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($37,988).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $193B, followed by Machinery ($56.5B) and Mixed freight ($49.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Michigan products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$638B

2020 Value in Michigan

$1.16T

Projected 2050 Value in Michigan

81.2% growth

In 2020, total outbound Michigan trade was $638B. This is expected to increase 81.2% to $1.16T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Michigan trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Most Common Trade Partners

Ohio
$35.1B
Texas
$34.4B
Indiana
$29.5B

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $35.1B, followed by Texas with $34.4B and Indiana and $29.5B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Michigan shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Michigan is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Michigan

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Debbie Stabenow

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing Michigan.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Michigan have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Saginaw County PUMA, MI awarded 1,971 degrees. The student population of Saginaw County PUMA, MI in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 2,808 male students and 5,497 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Saginaw County PUMA, MI are White (1,461 and 79.1%), followed by Black or African American (178 and 9.64%), Hispanic or Latino (80 and 4.33%), and Unknown (65 and 3.52%).

The largest universities in Saginaw County PUMA, MI by number of degrees awarded are Saginaw Valley State University (1,797 and 91.2%), Dorsey School of Business-Saginaw (113 and 5.73%), and Ross Medical Education Center-Saginaw (61 and 3.09%).

The most popular majors in Saginaw County PUMA, MI are Registered Nursing (182 and 9.23%), Social Work (146 and 7.41%), and General Business Administration & Management (106 and 5.38%).

The median tuition cost in Saginaw County PUMA, MI for a public four year colleges is $10,376 for in-state students and $24,963 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Saginaw County PUMA, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 89.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 8,305 (33.8% men and 66.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 8,305 students enrolled in Saginaw County PUMA, MI, 33.8% men and 66.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,288 records, of which 67.8% were women and 32.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
182 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
93 degree-majors awarded
Social Work
90 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Saginaw County PUMA, MI was Registered Nursing with 182 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Saginaw County PUMA, MI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Saginaw Valley State University
1,797 degrees awarded
Dorsey School of Business-Saginaw
113 degrees awarded
Ross Medical Education Center-Saginaw
61 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Saginaw Valley State University with 1,797 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 643 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Saginaw County PUMA, MI, which is 0.484 times less than the 1,328 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,461 degrees mean that there were 8.21 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 178 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($29,280) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($1,800) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,059) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.726% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.596% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Saginaw County PUMA, MI in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (49.4k), Some college (40.5k), and Secondary Education (22.5k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Saginaw County PUMA, MI was $106,200 in 2020, which is 0.462 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $101,300 to $106,200, a 4.84% increase. The homeownership rate in Saginaw County PUMA, MI is 71.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Saginaw County PUMA, MI have an average commute time of 21.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Saginaw County PUMA, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Saginaw County PUMA, MI is $49,565. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Saginaw County PUMA, MI was Birmingham & Bloomfield Area PUMA, MI with a value of $118,680, followed by Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI and Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI, with respective values of $101,386 and $99,522.

Housing

Property

$106,200

Median Property Value 2020

±$2,675

$56,509

Median Property Taxes

±$1,559

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Saginaw County PUMA, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Saginaw County PUMA, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71.5%

Homeownership

2020

61.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 71.5% of the housing units in Saginaw County PUMA, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Saginaw County PUMA, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Saginaw County PUMA, MI was Birmingham & Bloomfield Area PUMA, MI with a value of $118,680, followed by Troy & Rochester Area PUMA, MI and Oakland County (Northeast) PUMA, MI, with respective values of $101,386 and $99,522.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Saginaw County PUMA, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$49,565

Median Household Income

± $1,241

79k

Number of Households

± 1,978

In 2020, the median household income of the 79k households in Saginaw County PUMA, MI grew to $49,565 from the previous year's value of $48,000.

The following chart displays the households in Saginaw County PUMA, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.469

2020 Wage GINI in Saginaw County PUMA, MI

0.475

2019 Wage GINI in Saginaw County PUMA, MI

In 2020, the income inequality in Saginaw County PUMA, MI was 0.469 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.38% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Saginaw County PUMA, MI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Saginaw County PUMA, MI in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Saginaw County PUMA, MI across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (82.2%)
Carpooled (9.92%)
Worked At Home (4.5%)

In 2020, 82.2% of workers in Saginaw County PUMA, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.92%) and those who worked at home (4.5%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Saginaw County PUMA, MI have a shorter commute time (21.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.53% of the workforce in Saginaw County PUMA, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Saginaw County PUMA, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Saginaw County PUMA, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Saginaw County PUMA, MI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Saginaw County PUMA, MI (32.5k out of 185k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Saginaw County PUMA, MI is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96% of the population of Saginaw County PUMA, MI has health coverage, with 45.1% on employee plans, 23.4% on Medicaid, 14.7% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 0.995% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Michigan was $8,055 in 2014. This is a 4% increase from the previous year ($7,745).

Primary care physicians in Michigan see 1266 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.861% decrease from the previous year (1277 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1308 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 355 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Michigan. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Michigan, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

1,266 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Michigan

Primary care physicians in Michigan see an average of 1,266 patients per year. This represents a 0.861% decrease from the previous year (1,277 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Michigan in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Michigan across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.3% under 18 years, 20.3% between 18 and 34 years, 37.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.03%

Uninsured

45.1%

Employer Coverage

23.4%

Medicaid

14.7%

Medicare

11.9%

Non-Group

0.995%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Saginaw County PUMA, MI declined by 10.5% from 4.5% to 4.03%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Saginaw County PUMA, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.