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Saginaw, MI


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Saginaw, Michigan

Saginaw, Michigan is 88 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. It is in Saginaw county. The city is part of the Saginaw - Bay City - Midland metro area. The population of Saginaw is 61,799.

The People and Families of Saginaw

In Saginaw, about 36% of adults are married. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Saginaw. There are a lot of singles in the city.

Approximately 53% of Saginaw is non-white. The city is home to people of a variety of races.

Saginaw has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Saginaw had a median family income of $29,945.

Political Inclinations

Among Saginaw political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $31,004. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Saginaw Housing

Of the housing in Saginaw, approximately 64% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Property taxes in Saginaw are low by Michigan standards.

Commuting

In Saginaw, 93% of commuters drive to work. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

Saginaw strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophySaginaw Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Saginaw Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 10%Saginaw Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Saginaw Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Saginaw, MI

Comparing Saginaw to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Senior Citizens53
Age of the Population21
Male Share of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size68
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults13
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Walking and Biking to Work78
Working at Home55
Public Transportation Use510

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents107
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
People Living Alone75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21
Housing Recently Built13

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Historic Saginaw

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St. Vincent's Orphan's Home between 1900 and 1910

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St. Vincent's Orphan's Home between 1900 and 1910

Bancroft House Hotel between 1900 and 1910

Court house c1908.

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