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About Saginaw, Michigan
Saginaw

Saginaw () is a city in and the seat of Saginaw County, Michigan, United States. It had a population of 44,202 at the 2020 census. Located along the Saginaw River, Saginaw is adjacent to Saginaw Charter Township and considered part of Greater Tri-Cities region of Central Michigan. The Saginaw metropolitan area had a population of 190,124 in 2020, while the Tri-Cities area had 377,474 residents.

Established as a fort following the 1819 Treaty of Saginaw, Saginaw was a thriving lumber town in the 19th century. It was an important industrial city and manufacturing center throughout much of the 20th century due to its automobile and automotive parts production led by General Motors. As part of the Rust Belt, its industry and strong manufacturing presence declined, leading to increased unemployment, crime, and a population decline. Modern economic development is focused on comparative advantages in innovation, clean energy, and continued manufacturing exports. However, the city continues to have a higher proportion of manufacturing jobs than the U.S. average.

Gender
Gender Saginaw Michigan Country
Female 50.5% 50.8% 50.8%
Male 49.5% 49.2% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Saginaw Michigan Country
Less than $10,000 15.9% 6.4% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 9.4% 4.1% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 14.9% 9.2% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 16.5% 9.6% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.8% 13.3% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.6% 18.2% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 6.3% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 4.7% 14.6% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 0.6% 5.9% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 1.3% 5.7% 8.3%
Education


Education Saginaw Michigan Country
< 9th Grade 5% 2% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 13% 6% 7.0%
High School or GED 35% 29% 27.0%
Other College 26% 23% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 8% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 9% 18% 20.0%
Master's Degree 3% 9% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Saginaw Michigan Country
White 36.4% 74.5% 60.1%
African American 42.9% 13.5% 12.2%
American Indian 0.2% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.3% 3.2% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0% 0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.3% 0.3%
Multiracial 3.9% 2.9% 2.8%
Hispanic 16.3% 5.2% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity