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Saginaw, MI

Founded 1815Saginaw CountyElev. 177 m
Population
43,879
Median home
$54,000
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
47
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Saginaw

With about 43,879 residents, Saginaw is one of Michigan's notable places. Saginaw was founded in 1815 and sits in Saginaw County. The median age is 36.2 and the median household income is $37,298. Homes carry a median value of $54,000, and about 59% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (45.7%). Around 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 19 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
43,879
Median age
36.2
Median household income
$37,298
Per-capita income
$20,522
Poverty rate
33.5%
High-school grad or higher
83.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
Unemployment
11.5%
Avg. commute
19 min
Work from home
6.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White34.7%
Hispanic or Latino15.3%
Black45.7%
Asian0.2%
Workforce by occupation
Service27.4%
Production, transportation & material moving23.2%
Management, business, science & arts22.2%
Sales & office21.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$54,000
Median gross rent
$909/mo
Owner-occupied
59%
Median year built
1949
Households
17,736
Avg. household size
2.41

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Saginaw has 47 public schools — 25 elementary, 5 middle, 12 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 15 schools
Reading41%
Math24%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Arthur Hill High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Career Opportunities CenterHighGrades 9–12
Carrollton High SchoolHighGrades 8–12
Heritage High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Mackinaw High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Omni High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Saginaw Arts and Sciences AcademyHighGrades 6–12
Saginaw Covenant AcademyHighGrades 9–12charter
Saginaw High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Swan Valley Adult and Alternative EducationHighGrades 9–12
Swan Valley High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
The Success AcademyHighGrades 6–12
BridgeportSpaulding Middle SchoolSchrahMiddleGrades 6–8
Carrollton Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime487% above national
Saginaw2,264
Michigan468
United States386
↑ 52% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime18% above national
Saginaw2,310
Michigan1,603
United States1,952
↑ 44% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Saginaw Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Saginaw.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Saginaw County
Winter weatherVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
HailRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Saginaw is in Saginaw County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Saginaw was founded in 1815 and sits in Saginaw County. Elevation ~177 m.

Map of Saginaw
Saginaw, MI
Where Saginaw is
DetroitGrand RapidsWarrenSterling HeightsAnn ArborLansingSaginaw
Historic places

19 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Passolt HouseCentral WarehouseMichigan Bell BuildingBearinger BuildingWright, Ammi and William, HouseCushway, Benjamin, HouseHouse at 1514 N. Michigan StreetPeters, Charles, Sr., House
Notable people from Saginaw
Serena WilliamsStevie WonderDraymond GreenJason RichardsonTheodore RoethkeKenyon MartinS. Epatha MerkersonRobert ArmstrongBrian d'Arcy JamesMatthew Glave
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Nearby cities
Bay (12 mi)Midland (20 mi)Flint (30 mi)Burton (33 mi)East Lansing (54 mi)Lansing (58 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Saginaw, MI (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Saginaw, Michigan.

Ryan Wesley Mitchell, 38ABSCONDER
Saginaw · Saginaw County · 48601
Kenneth Ora Hall, 55ABSCONDER
Saginaw · Saginaw County · 48601
AKA Kenneth Ora Hall
Andrew Patrick Brown, 58ABSCONDER
Saginaw · Saginaw County · 48638
Joshua Lamar Williams, 36ABSCONDER
Saginaw · Saginaw County · 48601
Charles Leroy Miller, 67ABSCONDER
Saginaw · Saginaw County · 48602
Charles Lee Brown, 73ABSCONDER
Saginaw · Saginaw County · 48601
AKA Charles L Bfown, Charles Brown
Joseph Jay Jones, 82ABSCONDER
Saginaw · Saginaw County · 48601
AKA Joseph J Jones, Joe Jones
Joseph Russell Johnson, 74ABSCONDER
Saginaw · Saginaw County · 48602
Donald Duane Smith Sr, 69ABSCONDER
Saginaw · Saginaw County · 48602
Matthew Jaimesalan Martinez, 33ABSCONDER
Saginaw · Saginaw County · 48603
AKA Matt Martinez, Matthew Alan Martinez
Steven Edward Anderson, 67
Saginaw · Saginaw County · 48602
AKA Steven E Anderson, Steven Anderson
Jason Lee Nelson, 50ABSCONDER
Saginaw · Saginaw County · 48607
AKA Jason Nelson
Brian Scott Hernandez, 34ABSCONDER
Saginaw · Saginaw County · 48601
AKA Brian Hernandez
Brian Rj Miller, 45ABSCONDER
Saginaw · Saginaw County · 48601
AKA Brian Miller
Mark Stanley Lewis, 65ABSCONDER
Saginaw · Saginaw County · 48601
AKA Mark Lewis
Mark Harry Smith, 54ABSCONDER
Saginaw · Saginaw County · 48604
AKA Mark H Smith, Mark Smith

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Saginaw — frequently asked

What is the population of Saginaw, Michigan?
Saginaw has a population of about 43,879, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Saginaw?
The median home value in Saginaw is $54,000, and the median gross rent is $909/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Saginaw safe? What is the crime rate?
Saginaw Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 2,264 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Saginaw face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Saginaw County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, cold wave, strong wind.
How many schools are in Saginaw?
Saginaw has 47 public schools (25 elementary, 5 middle, 12 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Saginaw?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Saginaw. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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