Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Saugatuck, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

766

Median Agei

53.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

97%743

Two or More

1.8%14

Asian

0.7%5

Hispanic/Latino

0.4%3

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.7%11

High School Diploma

6.8%43

Some College (<1 yr)

3.6%23

Some College (1+ yr)

6.8%43

Associate's Degree

3.3%21

Bachelor's Degree

48.1%304

Master's Degree

20.7%131

Professional Degree

4%25

Doctorate

3.6%23

HS or Higher

98.7%

BA or Higher

76.4%

Graduate+

28.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$650,800

Median Renti

$616

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

83.9%350

Renter-Occupied

16.1%67

Total Units

910

Homeownership

83.9%

Vacancy Rate

54.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.9%3

$100K–$150K

0.9%3

$150K–$200K

3.7%13

$200K–$300K

0.9%3

$300K–$500K

32.9%115

$500K–$1M

38.9%136

$1M+

22%77

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2020 or later

1.3%12

2010–2019

7.8%71

2000–2009

14.6%133

1990–1999

6.4%58

1980–1989

13.2%120

1970–1979

3.4%31

1960–1969

11.8%107

1950–1959

8.1%74

1940–1949

3.2%29

1939 or earlier

30.2%275

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

91.6%382

Electricity

6.5%27

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%5

Other

0.7%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$121,178

Mean Household Incomei

$198,471

Per Capita Incomei

$106,555

Poverty Ratei

11%

Unemploymenti

1.8%

Labor Forcei

391

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6%25

$10K–$15K

2.6%11

$20K–$25K

4.1%17

$25K–$30K

1.7%7

$30K–$35K

3.8%16

$35K–$40K

3.1%13

$40K–$45K

0.7%3

$45K–$50K

4.6%19

$50K–$60K

2.4%10

$60K–$75K

0.7%3

$75K–$100K

7.2%30

$100K–$125K

21.6%90

$125K–$150K

4.6%19

$150K–$200K

8.9%37

$200K+

28.1%117

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

273.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

383

Avg. Commutei

41.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

384

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

24(3.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

99.6%Insured

0.4%Uninsured