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.

Sault Ste. Marie, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

13,335

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

68.4%9,120

American Indian/Alaska Native

13.9%1,853

Two or More

13.2%1,759

Hispanic/Latino

1.9%257

Asian

1.2%160

Other

0.9%114

Black

0.5%72

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.3%282

High School Diploma

29%2,462

Some College (<1 yr)

9.8%832

Some College (1+ yr)

16.1%1,364

Associate's Degree

8.7%737

Bachelor's Degree

16.4%1,394

Master's Degree

7.2%609

Professional Degree

1.5%128

Doctorate

1.9%162

HS or Higher

93.9%

BA or Higher

27%

Graduate+

10.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$139,400

Median Renti

$804

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60.5%3,543

Renter-Occupied

39.5%2,317

Total Units

6,522

Homeownership

60.5%

Vacancy Rate

10.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

11.7%416

$50K–$100K

20.3%720

$100K–$150K

22.9%811

$150K–$200K

20.6%731

$200K–$300K

14.5%513

$300K–$500K

8.2%290

$500K–$1M

1.7%62

Rent Distribution

Under $500

323

$500–$750

497

$750–$1,000

685

$1,000–$1,250

415

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%11

2010–2019

1.9%126

2000–2009

11.5%751

1990–1999

9.7%632

1980–1989

6%390

1970–1979

10.5%688

1960–1969

5.3%344

1950–1959

12.3%799

1940–1949

13.2%864

1939 or earlier

29.4%1,917

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

74.5%4,366

Electricity

21.5%1,258

Bottled/LP Gas

1.8%105

Other

1.8%103

No Fuel

0.3%15

Coal

0.2%9

Fuel Oil

0.1%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$55,328

Mean Household Incomei

$66,698

Per Capita Incomei

$29,676

Poverty Ratei

16.6%

Unemploymenti

4.8%

Labor Forcei

7,221

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.5%266

$10K–$15K

5.6%330

$15K–$20K

6%353

$20K–$25K

3.5%207

$25K–$30K

7.7%449

$30K–$35K

4.9%288

$35K–$40K

5.3%312

$40K–$45K

4.5%264

$45K–$50K

3.3%191

$50K–$60K

8.6%502

$60K–$75K

15.1%884

$75K–$100K

12.2%712

$100K–$125K

7.8%457

$125K–$150K

5.1%301

$150K–$200K

3%178

$200K+

2.8%166

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

6274.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

275

Philippines

United Kingdom

Poland

Mexico

China

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,743

Avg. Commutei

12 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,706

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

659(6.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94%Insured

6%Uninsured