Saginaw, MI Demographics

A map of Saginaw's Population by Race

Saginaw, Michigan has an estimated population of 43,536, a slight decrease from the 44,202 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.3% Black, 34.7% White, 15.9% Hispanic, 4.5% Multiracial, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Saginaw, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Saginaw has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Saginaw, that probability was 66.5% in 2020 and 65.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Saginaw is ranked the 28th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Saginaw was ranked the 28th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Saginaw's White Population

15,099 residents of Saginaw, or 34.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Saginaw is significantly lower than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Saginaw ranks 730th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saginaw's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Saginaw's population has remained roughly unchanged at 34.7%.

Saginaw is more White than neighboring Buena Vista (11.8% White). Saginaw is less White than neighboring Zilwaukee (77.8% White), Bridgeport (47.9% White), Robin Glen-Indiantown (72.9% White), and Shields (89% White).

Saginaw's Black Population

19,285 residents of Saginaw, or 44.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Saginaw is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Saginaw ranks 20th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saginaw's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Saginaw's population has increased from 43.4% to 44.3%.

Saginaw is more Black than neighboring Zilwaukee (1.2% Black), Bridgeport (33.9% Black), Robin Glen-Indiantown (6.5% Black), and Shields (1.5% Black). Saginaw is less Black than neighboring Buena Vista (68.5% Black).

Saginaw's Asian Population

95 residents of Saginaw, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Saginaw is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Saginaw ranks 382nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saginaw's Asian population has declined by an estimated 48.4%. Asian residents' share of Saginaw's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Saginaw is more Asian than neighboring Buena Vista (0% Asian), and Robin Glen-Indiantown (0% Asian). Saginaw is less Asian than neighboring Zilwaukee (0.9% Asian), Bridgeport (0.3% Asian), and Shields (1.1% Asian).

Saginaw's Hispanic Population

6,910 residents of Saginaw, or 15.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Saginaw is higher than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Saginaw ranks 26th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saginaw's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 1.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Saginaw's population has remained roughly unchanged at 15.9%.

Saginaw is more Hispanic than neighboring Buena Vista (15.3% Hispanic), Zilwaukee (12.7% Hispanic), Bridgeport (13.2% Hispanic), Robin Glen-Indiantown (14.7% Hispanic), and Shields (4.3% Hispanic).

Saginaw's Native American/Other Population

175 residents of Saginaw, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Saginaw is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Saginaw ranks 269th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saginaw's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 57.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Saginaw's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.4%.

Saginaw is more Native American/Other than neighboring Buena Vista (0% Native American/Other), Zilwaukee (0.2% Native American/Other), Robin Glen-Indiantown (0% Native American/Other), and Shields (0.2% Native American/Other). Saginaw is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bridgeport (1% Native American/Other).

Saginaw's Multiracial Population

1,972 residents of Saginaw, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Saginaw is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Saginaw ranks 206th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saginaw's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 11.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Saginaw's population has decreased from 5.0% to 4.5%.

Saginaw is more Multiracial than neighboring Buena Vista (4.4% Multiracial), Bridgeport (3.6% Multiracial), and Shields (4% Multiracial). Saginaw is less Multiracial than neighboring Zilwaukee (7.1% Multiracial), and Robin Glen-Indiantown (5.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.