Saugatuck, MI Demographics

A map of Saugatuck's Population by Race

Saugatuck, Michigan has an estimated population of 766, a large decrease from the 865 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.0% White, 1.8% Multiracial, 0.7% Asian, 0.4% Hispanic, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Saugatuck, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Saugatuck has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 Saugatuck, that probability was 17.8% in 2020 and 5.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Saugatuck is ranked the 482nd 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). Saugatuck was ranked the 460th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Saugatuck's White Population

743 residents of Saugatuck, or 97.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Saugatuck is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Saugatuck ranks 311th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saugatuck's White population has declined by an estimated 5.0%. White residents' share of Saugatuck's population has increased from 90.4% to 97.0%.

Saugatuck is more White than neighboring Douglas (88.2% White), Fennville (47.8% White), Holland (65.1% White), Beechwood (75.7% White), and Zeeland (80.5% White).

Saugatuck's Black Population

0 residents of Saugatuck, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Saugatuck is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Saugatuck ranks 288th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saugatuck's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Saugatuck's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Saugatuck is less Black than neighboring Douglas (0.2% Black), Fennville (1.5% Black), Holland (4.1% Black), Beechwood (4.4% Black), and Zeeland (2.1% Black).

Saugatuck's Asian Population

5 residents of Saugatuck, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Saugatuck is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Saugatuck ranks 357th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saugatuck's Asian population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Asian residents' share of Saugatuck's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Saugatuck is more Asian than neighboring Douglas (0% Asian), Fennville (0% Asian), and Zeeland (0% Asian). Saugatuck is less Asian than neighboring Holland (3.4% Asian), and Beechwood (4.7% Asian).

Saugatuck's Hispanic Population

3 residents of Saugatuck, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Saugatuck is lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Saugatuck ranks 111th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saugatuck's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 94.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Saugatuck's population has decreased from 6.4% to 0.4%.

Saugatuck is less Hispanic than neighboring Douglas (5.8% Hispanic), Fennville (46.7% Hispanic), Holland (23.6% Hispanic), Beechwood (13.9% Hispanic), and Zeeland (16.1% Hispanic).

Saugatuck's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Saugatuck, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Saugatuck is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Saugatuck ranks 688th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saugatuck's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Saugatuck's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Saugatuck is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fennville (0% Native American/Other), Beechwood (0% Native American/Other), and Zeeland (0% Native American/Other). Saugatuck is less Native American/Other than neighboring Douglas (0.2% Native American/Other), and Holland (0.3% Native American/Other).

Saugatuck's Multiracial Population

14 residents of Saugatuck, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Saugatuck is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Saugatuck ranks 706th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saugatuck's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 6.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Saugatuck's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Saugatuck is more Multiracial than neighboring Beechwood (1.3% Multiracial), and Zeeland (1.3% Multiracial). Saugatuck is less Multiracial than neighboring Douglas (5.6% Multiracial), Fennville (3.9% Multiracial), and Holland (3.6% 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.