Sault Ste. Marie is a city located in Chippewa County Michigan. Sault Ste. Marie has a 2024 population of 13,309. Sault Ste. Marie is currently declining at a rate of -0.08% annually and its population has decreased by -0.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,351 in 2020.
The average household income in Sault Ste. Marie is $61,804 with a poverty rate of 20.81%. The median age in Sault Ste. Marie is 35.3 years: 31.6 years for males, and 41.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sault Ste. Marie was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,336 | 69.62% |
| Native American | 1,857 | 13.85% |
| Two or more races | 1,746 | 13.02% |
| Asian | 171 | 1.28% |
| Black or African American | 150 | 1.12% |
| Other race | 138 | 1.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.08% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,787 | 2.14 | 59.2 | 40.8 |
| Non Family | 3,078 | 1.26 | 44.9 | 55.1 |
| Married | 1,865 | 3.04 | 84.2 | 15.8 |
| Female | 611 | 3.37 | 57.4 | 42.6 |
| Male | 233 | 3.45 | 51.5 | 48.5 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
59.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 457 | 5.2% |
| Associates Degree | 731 | 8.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,331 | 15.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 947 | 10.78% |
| High School Graduate | 2,673 | 30.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 135 | 1.54% |
| Some College | 2,509 | 28.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,391 | 5,923 | 1,691 |
| Native American | 1,113 | 1,037 | 49 |
| 2+ Races | 971 | 936 | 420 |
| Hispanic | 137 | 132 | 96 |
| Asian | 135 | 127 | 93 |
| Other Race | 71 | 71 | 0 |
| Black | 67 | 62 | 13 |
| Islander | 11 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 70.07%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,065 | $57,632 | $32,314 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,750 | $90,556 | $56,071 |
| High School Graduate | $24,096 | $28,750 | $13,977 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,313 | $36,543 | $31,443 |
| Some College | $32,235 | $34,000 | $31,054 |
$33,313
Average Earnings
$36,543
Average Male
$31,443
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.17% of Sault Ste. Marie residents speak only English, while 4.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 1.37% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,561 | 1,683 | 19.66% |
| Native | 1,820 | 506 | 27.8% |
| Multiple | 1,694 | 316 | 18.65% |
| Hispanic | 216 | 45 | 20.83% |
| Other | 138 | 39 | 28.26% |
| Black | 64 | 38 | 59.38% |
| Asian | 166 | 15 | 9.04% |
20.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.96%
Male Poverty Rate
22.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sault Ste. Marie is Black, with 59.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sault Ste. Marie is Asian, with 9.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 25.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.15% |
| Some College | 14.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.44% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 39.29% |
| Male Unemployed | 30% |
| Female Employed | 13.96% |
| Male Employed | 7.24% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,854 | $84,717 |
| Households | $50,284 | $61,804 |
| Married Families | $84,438 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,651 | $39,906 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.2%
Male Marriage Rate
33.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
722
Number of Veterans
647
Male Veterans
75
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 209 |
| Vietnam | 204 |
| Second Gulf War | 198 |
| Korea | 33 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 201 |
| 65 to 74 | 174 |
| 55 to 64 | 169 |
| 18 to 34 | 98 |
| 75+ | 80 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 559 | 7.09% |
| Native American | 87 | 6.58% |
| 2+ Races | 65 | 5.61% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 8.67% |
| Islander | 11 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.7%
Labor Force Participation
58%
Employment Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
78.82%
Born in Sault Ste. Marie
94.61%
Native Born
5.39%
Foreign Born
2.19%
Non Citizen
3.2%
Naturalized
94.61% of Sault Ste. Marie residents were born in the United States, with 78.82% having been born in Michigan. 2.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 13,257 | -11 | -0.08% |
| 2028 | 13,268 | -10 | -0.08% |
| 2027 | 13,278 | -10 | -0.08% |
| 2026 | 13,288 | -11 | -0.08% |
| 2025 | 13,299 | -10 | -0.08% |
| 2024 | 13,309 | -11 | -0.08% |
| 2023 | 13,320 | 17 | 0.13% |
| 2022 | 13,303 | -41 | -0.31% |
| 2021 | 13,344 | -7 | -0.05% |
| 2020 | 13,351 | -42 | -0.31% |
| 2019 | 13,393 | -120 | -0.89% |
| 2018 | 13,513 | -116 | -0.85% |
| 2017 | 13,629 | -64 | -0.47% |
| 2016 | 13,693 | -83 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 13,776 | -119 | -0.86% |
| 2014 | 13,895 | -174 | -1.24% |
| 2013 | 14,069 | -125 | -0.88% |
| 2012 | 14,194 | -4 | -0.03% |
| 2011 | 14,198 | 38 | 0.27% |
| 2010 | 14,160 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 16,542 | 1,853 | 12.61% |
| 1990 | 14,689 | 241 | 1.67% |
| 1980 | 14,448 | -688 | -4.55% |
| 1970 | 15,136 | -3,586 | -19.15% |
| 1960 | 18,722 | 810 | 4.52% |
| 1950 | 17,912 | 2,065 | 13.03% |
| 1940 | 15,847 | 2,092 | 15.21% |
| 1930 | 13,755 | 1,659 | 13.72% |
| 1920 | 12,096 | -519 | -4.11% |
| 1910 | 12,615 | 2,077 | 19.71% |
| 1900 | 10,538 | 4,778 | 82.95% |
| 1890 | 5,760 | -7,497 | -56.55% |