Saginaw, MI Demographics

A map of Saginaw's Population by Race

Saginaw, Michigan had a population of 44,202 in 2020. It was 34.4% White, 43.4% Black, 0.4% Asian, 15.8% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 5.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Saginaw, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 745 places in Michigan, Saginaw is the 28th most populous. 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's White Population

15,227 residents of Saginaw identify as White, or 34.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Saginaw considerably less than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Saginaw is ranked #730 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Saginaw is more White than neighboring Buena Vista (13.2% White). Saginaw is less White than neighboring Zilwaukee (83.1% White), Bridgeport (48.6% White), Robin Glen-Indiantown (87.2% White), and Shields (88.4% White).

Saginaw's Black Population

19,176 residents of Saginaw identify as Black, or 43.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Saginaw considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Saginaw is ranked #20 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Saginaw is more Black than neighboring Zilwaukee (1.8% Black), Bridgeport (35% Black), Robin Glen-Indiantown (1% Black), and Shields (1.6% Black). Saginaw is less Black than neighboring Buena Vista (72.6% Black).

Saginaw's Asian Population

184 residents of Saginaw identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Saginaw roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Saginaw is ranked #362 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Saginaw is more Asian than neighboring Buena Vista (0.2% Asian), Zilwaukee (0.3% Asian), and Robin Glen-Indiantown (0% Asian). Saginaw is less Asian than neighboring Shields (1% Asian).

Saginaw's Hispanic Population

6,988 residents of Saginaw identify as Hispanic, or 15.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Saginaw slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Saginaw is ranked #26 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Saginaw is more Hispanic than neighboring Buena Vista (9.3% Hispanic), Zilwaukee (9.6% Hispanic), Bridgeport (11% Hispanic), Robin Glen-Indiantown (7.4% Hispanic), and Shields (5.8% Hispanic).

Saginaw's Native American/Other Population

408 residents of Saginaw identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Saginaw roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Saginaw is ranked #254 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Saginaw is more Native American/Other than neighboring Zilwaukee (0.3% Native American/Other), Bridgeport (0.7% Native American/Other), Robin Glen-Indiantown (0.3% Native American/Other), and Shields (0.2% Native American/Other).

Saginaw's Multiracial Population

2,219 residents of Saginaw identify as Multiracial, or 5.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Saginaw roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Saginaw is ranked #205 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Saginaw is more Multiracial than neighboring Buena Vista (3.9% Multiracial), Zilwaukee (4.9% Multiracial), Bridgeport (4.2% Multiracial), Robin Glen-Indiantown (4% Multiracial), and Shields (3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.