The Town FilesSaginaw County, Michigan
188,665 people. The median home is worth $152,800 (typical Michigan town: $193,900) and the median household earns $60,622.
Towns in Saginaw County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saginaw | 44,202 | $60,000 | $38,579 | 35.5 |
| Saginaw | 41,679 | $182,000 | $67,603 | 41.7 |
| Thomas | 11,931 | $191,900 | $79,710 | 49.7 |
| Tittabawassee | 10,606 | $276,000 | $107,146 | 40.3 |
| Bridgeport | 10,104 | $109,900 | $52,462 | 41.1 |
| Buena Vista | 7,664 | $67,900 | $44,397 | 40.6 |
| Freeland | 7,630 | $265,900 | $110,547 | 38.8 |
| Shields | 7,035 | $174,500 | $82,125 | 48.0 |
| Bridgeport | 6,571 | $98,800 | $51,071 | 35.4 |
| Birch Run | 5,888 | $216,700 | $82,375 | 46.6 |
| Buena Vista | 5,855 | $62,000 | $41,999 | 40.2 |
| Carrollton | 5,750 | $82,300 | $50,399 | 30.7 |
| Frankenmuth | 4,987 | $300,500 | $85,433 | 53.6 |
| Kochville | 4,911 | $156,800 | $42,333 | 20.9 |
| Chesaning | 4,748 | $152,100 | $62,434 | 48.9 |
| Taymouth | 4,065 | $208,000 | $81,667 | 46.7 |
| Richland | 3,955 | $215,300 | $84,000 | 44.4 |
| St. Charles | 3,183 | $136,300 | $62,939 | 45.7 |
| Maple Grove | 2,676 | $232,200 | $77,917 | 40.8 |
People and housing
| Saginaw County | Typical Michigan town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $152,800 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $947 | $955 |
| Median household income | $60,622 | $69,792 |
| Median age | 41.2 | 43.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.4% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.2% | 10.4% |
Jobs and pay
79,478 jobs in 2024, average pay $58,049 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 565 storm events in Saginaw County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Saginaw County has been included in 18 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4925: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 9, 2020 | Dam/Levee Break | DR-4547: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| June 18, 2013 | Flood | DR-4121: Flooding |
| July 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1777: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).