Demographics & People — Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 13,373 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~13,200 |
| Median Age | 34.0 |
| Total Households | 5,762 |
| Family Households | 2,845 |
| Average Household Size | 2.14 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9,355 |
| Black or African American | 140 |
| Asian | 159 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 297 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,545 |
| Other groups | 3,142 |
| German | 1,820 |
| Irish | 1,408 |
| English | 1,376 |
| Italian | 1,026 |
| Polish | 693 |
| French (except Basque) | 638 |
| American | 531 |
| Scottish | 428 |
Language
| English Only | 12,039 |
| Spanish | 149 |
| Population 5+ | 12,678 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 722 |
| Population 18+ | 10,787 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 12.0 minutes |
| Work from Home | 4.5% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.