Economy & Jobs — Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $55,328 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$62,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $28,966 |
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| Poverty Rate | 17.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 7,133 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 24.9% |
| Arts Food | 16.2% |
| Retail | 12.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 35 |
| Fast Food | 21 |
| Physician Offices | 19 |
| Gas Stations | 17 |
| Hotels Motels | 14 |
| Bars | 14 |
| Grocery Stores | 12 |
| Auto Repair | 12 |
| General Merchandise | 11 |
| Insurance Agencies | 11 |
| Law Offices | 11 |
| Commercial Banks | 10 |
| Beauty Salons | 9 |
| Child Day Care | 8 |
| New Car Dealers | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
