2023 ACS Census Data · Population 40,574
Sanilac County is a small county in Michigan with a population of 40,574. The median household income is $59,074, 9% below the national average. The poverty rate is 14.0%, median home value is $162,200, and 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 34% below the national average.
Population
40,574
2023 estimate
Rank #1192 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$59,074
Household
Rank #2012 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$162,200
Owner-occupied
Rank #1781 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
16.0%
Adults 25+
Rank #2594 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.6%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.4%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
5.1%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.1%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
8% below Michigan avg·9% below national avg
Poverty Rate
6% below Michigan avg·7% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
1% above Michigan avg·3% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$32,523
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
14.0%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
55.9%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
11% below Michigan avg·22% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
7% below Michigan avg·12% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
2% above Michigan avg·12% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
7% above Michigan avg·9% above national avg
Housing Units
21,751
Households
17,451
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,190
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
83.5%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
28 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
36% below Michigan avg·34% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% below Michigan avg·2% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
12.3%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
10.4%
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